News & Information
December 2021
Pool Information:
Foothill practice on Tuesday will continue through January, Sunday practices are on hold.
We are pursuing Fremont HS as a pool option with a possible start in February. The club remains open to other pool options - please reach out if you have any other idea's or leads.
Most pools require us to provide our own lifeguards - please reach out if you are interested in gaining your lifeguard certification.
Spot Court Removal
January 22 @ 4pm. We need as many hands and vehicles as possible to remove the court quickly.
We will have an after party to encourage club member participation.
Club Information:
We are moving away from CENCAL.
Club members will be required to join USOA and purchase a club membership ($30) by January 17
Fee structure - $17 per practice (Sign-up highly encouraged), $5 additional charge if you have insufficient funds to cover your practice. Fee's will be reviewed when we find a long term home - we can not continue to run at a loss.
Due to low turnouts and lack of momentum, we will temporarily be reducing practices to 1 night per week.
Youth program
Some youth have been attending adult practice. Their regular attendance has been helpful in covering pool costs.
Kids recommended for Sunday, Tuesday will be geared towards the adults.
Oren trying to start a youth program in March
Member loss / retention / growth
Loss - Many of the core players moved away or have stopped attending.
Retention - The goal for 2022 is to build a stronger community and work on player retention. We need to host more member events and generate a stronger social aspect to the club. BBQs, camping trips, post hockey meals were ideas suggested.
Growth - USOA has a development fund that we can apply for to help support a beginner program. We can try and set up a class potentially with the City of Sunnyvale at Freemont HS.
New Suits
Maddy found a company out of LA, once we have a more secure pool and club momentum we will look into this further.
Website URL
www.clubpuck.com has been set up!
Eric working on clubpuck.us
August 2021
Pool Information:
COVID restrictions continue to fluctuate and the pool regulations change.
As a club we encourage vaccinations to keep everyone safe; however, we will not be enforcing vaccinations in order to play. Thanks for everyone's input on the issue.
Club Information:
The pool expenses have not been met with the membership dues. We increased the fees to try and adjust for this.
Additionally, we want to keep the sign-up going in order to create consistency, predictability, and player commitment.
We have updated our PayPal account and bank account so it is no longer in Rich Grey's name. The exec members will have signing authority.
We have gained our non-profit status!!
Pool search continues...
June 2021
Pool Information:
Continue to enter through the front door as we wait for restrictions to lift
If you are vaccinated, face masks are no longer required on deck.
Showers will be opening soon!
Club Information:
Club officers were elected - Congrats Brigit, Eric, and Amy. Please reach out to them with any idea's or suggestions to improve and grow our club.
Club bylaws were approved!
Current projects for the club officers: 503c status, loaner gear, court repair, club website, pool relations, signup and pool research.