B L Y T H E F I E L D C O U N T R Y C L U B S U M M E R 2 0 1 6 BLYTHEFIELD S SUMMER SPORTS SURVIAL GUIDE I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Youth Golf BCC Swim & Dive Swim Procedures Blythefield Tennis Happenings at The BLY SAVE THE DATE Pool & Practice Cancelations WELCOME BACK TO THE BLY! We have a lot in store for the 2016 summer including all new family fun events, teen parties and parent s night out opportunities. We will be making significant changes to the pool to enhance our members experience. In 2016, Blythefield will be your summer oasis and home away from home! This youth sports packet is your summer survival guide, allowing you to take advantage of all the fun. There are new times for swim, dive and tennis, which are all listed on a convenient insert within this packet. I highly encourage all families to have their children participate in youth sports as well as attend all events. You will not want to miss out on all of the summer fun at Blythefield! If you have any questions please contact me at kvulpetti@blythefieldcc.org. Best Regards, Katie Vulpetti, Member Liaison & Pool and Youth Sports Director Youth Sports Sign Up, April 12 at 6:00pm All children of Blythefield are encouraged to participate in Youth Golf, Swim, Dive and Tennis. Swimsuits will be available to try on for sizing. New this year, we are offering an online Blythefield clothing shop. Browse and submit your order all online. Apparel ordering is available April 12th - April 19th.
PAGE 2 YOUTH GOLF Youth Play Days Along with instruction, your children will have more opportunities to play on the golf course. Our 2016 Youth Golf Program has concrete dates, and we believe having a more structured schedule will provide an exceptional experience for our Youth Golfers. Each, players will have a half hour of instruction, followed by play on the course. Golfers will be able to sign up for four divisions: 18 holes, 9 holes, 5 holes and 3 holes. The children that sign up for 5 hole and 3 hole divisions require a parent or guardian to accompany each group on the golf course. For just $150.00 per player you can get 4 hours of instruction and 8 play dates, not to mention an awesome tee gift! 2016 PGA Junior League PGA Junior League is available to children of all abilities, ages 9-13. Juniors must be able to carry their own golf bag and have a basic knowledge of the rules of golf. Blythefield CC is in the same league as Egypt Valley, Kent and Cascade. Each facility will host multiple matches, which gives your children a great opportunity to play the surrounding golf courses. Details on how to register will be available early spring. 2016 YOUTH GOLF PLAY DAYS June 21 June 28 INSTRUCTION WITH PLAY DIRECTLY AFTER PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE July 5 July 19 July 26 August 2 August 9 August 16 18 Holers: 9 Holers: 3 Holers: 5 Holers: 7:30am-8:00am 8:00am-8:45am 8:45am-9:30am 9:30am -10:15am DATES AND LOCATIONS June 5: BCC @ KCC June 12: BCC @ EVCC June 26: KCC @ BCC July 10: EVCC @ BCC July 15: CHCC @ BCC July 17: BCC @ CHCC July 31: BCC @ BCC All Girls Camp: July 15 July 16 3:00pm 5:00pm $60 per player Advanced Junior Camp: July 30 July 31 3:00pm 5:00pm $60 per player For more information on how to register for these youth golf options please contact the Golf Shop at 363-1902 or email John Seltzer at jseltzer@blythefieldcc.org.
PAGE 35 BCC TENNIS Tennis superstars Alex and Bailey Palladino are returning as the Directors of Tennis for the 2016 season. Blythefield children ages 4-16 are encouraged to join tennis lessons. Our competitive team is offered to those with a high level of energy, focus and tennis skill. We aim to increase the participation of our competitive group, so if you think you child would enjoy the competitive team let us know! Practice is on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting on Monday, June 20 - Thursday, July 28. $100 per child. Tennis Age Groups & Practice Time 6 Under: 7-8: 9-10: 11+ 11+ Competitive: 10:00am - 10:45am 9:00am - 9:45am 12:00pm - 12:45pm 11:00am - 11:45am 1:00pm - 1:45pm Competitive Tennis Match Schedule *All matches begin at 1:30pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to match for warm up. Thursday, June 23 Thursday, June 30 Thursday, July 7 Thursday, July 14, July 19 Thursday, July 21 BCC @ CHCC BCC @ KCC BCC @ EVCC BCC @ SW Interclub @ TBD Interclub Rain Date To join our tennis lessons or competitive team please contact Youth Sports Director, Katie Vulpetti at kvulpetti@blythefieldcc.org.
PAGE 4 BCC SWIM & DIVE Mission Statement: We will combine our passion for swimming and qualified instructors to provide a fun and safe swimming environment for our members. We will excel in teaching water safety, beginner swim survival, proper stroke technique, beginner racing practice and overall a life changing experience for all kids. We will provide your little ones with a safe environment to learn swim survival skills and the necessary technique for proper swimming. We teach competitive swimmers the proper stroke form, while keeping a friendly and fun environment. Children ages 4-16 are welcome to join the BCC swim and dive program. Practice is on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting on Monday, June 20. through Thursday, July 28. $100 per child (swimsuit and swim cap included in price). Swimming Age Groups and Times Dive Team Age Groups & Times 11+: 9:00am 10:00am 11+: 10:00am - 10:45am 7-10: 10:00am 11:00am 7-10: 11:00am - 11:45am 6 Unders: 11:00am 11:45am 6 Unders: 11:45am - 12:15pm Swim and Dive Meet Schedule: *Dive warm ups begin at 12:00pm and meet starts at 1:00pm *Swim warm ups begin at 3:00pm and meet starts at 4:00pm WED, June 29 WED, July 6 WED, July 13 MON, July 18 WED, July 20 EVCC @ BCC BCC @ KCC BCC @ CHCC Dive Interclub @ KCC (Warm Up 12:00pm Meet 1:00pm) Swim Interclub @ RHS (Warm Up 10:00am Meet 11:00am)
PAGE 5 SWIM TEAM BREAKDOWN New this year we have created a feeder program for our swim team. This new program will include skill builders for each level. Each swimmer will be evaluated based on ability, then split into one of three groups (Eel, Starfish and Dolphin). Each group will have their own lane with a specific instructor to ensure proper education and supervision. This new program will help each swimmer progress throughout the summer and eventually be able to successfully compete in swim meets. Throughout the summer we will re-evaluate the swimmers with time trials and distance markers to track your child s progress. SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM SAME GREAT PRICE, ONE EXTRA DAY! For just $99 per person you can enjoy weeks of worry free lunch! During the youth sports season we set up a lunch buffet at the pool. The menu will rotate, limiting repeated meals. Each daily buffet will include a salad bar, fresh fruit and vegetable options and mouth watering main course. The buffet is kid friendly and babysitters or nannies are welcome to enjoy too! AVAILABLE RAIN OR SHINE! Monday, June 20 - Thursday, July 28 11:00am - 2:00pm $99 per person (children 3 and under gratis) Please email Katie at kvulpetti@blythefieldcc.org to register your family.
PAGE 6 HAPPENINGS AT BLYTHEFIELD Capture Contest Capture all of the fun times this summer at the BLY and earn prizes for your posts! Make sure to tag Blythefield Country Club or hashtag #BCC with each picture! #BLY2016 #Blythefield #BCCSports Make sure to send in all of your favorite BCC photos to photos@blythefieldcc.org. Sports Apparel Information New this year we will have an online option for purchasing Blythefield apparel! Choose from a large selection of clothing options for your child to wear all summer long! Stop by the Youth Sports Sign Up night on April 12th to get an exclusive look at the online store and place orders. Youth Sports Banquet Sleepover! Thursday, July 28 (After the Youth Sports Banquet) All Blythefield kids 11 years and over are welcome to spend the night at the BCC pool. The pool party will occur after the Youth Sports banquet and sleepover to follow. BLYTHEFIELD S FIRST CARDBOARD DERBY WILL OCCUR DURING THE POOL PARTY. Make sure to spend all summer crafting the perfect cardboard boat! Teen Trip to Cedar Point This summer we will be joined by Cascade CC and Kent CC on our teen trip to Cedar Point. All children 11+ welcome! Keep an eye out for more information coming soon!
PAGE 7 SAVE THE DATES Friday, January 22 Saturday, January 30 Friday, February 12 Friday, March 11, April 12 Friday, May 27 Saturday, May 28 Friday, June 10 Friday, June 24 Monday, July 4 Thursday, July 28 Friday, August 19 Saturday, September 3 Saturday, October 22, November 22 Sunday, December 4 Wednesday, December 7 Sunday, December 11 Parent s Night Out Winter Carnival Parent s Night Out Parent s Night Out Youth Sports Sign Ups Pool Opens Kids Night at the Pool School s Out Pool Party Babysitting at the BLY * Dinner on the Rogue 4 th of July Pool Party Youth Sports Banquet & Cardboard Derby Adult Luau BCC Cook Out Halloween Party Pie Making Santa Brunch Cookie Decorating Santa Brunch Guests are encouraged to attend all of the events above so please share the excitement with your friends! Give us a call at 361-2661 or email Katie at kvulpetti@blythefieldcc.org to RSVP.
C O N T A C T U S! 5801 Northland Drive Belmont, MI 49306 Clubhouse: 616-361-2661 Pro Shop: 616-363-1902 Email: info@blythefieldcc.org Visit us on the web at www.blythefieldcc.org LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! B L Y T H E F I E L D S T A F F Todd Loughin, General Manager tloughin@blythefieldcc.org Geana Jesse, Accounting Associate & Assistant to the Board of Directors gwest@blythefieldcc.org Make sure to stop by the Meijer LPGA Classic the week of June 13-19. The Blythefield pool will be closed during the week of the tournament. Please stay tuned for alternative swimming and practice options. Contact Katie at kvulpetti@blythefieldcc.org with any questions or concerns. Allison Mahn, Director of Events, Marketing & Membership amahn@blythefieldcc.org Katie Vulpetti, Pool & Youth Sports Director & Member Liaison kvulpetti@blythefieldcc.org Henry Smith, Clubhouse Manager hsmith@blythefieldcc.org John Seltzer, Head Golf Professional jseltzer@blythefieldcc.org Collin Romanick, Superintendent cromanick@blythefieldcc.org Jeff Hiler, Executive Chef jhiler@blythefieldcc.org Pool & Practice Cancelations Although we love the summer sunshine, we are forced to accept that some days there will be rain. In the event of a practice cancelation you will receive an email to determine if practice is canceled or postponed. We will also post directly to Facebook. If the weather looks like it will clear up we will make cancelations based on age group times. If there is a storm and the pool is closed on a day of youth sports, the lunch buffet will still be available down at the pool during scheduled hours (11:00am - 2:00pm). If you wish to call the club to check the pool status we can be reached at 361-2661.
Swimming Times 11+: 9:00am 10:00am 7-10: 10:00am 11:00am 6 Unders: 11:00am 11:45am Dive Team Times 11+: 10:00am - 10:45am 7-10: 11:00am - 11:45am 6 Unders: 11:45am - 12:15pm Swim and Dive Meet Schedule: *Dive warm ups begin at 12:00pm and meet starts at 1:00pm *Swim warm ups begin at 3:00pm and meet starts at 4:00pm WED, June 29 WED, July 6 WED, July 13 MON, July 18 WED, July 20 EVCC @ BCC BCC @ KCC BCC @ CHCC Dive Interclub @ KCC (Warm Up 12:00pm Meet 1:00pm) Swim Interclub @ RHS (Warm Up 10:00am Meet 11:00am) Tennis Age Groups & Practice Time Competitive Tennis Match Schedule 6 Under: 7-8: 9-10: 11+ 11+ Competitive: 10:00am - 10:45am 9:00am - 9:45am 12:00pm - 12:45pm 11:00am - 11:45am 1:00pm - 1:45pm Thursday, June 23 BCC @ CHCC Thursday, June 30 BCC @ KCC Thursday, July 7 BCC @ EVCC Thursday, July 14 BCC @ SW, July 19 Interclub @ TBD Thursday, July 21 Interclub Rain Date *All matches begin at 1:30pm, please arrive 30 minutes early. 2016 Youth Golf Program June 21 June 28 July 5 July 19 July 26 August 2 August 9 August 16 INSTRUCTION WITH PLAY DIRECTLY AFTER 18 Holers: 09 Holers: 03 Holers: 05 Holers: 7:30am-8:00am 8:00am-8:45am 8:45am-9:30am 9:30am -10:15am All Girls Camp Advanced Junior Camp: July 15 July 16 July 30 July 31 PGA Junior League DATES AND LOCATION June 5: BCC @ KCC June 12: BCC @ EVCC June 26: KCC @ BCC July 10: EVCC @ BCC July 15: CHCC @ BCC July 17: BCC @ CHCC July 31: BCC @ BCC