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KARATE
The MAC Karate Program offers a beginning/novice class for ages 7 through adult, and an intermediate/advanced class. The program is offered in conjunction with the Japan Karate Federation, Ryobu-Kai NW, located in Hillsboro, and welcomes individuals and families with all levels of experience to train in a safe environment. Class is taught by a retired special education teacher, with more than 40 years of experience, who understands how to break down tasks so all students can participate. This is a noncompetitive program, although opportunities to compete are available for individuals at local, state, and national levels. MAC has had members compete at the Pan-American and World Championships. Members also are invited to observe classes.
For more information, contact Sensei Bill Plappinger at karate@themac. com or Molly Gill at mgill@themac.com or 503-517-7558.
FRIDAY KARATE CLASS (AGES 8+)
This class is the study of kata (forms) and is the only class in which students from all classes can train together. Students must have completed Beginning Karate before enrolling or have received instructor permission. This group is associated with the Japan Karate Federation, Ryobu-Kai NW. Capacity: 18
7/7-7/28 F 6:30-7:45 p.m. Studio Two $26 KAJ100
8/4-8/25 F 6:30-7:45 p.m. Studio Two $26 KAJ101
NOVICE KARATE CLASS (AGES 8+)
This class is for more-serious students, who are on track to test for belt promotions. Prior completion of Beginning Karate is required to enroll. Students also must have passed their first belt test for orange belt or have received instructor permission. Sparring techniques are introduced through prearranged sparring; students then progress to free sparring. Students in this class can participate in the Friday-night Kata class. A mouthguard is required. Capacity: 18
6/20-7/28 TU/TH 5:45-6:30 p.m. Studio Two $82.50 KAJ110
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED KARATE CLASS (AGES 12+)
This class is for the serious student of Japanese karate, who is willing to train two to three times per week. Students must have completed Novice Karate before enrolling. All ages are allowed to participate, but students ages 11 and younger must have instructor permission. This class emphasizes the study of karate basics, various levels of prearranged sparring and Jiyu Kumite (free sparring), and Kata (forms). In addition, applied self-defense techniques are taught with Kata. Capacity: 18
The Outdoor department offers a variety of adventure opportunities for all ages and skill levels. Outings and classes are held in the Climbing Gym or outdoors. Members can take advantage of offerings ranging from beginning to advanced by signing up online. For a complete list of level and course descriptions, visit themac.com/group/pages/outdoor. Click the “Add to My Interests” button to receive emails related to MAC’s Outdoor outings. More winter outings are added throughout the season. For more information, contact Jonathan Morell at 503-517-7580 or outdoor@themac.com.
Outdoor Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of these outings, which include working with professional guiding vendors and federal land-management permits, the Outdoor department has a different cancellation policy than other programs at MAC. Please read carefully prior to registration.
• Cancellations made up to 30 prior to the event: No charge
• Cancellations made 29 days or less prior to the event: 100% of fee charged
Some courses are held at MAC and conform to the standard club cancelation policy. Those courses are clearly designated in the description.
FAMILY SURF LESSON – CANNON BEACH (AGES 8+)
Surf lessons are for all levels: first-time, beginning, intermediate, and advanced surfers. Club instructors are professionally trained to teach using a results-oriented method. Safety in the water is the instructors’ first priority, as well as teaching students how to ride waves and have fun! Members meet their instructors at Cannon Beach Surf Rentals. Surf lessons include a surfboard, wetsuit, booties, and gloves. Sessions start with a safety talk and dry-land training, followed by water time at Indian Beach or surrounding areas. The surf lesson begins at your scheduled time and lasts for two hours, and then you have the option to keep your board until 4 p.m., included in the price. An adult is required with each child registration. CAPACITY: 12
8/12 SA 10 a.m.-noon Offsite $130 ODA100
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD CLASS (AGES 10+)
Ready to get on a stand-up paddleboard? Then come to this 3.5-hour outdoor paddleboarding course on the Willamette River. This course is designed to introduce members to stand-up paddleboards starting with a basic understanding of the gear needed and how to paddle safely in local destinations using effective strokes. Instructors work on proper technique to launch, land, and transition from kneeling or sitting to standing. With this class, MAC starts you off right on your journey to paddleboarding. If you don’t have a board, select the option in the reservation and the club can provide you with an inflatable SUP, paddle, and PFD. Members meet their instructor at Willamette Park in Southeast Portland. Capacity: 8
ADULT ROCK CLIMBING – PORTLAND AREA (AGES 18+)
Climb local crags while learning new skills from experienced MAC climbing guides. This is a great way to get out and see climbing areas close to Portland. For those looking to take their climbing outside and/ or for a new experience, this small class allows members to get direct instruction and plenty of climbing. No prior experience is required, and equipment and transportation are included. Members meet at MAC. Capacity: 6
7/15 SA 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Offsite $140 ODA120
ADULT ROCK CLIMBING – SMITH ROCK (AGES 18+)
Climb outside with experienced MAC guides at Smith Rock State Park in Terrebonne, Oregon. Class begins in the morning with a full day at the birthplace of sport climbing in North America. This is a small class, so each member gets direct instruction and plenty of climbing. No prior climbing experience is required, and equipment is included. Capacity: 6
6/24 SA 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Offsite $250 ODA130
ADULT SURF LESSON – CANNON BEACH (AGES 18+)
Surf lessons are for all levels: first-time, beginning, intermediate, and advanced surfers. Club instructors are professionally trained to teach using a results-oriented method. Safety in the water is the instructors’ first priority, as well as teaching students how to ride waves and have fun! Members meet their instructors at Cannon Beach Surf Rentals. Surf lessons include a surfboard, wetsuit, booties, and gloves. Sessions start with a safety talk and dry-land training, followed by water time at Indian Beach or surrounding areas. The surf lesson begins at your scheduled time and lasts for two hours, and then you have the option to keep your board until 4 p.m., included in the price. Capacity: 12
8/5 SA 10 a.m.-noon Offsite $130 ODA140
GOLF CLINIC (AGES 18+)
If you’re looking to work on every facet of your game, this is the class for you! Meet and connect with other MAC members for a one-day clinic with golf pros at Pumpkin Ridge. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new golfer, there’s something for everyone. This class will adhere to standard club cancellation policy. Capacity: 30
Summer
6/9 F 3-5:30 p.m. Offsite $50 GOA102
7/13 TH 3-5:30 p.m. Offsite $50 GOA100
8/10 TH 3-5:30 p.m. Offsite $50 GOA101
FALL
9/14 TH 3-5:30 p.m. Offsite $50 GOA100
10/12 TH 3-5:30 p.m. Offsite $50 GOA101
MOUNT HOOD CLIMB (AGES 18+)
Climb above the clouds and witness the beautiful landscape of the Pacific Northwest’s volcanoes with views of Mount Adams, Mount Saint Helens, and even Mount Rainier. Aspiring summiteers should be ready for a strenuous, full day of physical and mental challenges on the mountain’s classic South Side route. Grit, determination, and sound decision-making all can come together with the awe-inspiring summit of Oregon’s biggest volcano. Capacity: 6
*The Mount Hood Skills Class is a required prerequisite. This includes a pre-trip meeting. Look for meeting times in follow-up emails from outdoor@themac.com.
6/17 SA 12 a.m.-noon Offsite $700 ODA105
7/8 SA 12 a.m.-noon Offsite $700 ODA106
MOUNT HOOD FITNESS TRAINING CLASS (AGES 18+)
If you have a big outdoor adventure this summer and need some guidance on how to train, this is the class for you. Enroll in small-group training classes with a Strength & Conditioning Coach to improve injury resilience and develop the strength and muscular endurance needed to excel in your alpine adventure. The four-week small-group training includes four Saturday outdoor hikes. Meet other club adventurers and get strong with a MAC Outdoor guide. Capacity: 8
MOUNT HOOD SKILLS CLASS (AGES 18+)
Ever wanted to summit Mount Hood but feel like you don’t have the skills to do so? Spend a day on the peak developing your mountaineering skills to strengthen your ability to join a competent rope team. Learn to identify the hazards on the mountain and how to protect yourself when traveling with a team. Gain confidence on how to climb the south side of Mt. Hood. This day on Mount Hood is focused on skills and training to help you become a competent and safe climber. It is not a summit climb. Capacity: 12 • This is a required course for the Mount Hood Climb outing.
6/3 SA 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Offsite $235 ODA100
WEEKLY STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD AND BREWS (AGES 21+)
Join other MAC members for these weekly evening paddleboard outings. After a long week, get on the water for an evening paddle. Bring your board down to Willamette Park in Southeast Portland. If you don’t have a board, select the option in the reservation and MAC can provide you with an inflatable SUP, paddle, and PFD. Club staff is there to assist and guide members. Capacity: 8
Fitness Room
SA 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Offsite $265 ODA202
Additional Outdoor Programs
Cycling
MAC offers weekly rides from April through October. The club has something for every type of rider. Performance rides are offered on Wednesdays, with a leisurely fun ride on Thursdays, and a longer Saturday ride once a month. The club also hosts events on bike maintenance, highlights local vendors, and offers training and social outings. All MAC events and rides are on the Cycling calendar at themac.com/group/pages/cycling-calendar.
WALKING & HIKING
Join other members who are excited to get out and explore. The club offers weekly hikes and walks year-round. These include visits to museums and wildlife preserves from Astoria to Hood River and everything in between. Club hikes explore the coast, the gorge, and mountains near and far. Check the Walking & Hiking calendar for more information at themac.com/group/pages/outdoor-walkinghikingcalendar.
ROPES COURSE & GROUP FACILITATION
For work teams that need a boost or to feel more connected, MAC has expert, in-house facilitators who run programs on both low- and highropes courses in the Portland area. Each session is made to order and can be run during the week or weekend. Contact Jonathan Morell at 503517-7580 or outdoor@themac.com for more information.
Guided Outdoor Rock Climbing
Interested in climbing outside one-on-one or in a group? MAC Outdoor offers members a unique opportunity to get out onto real rock. Experienced climbing guides can help members gain access to some of Oregon’s best rocks in a single- or multi-pitch environment. Guides also can be hired to teach specific skills such as anchor building, rappelling, or rope-rescue techniques. Get an introduction to sport or traditional climbing, or just enjoy a day outside. For more information and to schedule an outing, contact Jonathan Morell at 503-517-7580 or outdoor@themac.com.
Private Lessons
MAC can set up private lessons for rock climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, cycling training, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Contact Jonathan Morell at 503-517-7580 or outdoor@themac.com
Tennis
MAC Tennis offers classes and lessons for all ages. Members improve their stroke, develop new point strategies, and get a great workout. Children are introduced to the game and given an opportunity to develop enthusiasm and basic skills. MAC Tennis coaches reserve the right to place participants in the proper class. For drop-ins, contact the coach. The drop-in fee is $20 per hour.
For a complete list of levels, course descriptions, and program policies, visit themac.com/group/pages/tennis. For more information, contact Head Coach Paul Reber at 503-517-7594 or tennis@themac.com.
PLEASE READ: Competition for MAC Tennis classes is at an all-time high. For the benefit of all classes and to help ensure players are at a suitable level for each class, registration is limited to a player’s NTRP rating. Players with no NTRP Rating are not eligible for 3.5 or higher-level classes. To acquire an NTRP rating, please visit the USTA League page at tennislink.usta.com/leagues/common/home.aspx. Registering out of level causes a player to be withdrawn from the class without notice. For a complete list of levels, course descriptions, and program policies, visit themac.com/group/pages/tennis. For more information, contact Head Coach Paul Reber at 503-517-7594 or tennis@themac.com.
NTRP 2.0-2.5: Player has taken some lessons, but needs on-court experience, and has obvious stroke weakness, but is developing in singles and doubles.
NTRP 3.0: Player can place shots with moderate success and sustain a rally at a slow pace, but lacks control when trying for power.
NTRP 3.5: Player has achieved stroke dependability and direction on shots within reach, including forehand and backhand volleys, but still lacks depth and variety, seldom double faults, and occasionally forces errors on the serve. Players with prior coach approval may register if they are below class level. NTRP 4.0: This player has dependable strokes with directional control and the ability to alter depth of shot on both forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play. This player also has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Points may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.
Players are encouraged to register for classes at level. All at-level players are eligible for classes before below-level players. If below-level players are needed to fill classes, the Dynamic Rating from tennisrecords.com is used to determine the highest-rated player.
All Tennis instructors are subject to change without notice. Refunds are not issued if an instructor change occurs.
TENNIS 100 (AGES 18+)
This class is for players who are brand new to tennis and are looking to get started with proper technique and instruction. Players may have hit tennis balls in the past, but have received no formal instruction. Tennis 100 participants do not have the ability to serve overhand with consistency, and struggle to rally with control. Players who possess the ability to serve and rally with a peer are more suited to Tennis 101. Players may only register for Tennis 100 for a maximum of two sessions. Please note Tennis 100 meets on two consecutive Tuesday and Thursdays. Capacity:
TENNIS 101 (AGES 18+)
This class is for those who have very little experience playing tennis. However, participants have played tennis before and have no problem maintaining a rally with a peer for four to six shots in a row. Participants get comfortable with the correct technique for all strokes and areas of the court, as well as learning basic strategies. Players may only register for Tennis 101 a maximum of three sessions. Capacity: 8
NTRP: 2.0 – COACH TATO ZEDGINIDZE
TENNIS BALL MACHINE TECHNIQUE (AGES 18+)
To help members looking for technical help on individual strokes, MAC Tennis has designed this class to allow six players to work on one individual stroke for 30 minutes. Three lines of two players each take turns receiving balls from the machine while the coach remains on the same side, demonstrating correct technique, giving feedback, and allowing each participant to develop within their own style and limitations. Capacity: 6
NTRP 2.5-3.0 – COACH PAUL REBER
TENNIS CARDIO (AGES 18+)
Get the day started right and improve fitness with this early morning tennis class set to music. High energy is a must-have as low-compression Orange Balls are used to extend the points and level the playing field.
Capacity: 16
ALL LEVELS – COACHES MARCO PINEDA & IDRISS RADJA
TENNIS DOUBLE TIME (AGES:18+)
Get your doubles on in this fast-paced, three-court, two-coach class. Players rotate through drills and doubles situations. Capacity: 16
TENNIS CONDITIONING (AGES 18+)
This class is designed to get players moving for a great workout while developing singles and doubles strategies. There is less attention to technique and form and more focus on conditioning and court coverage.
Capacity:
TENNIS DOUBLES STRATEGY (AGES 18+)
This is a doubles-specific class. Emphasis is placed on different aspects of doubles play, from basic formations to poaching to creating openings on the tennis court. Capacity: 8
NTRP 3.0+ – COACH MAUREEN HARWOOD
TENNIS DRILLS & SKILLS (AGES 18+)
These clinics cover individual skill training, such as passing, defense, hitting, and serving. Athletes learn proper footwork and timing, efficiency of movement, and placement of the ball. Capacity: 8
NTRP 2.5+ – COACH MAUREEN HARWOOD