Discover The Difference!

Discover The
Difference!
Almaden Valley Athletic Club enriches the lifestyles of its members and
community by providing exceptional services and facilities.
Club Hours
Monday through Friday
Saturday, Sunday
Accounting & Customer Services
Monday through Friday
5 am to 10 pm
7 am to 8 pm
8 am to 5 pm
5400 Camden Avenue | San Jose CA 95124 | 408.445.4900 | FAX 408.267.0264 | www.avac.us
A
Welcome
lmaden Valley Athletic Club opened its doors in June 1976. Since then,
thousands of South Bay men and women and their families and friends
have enjoyed the special benefits of what we call ‘the AVAC difference’.
The difference is in the loyalty and enthusiasm of our members and the pride the
AVAC management and staff enjoy by providing awesome customer service.
This portfolio will give you a brief overview of our programs, services, amenities
and activities. We invite you to visit our website at www.avac.us to stay updated
on club activities.
Your AVAC Team
Activities Becky Smothermon | [email protected]
Accounting Director Colleen LePori | [email protected]
Accounting Manager Monique Watson | [email protected]
ChildCare
Fitness Desk
Fitness & Pilates® Deb Buglewicz | [email protected]
Front Desk
General Manager Jeff Griffith Jones | [email protected]
Membership Services Lori Robitaille | [email protected]
Marketing Director Afy Dibazar | [email protected]
Operations Manager Jeff Doty | [email protected]
Swim School
Tennis Lesson Coordinator
Wellness Mary Ann Smith | [email protected]
408.445.4919
408.267.8880
408.267.8880
408.445.4935
408.445.4903
408.445.4926
408.445.4900
408.445.4914
408.445.4910
408.445.4923
408.445.4906
408.267.4032
408.445.4915
408.445.4931
IHRSA Passport Program
When You Travel, Work Out With The Locals
VALID through December, 2012
Our History
Growing up in Coos Bay, Oregon, Jim Theiring and Joe Shank’s lives had been closely interwoven for more than 60
years. Both went their separate ways, but when Jim and Linda Theiring put their life savings down on a San Jose
walnut grove, they called on Joe to help complete the dream of a swim school.
Joe, who was working for a consumer products company in New Jersey, routed a sales trip through California. Jim
talked. Joe listened. Three days after returning to the East Coast, Joe called Jim. "JoAnn and I have put the house on
the market. I've quit my job. We're coming to help."
Joe was also filled with ideas. A tennis buff, he wondered if they could
buy the vineyard next to the property and build tennis courts too. This
was in 1974, two years before the doors opened in June 1976.
In the 70s, men and women didn't work out together. "Finding a
facility where one could play racquetball, tennis, work out as well as
swim, that kind of facility just didn't exist," says Joe. "The idea was to
incorporate many fitness activities, so families could be together."
While Theiring's area of expertise was construction, Shank handled
the nuts and bolts of producing a partnership agreement, preparing a
prospectus, and pounding the pavement to generate the funds. The
list of potential investors included high school coaches, some
physicians, plus any and all referrals Joe received.
A trailer was moved to the lot at Camden and Kooser, to pre-sell
memberships. Within 18 months, Joe raised $1.2 million, and pre-sold more than 500 memberships.
When they broke ground, Joe had accumulated 35 Limited Partners and a commitment of $550,000 from Mercury
Savings and Loan. Adjacent to the walnut orchard where the clubhouse stands now, they purchased the land on a
contract of sale and set up a separate partnership to build tennis courts. On balance: Joe re-wrote the rules for creative
financing!
From day one, AVAC has had the best and most up-to-date facilities, equipment, and staff. It hasn't been easy, as the
industry has gone through many paradigm shifts.
Each year, managers and staff attend trade shows and seminars to network with other fitness experts and industry
leaders. New equipment arrives frequently and the fitness staff is consistently offering up-to-date expertise and
techniques.
In the 80s, AVAC was tapped to hold the Boys and Girls 16s National Junior Championships, followed by the Girls'
18-and-under National Championships -- a tradition that continued every year until 2007. Many of the world's future
tennis champions have played here. Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Lindsey Davenport, Jim Courier, Michael Chang.
AVAC boasts the most ‘senior’ of Senior Wellness programs in the South Bay. Pilates is now an important aspect of
AVAC, too. In 2002, more than 100 personal trainers from all over Northern California came through our STOTT
PILATES® certification program. In 2004, the program grew to four locations and trained more than 230 instructors.
The AVAC Swim School, the largest indoor, all-year swim school facility in the United States, was completed in fall of
2000. More than 3000 children are taught to swim each week; 15,000 each year.
Equipment may change. Fitness fads may come and go. But Jim and Joe's dream of a special place where families can
experience the joy of health and fitness together, remains as constant as ever. "Thanks to our incredible members –
a wonderful group of loyal, flexible, hearty and discriminating people who have come through our doors. We wouldn’t
be AVAC without them,” says Joe.
Adult Tennis
Fostering a superior environment for social and competitive play.
Tennis Director 408.445.4920
Lessons Coordinator 408.445.4915
Court Reservations 408.445.4900
Tennis is a fun and active sport that lasts a lifetime, and AVAC has something for
every player. Social and competitive play, year-round lessons, clinics, matches,
events, and a full-time tennis staff ready to accommodate any level player.
AVAC has eleven lighted courts available for lessons, matches, and practice.
Tennis members may reserve courts, use a ball machine for solo practice, hit
against a backboard, or join drop-in match play. Contact the Tennis Director for
private or group lessons.
As an AVAC tennis member, you are invited to enjoy the many amenities of the
fitness center, pool, groupfitness classes, as well as the tennis facilities. Just a few
of the many perks of this membership level include:
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USTA League Play
InterClub activities
Monthly Wine-Downs
Private Lessons and Clinics
Many AVAC tournaments each year! Singles, Doubles,
Mixed Doubles, Round Robin, and October Calcutta, to name a few!
Drop by and feel at home in a comfortable, welcoming tennis club!
Junior Tennis
Games, Competition, and Fun! Training tomorrow's champions.
Lessons Coordinator 408.445.4915
Seasonal Brochures available at Tennis Office and on Activities Board
Tennis for Everyone!
Our Junior Tennis offers group and individual lessons for children and
young adults from 4 years to college-age. Our classes are based on age and
ability, and are taught by certified professionals who instill a love of the
game in their students. Every participant has the opportunity for
advancement and improvement, and each learns above all that tennis is fun.
Championship Tradition
Little champions have been coming to AVAC for over three decades. Our
players experience the thrills of competition and the camaraderie of social
play, in addition to being taught in a comfortable learning environment.
There is no better place for a child of any age - or any ability - than AVAC.
Whether your child wants to make a high school team, go for a college tennis
scholarship, turn pro, or simply learn the game that lasts a lifetime, AVAC is
where your little champ belongs!
At left: Max Heerinckx & Alex Ferriera
SCJETA Tournament Boys 12 Doubles
AVAC Young Guns - USTA Junior California State Champions 2007
Nick Johnson
ChildCare
Offering quality care for children from six weeks to six years old
ChildCare 408.445.4935
Monday through Thursday | 8:30 am – 1 pm
Monday through Thursday | 3 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday | 8:30 am – 1 pm
Saturday | 8:30 am – 2 pm
Sunday | 9 am – 1 pm
Lullaby Time
Monday through Thursday | 11:30 am – 1 pm
Monday through Thursday | 3 pm – 5 pm
Friday | 11:30 am – 1 pm
Our 1,500 square-foot ChildCare Center is located adjacent to the Back Gate.
ChildCare fee is $5.50 per child per hour. $4.50 per child on a Family Membership.
Prepaid ChildCare is available through EFT.
*fees subject to change
What is Available?
Filled with play-to-learn activities and staffed by nurturing and caring people, the center
features rice and train tables, a reading area, a play house and a play kitchen, as well as
arts and crafts on a regular basis. Children seven months to two years old are invited to
stay for two hours. Children two years to six years old may stay up to four hours.
Lullaby Time. A separate area dedicated to infants six weeks to seven months old. Sameday reservations are necessary for this service which is available.
Date Nights. Little ones aged 3 - 8 years are entertained on selected Friday evenings in
our ChildCare Center with games and snacks from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm - while Mom and
Dad go out on the town! The cost is $30 for the first child, and $25 for the second child.
Cost for non-member children is $40. Space is limited. 48-hour cancellation notice
required. RSVP to 408.445.4935.
*The AVAC ChildCare is available for children of AVAC members while they make use of
the facility. This service is not intended to substitute for preschool or day care. It is a
drop-in care facility the club provides to members at minimal cost. All ChildCare staff are
CPR certified and have undergone a thorough background check before they begin
working at AVAC.
Summer Birthday Parties
Providing a safe and convenient party venue for AVAC Members and their guests.
Reservations 408.445.4912 | [email protected]
Schedule
Saturdays and Sundays only.
June 6 through August 29
[excluding June 19, July 4]
Three party times to choose from:
10:30 am | 1 pm | 3:30 pm
How Many?
We can accommodate up to 15 children. Plus, the Moms and
Dads who want to come! A total of 25 people on the pool deck.
We provide
A slice of pizza, plus a soft drink for each child.
Tablecloths Two round tables
Napkins
Two umbrellas
Utensils
Plates
One 6’ table for your presents!
Decorative balloons
YOU provide
The Child, of course, plus . . .
Cake & Ice Cream
Balloons
Party Favors, etc.
Cost Pool $13.95 per Child
Birthday Girl or Boy is FREE!
$100 Deposit due with reservation
*Gratuity appreciated
Call Minimum 14-Days in Advance!
Contact Sarah Maybury | 408.445.4912 or [email protected]
*Cancellation must be in writing two weeks in advance of party date
. . . A Few Simple Rules
Please read these guidelines before you use the Club. Your questions and
comments are welcome. Enjoy your visit with us!
All members must present their membership card when entering the Club.
Please stop at the Front Desk or the Back Gate.
All members and their guests are subject to the rules and policies of the
Almaden Valley Athletic Club. Management reserves the right to modify or
change rules at any time to improve the operation of the facility.
General
Rules
The Almaden Valley Athletic Club is not liable for any injury or accident which
members or guests suffer through carelessness or negligence, nor will the club
be responsible for loss of, or injury to, the personal belongings of any member
or guest.
The laws of the State of California do not permit smoking within the club
facility, pool deck, or tennis courts. Smoking, food, and drinks are NOT
permitted on any tennis court. Please deposit all garbage in containers provided
throughout the Club.
The laws of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission do not permit hard
liquor anywhere within the Club premises; please do not bring hard liquor to
the facility. Persons under 21 years of age will not be served alcoholic beverages
in the Poolside Café. Proper identification will be required for any alcoholic
beverages purchased at the Club.
Any member who willfully, or negligently, causes damage shall pay for said
damage to club property. Members are responsible for all damages incurred by
dependent children or guests.
With the exception of seeing eye dogs and registered canine companions, dogs,
cats and other pets are not permitted on Club premises.
All local and long distance phone calls are to be made from the public pay
phone located in the main lobby. Please do not ask to use Club phones.
Cell phone calls are not permitted on the Fitness Floor. Useage is restricted to
the Café or the Pool Deck.
California Law states that it is illegal to aid or abet in the unlawful sale, use or
exchange of anabolic steroids, testosterone, and human growth hormone.
Members MUST present their membership cards at the Front Desk when
entering the Club.
Photos of all members 16 years of age and older are placed into our check-in
system. Please notify Membership Services when your child reaches 16 years of
age and arrange for a photo to be taken at the Front Desk.
AVAC staff checks members in at the back gate. This ensures only AVAC
members have use of the Club. Please present your card at the back gate. When
the back gate is unattended, you and your guests are kindly requested to check
in at the Front Desk.
Membership
Cards
&
Photos
Back Gate
Guest
Pass
Guest
Fees
Please register all guests at the Front Desk when entering the Club. All guests
must complete the Guest Information Card prior to using the facilities. A photo
ID must be presented by the guest and will be held at the Front Desk during
their visit.
AVAC members are issued 3 free guest passes per calendar year. Guests may
use the Club free of charge provided they are over 18 and present with a valid
AVAC Member. All guests entering with an electronic pass must be
accompanied by an AVAC member during their entire visit to AVAC.
If a Guest Pass is not presented at the time of the visit, a Guest Fee will be
assessed. Adult guests will be charged a $20 fee, and children under 12 will be
charged $8. Members failing to register their guests will be assessed a $20 fee.
Members are responsible for the conduct of their guest. All guests must abide
by the rules and policies of the Almaden Valley Athletic Club. Any guest
violating the rules will be refused future guest privileges. Members are
responsible for any equipment damaged by their guests.
All guests use the Club at their own risk. The Club is not responsible for any
injuries sustained while at the Club, nor is the Club responsible for the loss or
damage to personal property of any guest.
Short-term, out-of-town visitors may purchase a one-week pass. Contact
Membership at 408.445.4910 for more information.
*fees subject to change
Towels
Towels may be obtained at the Front Desk. There is no charge for this service.
Abuse of the complimentary towel service could result in a towel-use charge.
Please return the towel to the Front Desk or drop in the bins in the Locker
Rooms.
Please USE YOUR TOWEL or the gym wipes available on the fitness floor to wipe
off the fitness equipment after you use it.
Kickboards,
Buoys,
Paddles, etc.
Bicycle
Parking
Charge
Privileges
This equipment is available in the white bin on the pool deck for members’ use,
free of charge [for members 14 and older]. This equipment is only to be used
for workouts, not for play. Please return equipment to the bin when you are
finished swimming.
Members riding bicycles to the Club must park in the AVAC bike racks. Bike
racks are located in the back parking lot to the left of the gate.
Please do not park bicycles in the entry walkway on Camden Avenue or in the
back gate walkway. The Club is not responsible for any bike parked at the Club.
Members may charge purchases in the Poolside Café or Pro Shop as well as
Guest Fees by presenting a valid membership card at the time of purchase.
Member's accounts must be in good standing to charge purchases or charge
privileges will be suspended. Members are responsible for charges made by
dependents who possess a membership card (including children).
An alternative to charging purchases to your account is AVAC’s GiftCard,
available at the Front Desk. Our GiftCards may be used for all goods and
services available at the Club, and can store any dollar amount. Use your
GiftCard just like cash, but enjoy the convenience of a pre-paid charge card.
Unless enrolled in a Jr. AVAC class, children under 12 ARE NOT PERMITTED in
the Group Fitness Room. Any child age 12 to 14 may attend a “Family Friendly”
class DIRECTLY SUPERVISED by an adult (18 years or older).
GroupFitness
Room
Proper workout attire is required at all times. Shoes, shirts, shorts, or leotards
must be worn.
Please do not bring food or open beverages. Water bottles are ok. Leave all bags
and belongings in a locker in the locker room.
Do not disturb a class in progress. Please wait in the hallway outside the group
fitness center for your class to begin.
Please do not open any of the group fitness center doors during class. This
drastically reduces the effectiveness of the air conditioning in the Group Fitness
center.
Hand weights are permitted in crowded classes at instructor's discretion. Hand
weights are not permitted in step classes, during the cardiovascular section.
Please return all floor mats, steps and weights to their proper storage spaces
after use.
Do not wear excessive perfumes or cologne while in class. Scents tend to
change in class and may be offensive to others as well as allergy inducing.
Please use the equipment safely and properly!
Children under 12 are not permitted in the Fitness Center. Any child age 12 to
14 MUST be directly supervised by an adult (18 years or older).
Please do not bring food, open beverages (water bottles are okay), gym bags or
chalk – leave all bags and belongings in a locker in the locker room.
Proper workout attire is required. Athletic shoes and shirts must be worn. No
street clothes. No open toe or open heeled shoes. No pants or shorts with
rivets or buckles, etc.
Please be courteous at all times. Foul or abusive language or horseplay will not
be tolerated.
Please USE YOUR TOWEL or the gym wipes available on the fitness floor to
wipe off the fitness equipment after you use it!
Please be courteous to other members during our busy times and keep your
cardio workouts to a maximum of 20 minutes while others are waiting.
NO...
• dropping or throwing plates or dumbbells
• dropping or slamming weight stacks on exercise machines
• Perfume in class or on the Fitness Floor
• Cell Phones or Camera Phones.
• PLEASE... rack and stack your weights when you are finished
• PLEASE... do not occupy machines and equipment while resting
. . .Thank you!
Fitness
Center
AVAC
Jr. Members
Children may be included on memberships up to age 21 provided they are fulltime students living at home.
Any child over the age of six years must be included on a membership to have
membership privileges. Otherwise, fees are assessed per visit.
Jr. AVAC Fitness provides classes for children of our members. Fees will be
charged to non-AVAC members and non-AVAC member children who are
participating in the classes.
All members are responsible for any and all charges incurred by purchasing
food, drinks, or goods at the club. Children may charge purchases if they
possess a membership card. Gift cards are also available.
ChildCare
AVAC members are encouraged to use our drop-in ChildCare services.
• All parents must personally check their children in and out of the facility.
Please inform the staff of any special needs your child may have at this
time.
• Parents MUST remain on site at all times while the children are in our care.
No exceptions. This service is not intended to substitute for preschool or
day care.
• Children 7 months and older are welcome to visit during any of our current
hours of operation. Lullaby Time is scheduled for infants 6 weeks to 7
months. Same day reservation required for Lullaby Time. The maximum
time allowed is one hour. Children 7 months to 2 years are allowed a
maximum visit per day of 2 hours.
• For children 3 to 8 years old, the maximum stay is 4 hours. The toys,
equipment, and activities provided are geared toward younger children.
• Only the parent who checked the child in and assigned a wrist band is
authorized to sign the child out, unless other wise specified at the time of
check in. Such exceptions must be documented and a staff member must be
notified.
• Food is permitted. Spill-proof cups with water, or bottles of milk for infants
are allowed. No peanuts, gum, or candy.
• Infants must be in a clean, dry diaper when they are dropped off, and
parents must provide all necessary changing materials. Children with wet
diapers will not be admitted. Please take your child to the restroom prior to
going to ChildCare.
• Please leave sick children at home. If they have an obvious runny nose,
cough, fever, or rash, they will not be admitted. Medications may not be
administered.
• The ChildCare staff reserves the right to call any parent as necessary.
Winter Rules:The pool closes 9 pm on weekdays and 7 pm on weekends for energy
conservation! Storm Policy: In high winds and/or heavy rains, Water Fitness Classes will be
cancelled for the protection of students and instructors. Call 408.445.4900 an hour before
the class to verify cancellation
Pool Lane Assignments may be changed by the Lifeguard or Manager at any time to
accommodate usage.
Please walk around the pool and spa decks.
Flotation devices of any kind are not permitted for children. Adults in the lap lanes may
utilize kickboards.
Adult supervision is required for all swimmers 14 years of age and younger.
Small and safe diving toys will be permitted. Toys that are thrown or that enter the lap lanes
will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.
Lap lanes are for responsible lap swimmers only. Adults are given priority. Proper lane
swimming etiquette will be enforced.
Please avoid hanging, sitting or standing on the lane lines.
The spa is reserved for responsible individuals 14 years and older, and for children of
appropriate height when directly supervised by an adult on the spa deck. A child must be
able to stand flat-footed while keeping their chin above water to be considered appropriate
height.
The wading pool is reserved for swimmers 5 years of age and younger with adult supervision
at all times. The adult must be on the wading pool deck [within arm’s reach of the child.]
Re-usable swim diapers are required for all children under the age of three and for all nonpotty trained swimmers. These are available for purchase at the Front Desk or at the Swim
School.
All members and guests 15 years and younger must use the Junior Locker Rooms which are
located adjacent to the pool deck.
Diving is permitted only in the 9’ section.
Glass containers are not permitted on the pool deck.
Wristbands are required to identify AVAC members and their guests. These will be
distributed at the Front Desk or Back Gate when you check in.
Adult swim will be called 15 minutes before each hour. This is also an adults-only time in
the spa. Summer only.
Wristbands are required to identify AVAC members and their guests. These will be
distributed at the Front Desk or Back Gate when you check in. Summer only.
Use of the pool is at the discretion of the lifeguards and management who reserve the right
to enforce the rules.
Age of Child
0-8
9-11
supervision
12-14
Adult Supervision Guidelines:
Lifeguard On Duty
No Lifeguard on Duty
Direct adult supervision
Adult must remain on the
AVAC campus
Parent may drop off after
providing AVAC Front Desk
with contact information.
Direct adult supervision
Direct adult
Direct adult supervision
Swimming
Pool
Tennis
Center
Members must check-in at front desk prior to using courts.
Shirts are required at all times. Proper tennis attire is required, no cutoffs or
street clothes.
No black soled or waffle bottom shoes are permitted on tennis courts.
No food or beverages are allowed on the courts at any time. Tables have been
provided in the tennis complex walkway for this purpose.
Players should observe a 1 1/2 hour playing limit per reservation. Others may
be waiting to play.
Waiting players: Please show the proper courtesy, allowing on-court players to
finish out the point being played prior to walking onto the court.
Refrain from foul or abusive language while playing.
Members should call the front desk to cancel reservations. Failure to notify the
desk of cancelled reservations will result in a $10 non-cancellation fee charge to
your account.
Players must be on their court within 15 minutes of the reservation time or
forfeit the court. One person cannot "hold" the court for other players who may
be late. The court is forfeited unless all players are present.
Members are responsible for checking their guests into the Club.
Reservations
Reservations may be made three (3) days in advance by calling the Club after
8:30 in the morning.
Please provide ALL names of people playing in your party. A minimum of two
(2) people is required in order to reserve court time.
Members are NOT allowed to make back-to-back reservations.
Players interested in reserving a group of courts for a social, league or special
function must make arrangements through the Tennis Activity Director.
Tennis
Tournaments
and Leagues
Check the tennis activity board by the tennis courts; or the activity board in the
lobby for upcoming tennis events.
All AVAC leagues and scheduled tennis tournaments – from Mixed Doubles
Championships to Calcuttas, and more – are listed there!
In order to play in an AVAC tennis league, you must have an active, Full Facility
or Annual Tennis membership.
Almaden Valley Athletic Club is a member of the United States Tennis
Association.
Lockers are available for use by members in two locations. The
Men’s and Women’s Adult Locker Rooms are located inside the main
clubhouse for use by any member age 16 or older. Parents, please
DO NOT bring any child under age 16 – including infants and babies
– into these locker rooms.
The Junior Locker Rooms are conveniently located off the main pool.
All children under 16 years of age must use the Junior Locker
Rooms. Members using the Junior Locker Rooms may use personal
padlocks for securing belongs on a daily basis. Please remove
personal padlocks when leaving the Club. Locks left on lockers
overnight will be removed.
Please remember that the Club is not responsible for members’
belongings while members are using the facility. Please leave your
valuables at home while you use the Club. Please do not leave your
valuables – purse, wallet, etc. – in your car.
Please use your mobile phones in the Poolside Café or on the Pool
Deck. The Fitness Floor and Locker Rooms are not good places to
conduct private conversations.
How to Operate AVAC Digilocks
Need Assistance? Please see the Front Desk
Lockers are for day use only. Contents emptied nightly.
To Lock
1. Find an
available
locker
NO Red Light
2. Press “C”
3. Any 4-Digit
Code
4. Press “Key”
To Unlock
1. Return to
your Locker
2. Press “C”
3. Your 4-Digit
Code
4. Press “Key”
Lockers &
Locker Rooms
Parking
Please park in designated Club parking spaces. Please do not park in the
aisles. Compact car and SUV owners are asked to please park in designated
spaces. Create your own parking space and you’ll block traffic flow.
To promote the good neighbor policy of the Club, please do not park at the
Almaden Chiropractic Center or on the adjacent public streets of Merrill
Loop and Ferndale Drive when using the Club facilities. The Almaden
Chiropractic lot is posted for patient parking only. Cars are subject to
towing every day!
The Club reserves the right at any time to terminate or suspend, for such
period of time as it shall deem appropriate, the membership or privileges of
any member who fails to comply with any parking policy.
Open Bible
Church
Church of
Christ
Located behind the Club on Carter Avenue, the Open Bible Church lot is
open for daily use with one restriction: Please refrain from parking in the
spaces, closest to the church buildings, clearly marked NO AVAC PARKING.
These spaces are for church patrons only. The speed limit in this lot is 5
miles per hour. Members may enter the Club through the back gate. Please
proceed to the Front Desk for check in.
Located behind the Club closest to the tennis courts on Carter Avenue, the
Church of Christ lot is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
No AVAC Parking or walking through is permitted on Sundays or
Wednesday evenings after 5 pm, as there are church services being held.
There are NO exceptions. Failure to observe this request could result in
AVAC losing all parking privileges in this lot!
You will be towed if you park:
• on Leitz Avenue just north of Leitz School
• in the Almaden Chiropractic parking lot next to AVAC
• on Merril Loop, the first street north of AVAC
• on Ferndale Drive, the first street north of Kooser Road
• in the Leitz School parking lot
CVS
Overview
Monthly statements are sent to all members via email on the 1st of each
month. Bills are due and payable on the 1st of each month and become
delinquent on the 15th. All unpaid balances of $50 or more (on delinquent
bills) accrue a $25 late fee. There will be a $2 statement charge if you require a
paper statement.
Monthly
Statements
Payments
Payments can be made at the front desk or online at www.avac.us. We honor
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards for payment of
all charges. Members whose accounts are 90 days past due DO NOT have the
privilege of using the Club facilities until their accounts are brought current.
Online Statements
Our statements are online, and will also be emailed to you. Simply log on to
www.avac.us to view your statement, or to make a payment.
Autopay
EFT [Electronic Funds Transfer] is required for all members. If you choose nonEFT, there will be an additional $5 monthly service charge. Your monthly
payment will be taken out of an account of your choice the 10th of every
month. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or Checking.
A fee of $30 will be charged on all returned checks.
If a member chooses the Annual Full Facility membership, members are solely
responsible for a yearly annual renewal fee (applies to Tennis Membership
only) of:
$125 Single
$175 Family
This annual renewal fee will be billed each year in the month that the member
signed the original agreement. This fee does not apply towards Fitness
Memberships.
Transferable Full Facility memberships may be sold. Members are solely
responsible for the sale of all transferable memberships. The Club has no
responsibility for and shall not be involved in the sale of such memberships,
except that the Club shall have the right of first refusal to repurchase a
transferable membership prior to its sale to a third party.
The Club must be notified in writing that the member wishes to transfer the
membership. Memberships must be active for 30 days prior to transferring,
and all dues and charges owed by the member must be paid in full prior to the
transfer. A transfer fee of $350 is due to AVAC upon the sale of the
transferred membership
A member with a transferable membership, who elects to cancel the
membership, rather than to sell it, forfeits all membership rights, including the
right thereafter to sell the membership.
Annual
Full
Facility
Membership
Fee
Transferable
Membership
Inactive
Membership
While in a one year commitment, a member may request that his or her
membership be placed on an Inactive status in these two situations:
• Medical disability which prevents you from being able to use the Club
facilities for a minimum of sixty (60) consecutive days
• Extended continuous travel outside of the area of your residence which
prevents you from being able to use the Club facilities for a minimum of
sixty (60) consecutive days.
A treating physician must verify a medical disability in writing. The
documentation required verifying extended travel shall be at the sole discretion
of the Club.
A request for an Inactive Membership should be in writing on a form provided
by the Business Office, accompanied by a $25 processing fee. During the period
of inactive status, you will be billed a monthly charge of $12.
Please note: The period of the inactive status does not apply to fulfill the
minimum initial one (1) year membership if inactive membership is taken during
the first-year period.
Change of
Membership
Membership Downgrade
There is a $25 fee to downgrade a membership. Simply fill out a form in the
Business Office.
Membership Upgrade
A $10 fee for an upgrade applies, plus the current enrollment, and last month’s
fee difference.
Change
of
Residence
Name Holder
Upon transferring and downgrading your membership you will assume current
dues and a $50 fee will be charged to your account. The member taking over the
membership must sign the agreement before the change can be made.
In the event of membership cancellation due to change of residence, the Member
will pay a cancellation fee of $100 if cancellation occurs within the first six
months of membership; or $50 if cancellation occurs within the second six
months of membership, in addition to Penalty Section 10 of the agreement
signed upon joining.
If a Member changes his or her principal residence to a location more than 25
miles from the Club and provides the Club with written proof of such relocation
[mortgage, rental contract, etc.] he or she shall be relieved from the obligation of
making future payment for services.
If a Member has prepaid for any services or monthly dues, the Club will refund
the prepayment, less the applicable cancellation fee.
Voluntary
Termination
At any time after eleven (11) months of the initial one year term have elapsed, a
member may terminate his/her membership in the Club by giving thirty (30) day’s
advance written notice to the Club.
Such voluntary termination shall not be effective until:
• after the expiration of the 30-day notice period
• 30 day written notice has been received and acknowledged by the Business
Office.
• outstanding dues and charges owed by the member have been paid to the
Club.