Guide to Foam Rolling

Foam rollers

Exciting news for our Eagle Rock Yacht Club crew – this season’s MVP isn’t a player, but a foam roller! This isn’t just any roller; it’s your personal recovery wizard, ready to soothe those dodgeball battles scars and get you back in the game faster. But before you leap into action, we’ve snagged an excellent guide from REI to make sure you’re rolling like a pro. Stretching before and after our games is key to maintaining peak performance and dodging unwanted injuries, but let’s keep it light with a few foam roller ‘pro tips’: While it’s a champion at muscle recovery, it sadly won’t help you float at the pool. And despite its resemblance to your favorite oversized snack, it’s not edible. Check out the full article here for all the rolling techniques you never knew you needed. Here’s to keeping the game fun, your body flexible, and your spirits high. Let’s embrace the roll – in all the right ways!

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Roll with our ERYC Cycle for Survival team again this year to raise money for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

We’ll be riding at Equinox West LA on Saturday, February 24th from 1pm-5pm. There’s no cycling experience required to participate — you can spend as much or as little time on a bike as you like. If you can’t make it to the event, you can still join our team and help us fundraise!

100% of every dollar we raise together will fund groundbreaking research and lifesaving clinical trials at MSK, a world leader in cancer research, care and education.

Here’s how to register for our team:

Registration Instructions:

1. Go to our team page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/EagleRockYachtClub

2. Click “Join Our Team”

3. Enter the case-sensitive team password to join: commongood

4. Follow the prompts to complete your registration

5. Make a kickoff gift to inspire donors to match your generosity!

If you can, please also consider making a tax-deductible donation. Your gift will make a real difference for everyone impacted by a rare cancer.

Thank you!

New Year, New Season!

Grab your spot for our 10-Week Winter dodgeball season

Sign up individually and we will put you on a fun team

Highland Park Rec Center
Wednesdays – Starting Jan 24th @ 8-10 P.M.

Oakwood Rec Center
Thursdays – Starting Jan 25th @ 8 P.M.

ERYC x Maui Relief T-Shirt

Presenting our Maui Wildfire Relief T-shirt, a beautiful blend of John Van Hamersveld’s iconic art style and Miguel @tacocidal’s modern artistic vision. This T-shirt is more than just a garment; it’s a symbol of hope, unity, and tangible aid for the Maui community affected by the recent wildfires.

Thanks to the overwhelming support and purchases, we’re proud to announce that sales from this T-shirt have already enabled us to send a $1,000 donation each to the Hawaii Community Foundation and Maui Strong organizations, aiding in their ongoing wildfire relief efforts.

Visit the Yacht Shop for yours.

Holiday Toy Drive

The Eagle Rock Yacht Club is serving up a holiday shindig that’s more lit than a string of Christmas lights. Save the date for December 15th, ’cause from 8 PM to 10 PM, we’re unleashing a blizzard of dodgeballs at Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo.

RSVP Here!

Dodgeballs for a Cause

We’re rocking out with a purpose, too. We’re rallying for No Us Without You Little Tokyo Service CenterJust slide in with an unwrapped gift worth at least $15 and be part of a dodgeball miracle.

After-Party Extravaganza

And the party doesn’t fizzle out with the last whistle. At 10 PM, we shift gears and take the festive frenzy across the street to Peking Tavern. Gear up for a night where the drinks flow faster than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.

Dress to Impress

This ain’t your grandma’s holiday gathering. Suit up in your most outrageous holiday costume or ugly sweater, ’cause we’re handing out prizes that are cooler than December at the North Pole.

Bring the Joy

So, grab a toy, toss on some garland, and get ready to roll. It’s Scrooge’s Scrimmage, where we bring the toys and spread the joy!

Eagle Rock Yacht Club x LA Regional Food Bank Volunteer Day

Eagle Rock Yacht Club is teaming up with the LA Regional Food Bank on October 21st! We’re on a mission to combat hunger in LA. Join us as we assemble food kits to help our community. Let’s make a difference together. Sign up now!

  • Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
  • Time: 9 am – 1pm
  • Location: LA Food Bank City of Industry Warehouse
    (2300 Pellissier Pl., City of Industry, CA 90601)

Details:

  • Registration Deadline: October 14th, 2023
  • Age Requirement: 18+
  • Footwear: Closed-toe & closed-heel shoes mandatory.
  • Masks: Strongly recommended, not required.

Click Here to Register

LAZY SUNDAY DODGEBALL AT TERASAKI BUDOKAN

Join us for some fun and friendly competition at our free open gym dodgeball games! We’ve partnered with Terasaki Budokan to bring back lazy-sunday dodgeball.

Just a heads up, we don’t take ourselves too seriously here. This is a game that’s meant to be enjoyed, so don’t worry if you’re not a dodgeball pro. We welcome players of all levels and don’t even keep score, So come out, have fun and make new friends along the way!

All games will be held at Terasaki Budokan and are completely free with RSVP! Fill out the RSVP form to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

Free Venice Drop-in Session

Free Dodgeball for Adults – July 6th 8pm

Looking for a fun way to meet new folks, get some exercise and maybe even contribute to the common good along the way?

Bring your friends to this FREE drop-in session and check out Yacht Club Dodgeball for yourself ahead of our upcoming Summer Season.

This is a game that’s meant to be enjoyed, so don’t worry if you’re not a dodgeball pro. We welcome players of all levels and don’t even keep score, So come out, have fun and make new friends along the way!

RSVP Here

Questions?  Shoot us an email: hello@theyachtclub.org

Oakwood Rec Center