Southern California Field Hockey Federation

The Southern California Field Hockey Federation was established in 1972 to organize and operate field hockey in the local area. Games are played at Moorpark College.

Local clubs include the Camarillo Cougars, Conejo Valley Bulldogs, Simi Valley Kings, Moorpark Coyotes, Ventura Roadrunners and others.

Depending on demand, adult and junior divisions for fall and spring may include:

• Mixed U8, U10 and U12

• Girls U14 and U19

• Boys U14 and U19

• Women, Men and Mixed

Visit www.socalfieldhockey.com for more information.

North Ranch Mountain Bikers

Founded in 1988, the North Ranch Mountain Bikers is the biggest and oldest mountain bike riding group in the Los Angeles area. It has 2 or 3 rides every weekend on many different trails throughout the year, including the Santa Monica Mountains in Ventura/L.A. Counties, Santa Barbara, Big Bear, Mammoth and many other locations. The rides are recreational and cross-country in nature and not for racing. 

The club encourages safe, responsible and courteous trail riding. Helmets are mandatory on group rides and riders are expected to also bring their own water, snack, gloves, sunblock and common-sense tools to fix minor mechanical problems on the trail. Visit www.nrmbc.org for more information!

T.O./Westlake Karate Studio

T.O./WESTLAKE Karate Studio has been offering instruction and training in Tang Soo Do since 1974.

The studio is located at: 1337 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Unit 110 Thousand Oaks.  The studio specializes in family training. Classes available for preschoolers 3-5 years old, children 5-10 years old, teens and adults. Also available - women's self defense, Jujitsu grappling and self defense for seniors

For more information, visit www.towestlakekarate.com or call 818.889.3333.

Academy of Dance - Westlake Village

The Academy of Dance and School of Performing Arts is a full service dance studio that offers a complete program of professional training in classical ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and musical theater.

Classes and training for both kids and adults available! Ages 2 to adult, beginner to professional.

The Academy is located at 30125 Agoura Road, 2nd Floor, Agoura Hills.

For more information, visit www.academyofdancewestlake.com or call 818.889.1515.

Chea's Pilates Evolved - Westlake Village

Chea is the Owner and Managing Director of Chea's Pilates Evolved. With over 25 years of experience and training, she is highly regarded as a Master Trainer and Fitness Innovator. Her background includes a unique combination of extensive education preparation and varied experience. Chea has studied a variety of physical disciplines including Pilates, Ballet, Jazz Dance, Yoga, Weight Training, Martial Arts, and holds multiple Fitness/Pilates certifications. She has worked with a diverse clientele (all ages and levels of fitness). Additionally, she has performed and choreographed dance for stage, TV and film throughout the world. Prior to opening her Westlake Village studio in 2000, Chea worked for major film and recording studios shaping up many of Hollywood's top celebrities.

Chea has a studio at 3625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #211 in Westlake Village. For more information visit www.pilatesevolved.com or call 805.418.1777 (Westlake Village).

Wundabar Pilates

Wundabar Pilates offer deep, "local" muscle activation through its patented WundaFormer system. WundaBar combines the Reformer, Wunda Chair, Ballet Bar and Jump Board into the patented WundaFormer machine.

Nearby locations at 2900 Townsgate Road, #117, Westlake Village (818.694.1957). www.wundabar.com

Pro'Active Pilates Studio - Westlake Village

Located on the lower level of the Water Court at 860-V Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, Pro'Active Pilates Studio has provided high quality pilates instruction, both individual and in groups, for over 8 years.  For more info visit www.proactivepilates.com or call 805.557.1524.

CrossFit Locations In and Around Ventura County

CrossFit workouts incorporate elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, kettleballs, calisthenics and other exercises. It is practiced by members of over 10,000 affiliated gyms throughout the world by individuals who complete daily workouts (aks "WODs" or "workouts of the day"). CrossFit has become quite popular, so popular that I was wondering how many CrossFit gyms there are here in the vicinity of Ventura County and adjacent areas.

If you visit map.crossfit.com you'll find a useful map of CrossFit affiliate gyms around the world. Here's a compilation of local locations (obviously subject to change):

CrossFit Kerosene, 1111 Rancho Conejo Blvd, Newbury Park 805.404.7701

CrossFit Thousand Oaks, 763 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 805.496.2077

Precision CrossFit, 28710 Canwood St, Unit 105, Agoura Hills 805.660.4101

Chalkline CrossFit, 5311 Derry Ave, Suite I/J, Agoura Hills 818,.707.2523

CrossFit Code 4: 930 Flynn Rd, Unit I, Camarillo 805.236.4655

CrossFit Camarillo, 409 Calle San Pablo #111, 805.302.3691

CrossFit Oxnard, 3000 Paseo Mercado, #110, 805.988.9922

Strong and Steady CrossFit, 3130 Paseo Mercado, Suite 104, Oxnard 805.229.1787

Keep Moving Forward CrossFit, 6255 Inez St, Ventura 787-209-8040

BeachSide CrossFit, 2646 Palma Drive, Unit 310 and 315, Ventura 805.258.3069

Persistence Culture CrossFit, 3503 Arundell Cr, Unit A, Ventura 559-331-4053

Crosstown CrossFit, 5260 Bonsai St, Unit F, Moorpark 805.910.5025

Autumo CrossFit, 862 Patriot Dr, Unit D, Moorpark 818.741.5923

CrossFit 805 - 4685 Industrial St, Unit 31, Simi Valley 805.217.5363

CLUBWAKA Kickball in the Conejo Valley and Simi Valley and More

CLUBWAKA® is the new name for the World Adult Kickball Association® - the preeminent adult kickball organization and the world authority and governing body of kickball. CLUBWAKA kickball is real fun for real people. The average CLUBWAKA Kickball player is a young professional (21+). Leagues are co-ed and play is like the elementary school game you remember – the one with the big red playground ball. It's an easy game that is open to all skill levels.

Locally there are CLUBWAKA leagues in Simi Valley, Ventura and the Conejo Valley

League play dates vary. Visit www.kickball.com for links to all the various leagues and schedules. Or more specifically to Ventura County, www.clubwaka.com/leagues/ventura-county.

North Ranch Country Club - Westlake Village

Nestled in the hills northwest of Los Angeles, a short distance from the 101 Freeway, is the pride of Westlake Village, the spectacular North Ranch Country Club. Perfectly manicured greens enhance 27 challenging holes. Unique golfing excitement on three distinguished, separate combinations lay the foundation for our prestigious private country club. Rounding out the activities is a full complement for tennis and social festivities housed in a spacious 50,000 sq. ft. main clubhouse.

North Ranch Country Club also offers fine dining, full banquet facilities and 12 all weather, lighted tennis courts with a separate tennis clubhouse. A family-oriented facility, North Ranch Country Club has an active membership with a year-round schedule of activities.

North Ranch Country Club is located at 4761 Valley Spring Drive in Westlake Village.  For more information, visit www.northranchcc.org or call 805.496.1995.