January / February 2012 - Visit our website for information on all aspects of the club www.ccj.co.za
THE SPORTS PAGES

Please note, all functions at the Country Club Johannesburg are for CCJ members only! Unless otherwise stated, bookings for Club functions with Christopher 011-710 6408, or by e-mail reservations@ccj.co.za

CONGRATULATIONS!
Tony Taylor achieved a "Hole-In-One" on the Woodmead course at the 4th on Saturday 18 June.
MEMBER'S ACHIEVER GALLERY!
We appeal to all members to advise us of any achievements be it for golf, squash, tennis, bridge, croquet, bowls etc. We would like to share your success with fellow club members. Please send full details by email to Tracey Leppan traceyl@ccj.co.za
WOODMEAD BUNKER PROJECT
This project covers the upgrading of bunkers on the Woodmead course and ends in August. Should you require any further information please feel free to chat with any of the Golf Committee or the Golf Director.
MEN'S GOLF INDIVIDUAL AND BETTER BALL KNOCKOUTS
Please note that the Knockout Draws have been made and are up on the notice-board in the Woodmead change room. Please check your draw and phone number and advise the golf department if there are any errors.
OTHER GOLF NEWS
Golf Bookings open 9 days in advance. You can book your game by either calling James or Charles on 011 202 1620/21 or via www.golftimesa.co.za

Forget to put your score in after your round? No problem! Enter via the internet using your handicap card I.D and pin number. Log onto www.golftimesa.co.za and follow the simple instructions.

The sewerage leak at Rocklands 5th and 6th dam has now been fixed by the Municipality and the Golf Data team have drained the dam and refilled with fresh water. Thankfully the odour has gone.

Golfers we ask that you to leave bunker rakes outside the bunkers after you rake. For those who do not rake the bunkers, please ignore this request.

LADIES' GOLF CLINICS
Winter Time of 09:00 to 10:30
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Caryn Louw, our professional, runs a ladies' clinic for beginners and intermediate players. Each week a different aspect of the golf game will be covered!
Cost and times: R120pp
Time: 09:00 -10:30
Contact: Caryn Louw
Book: 011-202 1615/1630
Email: caryn@carynlouw.com
HANDICAPS
Golfers have 72 hours to submit scores on the new handicap system. Late entries will receive the applicable penalty. CCJ golf staff unfortunately cannot rectify late entries into the system. HOW TO ENTER YOUR SCORE ON-LINE
Now you can enter your score on-line and NOT get a penalty round for late score entry.
Go to www.handicaps.co.za and click on login button. Enter details as requested (have your handicap card ready) User name is your identity number on the card; the pin is the pin number on card. Click on login icon.
Your details will appear on screen. If everything is in order click on Handicap Record Sheet.
The screen will show your scores and you need to follow instructions to enter your latest score. On completion, log out or search the site for further information.
DRIVING RANGE TELEPHONE
Please be advised that the telephone number for the driving range is 082 302 7364.
DRIVING RANGE GOLF PACKAGES
AVAILABLE IN 2011
Adults Kids
Private Lessons R 300 R 260
3 Lessons + Playing Lesson R1500 R1300
6 Lessons including 1 Free R1500 R1300
10 Lessons including Free Playing Lesson R3000 R2600
9 Holes With The Pro R 650 R 550
Camera Lesson R 300 R 250
Camera Lesson with a Disc R 350 R 300

Clinics for:
Children: Junior Holiday, Private; Ladies: Open, Corporate. Trick Shows and Children's Parties also available. Bookings with Lyall, Owen or Caryn 082 302 7364. Closed Mondays.

PENSIONER'S SPECIAL
Before 10:00 from Tuesday through to Thursday all pensioners will only pay R25 for a big bucket of golf balls at the driving range.
CCJ Woodmead Health and Fitness Centre has been open for almost a year now. The facility is open to all members at no extra cost. The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, a training studio for spinning and Pilates and additional rooms with physiotherapists, beauty therapist and sports massage therapists.
The Exercise specialists, Julian, Chris, Candice and Jurgens are highly qualified experienced trainers who offer oneon- one training with members at a nominal fee. These trainers can assist in general conditioning regime as well as golf-specific training which will focus on exercises that:
  • Develop better posture
  • Create muscular balance between right and left sides of the body
  • Focus on the core muscles of the body (those principally involved in your golf swing)
  • Increase flexibility
  • Take into consideration any past injuries and help prevent new ones

Garth Milne, from Kinetic Golf operates at the gym and can also train and design a training programme around your particular needs which will help improve the most important club in your bag - your body.
The gym is a unique and exclusive facility to CCJ members and the vibrant and friendly staff are there to help improve your lifestyle, be it getting you back into shape or helping you gain those extra yards on the fairway.
Change your way of life now. For more information please call Julian Weerts (Gym Manager) on 072 685 4063.

PERSONAL TRAINERS
Transform your body and your game. Get on a golf-specific training regimen that will transform your body and game. In 12 weeks you can transform your posture, promote muscular balance, vastly improve your flexibility and speed, prevent injuries and alleviate old ones and strengthen core muscles. Join this season and receive a free full body assessment or ½ hour sports massage session. Call your CCJ sports/exercise specialist team: Julian 072 685 4063, Jurgens 082 575 8663, Chris 082 570 9282, Candice 082 923 0964
CALLING ALL WOODMEAD SPINNERS!
In order to set up regular spinning classes at Woodmead we need to know how many members are interested and what are the preferred times. It you are keen to spin at Woodmead please contact Nikki Espley-Jones on 011-710 6406 or by email nikki@ccj.co.za
BEAUTY THERAPIST
Claudia offers the most wonderful facials, reflexology, pedicures, aromatherapy, waxing, lymphatic drainage, G5 treatments and hot stone body massages. A unique opportunity for those pressed for time to combine gym, golf, tennis or squash with some pure indulgence and relaxation. Golfer's and Bridal special now available. Booking is essential, directly with Claudia Espley-Jones 011-807 2108.
PILATES
Group Classes take place at the following times:
Tuesday 09:15 and 18:00 Thursday 08:00 and 18:00 Saturday 08:00
Group classes are R100 per class (max 6 people)
Private sessions by arrangement at R280 per class
This can be billed through your membership account at the Club or you can pay cash
The classes have grown and Caryn will continue to include new times and days as demand increases. For more information on what Pilates is and how you will benefit from it visit www.stottpilates.com
Please call Caryn Hughes to book on 082 327 0266 or email perfectformpilates@gmail.com.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
The Country Club Johannesburg Physiotherapist, Boudine Pearce, specialises in musculoskeletal and sports injuries and has developed a keen interest in golf and golf-specific injuries. She focuses on postural correction and core stability, working proactively with golfers and the club professionals to improve function and fitness for golf. If you require an assessment, treatment or advice, please contact Boudine on 011-234 9089.
AUCKLAND PARK
Member's Achiever Gallery!
We appeal to all members to advise us of any achievements be it for golf, squash, tennis, bridge, croquet, bowls etc. We would like to share your success with fellow club members. Please send full details by email to Tracey Leppan traceyl@ccj.co.za
Chairman/Men's Captain: Don Collie 011-787 1773
Ladies Captain: Diana Makin 011-326 1228
Enquiries with Matthew Woodroffe 011-710 6491, or by email mattheww@ccj.co.za
All spinning and group fitness classes are charged R25 per class. There is the option of a monthly fee of R230 per month for group fitness or spinning (not combined). Enquiries with Nikki on 011-710 6406 or nikki@ccj.co.za.
PERSONAL TRAINER
Enquiries with Thomas Witt by email thomaswitt@nashuaisp.co.za
CROQUET FUND-RAISER
A signed John Smit Rugby jersey is being raffled to raise money to send Victor Dladla to London for the World croquet Championships. Enquiries with Nikki on 011-710 6406 or nikki@ccj.co.za.
Between Tuesdays and Saturdays the facility is fully serviced from the bowls and croquet pavilion. On Sundays and Mondays refreshments may be obtained from the Main Club House.
Croquet Coaching
There will be coaching sessions at CCJ, Auckland Park for beginners and for players who have played some association Croquet but still need a refresher course plus some intermediate coaching. There will be no charge for the coaching and all equipment is provided. If you are interested in attending, please contact Chris Wakeham wakeham.c@gmail.com or on 011-706 2915. Croquet Administrator and Coach
Victor Dladla is our full-time administrator and coach. He ensures that the lawns are properly laid out and the required equipment is available. He is available to coach croquet and to give advice on equipment and on the rules/techniques of both codes of the game. The facility is for the use of croquet section members and their guests and for tournament play. For corporate and private parties, there is a three quarter-size lawn on kikuyu grass nearer to the main clubhouse, which can be sub-divided into smaller lawns when a simple version of golf croquet is played.
Any enquiries pertaining to tennis contact Giles Maynard 072 157 1234, or by email giles.maynard@murrob.com

THE CCJ TENNIS RENAISSANCE

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS
Enquiries with Giles Maynard 072 157 1234, or by email gapmaynard@gmail.com

COACHING
Call resident coach Howard Espley-Jones 082 564 7745 for lessons at Auckland Park and Woodmead.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The management of your Club believes that it is important to continue regularly communicating with members.
If, however, any member wishes to be removed from the newsletter mailing list, we are now providing you with an "unsubscribe" facility at the end of every document we send out. This enables you to click on a link, listmanager@ccj.co.za, to delete your name from the database and include your Club Membership number.
If you prefer, you can simply email listmanager@ccj.co.za including your Club Membership number, to achieve the same effect.
Our Contact Details
Auckland Park:

Telephone: (011) 710 6400
Fax: (011) 726 6947

Woodmead:

Telephone: (011) 202 1600
Fax: (011) 807 0592

march at a glance
Auckland Park:
2 March - Pub Quiz
7 March - Power Business Breakfast: Professor Jonathan Jansen
11 March - Café Society
13 March - EWT Talk and Dinner
15 March - Travel Club: "Argentina"
26 March - Bird Club Talk and Dinner
28 March - Smorgasbord
29 March - Wine Dinner
Woodmead:
3 - 4 March - Men's Golf Club Championships
8 March - Captain's Dinner
11 March - Invitation Mixed
14 March - Ladies' Centenary Trophy
15 March - Men's Golf AGM
25 March - Invitation Mixed: Centenary Cup
28 March - Ladies' AGM and Luncheon
29 March - Seafood Barbecue
31 March - Men's Centenary Medal Trophy
Accounts
Reminder:
Should you wish to receive your CCJ statements via email, please email accounts@ccj.co.za

The Lodge
View The Lodge web page for accommodation options and rates.
Important Member Information
Club Functions Cancellation Notice
Please note that bookings for club functions will close 48 hours before the event. Any cancellations or changes received within the 48 hour period before the function will be charged. Please ensure you get a "CN" cancellation number. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Membership Cards
In the interest of security and to ensure that members are not incorrectly charged, it is essential that membership cards are carried at all times and produced when entering Country Club's premises, as well as when making use of the facilities, particularly where a bill is to be charged to a member's account.
Restaurant Bookings
In the event of large restaurant bookings, please be advised that these are limited to 10 guests per member. If you wish to have a party bigger than 10 guests per member, a private function can be organized. In this instance please contact the Functions Administration Office.
Please access our website for detailed information on all aspects of the club www.ccj.co.za