Los Angeles Athletic Club

Historic Club; Modern Programming

It’s a new year and time for a new soundtrack. Our playlist, Volume 1: 141, is now available on Spotify. Link in bio. Special thanks to Kat for musical curation.

Blippi X LAAC

Blippi, Austin and former Laker Andre Drummond on the John R Wooden Award Court after filming “Blippi Plays Basketball with Andre Drummond!” Already over 1.8 million views, be sure to check it out! Link in bio.

Members can still join us for our Aqualillies Synchronized Swimming Class on Sundays from 10:00 - 11:15am.

This 8 week program will get you in great shape and you will learn synchronized swimming skills.

Contact [email protected] to enroll.

'SYNESTHESIA' x DJ WELLS P IN THE BLUE ROOM
Wönzimer Gallery and the Los Angeles Athletic Club present 'Synesthesia,' a curated sound and visual observation in the Victory Ballroom of the LAAC.

After last week's successful opening reception, we will be hosting a members walk-through event featuring DJ Wells P spinning in the Blue Room.

Members can stop by tonight, Thursday, October 21st from 7-10pm

Photo credit: Ciamac Parhizi

Blippi Plays Basketball With NBA Player Andre Drummond! | Fun and Educational Videos For Kids

LAAC X BLIPPI over 1 million views!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhbW4Dc07HE&t=7s

Blippi Plays Basketball With NBA Player Andre Drummond! | Fun and Educational Videos For Kids Blippi is back with a special episode featuring NBA star, Andre Drummond! Blippi learns all about the sport Basketball in this fun video for kids. In this ep...

Ex-Belmont coach Byrd named Wooden legend

The Los Angeles Athletic Club announces the 2022 John R. Wooden Award Legends of Coaching Recipient: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/32344490/former-belmont-men-basketball-coach-rick-byrd-get-wooden-legends-coaching-award

Ex-Belmont coach Byrd named Wooden legend Rick Byrd, who retired in 2019 after leading Belmont to eight NCAA tournament appearances, will receive the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award.

USC and UCLA basketball are eager to ring in new season

LA Times coverage of yesterday's College Basketball Tipoff Luncheon https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2021-10-05/usc-ucla-basketball-big-plans-for-upcoming-season

USC and UCLA basketball are eager to ring in new season USC and UCLA are coming off runs to the Elite Eight and Final Four, with each program expecting bigger results this season.

LAAC TURNS 141 TODAY!
In a frontier town in the Wild West, the idea of forming a club to pursue social and physical fitness was revolutionary. But on September 8, 1880 a small group of influential Angelenos did just that.

And so, they created the Los Angeles Athletic Club dedicated to the lifelong pursuit of health-giving amusements.

The Club grew alongside the city itself—with our rapid
development, proud stories, and unique personality
inextricably tied to those of LA.

By 1912, the expanding
city and our successful place in it inspired us to build our
twelve-story, John Parkinson designed, Beaux-Arts style,
clubhouse on Seventh and Olive featuring the first indoor pool built above ground on the west coast.

After decades of renovation and innovation, our core
purpose still reflects the revolutionary vision of our
founders and the ideals they set for our members.

Topanga History: The Topanga Yacht Club

Topanga History: The Topanga Yacht Club In 1924, the Los Angeles Athletic Club bought Topanga Beach with the intention of building a yacht harbor.

Time to get your team together to discuss your companies strategy in the 4th floor Strategy Room. Be sure to add the Dark n Stormy cocktail option. Contact Christie in catering for details.

Don turns self-reflective. He writes in a journal, tries to curb his drinking, and does laps in a swimming pool at the New York Athletic Club.

Mad Men Season 4 episode, The Summer Man

- @discoverla Mad Men Locations

“Headed for the 1940 American Olympic Games team is Esther Williams, 17-year-old swimming sensation of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Last week comely Esther broke the national record in the 100-yard breast stroke.”
- LA Times April 5, 1939

Be sure to read the amazing @lifeandthyme story behind the Frank Young Cocktail (see link in profile). The original recipe was discovered in a 1913 edition of our club publication Mercury Magazine. Life & Thyme did a recreation of the recipe and we are excited to announce our version will be on the Invention menu next Tuesday.

June marks the 109 year anniversary of the opening of our clubhouse on 7th and Olive. After years of renovations and 15 months of covid restrictions, we are excited to re-emerge dedicated more than ever to the lifelong pursuit of health-giving amusements.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Tag a fellow member and challenge them to a match for drinks. Check out the paddles at the 6th floor check in desk. Grab a drink at Hercules Beach Bar Wed - Fri.

The 5th floor Locker Rooms, including whirlpool, steam room and suana are back in action! See our Locker Room team if you would like an assigned locker for a quarterly charge, otherwise plenty of daily lockers are available.
Photo by @liberateantonio

Reacquaint Yourself with DTLA Starting with this Hidden Gem

DTLA is reopening: https://downtownla.com/article/reacquaint-yourself-with-dtla-starting-with-this-hidden-gem

Reacquaint Yourself with DTLA Starting with this Hidden Gem Marisol Medina is one of many people who sees the Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC) as a way to access the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Though it may seem like a gym membership would only be the key to breaking a good sweat, Medina says it’s opened up a whole lot more for her, especially consider...

History: Duke Paoa Kahanamoku and his Palm Springs connection

LAAC Legend Duke Kahanamoku
https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2021/05/30/history-duke-paoa-kahanamoku-and-his-palm-springs-connection/5268189001/

History: Duke Paoa Kahanamoku and his Palm Springs connection Duke captured the imagination of the nation when he won the gold medal swimming the 100 meters for the United States in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.

We are excited to announce that the Locker Rooms including the steam room, sauna & whirlpool will reopen on Saturday, May 29.

Locker Room schedule:
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 8:30pm
Saturdays 8:00am - 8:30pm
Sundays 8:00am - 5:30pm

We are excited to welcome back our members to indoor fitness Monday 3/22! Ventilation will be a key feature. Fortunately the 7th / 6th floor of our clubhouse was designed with 73 windows that open into one continuous space. In addition our outdoor gym Hercules Beach will remain open as an option and will continue to be the location of our group exercise classes.

The return of indoor fitness is near! On Monday 3/22 we are planning to open indoors including the 8th floor courts for individual drills, the 7th floor fitness & the basketball court for individual shooting. Full details will be emailed to members next week.

Strength training & boxing are a great combo at LAAC’s Hercules Beach 🌴
Photo by @allendaniel

“Make each day your masterpiece”

— John Wooden

Pickleball is one of the fastests growing sports in the country. The sport combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis.

Give it a try! Ask to check out the paddles at the 6th floor entrance after your group exercise class or workout reservation.

Dear Members,
Cheers to your unwavering dedication to LAAC, our mission and our values. In 2021 let’s continue the quest to embrace these timeless ideas set in motion 140 years ago.

Our Mission
THE LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB IS DEVOTED TO THE LIFELONG PURSUIT OF HEALTH-GIVING AMUSEMENTS

Our Club Values
HEALTH Embrace an all-encompassing approach to health that integrates soundness of mind, body, and soul for yourself, your family, and the community.

FRIENDLINESS Be the friendliest version of yourself.

HERITAGE Carefully blend tradition and innovation.

WONDERMENT Recognize the beauty that surrounds us, try new things, and do the unexpected.

TEAMWORK Help others and do things which make the team better.
Portraits by @joshuaspencerphoto 🏆

Please note our holiday hours for outdoor athletics:

Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24
6:00am – 4:45pm

Christmas Day - Closed

Saturday, December 26 & Sunday December 27
8:00am- 3:30pm

New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31
6:00am – 4:45pm

New Year’s Day - Closed

Saturday, January 2 & Sunday, January 3
8:00am- 3:30pm

LAAC clubhouse 1920 and 100 years later 2020. Let the roaring 20’s begin!

Over 140 years ago on September 8, 1880 we deemed the improvement of health to be essential when we established our club and mission:
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“The Los Angeles Athletic Club is devoted to the lifelong pursuit of health-giving amusements.”
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Check out our latest health-giving amusements, the 26,000 sq ft outdoor gym Hercules Beach and Studio Luna. Photo by @allendaniel

Mercury Magazine + Mercury Sports Shop online edition. Introducing mercuryathletica.com
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Drop 001 ‘Round One’ a few comfortable classics, including the LAAC Rugby Polo. Available now, link in bio.

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”
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- John Wooden
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Next week tune into our YouTube channel on 11/18 as we kick off the Division I college basketball season with a digital edition of our annual College Basketball Tip-off Luncheon.

Get things done & build health! Shared & private workspace steps away from 26,000 sq feet of outdoor athletic space.

There are still spots available to watch tonight’s game at Hercules Beach as the Dodgers go for their first World Series title since 1988. Go to the member only website to RSVP.

LAAC legend Duke Kahanamoku was recognized by Surfer Magazine as Surfer of the Century. Duke is part of our history which inspired many of our club facilities including the Beach Club Suite, Kahuna Room, Neptune Spa and most recently Hercules Beach. He also epitomizes our core value of Health: Embrace an all-encompassing approach to health that integrates soundness of mind, body and soul for yourself, your family and the community.

Hospitality is an important aspect of health and is part of the soul of our society. Since 1983 our Head Shoeoligist has welcomed members at the highest level. Stop by Hercules Beach, Mon - Fri between 2-6 pm for men’s & women’s shoe shine or repair. Photo by @liberateantonio