Hunter's Chase Gazette
HUNTER'S CHASE
HUNTER'S CHASE
The Official Newsletter of
the Hunter's Chase HOA
August 2013
Volume 3, Issue 8
Clarifying Hunter’s Chase
Pool Hours and Policies
The HCOA board wants to remind residents about pool policies and hours.Pool Hours
• Posted hours are Wednesday through Monday.
• Adult swim is from 6-9 am and open swim 9 am-9 pm. Pool Hours Policy
There are no variances anywhere in the Property Owners Covenants allowing anyone to be in the pool or its gated area outside of these hours.
Doing so poses a liability risk for the HCOA, and failure to comply will result in loss of pool access/privileges and possibly a trespassing call to 911 with charges being pressed.
Swim Ages
Allowable solo swim age is 14 and over. All persons age 13 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult, who must be present at the pool.
The Role of Pool Monitors
Pool monitors are NOT lifeguards. Their role is to oversee the pool/area and make sure all rules are being followed. This includes opening/closing the pool as well as tidying up and making note of any maintenance needs and forwarding that information to the proper authority.
It is important for residents to know that the pool monitor’s ruling is final. (Please see rule 17 posted at the pool.)
Rules Are Posted
All pool rules are posted clearly on the bathhouse/bathroom next to the clock. Please read them next time you are at the pool! Please don’t hesitate to contact Carmen Glassinger or any board member with any additional questions or concerns.
Thanks for helping make the HCOA pool a fun and safe place to visit. Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you at the pool!
Swim Lessons Available
at Hunter’s Chase Pool
Lifeline Aquatics is offering swim programs for Hunter’s Chase children. Whether it is your child’s first time in a swim program or they have been on a swim team before, professional instructors are ready to help participants improve their swimming skills, learn water safety and get ready for the next level!
REMAINING 2013 HUNTER’S CHASE SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE
Session #2
All classes are Tuesday-Friday from 11:45 am-12:30 pm. • Beginner Classes 7/23-8/02
• Intermediate Classes 8/09-8/16 • Advanced Classes 8/20-8/30
Beginner Classes
Purpose: Help children feel comfortable in the water while teaching the first steps toward swimming.
Children at this level may be apprehensive to swim without assistance of a parent or instructor. The emphasis of the class is to develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent movement in the water.
Intermediate Classes
Purpose: Give students fundamental skills for success in the water. Intermediate swim lesson participants learn to swim on their front and back, working towards proper swimming strokes.
Important: Before enrolling in intermediate lessons, participant should be comfortable putting his/her face in the water and able to motor forward 10 feet in the water unassisted.
Advanced Classes
Purpose: Builds on fundamental skills by teaching and perfecting stroke technique.
Advanced swim lesson participants learn freestyle, backstroke, and begin working on breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers that already know the strokes will work on improving stroke technique in order to be faster and more efficient in the water.
Important: Before enrolling in advanced lessons, participants should be comfortable swimming 25 yards.
Register at www.lifelineaquatics.com
Go to the lessons tab, click register and select our HOA. Contact Lifeline Aquatics at 877-354-1313.
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Hunter’s Chase Yahoo Newsgroup http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hunterschase/ Hunter’s chase POA website - http://hca.goodwintx.com/ UTILITIES Electricity City of Austin ... 494-9400 Gas Atmos Energy ...1-888-286-6700 Emergency ... 866-322-8667 Water/Wastewater (City of Austin)Emergency ... 912-6000 Trash/Recycling
City of Austin ... 494-9400 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
HC HOA Goodwin Management Inc.
Carmen.Glassinger@goodwintx.com ... 512-502-7503 Estates of HC POA CA Managers:
info@camanagers.com ... 512-288-2376 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
Applications are found on the intranet site at http://hca.goodwintx.com/
DEED ENFORCEMENT
To report violations contact Sage Management sage. management@yahoo.com - Deed Documents, http://hca.goodwintx.com/ Download the file
HCA.GOV.xx.19840530.CCRS.pdf SCHOOLS
Pond Springs Elementary ... 512-464-4200 ... http://schools.roundrockisd.org/pondsprings/ Deerpark Middle School ... 512-464-6600 ...http://schools.roundrockisd.org/deerpark/ McNeil High School ... 512-464-6300 ...http://schools.roundrockisd.org/mcneil/ OTHER
Crime Stoppers ...1-800-253-STOP County Commissioner
Lisa Birkman, Pct. 1 ...733-5384 fax; 733-5380 Animal Control ... 943-1389 Spicewood Springs Branch Public Library
... 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd 512-974-3800
HOA BOARD
Brian James ... President Michael Kuykendall ...VP & Treasurer Rebekah Sheppard ...Secretary Lynn Raridon Maddox ... At Large Samuel Yu ... At Large
To reach any one of the board members please contact Carmen Glassinger at carmen.glassinger@goodwintx.com HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEES
Residents interested in joining a committee should contact Darin Siefkes at ds@dsaustinlaw.com
1. Neighborhood Watch - will assist with implementing a neighborhood watch program
2. Amenities (Pool, Park & Tennis) - will be responsible for maintenance and improvement suggestions to the Board 3. Events - responsible for determining which neighborhood
events to plan and carrying out the planning and execution of the events (Neighborhood garage sale, Christmas caroling, potlucks, etc)
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Tennis Court
Reservations
Tennis Courts Now Reserved Via Online Reservation System Since early July, an online reservation system has been in place to reserve a tennis court. The URL is http://www.onlineschedulingsoftware.com/cgibin/scheduling/ hunters_chase_tennis/schedule.cgi
Our hope is to make scheduling and, if needed, canceling tennis matches even more convenient. It can be done from a computer or from a smart phone. And, unlike the paper calendars that we've been posting, no one can tear them down! If you would like access to use the system, please send your name and address to: HuntersChaseTennis@gmail.com
Your user name and password will be provided, and you can then use the online system.
Tips and Tidbits from
Debby Cole
Texas’ Landscape Lady
“There is so much information and misinformation on Xeriscapes that I am totally confused. Can you help provide more information?”
Recent request to Debby
Most definitely! For the rest of 2013, we will be providing information on Xeriscapes/Xeriscaping to assist in reducing confusion and eliminating much of the misinformation.
Xeriscape (NOT ZEROSCAPE) is a philosophy based upon water conservation in our landscapes. It consists of seven key principles of proper landscape enhancements for homes, communities and commercial properties. We will address each of these principles over the coming months.
Keep in mind that Xeriscape does not equal a particular “look,” a plant type or soil type. It does equal water conservation.
First Principle of Xeriscape: Plan and Design
This means that a homeowner, landscape architect or landscape designer should create a diagram or plan, drawn to scale, that shows the major elements of the landscape. This should include all structures, hardscapes, parking, walks, decks, patio, existing trees and other elements.
Once a base plan of an existing site has been determined, the creation of a conceptual plan that shows the areas for turf, beds, views, screens, slopes, etc. is undertaken. Once finished, the development of a plant plan that reinforces the areas in the appropriate scale is done.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – and community. Not only are the wishes of the owner/inhabitant critical, the plan/design must meet any rules, regulations and ordinances of the site/surroundings. Xeriscapes can be full and lush or can be sparsely planted. There are many resources on various Web sites which help in selection of living and non-living materials.
If you’re planning to xeriscape, Debby and her team at Greater Texas Landscape Services (www.gtlandscapes.com) can assist you at 512-626-0600 or 512-462-2311.
Look for the other xeriscape principles in future Hunter’s Chase Gazette issues.
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Time To Slow Down!
Back To School
School starts in August, so now is the time for drivers to pay closer attention to the school zones in the neighborhood. We want to remind you that the speed limit in a school zone is 20mph and traffic fines double! Other changes to be aware of include;
• Children behaving unpredictably • School Bus Stops
• Crossing Guards – please obey the guards! Remember, they are there for the safety of you and your children • New areas of traffic congestion
• Be prepared for delays
• Use of cell phones in schools zones is prohibited! Please give yourself extra time in the mornings and mid-afternoons and remember if you are traveling in a school zone to slow down.
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How To Execute The High Volley Approach Shot
By USPTA/PTR Master ProfessionalFernando Velasco
TENNIS
TIPS
Look in the next Newsletter for: The One Hand Backhand Volley Approach Shot In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to hit a forehand
groundstroke, a two-handed backhand, one-handed backhand, forehand volley, the two handed backhand volley, the serve, the forehand half-volley, the one-handed backhand volley, the overhead “smash”, the forehand service return and the backhand service return.
In this issue, I will offer you instructions on how to execute the forehand high approach shot. This shot is used when a player is caught in “no-person’s land” (around the service line area) and receives a high ball to volley. The important part of this shot is to be able to hit a deep volley to the feet of the opponents and/or to hit a deep volley close to the baseline, so the opponent is put in a defensive mode and hits a softer ball so the player can now move closer to the net for the “killer or placement volley”. In the illustrations, Kathy Smith, a player at the Grey Rock Tennis Club, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke. Photos by Charlie Palafox.
Step 1: The Ready Position and Split Step: When Kathy realizes that she is caught in “no-person’s land”, she takes the split step by bending the knees and staying on her toes. Her racket is in the volley position and her feet are angled toward the path of the incoming ball.
Step 2: The Back Swing: Once Kathy realizes that the ball has been directed to her forehand, she will turn her upper body and will take the racket slightly back. Notice that the left hand is up in front to allow her to keep her center of gravity in the center. She has loaded her weight on her right foot and will be ready to step forward to meet the ball.
Step 3: The Point of Contact: Kathy now is ready to step into the ball. She has kept her eye on the ball and her center of gravity now is shifted to the point of contact. Notice the left toe pointing to the ball meeting the racket. The face of the racket is open to allow her to hit behind the ball and allow maximum net height and allow her to hit the ball deep.
Step 4: The Follow Through: Once Kathy has made contact with the ball, she finishes the follow through with her wrist laid back. Her left arm is next to her body and her eyes have shifted toward her target.
Step 5: The Move for the Kill Volley: As the ball is headed toward her opponent and Kathy realizes that her shot it deep, now she moves close to the net for the put away volley. If her shot was not deep, Kathy will decide to stay close to the service line to protect the lob over her head. By the look in her eyes and her smile, she is ready to go for the “kill volley”.
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PLAY FOR FUN
LEARN FOR KEEPS
• Volleyball
• Baseball
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Records may fade, but kids who play sports hold onto the memories and benefits for a lifetime.
That’s why the YMCA of Austin Youth Sports
programs focus on skills, healthy competition, values and teamwork.
Fall youth sports include:
Northwest Family YMCA 5807 McNeil Dr. (near Parmer Ln.)
AustinYMCA.org • 512- 335-9622 Registration Open Through
Sept. 8!
Summer To-Do:
Indoor Skydiving at iFLY Austin
If you haven’t jumped at the chance yet, indoor skydiving at iFLY Austin may be fun to try out this summer. It’s the newest and most advanced wind tunnel in the world and the only indoor skydiving facility in Texas.
The 14-ft climate-controlled and re-circulating vertical tunnel with 1600 horsepower offers the thrill and feeling of skydiving without having to jump out of an airplane. No parachutes are required, and you can learn to fly in a safe and controlled environment.
iFLY Austin is safe for kids (in fact, there’s even a Kids Club), challenging for adults, exciting for teens, and realistic for skydivers. No experience is necessary, and all gear and instruction is provided.
You also can book parties there, too. Location:
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VISIT US ONLINE CHECK POOLS/HOTTUBS1ST FOR MISSING CHILDREN CONSTANT VISUAL
SUPERVISION MULTIPLE BARRIERS ONALL POOLS & HOTTUBS
LEARN CPR KEEP BACKYARDS &
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LEARN TO SWIM WEAR LIFE JACKETS
Ongoing: Volunteers needed to distribute water safey packets, info@colinshope.org
October 19:
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September 8: 5th Annual Colin’s Hope Kids Triathlon, http://www.tinych.org/KidsTri
ALERT: 36 Texas children have lost their lives to a fatal drowning this year. Many more have survived non-fatal drowning incidents.
Drownings are preventable!
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