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Athletic Clubs

Athletic Singles Association
"The best way to meet people is while you’re enjoying yourself, doing what you like to do” says the owner of ATHLETIC SINGLES ASSOCIATION, Ed Reder. The members are a fun group of professional, healthy, friendly and active singles that enjoy a wide variety of both sporting events and social activities. There’s always plenty to do as a member of ASA. One week you may find yourself trying a new sport such as paragliding, kayaking or mountain biking, the next week you might be enjoying a popular theater event or an exciting themed house party! If you're looking for ways to stay in shape, become more active while meeting a bunch of fun people, join today and begin your new active lifestyle.

Please check out our website or you can contact our office
Mon – Fri at 949-251-9070

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Body Boarding

Athletic Singles Association
"The best way to meet people is while you’re enjoying yourself, doing what you like to do” says the owner of ATHLETIC SINGLES ASSOCIATION, Ed Reder. The members are a fun group of professional, healthy, friendly and active singles that enjoy a wide variety of both sporting events and social activities. There’s always plenty to do as a member of ASA. One week you may find yourself trying a new sport such as paragliding, kayaking or mountain biking, the next week you might be enjoying a popular theater event or an exciting themed house party! If you're looking for ways to stay in shape, become more active while meeting a bunch of fun people, join today and begin your new active lifestyle.

Please check out our website or you can contact our office
Mon – Fri at 949-251-9070

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Climbing

Rockreation
Sport climbing center provides the most comprehensive climbing facilities in the Orange County area.

Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-556-7625
Vertical Adventures Rock Climbing School:
Guided climbing and courses at Joshua Tree National Park and Tahquitz/Suicide Rocks.

Newport Beach, CA 92658
Telephone: 800.514.8785
949.854.6250

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Cycling & Mountain Biking

South County Adventure Tours
Offering tours for both advanced and beginners. Experienced riders will take your through The San Juan Trail, which is a fast 8 mile downhill ride through the Cleveland National Forest. For begginners, they have Laguna Beach mountain rides offering breathtaking canyon and ocean views.

MOUNTAIN BIKING LOCATIONS:

Aliso & Wood Canyon Wilderness Park: Located in Aliso Viejo in Orange County, California. The park offers a variety of terrain from the most challenging of singletrack to the smoothest of fire roads. The park is closed for three days after any rain to prevent trail damage. Maps are available at ranger station.

  • Parking Costs: $2.00 (exact change required for the machine)
  • Facilities: Off of the parking area.
  • Difficulty: Beginner to expert
  • Trail Users: Almost entirely bikers and hikers. Not many equestrians.
Whiting Ranch: Very popular for the novice rider. Please use caution when riding. Especially if you are a beginner. You'll have to learn what your limits are and when to slow down. A little bit of info for advanced riders

Directions: Exit Interstate 5 at Lake Forest Drive and head east for 4-5 miles until you get to Portola Ave. Go left on Portola, past Bake Ave. and turn into the Ralph's parking lot on the right hand side. Towards the far left end of the parking lot you will see the entrance to the park and designated parking. Make sure you put money in the box or it can cost you a big fat ticket.

  • Parking costs: $2.00 in the lot.
  • Facilities: Off of the parking area
  • Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
  • Trail Users: Mostly bikers, but equestrians are common, hikers also are present
Crystal Cove State Park: Also known as El Moro Canyon in northern Laguna Beach. This trail  provides a great opportunity for excellent loop style rides. The park is almost entirely fireroad with a few good singletrack exceptions. The park landscape differs from that of almost any other park in OC. It is mostly open grassland and open hills with minimal trees.
Directions: El Morro Canyon is located on Pacific Coast Highway between Laguna Beach and Corona Del Mar. Park in the State Park parking lot and make sure to bring a crisp $5 bill for the parking machine. Parking tickets are no joke to the rangers.
  • Parking costs: $5.00 (requires exact change for the vending machine)
  • Facilities: Off of the parking area
  • Difficulty: Intermediate to Expert
  • Trail Users: Almost entirely bikers

Saddleback Mountain: (Santa Ana Mountains) These trails are some of the most interesting and diverse places to ride in all of OC. They range anywhere from rolling fireroad to the steepest and loosest of singletrack.

Directions: Exit the 55 Freeway at Chapman Ave. east. Chapman becomes Santiago Canyon Road as you cross Jamboree Blvd. Proceed 12.8 miles to Live Oak Canyon Road (Cook's Corner) and turn left (there is no right). Continue 4.4 miles to the Trabuco Creek crossing (just past Rose Canyon Road) turn left onto the Trabuco Creek dirt road. You can park here and ride about 5 miles to the trailhead, or drive to Holy Jim Canyon Road (just past the fire station). The parking area is on the left. From south county, exit Interstate 5 at El Toro Road and go east 7.6 miles to Live Oak Canyon Road. Turn right and proceed as described above.

BICYCLING CLUBS & EVENTS:

Athletic Singles Association
"The best way to meet people is while you’re enjoying yourself, doing what you like to do” says the owner of ATHLETIC SINGLES ASSOCIATION, Ed Reder. The members are a fun group of professional, healthy, friendly and active singles that enjoy a wide variety of both sporting events and social activities.

Bicycling is one of our top 4 sports in ASA. We offer plenty of road and mountain bike rides. The road rides are almost every weekend and vary from easy, coastal rides of about 15-25 miles to more intermediate rides of 30-40 miles. Each write-up in our newsletter describes each ride. Here are a few examples

BMX

Etnies Skate Park - Lake Forest
This world class outdoor skating and BMX facility includes features for all skill levels! The park is open to the public 7 days a week, including most holidays. Lessons, Summer Camps and Birthday parties also available at the park. Park Entry is Free!

20028 Lake Forest Dr.
Lake Forest

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Martial Arts

Orange County Kodokan Judo & Kickboxing
Martial Arts Studio offering Judo classes for both adults and children, as well as Fitness Kickboxing and Kickboxing/MMA classes. Their head instructor is an Olympian who believes not only in teaching the physical aspect of sports but also the discipline, confidence and respect that is needed to be successful in life.

5241 Lincoln Ave. Unit # B4
Cypress, CA

Tae Kwon Do Jang
Tae Kwon Do Jang is one of the most outstanding and fastest growing Tae Kwon Do schools in Orange County. Located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, the school is owned and operated by international medallist, Master Sergio Cardenas. Master Cardenas offers to his students more than 17 years experience in the martial arts. They offer a full range of classes for beginners to black belts also providing instruction for individuals as well as families, ages 3 and up.

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Off Road

OFF-ROAD LOCATIONS & CLUBS:

OCX Offroad Course
Irvine Lake
Santiago Canyon Road
Irvine California

$10.00 General Admission / Kids Under 12 Free
714-957-0436

Orange County 4 Play off-road club
A family oriented 4x4 club based. This club is dedicated to the sport of 4 wheel drive vehicles, off road, back country & wilderness recreation, conservation of public lands, and maintaining access to public lands so all may enjoy them now and in the future.

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Skating Centers & Skating Clubs

Aliso Viejo Ice Palace:
Their rink serves South Orange County with public skating sessions, freestyle skating, birthday parties, broom hockey, skating lessons, and a competitive and safe youth & adult hockey league.

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 643-9648
Fountain Valley Skating Center:
Have fun roller skating fun at The Fountain Valley Skating Center, featuring private birthday parties and special events.

Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-847-0022

FunRoll
In Huntington Beach - hosts a weekly skate from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach and back

Ice Rink at the Spectrum
Open November - January

Outdoor skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum.

Admission to Holiday On Ice is $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children (10 yrs. and under). Skate rental (all ages) is $4.00. Both hockey and figure skates are available. Purchase a season pass for ONLY $150.00 (skate rental included).

Irvine Spectrum
949-456-6937

ROLLERBLADING CLUBS:

Athletic Singles Association
"The best way to meet people is while you’re enjoying yourself, doing what you like to do” says the owner of ATHLETIC SINGLES ASSOCIATION, Ed Reder. The members are a fun group of professional, healthy, friendly and active singles that enjoy a wide variety of both sporting events and social activities.

Join us for some "in-line" fun! We have various rollarblading clubs that are enjoying this great sport, along the coast, around lakes and we take lessons too!

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Skateboarding

Etnies Skate Park - Lake Forest
This world class outdoor skating and BMX facility includes features for all skill levels! The park is open to the public 7 days a week, including most holidays. Lessons, Summer Camps and Birthday parties also available at the park. Park Entry is Free!

20028 Lake Forest Dr.
Lake Forest

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Ski Clubs

Athletic Singles Association
"The best way to meet people is while you’re enjoying yourself, doing what you like to do” says the owner of ATHLETIC SINGLES ASSOCIATION, Ed Reder. The members are a fun group of professional, healthy, friendly and active singles that enjoy a wide variety of both sporting events and social activities.

Well organized Ski Vacations! Skiing is a big sport in ASA. We typically organize two Mammoth trips each month - a large bus trip where we get everybody together from all three clubs and stay in nice condos. The other is a smaller, more intimate "Deluxe 3-day" trip staying in an incredibly large and beautiful private home.

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Tidepool Exploration

OC WildLife & Beach Tour
 Come see the hidden treasures in Orange County… A 4-hour land tour through paradise! See the beauty of Southern California Beaches, see seals & sea lions up close, explore the sea life in the tide pools, or experience a nature preserve where you can see thousands of migrating birds. Learn about the importance of wildlife & conservation. See the quaint town of Laguna Beach with its fabulous restaurants and shops. Tour in a luxury mini coach or passenger van.
Phone: 949-500-6981

Orange County Marine Life Refuge Project
Site has information on Orange County tidepools, when it is the best time to visit and important information on how to enjoy the tidepools without harming the wildlife.

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Walking / Running Events

Orange County Heart Walk
Irvine
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Walk starts 9:00 am - 10:00 am

This event brings together community and health-minded citizens to promote fun, fitness, and the American Heart Association's lifesaving research and education programs. This event features a 5K Route, Health Expo, Food & Educational Booths, Kids’ Zone, Kid’s Fun Run, Survivor Café, Live Music & other Entertainment

Location:
Irvine Spectrum Center
intersection of Fortune and Gateway

INFORMATION:
949-856-3555

Dinosaur Dash - Tustin
November 2, 2008

Run for Education! A fund-raiser for the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, this 5K-10K run is held in the Tustin Market Place. After the race, there will be entertainment, a Food Court and Expo with games, activities and more. There's fun for the whole family.

LOCATION:
The Marketplace
Tustin

INFORMATION / HOTLINE:
714-832-3060

Turkey Trot - Dana Point
November 27, 2008

California's Largest Thanksgiving Day Run Event - The Dana Point Turkey Trot - One of America's Most Scenic Runs... hosted by The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. Tour the beautiful beach, majestic cliffs and coves of Dana Point.

Enjoy pounding surf, rugged cliffs, and cool ocean breezes as you sail through the Dana Point Marina, Doheny State Park and pass the historic tallship Pilgrim moored in Dana Point Harbor.


INFORMATION:
Race Hotline: 949-496-1555

Surf City (Pacific Shoreline) Marathon - Huntington Beach
February 1, 2009
6:50AM Marathon Start

Annual 26.2 mile marathon travels along oceanfront course.

Categories include: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kid's 1 Mile. This event Features an amazing collector series of surfboard finisher medals, Surf Bands along the course and a beachfront expo.

Location:
Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Hwy.

INORMATION:
888-422-ORUN (0786)

Kinane Events - This full service agency currently manages many of Southern California's largest running/walking events. Kinane Events produces three of the top 100 largest road races in the U.S. The company is recognized nationally for their attention to detail as well as their passion for listenting