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WHAT S INSIDE Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Sliskovic President CONTENTS SPRING 2022 Peter Hall First Vice President Doug Davis Second Vice President Lynne Leitch Past President Britta Jones Jeff Petrie Doug MacKenzie Nancy Gee Bob DiFruscia Marlene McGrath Jeff Doty SIMPLICITY IN A BUCKET 15 MANAGEMENT TEAM Jon Nusink CCM CCE A SHIFT IN THE GAME Chief Operating Officer Chris Lawson 13 PGA of Canada Director of Golf Jayson Griffiths Director of Agronomy and Grounds Adam Baranowski ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Director of Racquet Sports PR ESID EN T S M ESSA G E 04 Monica Mick CPA CA Director of Finance and Administration Michael Hearse CCM Director of Clubhouse Operations Alicia Clow Ennis Fitness Manager 8 60 SECONDS WITH 17 VIRTUAL FITNESS C H IEF O PER ATIN G O FFIC ER S R EPO RT 05 TR A P A N D SK EET R EPO RT 07 TECHNOLOGY AT THE CLUB 11 SIM PLIC ITY IN A B U C K ET 15 D O Y O U H AV E W H AT IT TAKES 19 FACES IN THE CLUB 20 J U ST FO R J U N IO R S 21 Michael Stark Executive Chef 2 EV EN T C A LEN D A R 23 On the cover The 10th green photographed by Saleme Fayad Photography SPRING 2022

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PRESIDENT S REPORT Board of Directors PRESIDENT S MESSAGE John Sliskovic John T Sliskovic ca ey com It is a good feeling to be writing a message for the spring edition of Club Life It means we are not far away from returning to golf and tennis the debut of pickleball and seeing more of our fellow Members at the Club Your Board has been focused on reviewing our strategic initiatives following our planning sessions held in the fall and input from the Member Survey Our strategic pillars remain to optimize Member experience enhance our facilities sustain a healthy membership ensure effective fiscal management enhance governance and improve brand awareness and communications From one year to the next additional emphasis is placed on one or more of the pillars but Member experience in all facets of our operations remains the most important This coming year the enhancement of our facilities will be a key area with the shading of the Terrace to be complete in the spring and the significant golf course refurbishment project to start August 1st We continue to consider enhancements to the Glenmore kitchen the Oxford Room and a renovation to the Glenmore Grill Room restaurant bar area and expect to provide more information on these in April From previous messages you will know our membership and financial position are in excellent shape and our branding and communications have received great reviews in the membership survey There are always some tweaks to look at with governance and there have been some legislative changes for all non profit organizations that we will address The Member Survey saw 678 responses which was slightly lower than in 2020 but still statistically significant Overall our Members reported positive levels of satisfaction with the core areas of Member experience All key satisfaction indicators are within or outperforming comparable club benchmark ranges With 90 of our Members who responded indicating the Club is meeting expectations on an overall basis it puts us at the 4 high end of the benchmark range and is a slight improvement from 2020 The survey also pointed out areas where the Club should improve and your Board and management are working on strategies and tactics to make these improvements The Nominating Committee has completed its mandate under Lynne Leitch s leadership and the committee has 3 nominees for the Board as well as 18 new additions to our standing committees ready for the membership vote at the annual meeting In all there are over 103 members who are actively volunteering their time on the various standing and ad hoc committees of the Club An impressive point to note is that every Member nominated to serve was willing to accept the nomination We will be firming up a date for our AGM in late April or early to mid May This is my fourth and last President s Message in Club Life and the Covid pandemic has now been a topic in all four of my messages as it was for Lynne in her year as president Not long after penning the message for the winter edition the Omicron variant arrived and we were back to reduced capacity limits gathering sizes and other restrictions Omicron ultimately resulted in the Club having to close in person dining fitness and winter golf through February 2 You can imagine the challenges this has posed for our management team At the time of writing the Province has relaxed some of the restrictions which has allowed our food and beverage operation to return to full capacity and the re opening of in person fitness and winter golf We remain hopeful the favourable developments will continue and the Club will be able to operate in some type of new normal with no steps backward Given all we have been through we definitely deserve an early spring S PS RP IRNI NG G220022 02

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COO REPORT SPRING REPORT Jon Nusink GM COO jnusink londonhuntclub com Unless you were fortunate to situate yourself south the rest of us have enjoyed a mostly typical Southern Ontario winter with a classic mix of extremes in weather For parts of the world like home spring is when the short dark days of winter give way to warming temperatures and greener outdoor spaces If spring is your favourite season then you might crave new experiences and the possibilities of the future The spring season offers the chance of renewal and growth which you need after a long cold winter This spring feels more like renewal and fresh starts than most We are all hopeful that we have experienced our final lockdown due to covid after enduring the ups downs and pivots of constantly changing legislation and guidelines With the March sunshine comes the loosening of restrictions and the promise for returns to the old pre covid normal Thank you to all Members who provided feedback to me or the Board as we navigate through the implementation and removal of club policies some mandated and some in the best interest of the health and wellness of our diverse Membership and staff At the time of printing our vaccination policies for both Members and staff remain in place to be revised periodically The spring prompts a renewal of our Board and our various committees Thank you to all who are retiring at the ends of their terms and to all who have volunteered to pick up on the successes of their fellow Members I find our Club s committee structure with its 100 volunteers really bring together the Club community to a common goal of excellence and constant improvement What some might refer to as time wasting bureaucracy I see as an enriching experience to work with so many talented members and staff The Committee and Board cycle will reset as of the Annual General Meeting set for Monday May 2nd At this meeting it is the hope of the Board to put forward a motion for Shareholders to approve a renovation to our member dining areas The dining rooms as you know it today with exception of the Oxford Room were originally constructed in the Clubhouse Project in 1989 90 Other than changing the original whitewashed green walls to the current wood panelling about 18 years ago the removal of the wall between the Glenmore Room and old Card Room some new carpet and paint refreshes over the years it hasn t undergone anything extensive and is in desperate need of an update Both in terms of modernization flow of traffic and new furniture The Clubhouse Committee initiated this project in early 2018 and had settled on conceptual plans for the Grill and Glenmore Room only to have them shelved in early 2020 due to the uncertainty of the pandemic However in the last year it was brought forth once again by the Board in an effort to continually renew and invest in our capital infrastructure and Member experience The original concept taken to the Board which is still in play today involves the reconstruction of the bar in what is now the Terrace Lounge It will be an island bar that Members can sit around with views of the golf course and a new triple door system leading to the Terrace that can be left fully opened on good weather days to bring the bar area more into the Terrace area The wall separating the Terrace Lounge and the Grill Room will be removed and the full area will be updated and set up as a casual dining area Great for after golf or a fun night out with friends and family A new wall will be erected to separate this area from the Glenmore Room which will receive a welcomed upgrade in both d cor and furniture solidifying this as the fine dining destination of the Club It will be more secluded than what we are familiar with which will enhance enjoyment while celebrating special events or having a classier night out 5 SPRING 2022

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COO REPORT We also acquired a consultant s opinion on the set up of the kitchen which we have known to be inept at best for our current set up This will result in a much needed modernization of the kitchen and the equipment to better handle our volumes and assist in providing the consistency and high quality that our members demand and deserve Although this smaller project will happen concurrently it will be done as a separate capital project since it needs to be done regardless of moving ahead with the new restaurants or not Lastly since these plans have been reignited a concept change for the Oxford Room will reshape this area into more of a caf style The island booths will be relocated to the windows overlooking the first tee and a mix of tables and casual settings will fill the space in addition to a quick service counter that will feature specialty coffee freshly made sandwiches and baked goods as well as beverages Think trendy caf this counter will be great for casual breakfast or lunch serve as a pickup point for our increasing take out business and quick and easy access from the first tee for that last minute meal on the run or can of beer I can see Members enjoying a caf latte while clearing off emails on their laptop while others enjoy a smoothie after a workout in the gym Final details and budgets are currently being developed and I will be very excited to begin communicating these proposals to the Membership with a target date of April 1st This is a great example of looking ahead to the future with capital improvements and renewal in the Club for the enjoyment of all Members The pre emptive feature to all this improvement in food and beverage is the Terrace Shading Project which is currently underway While it was our hope to have this up and ready by the end of March like everyone else we are facing supply chain issues and a few of the components have been delayed Our partners in this project remain confident that we should be back and using this area by the end of April pending any more setbacks As we inch towards the beginning of the golf course project it has been a very busy winter tying up loose ends and taking care of various preparations The truth is while we don t have heavy equipment on site yet the work has already begun with continuation of our tree preservation project removing declining trees that are at the end of their life cycle or impede on the health of the turf or other healthier trees around them Preparatory work is being done in the wooded areas to begin the installation of main irrigation lines Working closely with our irrigation consultant and General Contractor we have already purchased the lions share of piping irrigation components and bunker sand in an attempt to time the market through its volatility and secure the best pricing we can This in itself has presented an immense challenge that wasn t contemplated when this project began years ago with rare inflationary and supply chain issues now a reality All of this was highlighted in a recent communication by Committee Chair Doug Mackenzie where his committee s suggestion to defer phase 2 the regrassing of the greens in order to absorb the unexpected costs and maintain the shareholder approved budget while completing the original project to its full integrity was explained We are lucky to have such a dedicated Member at the helm backed by such skilled committee Members Any construction causing disruption remains on time to start after the August long weekend Just another example of a long awaited and welcome renewal As President John Sliskovic mentions in his address the Club is in a very good financial position and has weathered the covid storm well One indicator of Club health is the new Member pool which consistently has us on our toes At this time there are over 50 families currently on the waitlist which could translate into a two to three year wait for anyone being approved for Membership now While this has kept us busy and presents its own challenges we are happy to answer the demand and welcome new families to enrich our Club Community Recently the following families were welcomed to the Veranda Category from our waitlist In case this term sounds strange to you the Veranda is the top 12 families on the waitlist who are granted privileges to the Club with limited access to golf It s essentially the on deck circle until a spot is available Please help me in welcoming Chris and Diana Yuen with their children Vanessa and Michael Chris is District Vice President with RBC Global Asset Management and Diana is Senior Recruitment Advisor with BMO They were proposed by Chris Paterson and seconded by Angie Tai 6 SPRING 2022

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TRAP SKEET REPORT Hesham Sherghin and Melissa Capela are new Intermediate Members Hesham is a dentist and founder and President of Amity Dental Management and Technologies President of H Sherghin Group of Dental Corporations and co founder of Dentistree Academy and Melissa is a registered dental hygienist They were proposed by Kirk Hollohan and seconded by Cam Law Robert and Andrea Willoughby are Legacy Members as Robert is the son of Ken and Shirley Willoughby Robert works in sales and Andrea is a nurse practitioner They were proposed by Ken Willoughby and seconded by Martin Goldbach Trap and Skeet Report Mark Farrow Trap and Skeet C hair Since 1930 the art of trap and skeet has been an important part of London Hunt Now back on track for the 2021 2022 season we ve been supported by the Club enjoying outdoor sun fun and all that Canadian weather has to throw our way Comfort food served fireside outdoors and now in is cherished by all Keep an eye on the Z Weekly News for events leading up to our Club Championship Events Saturday March 12th Z Big Event 1st Saturday of March Break You don t have to be a shooter to enjoy breakfast or lunch while cheering on the participants We look forward to your continued interest in the club life at our superior trap and skeet facility A club within the club 7 It is bittersweet to congratulate our Food and Beverage Manager Chris Carnegie who will continue the growth of his career at Sunningdale Golf Club after the middle of March completing 13 years of service to our Club While we are sad to see him go we wish him nothing but the best of luck in the future And to end in a very positive note just before this edition went to print we were very excited to learn that our Director of Racquet Sports Adam Baranowski has been selected to Team Canada in the International Tennis Federation s Seniors World Championships to be held in Portugal August 6th to 13th Adam will be competing in the over 45 division and we are very proud to have him represent our Club under Canada s flag I look forward to the renewal and growth just on the horizon at the Club this year Save The Date Monday May 2 2022 LON D ON H U N T AND C OU N T RY C LU B ANNUAL G E NE R AL ME ETI NG SPRING 2022

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F B REPORT New Technology At theClub Michael Hearse Director of Clubhouse Operations mhearse londonhuntclub com instagram com huntclubfoodanddrink As everything about our daily lives becomes more integrated with technology the Club continues to seek out opportunities to engage you virtually to improve your membership experience And as we draw closer to spring we are excited to share some of these technology focused initiatives to be rolled out early this season that you can look forward to utilizing in the future Online Ordering for Take Out The Club is in the process of upgrading our online ordering platform for take out to be more user friendly for both you as a Member and internally for our team This upgrade will see you navigate through the website or mobile app to select an area from which you would like to order specify a time for pick up and then choose from menu items that will provide you the options for dish specification instead of having to type your order in as currently presented Applications for this upgrade will extend to the golf course where it is our intention to enable you to order from the Halfway House while golfing for pickup when you make the turn Online Reservations Similar to OpenTable our Management Team has been working with Jonas our point of sale provider to implement an online reservation module from which the membership will be able to secure reservations for our dining areas As with the online ordering platform this feature will be available through the website and mobile app Tableside Point of Sale Systems In an effort to serve you more effectively and efficiently our Service Team will be utilizing mobile tableside point of sale systems on the Terrace and throughout our dining areas this season This will reduce the time taken to secure and place your order ultimately reducing the wait time to receive your order We look forward to communicating the launch dates of these initiatives in the near future and strengthening our offerings moving forward With each notification the Club will provide any guidance or details that will assist you in engaging these services and upgrades 12 SPRING 2022

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GOLF REPORT a SHIFT in the Game Chris Lawson Director of Golf clawson londonhuntclub com instagram com londonhuntclub_proshop The game of golf and golf courses continue to provide a record number of Canadians refuge during the COVID 19 pandemic as a proven safe activity that benefits both physical and mental health Even with an abundance of safety precautions in place for the better part of the past two seasons including no ball washers Clubhouse closures and no rakes in sand traps golf has been one of the sports best positioned to weather the COVID 19 pandemic while abiding to social distancing practices With less competition against other outdoor activities the pandemic has provided golf with an opportunity to grow in a way we haven t seen in over 20 years When discussing the surge of popularity within the game the debate carries on whether the golf industry s increased demand during the pandemic will continue on for a third season Insiders from the USGA and peers from Clubs in the southern regions of the U S indicate golf is still booming The industry has a substantial captive audience once again despite not maintaining the same level experienced in 2020 This rising interest may also translate to increased television audiences and ratings Golf has experienced increased viewership during the pandemic as many new golfers may be looking to view events online or on television to better understand the game Along with a greater social media presence this provides golf with another opportunity to expand its base in particular to younger generations Around one third of all golfers in Canada and the U S are now millennials which could come as a shock to the golfing community at large Younger touring professional stars such as Nelly Korda or Collin Morikawa help to prove the stereotype wrong that golf is a sport only for an older demographic In 2021 over 15 5 14 million millennials in Canada and the U S indicated that they would be interested in playing the game of golf regularly Tiger alone moved the needle back in 1996 and now we have several female and male tour professionals helping younger players become interested in the game Another positive noteworthy demographic shift is the increasing interest in golf from women In 2019 women made up about a quarter of all golfers Now recent surveys from Golf Canada and the USGA show that women s presence in golf has grown in the key beginners category aged 18 to 39 as well as in the junior girls segment of golfers This bodes well for the future of golf and the vision to continue the movement of being an inclusive sport enjoyed by all As we approach our 2022 season we want to focus on the positives that have come from the pandemic but we must not overlook the ongoing challenges we still face The golf industry has not escaped supply chain setbacks or product shortages Our team continues to stay on top of any issues that arise throughout the supply chain We are happy to say that most of our vendors are very optimistic and confident that deliveries will be more timely and the lines of communication have drastically improved for us to view daily updates throughout the order process Although we as golfers are a diverse breed we all share one trait we are optimists at heart Always clinging to the promise that something better is just around the corner or on the next hole Be it a pure drive sinking a long putt or a bounce back birdie after a poor hole With two COVID 19 interrupted seasons behind us we are optimistic and excited for the season that lies ahead The game of golf is in a good place at the Club and we look forward to seeing each of you on the first tee or practice range very soon SPRING 2022

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GROUNDS REPORT Simplicity in a Bucket Jayson Griffiths Director of Agronomy and Grounds jgriffiths londonhuntclub com twitter com GriffithsJayson Impressionable years my mom would remind me growing up that life experiences could be divided into blocks of seven years She was right looking back experience shapes us all This spring newsletter is just that a story of special moments in my golf course developmental years as I reflect backwards yet plan ahead to a spectacular growth filled Master Plan golfing season By the age of eleven I had seen and experienced much of the world My parents loved life especially travel and social connections that brought like minded 1970 s people together Born in England raised in South Africa the world resonated with me at an early age the diversity of these countries the history the spectacular space flora and fauna of Africa and depth of culture has connected me to the land and the global spirit of people At the age of fifteen Canada was our new home Pickering Ontario to be exact and a small 9 hole public pay as you play golf course was my summer exploratory This non descript walk up daily fee golf course appealed to a committed clientele not even the foulest weather could stop the bravest soul It was a safe place to work and have fun It paid little yet provided a connection to the land to creating something simple and pleasurable for so many At the core of Greenskeeping it is just that we rarely are gifted in culinary offerings but our skill is in delivering an experience to others hospitality is just that making people feel good and that alone is all that matters Some early experiences were beyond present day health and safety protocols Certainly training was limited and risks were chalked up to common sense or just like the classic movie STAND BY ME luck Working on that little 25 acre parcel of land was special We had a 15 SPRING 2022

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GROUNDS REPORT large workforce of four plus the owner s retired father Murray an ex farmer who functioned as the head fixer upper welder and all around patriarch of what must have seemed to him to be a teenage summer camp My brother one morning at the age of sixteen was operating an Alice Chalmers front end loader tractor He soon discovered hydraulics do not appreciate sudden loads when a full bucket of wet sand dropped too quickly The valve lever released hydraulic fluid burst everywhere it was a learning opportunity for all present in the yard that morning Murray calmly arrived on scene to let us know it was okay and he would fix it Those few summers on the course were special we thrived on the physical nature of the job as everything was done by hand Topdressing greens with individual swipes of the shovel we would hand throw curtains of sand across the greens during play a little heavy at times before the owner superintendent brushed our artwork with a steel matt A friendly wave to the regular players and a mandatory two putt would set things straight My boss Kevin was a young owner superintendent He grew up on a farm and decided to build his own golf course with another industrialist grass grower They have since become one of the largest family run operations in the Durham region with over six golf courses amongst them Business shrewd cash was king we earned a market value 3 50 per hour in 1987 Pocket money in high school was just that on occasion Kevin would ask us if we were interested in earning extra money by swimming for golf balls We were always up for a challenge boots off beside the first fairway pond and all four of us would jump in The passing golfers were not all amused but an errant ball soon retrieved would settle the mood Dark muddy water silt filled we closed our eyes held our breath and dove down into the murky bottom one ball two ball three ball It was a competition to see who would find the most Kevin paid us 25 cents per ball that day It was not until later we saw a sign below the Clubhouse snack bar counter Refurbished Next to New Golf Balls 75 cents We learnt a good business lesson that day but it was worth it We did the work gladly and were happy to be physically exhausted amongst brothers and friends to go home hungry then out to the gym only to come back early the next morning to that summer oasis to do it all over again One promotion I remember was being trusted with the manual night watering of the golf course I had thought I had arrived although having no idea why I was watering or how to water it soon appealed to my senses The first evening after training I arrived at dusk 16 Walking down to the farm shed I loaded my 3 wheel EZ Go cart with manual Buckner impact sprinklers a flash light and a bucket Cell phones did not exist as the dark set in and I could only hope my parents would be back at midnight to pick me up The bucket was key to success as the pumphouse was located a precarious stroll from the small creek It required patience as the old centrifugal pump required a deft touch to prime and catch before roaring off to a whirl of power Usually it required 3 or 4 round trips over rocks and brush before the pull of water occurred It was a relief as the summer watering was on my watch and the owner operator was expecting a certain level of moisture across the golf course the following morning always place one sprinkler in before you take one out Kevin would say He was trying to tell me about pressure and water dynamics As a teenager you pick things up especially if you enjoy the craft I certainly did and have fond memories of the early days where the stress and pressures of the profession were non existent We were not even remotely aware of the business model and expectations those young owners were experiencing The clientele was happy and always received a friendly warm smile a polite hello and a well kept golf course considering the resources and the efforts of those who knew so little times have changed but the effort certainly has not The History of Golf Course Irrigation is profound from its early years of hand dug wells beside the greens of St Andrews to the sand greens of early Pinehurst Of which National Golf Links and Pinehurst were early pioneers in automatic irrigation To think a complete irrigation system installation at Brentwood Country Club in the 1950 s cost 120 000 Today the advancement in material technologies and specifications relative to precise watering practices has led to a recent influx in new irrigation system upgrades The construction boom of the 1980 s has come full circle and the 30 year life expectancy of most infrastructure has impacted the North American private club market https archive lib msu edu tic holen article 2003may11 pdf With this said the anticipation of a tremendous season is upon us Behind the scenes countless volunteer Member hours and special committees are working to ensure the planning communication and implementation of this season s 2022 Master Plan By all accounts the experience of our professional architects Hurdzan Golf combined with the thoughtful enthusiasm of specialists and all involved will shape a clear pathway to defined success The Agronomy Team is excited for another season of freshly clipped turf and fresh morning air With favourable spring weather the exciting 2022 golfing season will soon be upon us Happy Golfing SPRING 2022

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FITNESS REPORT Virtual Classes Alicia Clow Ennis Fitness Manager aclow ennis londonhuntclub com With spring around the corner you may be already planning all the activities you will be participating in when it arrives Just because your summer activities stop during winter doesn t mean your body should stop moving It s not too late or too early to start reaching your health and fitness goals it s the perfect time At the Club we have worked to provide you with as many tools as possible to keep your body in tiptop shape for all your beloved activities One of those tools has been Group Fitness It is recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week This is a great way to help reduce certain weight related diseases Heart disease bone loss stroke and arthritis are just a few of the physical ailments that exercise can help treat There have been many studies that have shown the mental health benefits of exercise and why we need to keep moving to keep us healthy inside and out With the addition of our Virtual Platform the Hunt Club has been able to make Group Fitness accessible to everyone and in the process our fitness community has grown 17 SPRING 2022

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FITNESS REPORT When we began virtual classes in 2020 a black box with the name Christine appeared faithfully every morning in the Zoom classes Our instructors wondered if we knew her from previous in person classes if she had been a regular she hadn t been We learned Christine was an out of town Member who saw the announcement in the weekly eNews that virtual fitness classes were being offered to Members Over the next two years the instructors and Members have gotten to know Christine through her voice since her device has not been able to show her face I can speak for all of us here in London when I say I think if she walked into the fitness centre and said hello we would instantly know it was her This is what Christine had to share about her experience with fitness As an out of town Member my husband s and my enjoyment of the Club s amenities was limited to our infrequent visits to London enjoying golf and the dining options when we traveled there from our home in the US After seeing virtual classes offered in the weekly eNews I signed in remotely via Zoom for the next available virtual class and for the past almost two years I ve participated in group fitness classes with other Club Members from my living room Since then I have enjoyed the wonderful instructors meeting Members virtually and the benefits of group classes improving my cardiovascular fitness strength and flexibility through the various virtual classes offered by the Club Virtual classes have opened up a world of opportunity to me and other Club Members The opportunity to keep fit from the comfort of my home to virtually meet other Members and to keep a connection to our Club regardless of distance Virtual fitness classes have offered an unexpected benefit for me and for other Club Members Thank you London Hunt and Country Club Christine Ellis Smith Christine has demonstrated how beneficial group fitness is virtual or not Making friends encouragement to keep reaching fitness goals and motivation to keep that time of day blocked for your own health Other benefits that have been mentioned by virtual participants are Privacy There is no one around to see you giving no reason to feel intimidated to stretch your limits or try something new Convenience Weather s bad running late can t give up the drive time or simply just don t feel like leaving your house Just go to your device press the link and start moving Best of Both Worlds Keeping the feeling accountability and energy of a group atmosphere while maintaining the solo benefits of mindfulness and connection with your inner self Another member who has given feedback regarding the enjoyment of both in studio and virtual group fitness is Deb Sliskovic She has demonstrated the benefits of how virtual can keep your momentum going to maintain your fitness goals when you are not in town I have found the different fitness classes a great way to keep me in a positive frame of mind through these difficult times My favourite classes include Yoga Cardio and Core and Muscle Conditioning Although I prefer the in person classes when the Club was closed I did the pre recorded sessions in our home gym and when we visited Arizona in November I Zoomed in to join the group and plan to do the same in March The classes have helped to improve my strength balance and flexibility I have met a number of new people to talk to although Alicia tells me I should not talk so much in class Untrue I love her quick wit and energy she brings Just another example of how exercise brings more than physical benefits to your life I have loved seeing new friendships bloom on and off Zoom After a group fitness class I often see Members sharing a coffee or lunch together which just adds to the benefits of coming to the Club during all seasons Whether you prefer being in a studio or living room there is nothing stopping you from joining a class Anything is better than nothing so be sure to register for a class check out the pre recorded class library we have on our website or just press a zoom link when you feel like you need your fitness fix See you online or in the gym 18 SPRING 2022

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TENNIS REPORT Do You Have What It Takes Adam Baranowski Director of Racquet Sports abaranowski londonhuntclub com https www instagram com londonhuntclub_tennis To become a professional athlete in any sport or field for that matter one needs to have a few key ingredients Just like any grand recipe that stands out above the rest there are common traits that suggest those who have them have a better chance to make it to the top Some coaches and parents will say This player is gifted On the surface their talent looks pretty and effortless but deep inside only the player and those who worked with the player know the sacrifice they made to be where they are Countless hours of daily training on and off the court before and after school practice matches and tournaments every weekend From my experience I can tell you it was not all sunshine and rainbows but the reward was unparalleled Being part of this game for most of my life I ve learned to notice things In any given industry one can detect right away which child is more athletic has courage is adaptable resilient a problem solver and most importantly has a will to win and refuses to lose or be defeated I was one of those kids that hated to lose more than anything defeat was not an option for me 19 The more there was on the line the better I played While some kids caved under pressure I was the opposite Problem solving was ingrained early in my childhood Through building model cars and planes solving puzzles and creating LEGO worlds my imagination was always active When I lost a match I went home and wrote down the things that worked and things that did not I had diagrams in a notebook like a master chess player and visualized scenarios of potential outcomes in my head Boredom was something that did not exist in my world Even now when I hear my kids say I am bored or I have nothing to do I get a twitch Once you have identified the above mentioned qualities in a young person you then need to nurture it constantly As a parent or coach it becomes your responsibility to become their assistant mentor and greatest supporter If you are a parent and planning on coaching mentoring your child remember whose dream it is to become a professional athlete master virtuoso or renowned doctor Help your child fulfill their dreams not yours Don t be selfish and put your ego aside Encourage them to become great in anything they choose to do Sometimes things don t go according to plan Injuries occur prematurely or funds run out and plan B becomes the new reality but the lessons and values that you as a support system instill in someone s early development will give them a springboard to new opportunities and experiences in life SPRING 2022

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Faces in the Club FACES IN THE CLUB JESSICA BIRCH PRO SHOP ATTENDANT Bio I grew up here in London and attended Trent University for nursing school After completing my BScN I moved back to London and began my career as a registered nurse at University Hospital on the Orthopaedic unit I worked full time on Orthopaedics for 3 years but recently started working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU at Victoria Hospital Working in the NICU has always been a goal of mine since beginning nursing so it has been very exciting and rewarding to achieve it It has been a big transition switching from working with adults to the tiny babies but I am enjoying the opportunity to learn a new specialty and challenge myself in a critical care setting I started working at the Hunt Club in the summer of 2015 in the Pro Shop and with the Junior camp and later worked in the Backshop and as a Starter I began my first summer at the Club after completing my first year of university and I imagined myself working at the Club until I was finished school At the time I did not expect to still be working at the Club all these years later but I am happy to be returning for my 8th season this summer Future Goals My goal for this summer is to work on improving my golf game I d like to think I ve picked up on a few things over the years but I am still very much a beginner golfer I am hoping that my fellow Pro Shop team members can assist me with achieving this goal Hobbies Throughout the pandemic I have grown to love reading books baking for friends and family doing puzzles and staying active with at home workouts Regularly some of my other hobbies include going to concerts with friends trying new restaurants and patios as well as travelling and exploring new places One of my favourite summers was spent in Madrid Spain as an au pair where I was able to take weekend trips to new cities and countries throughout Europe 20 Favourite Thing About the Club I really love the atmosphere of the Club overall From the Members to the staff to the course and landscape itself it s hard to find something not to like and appreciate The Members are great about not only asking how your day is going but also engaging in conversation beyond that Feeling recognized and valued by the membership is an aspect of what makes working at the Club so enjoyable The staff are another one of my favourite things about the Club and a big part of what keeps me returning each summer They are all people I can laugh with learn from and depend on Despite Chris optimistic and frequent suggestion that I take the summer off from the hospital to work at the Club fulltime throughout the golf season I am fortunate to be able to balance both jobs While I do sincerely enjoy nursing working at the Club has provided me with a positive change of pace and scenery from my shift work at the hospital especially these past few years to which I am thankful for SPRING 2022

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JUNIOR REPORT L O N D O N H U N T A N D C O U N T RY C L U B JUST4JUNIORS TENNIS FUN FACTS E C A N Y O U N AEM THE MOVI IS F R A N C H I S E TEHN E TENNIS SC IS FROM According to most historians the game of tennis was invented by French monks in the 11th or 12th century Tennis balls were originally white In 1986 yellow balls were first introduced at Wimbledon In 1877 the All England Croquet Club hosted a tennis championship It was the beginning of its spread across the world Boris Becker is the youngest player ever to win a Wimbledon title He was 17 years old in 1985 and the only unseeded player in history to win the title Fun Fact Adam Baranowski played tennis and trained with Boris Becker Tennis in the 1880 s was dominated by the twin brothers William and Ernest Renshaw As per the International Tennis Federation the weight of a tennis ball must be between 56 0 and 59 4 grams The Royal Tennis Court located at Hampton Court Palace London is the world s oldest in use tennis court Built between 1526 and 1529 it was Henry VIII s venue to indulge his love of tennis Venus and Serena Williams were the first set of sisters to ever win Olympic gold medals in tennis Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win the US open in 1968 Strawberries are popular during wimbledon Every year 24 tons of strawberries are consumed hahaha Q Where did the tennis player go to become a famous singer A Tennis ee 21 23 W S PI N RTI N EG R 2022 1

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JUNIOR REPORT J U N I O R F E AT U R E KAYLA CROSS Where are you right now I am currently in Brazil playing in an ITF Junior J1 tournament 2019 W TA FU T U14 F URE S inal What motivates you to compete at such a high level It takes a lot of work dedication and sacrifice to get to the level I am at now but I still want to go much further To be able to travel the world and play the sport I love is definitely the biggest motivation The better I can get the more longer I get to travel and see new things TARS What other sports do you love I love soccer I played competitive soccer up until Covid and I loved every minute of it Being able to play as a team and get to go through the highs and lows with your friends was amazing but I would never pick anything over tennis How do you balance school and tennis It is definitely a hard task balancing both but staying organized and communicating is very important Planning out my days and knowing that I need to put aside 3 4 hrs of school each day is important so that I stay on track with my classes Communication is a huge part in this as well my teachers know where I am and what kind of hours I have to work with at all times Who is your favourite athlete Ashleigh Barty is my favourite athlete because she is an amazing tennis player that has a similar game style as me She played multiple sports growing up and most importantly she is so kind to all her fans and takes the time to talk to the junior players What is your favourite pre game meal I would like to say I have one but it varies as my matches can be as early as 8 30 a m or as late as 9 00 p m so it really depends on the time of day Of course what country I am in also dictates the options available to me at any given time What is one thing that you always bring with you when you travel My phone it s probably a very 2022 thing to say but I use it every day I use it for school to contact my family my friends my coaches at home and google translate It s an everyday essential for me Where is your favourite place to compete My favourite place to compete at is Wimbledon for sure It has this unique atmosphere to the site and last year when I played there in the junior event I had a lot of supporters What is your greatest achievement to date Getting to the finals of Junior Australian Open doubles last month and being able to play on Margaret Court Arena It was a surreal experience that I will never forget It made me realize how far I have come and it gave me a lot of motivation to keep working hard so that I can play the Women s Australian Open Who do you listen to prior to a match Around 20 30min before my match I talk to my coach to go over my game plan then 15min before I do a quick activation sprints and change of directions and then the last 10 minutes before I go on I like to put my headphones on and listen to music and be by myself to relax and focus What advice do you have for young athletes who want to compete at a high level For young athletes I would say that playing multiple sports is very important because if you do too many hours of the same thing all the time you can get burnt out To enjoy every moment the good and the hard times because that s what helps you get to the next level Lastly to work hard but remember that tennis is not who you are it is what you do You need to want it not your parents not your coaches It is your life so you need to want and enjoy it in the end 22 SPRING 2022

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MARCH EVENTS March I March 3 Learn to create shrimp ceviche with peppers and a vodka based marinade black cod with a miso broth and salmon with escovitch All three are simple dishes that can wow guests at your next dinner party COOKING CLASS SEAFOOD DR RICHARD POTTER TROPHY AND NEEDHAM TROPHY I March 5 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m Dr Richard Potter Trophy Doubles Champion 12 30 p m to 3 30 p m Needham Trophy Skeet Doubles Champion I LITTLE RAY S REPTILE SHOW March 12 Meet amazing reptiles from a variety of ecosystems around the world followed by a creative lunch buffet MARCH BREAK SHOOTING I March 12 Zoli Shotgun Demo 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m 5 Stand Fun Shoot 12 30 p m to 3 30 p m Trap Practice 23 PING FIT DAY I March 17 Private one on one fittings by experienced representatives with support from our Club Professionals from 12 00 p m to 5 00 p m BEER PAIRING DINNER I March 17 An interactive evening pairing four courses with six beers with special guest and Member Robert McCaig TAYLORMADE FIT DAY I March 18 Private one on one fittings by experienced representatives with support from our Club Professionals from 12 00 p m to 6 00 p m MARCH BREAK SHOOTING I March 19 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m 50 Trap 50 Skeet 12 30 p m to 3 30 p m Wobble Practice GEOFF DAVIES TROPHY AND E I S HUNTER TROPHY I March 26 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m Geoff Davies Trophy Skeet Champion 12 30 p m to 3 30 p m E I S Hunter Trophy Wobble Champion SPRING 2022

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MAY EVENTS May SENIOR MEN S GOLF LEAGUE OPENING DAY I May 2 Sign up in the Pro Shop ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING I May 2 WOMEN S 9 18 OPENING DAY Sign up in the Pro Shop MEN S GOLF OPENING DAY Sign up in the Pro Shop I I May 3 May 4 THURSDAY DOUBLES PICKLEBALL I May 5 Start of men s and women s combined doubles league on Thursday evenings I May 5 Showcasing upcoming clothing and accessories for the 2022 season WOMEN S FASHION SHOW JUNIOR TENNIS FAIR I May 9 Opening night includes dinner following tennis MEN S TENNIS EVENING DOUBLES I WOMEN S TENNIS EVENING DOUBLES I May 10 Opening night includes dinner following tennis WOMEN S TENNIS MORNING DOUBLES I May 12 Players are divided into groups of four and results and standings are sent out weekly SUNSET SKIRTS OPENING DAY Sign up in the Pro Shop JUNIOR GOLF OPENING DAY I May 12 I May 14 Start the season with on course play followed by a barbecue PICKLEBALL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY I May 14 Celebrate this new section of the Club with an official ribbon cutting cocktails and appetizers May 7 A morning of organized group games and activities followed by a barbecue lunch for Juniors TENNIS OPENING COCKTAIL RECEPTION I May 20 A great opportunity to get together with fellow MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH I May 8 tennis enthusiasts Treat Mom to a fabulous buffet that is sure to include all her favourites FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS MIXER I May 27 An evening of doubles tennis followed by cocktails SUNDAY DOUBLES PICKLEBALL I May 8 and casual fare Start of men s and women s combined doubles league on Sunday afternoons 25 SPRING 2022

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