Touchstone Blog Archive
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Healthy New Years at Diablo Rock Gym
Diablo Rock Gym will be having a great evening of fun and excitement on New Year's eve. On December 31, from 6:30 pm to 12:30 am, the staff and a ton of climbers will be gathering at the the Concord gym for lots of awesome events, games, gift give aways, and more. The gym will be providing lots of healthy food and beverages for the evening.
This is an excellent opportunity to start the New Year off right. The cost for members is $20 and $35 for none members. Please RSVP to the Diablo Rock Gym front desk.
Get amped for a fun evening of activities. Stop by Diablo Rock Gym and hear more about the great event.
This is an excellent opportunity to start the New Year off right. The cost for members is $20 and $35 for none members. Please RSVP to the Diablo Rock Gym front desk.
Get amped for a fun evening of activities. Stop by Diablo Rock Gym and hear more about the great event.
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, New Year's Eve
¶ Saturday, December 17, 2011 3 Comments
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Diablo Rock Gym Adventure Slide Show
Tomorrow night, Aaron Johnson will be heading over to Diablo Rock Gym to give a special clinic on Taking It Outside! Johnson will be giving a slide show and show and tell on gear, his adventures with mtadventure.com and more. MAS (Mountain Adventure Seminars) is a year-round outdoor adventure school and guide service specializing in rock climbing, mountaineering, telemark skiing, avalanche education, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing. Diablo will be providing free drinks and snacks at 7pm in the yoga room. Stop by and taste a bit of the adventure.
Tomorrow night, Aaron Johnson will be heading over to Diablo Rock Gym to give a special clinic on Taking It Outside! Johnson will be giving a slide show and show and tell on gear, his adventures with mtadventure.com and more. MAS (Mountain Adventure Seminars) is a year-round outdoor adventure school and guide service specializing in rock climbing, mountaineering, telemark skiing, avalanche education, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing. Diablo will be providing free drinks and snacks at 7pm in the yoga room. Stop by and taste a bit of the adventure.
Labels: Aaron Johnson, Diablo Rock Gym, Mountainadventure
¶ Tuesday, May 10, 2011 0 Comments
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Cub Scouts at DRG
Last weekend, 16 Cub scouts and parents from San Ramon spent the night at Diablo Rock Gym. The 6 to 10 year-olds started the night off with pizza, climbing, and then some sleep that night in the gym. Climbing fits in perfectly with the Cub Scouts theme. The cubs often go hiking, camping, and on other outdoor adventures.
According to the Cub Scout website, "The aim of Cub Scouting is to help boys grow into good citizens who are strong in character and personally fit." The boys were able to work on their leadership skills, facing adversity, and helping each other out through belaying.
Diablo Rock and the other Touchstone gyms often have overnighters at the gyms. Stop by and check out the great overnight trips that are going on at your local gym.
According to the Cub Scout website, "The aim of Cub Scouting is to help boys grow into good citizens who are strong in character and personally fit." The boys were able to work on their leadership skills, facing adversity, and helping each other out through belaying.
Diablo Rock and the other Touchstone gyms often have overnighters at the gyms. Stop by and check out the great overnight trips that are going on at your local gym.
Labels: Cub Scouts, Diablo Rock Gym, overnight
¶ Tuesday, March 15, 2011 0 Comments
Monday, December 20, 2010
Holiday Hours
This week, the Touchstone Gyms will have different hours due to the holidays. Check out the schedule below for a list of class times and gym hours.
Even Santa needs to climb on Christmas! Get out there!
Berkeley Ironworks
Friday, December 24th: 6am to 6pm no classes
Saturday, December 25th: Weekend Hours no classes
Sunday, December 26th: Regular hours/classes
Friday, December 31st: 6am to 6pm No Classes
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 6am to 6pm No classes
Diablo Rock Gym
Friday, December 24th: 5:30 am to 6pm No classes
Saturday, December 25th: closed
Sunday, December 26th: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Friday, December 31st: 5:30 am to 6pm No classes
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Sacramento Pipeworks
Friday, December 24th: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Saturday, December 25th: Closed
Sunday, December 26th: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Friday, December 31st: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Mission Cliffs
Friday, December 24th: 6:30 to 7pm No Classes
Saturday, December 25th: Closed
Sunday, December 26th: 9am to 7pm No Classes
Friday, December 31st: 6:30am to 7 pm No Classes
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 9am to 7pm No Classes
Great Western Power Company
Friday, December 24th: 10 am to 6pm No Classes
Saturday, December 25th: Closed
Sunday, December 26th: 10am to 6pm No Classes
Friday, December 31st: 10am to 6pm Crossfit at 5pm
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 10am to 6pm Crossfit at 10am
Even Santa needs to climb on Christmas! Get out there!
Berkeley Ironworks
Friday, December 24th: 6am to 6pm no classes
Saturday, December 25th: Weekend Hours no classes
Sunday, December 26th: Regular hours/classes
Friday, December 31st: 6am to 6pm No Classes
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 6am to 6pm No classes
Diablo Rock Gym
Friday, December 24th: 5:30 am to 6pm No classes
Saturday, December 25th: closed
Sunday, December 26th: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Friday, December 31st: 5:30 am to 6pm No classes
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Sacramento Pipeworks
Friday, December 24th: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Saturday, December 25th: Closed
Sunday, December 26th: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Friday, December 31st: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 9am to 6pm No Classes
Mission Cliffs
Friday, December 24th: 6:30 to 7pm No Classes
Saturday, December 25th: Closed
Sunday, December 26th: 9am to 7pm No Classes
Friday, December 31st: 6:30am to 7 pm No Classes
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 9am to 7pm No Classes
Great Western Power Company
Friday, December 24th: 10 am to 6pm No Classes
Saturday, December 25th: Closed
Sunday, December 26th: 10am to 6pm No Classes
Friday, December 31st: 10am to 6pm Crossfit at 5pm
Saturday, January 1st: Closed
Sunday, January 2nd: 10am to 6pm Crossfit at 10am
Labels: Berkeley Ironworks, Diablo Rock Gym, Great Western Power Co., Holiday Hours, mission cliffs, Sacramento Pipeworks
¶ Monday, December 20, 2010 0 Comments
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
New Diablo Rock Gym Manager Hans Florine
Hans Florine, 46, began climbing 28 years ago at San Luis Obispo, where he went to college. A dorm mate invited him to a 20 foot boulder in the middle of a cow field. Rigging a toprope, Florine began climbing. From there his life as a climber took off.
Florine has been a long time member of the Touchstone community. From working the front desk at Berkeley Ironworks, to building the cracks at the Oakland gyms, to teaching clinics over the years, Florine explored the different Touchstone communities. Recently, Florine took the position as the manager of Diablo Rock Gym, the climbing gym he has been training at for over 5 years. “I feel honored to have a relationship with the owners and managers, to take a larger role, and commit for a longer time,” Florine said of the position. “I want to expand the membership so that we have a more vibrant group and more energy in the gym. We’ll be strengthening our relationships with families, nearby companies, colleges, and surrounding groups. We provide the best atmosphere for a climbing community. We want people to know that.”
Since 1980, Florine has climbed El Capitan 144 times and climbed The Nose 72 times. Beginning in 1990 with fellow blonde rock star Steve Scheneider, Florine whittled down the speed record on The Nose from 6 months on the first ascent by Warren Harding to a blinding fast sub 3 hour time. Florine is world renown for his fast ascents and has written a book “Speed Climbing: How to Climb Faster and Better.” Florine also works as a motivational speaker, discussing his success on El Cap and relating it to corporate models. Florine spends his free time with his wife of ten years, Jacki, his ten year old daughter, Marianna, and his seven year old son, Pierce.
Stop by Diablo Rock Gym and meet up with Hans Florine, the manager. Check out the new programs and activities he has planned for the gym!
Florine has been a long time member of the Touchstone community. From working the front desk at Berkeley Ironworks, to building the cracks at the Oakland gyms, to teaching clinics over the years, Florine explored the different Touchstone communities. Recently, Florine took the position as the manager of Diablo Rock Gym, the climbing gym he has been training at for over 5 years. “I feel honored to have a relationship with the owners and managers, to take a larger role, and commit for a longer time,” Florine said of the position. “I want to expand the membership so that we have a more vibrant group and more energy in the gym. We’ll be strengthening our relationships with families, nearby companies, colleges, and surrounding groups. We provide the best atmosphere for a climbing community. We want people to know that.”
Since 1980, Florine has climbed El Capitan 144 times and climbed The Nose 72 times. Beginning in 1990 with fellow blonde rock star Steve Scheneider, Florine whittled down the speed record on The Nose from 6 months on the first ascent by Warren Harding to a blinding fast sub 3 hour time. Florine is world renown for his fast ascents and has written a book “Speed Climbing: How to Climb Faster and Better.” Florine also works as a motivational speaker, discussing his success on El Cap and relating it to corporate models. Florine spends his free time with his wife of ten years, Jacki, his ten year old daughter, Marianna, and his seven year old son, Pierce.
Stop by Diablo Rock Gym and meet up with Hans Florine, the manager. Check out the new programs and activities he has planned for the gym!
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, Hans Florine, speed climbing
¶ Wednesday, December 08, 2010 0 Comments
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Final TBS 6 Comp at Mission Cliffs
On Friday evening, December 3, Touchstone will have the last of its bouldering series comps at Mission Cliffs. The final comp is from 5-10pm, free for all Touchstone members and only $10 for non members. There will be a TON of new boulder problems, beer, food, and an excess of fun.
The Touchstone Bouldering Series Comps are some of the best around. They have been growing every year. The last comp was at Diablo Rock Gym in Concord and attracted the gym's largest crowd yet, with 250 people turning in scorecards! Skipolini's provided great pizza, Pyramid Brewery supplied a ton of beer, and Paul Hara took awesome pictures.
Stop by the final Touchstone Bouldering series comp Friday night at Mission Cliffs!
In preparation for the event the bouldering at Mission Cliffs will be closed off.
The Touchstone Bouldering Series Comps are some of the best around. They have been growing every year. The last comp was at Diablo Rock Gym in Concord and attracted the gym's largest crowd yet, with 250 people turning in scorecards! Skipolini's provided great pizza, Pyramid Brewery supplied a ton of beer, and Paul Hara took awesome pictures.
Stop by the final Touchstone Bouldering series comp Friday night at Mission Cliffs!
In preparation for the event the bouldering at Mission Cliffs will be closed off.
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, mission cliffs, TBS 6
¶ Wednesday, December 01, 2010 0 Comments
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Halloween 2010 at Diablo Rock Gym
Diablo Rock Gym had an awesome Halloween party last week. A ton of members dressed up as skeletons, zombies, fairies, and more. There was pumpkin decorating, cowboy and cowgirl cookies, all the costumed climbers got up on the wall, and lots of other festivities. Paul Hara made a cool slideshow of the event which can be found at this site. Check out the movie!
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, Halloween
¶ Saturday, November 06, 2010 0 Comments
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Diablo Fright Night- Learn the Thriller Dance
On Friday, October 29th from 6pm to 10pm, Diablo Rock Gym will be having a Fright Night to celebrate Halloween. It will be an awesome time! Our newest Zumba instructor, Cynthia Mallory, will be leading a Thriller Dance after her Zumba class at 6pm and then we'll have a Thriller Dance Off at 9pm.
If learning the Thriller Dance isn't enough, there will be other cool events. Members should come dressed up in full costume so they can win the "best costume contest." The first 13 kids will have a pumpkin to decorate at the gym. The staff will be having a pumpkin decorating contest with members voting for their favorite. The pumpkins will be displayed next Monday. The gym is decorated and the staff is excited!
Check out this Thai Prison inmates doing the Thriller Dance! Chilling!
If learning the Thriller Dance isn't enough, there will be other cool events. Members should come dressed up in full costume so they can win the "best costume contest." The first 13 kids will have a pumpkin to decorate at the gym. The staff will be having a pumpkin decorating contest with members voting for their favorite. The pumpkins will be displayed next Monday. The gym is decorated and the staff is excited!
Check out this Thai Prison inmates doing the Thriller Dance! Chilling!
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, Thriller Dance, Zumba
¶ Wednesday, October 20, 2010 0 Comments
Friday, October 1, 2010
New Pool at Diablo Rock Gym
Diablo Rock Gym in Concord now has access to a heated indoor pool. Partnering with Aquatech, one of the premier swim schools in the bay area, Diablo will have full time access to the lap pool with classes coming soon.
You can also visit Aquatech during office hours to check in, register for programs, ask questions, change schedules or find out specifics for events and clinics.
Russell Olsen, the Touchstone Director of Facility Operations, spent the summer supervising the building the pool.
Originally the pool was used for scuba diving lessons and it was 15 feet deep in the middle and four feet on the side. He filled the pool in so it is now a 4 foot deep lap pool. The task involved a lot of research on pools, chemicals, and concrete.
Come check out the new pool and do some laps!
Diablo Rock Gym in Concord now has access to a heated indoor pool. Partnering with Aquatech, one of the premier swim schools in the bay area, Diablo will have full time access to the lap pool with classes coming soon.
You can also visit Aquatech during office hours to check in, register for programs, ask questions, change schedules or find out specifics for events and clinics.
Russell Olsen, the Touchstone Director of Facility Operations, spent the summer supervising the building the pool.
Originally the pool was used for scuba diving lessons and it was 15 feet deep in the middle and four feet on the side. He filled the pool in so it is now a 4 foot deep lap pool. The task involved a lot of research on pools, chemicals, and concrete.
Come check out the new pool and do some laps!
Labels: Aquatech, Diablo Rock Gym, Russell Olsen
¶ Friday, October 01, 2010 0 Comments
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Aquatech and Diablo Rock Gym Open House
Sunday, August 29, from noon to 3pm, Diablo Rock Gym and Aquatech will be having an open house show off the pool construction. Drinks and refreshments will be served.
Diablo Rock Gym will have access to the pool later this summer. Accessed through the weight room, it will be available to our members for lap swim during our normal business hours.
DRG has partnered with one of the premier swim schools in the bay area, Aquatech. Aquatech provides a wide range of swim programs.
Construction of the pool has been going on for most of the summer and will hopefully be wrapped up later this summer.
The pool is indoor and will be heated. Visit Aquatech during office hours to check in, register register for programs, ask questions, change schedules or find out specifics for events and clinics. Stop by and check out the status of the pool and the construction.
Diablo Rock Gym will have access to the pool later this summer. Accessed through the weight room, it will be available to our members for lap swim during our normal business hours.
DRG has partnered with one of the premier swim schools in the bay area, Aquatech. Aquatech provides a wide range of swim programs.
Construction of the pool has been going on for most of the summer and will hopefully be wrapped up later this summer.
The pool is indoor and will be heated. Visit Aquatech during office hours to check in, register register for programs, ask questions, change schedules or find out specifics for events and clinics. Stop by and check out the status of the pool and the construction.
Labels: Aquatech, Diablo Rock Gym, pool
¶ Tuesday, August 24, 2010 0 Comments
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Boxing with R.J. Karsten at Diablo Rock Gym
Beginning Monday, August 3rd, retired pro-boxer R.J. Karsten will be coaching a boxing class at Diablo Rock Gym. The hour long classes on Monday and Wednesday night from 8 to 9 pm are an excellent way to get and stay fit while learning a new skill.
R. J. Karsten started boxing when he was 11 years old and quickly turned it into a full time passion. After 70 amateur fights, R.J. went pro, fighting with the heavy hitters from 2000 to 2006. He had a total of 14 pro fights, winning the 1999 California State Golden Gloves tournament, and being named the "Best Boxer" of the San Francisco Golden Gloves Tournament the same year.
R.J. retired from his career as a professional boxer and now works as a full time coach. He trains amateur fighters and will now be coaching the boxing classes at Diablo Rock Gym.
For those that want a great opportunity to work out with one of the best boxers around, come check out Diablo Rock Gym's boxing classes on Monday and Wednesday night from 8 to 9 pom.
R. J. Karsten started boxing when he was 11 years old and quickly turned it into a full time passion. After 70 amateur fights, R.J. went pro, fighting with the heavy hitters from 2000 to 2006. He had a total of 14 pro fights, winning the 1999 California State Golden Gloves tournament, and being named the "Best Boxer" of the San Francisco Golden Gloves Tournament the same year.
R.J. retired from his career as a professional boxer and now works as a full time coach. He trains amateur fighters and will now be coaching the boxing classes at Diablo Rock Gym.
For those that want a great opportunity to work out with one of the best boxers around, come check out Diablo Rock Gym's boxing classes on Monday and Wednesday night from 8 to 9 pom.
Labels: Boxing classes, Diablo Rock Gym, Golden Gloves
¶ Wednesday, July 28, 2010 1 Comments
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Wildlink Climbs at Diablo Rock Gym
On Saturday, June 27th, five students from the Environmental Studies Academy (ESA) in Martinez, CA met with WildLink (WL) Community Coordinator, Paul Martin, for a rock wall climbing session at a gym in nearby Concord, CA. Martin emailed a short write-up of the trip.
"After being equipped with harnesses, shoes, and some chalk for the whole group by the instructor, Ryan. The first exercise for the group was rope and belay orientation facilitated by Ryan. When our group proved to Ryan that we understood the safety techniques we started to explore the various features in the gym. The overall ability of the group was very impressive with certain standouts: Maddy and Jimmy – bouldering, Sophia and Jacob “Tarzan” Ford – ropes, Cheyanna…everywhere. The staff at Diablo was very accommodating, the WildLink Ambassadors were engaged and attentive while climbing. Overall, this was a great day program!"
Diablo Rock Gym and the other Touchstone gyms are proud to support programs like Widlink. It's awesome to provide underserviced youths with a chance to experence a step towards the wild cliffs.
"After being equipped with harnesses, shoes, and some chalk for the whole group by the instructor, Ryan. The first exercise for the group was rope and belay orientation facilitated by Ryan. When our group proved to Ryan that we understood the safety techniques we started to explore the various features in the gym. The overall ability of the group was very impressive with certain standouts: Maddy and Jimmy – bouldering, Sophia and Jacob “Tarzan” Ford – ropes, Cheyanna…everywhere. The staff at Diablo was very accommodating, the WildLink Ambassadors were engaged and attentive while climbing. Overall, this was a great day program!"
Diablo Rock Gym and the other Touchstone gyms are proud to support programs like Widlink. It's awesome to provide underserviced youths with a chance to experence a step towards the wild cliffs.
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, Wildlink, Youth Climbing
¶ Saturday, July 24, 2010 0 Comments
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Pool Construction At Diablo Rock Gym
Diablo Rock Gym will have access to a pool later this summer. Accessed through the weight room, it will be available to our members for lap swim during our normal business hours.
DRG has partnered with one of the premier swim schools in the bay area, Aquatech. Aquatech provides a wide range of swim programs.
Construction of the pool has been going on for most of the summer and will hopefully be wrapped up later this summer. They still have to re-plaster and then tile the pool. The deck still needs to be resurfaced, etc.
Stay tuned for more updates on the construction and be ready to get your morning laps in, train for a swimming competition, or just have a good time in the water at the new pool
DRG has partnered with one of the premier swim schools in the bay area, Aquatech. Aquatech provides a wide range of swim programs.
Construction of the pool has been going on for most of the summer and will hopefully be wrapped up later this summer. They still have to re-plaster and then tile the pool. The deck still needs to be resurfaced, etc.
Stay tuned for more updates on the construction and be ready to get your morning laps in, train for a swimming competition, or just have a good time in the water at the new pool
Labels: Aquatech, Diablo Rock Gym, pool
¶ Thursday, July 22, 2010 0 Comments
Friday, July 16, 2010
Diablo Rock Gym Summer Block Party
This Sunday, Diablo Rock gym employees and staff members will be having a party to kick off the summer season. The gym will have a BBQ for members to bring food and vegetables to grill. The festivities will start at 6 pm and continue until 9 pm. There will be games, prizes, and a rad climbing movie shown during the party.
Take the opportunity to enjoy the summer season with some of Touchstone's coolest staff and members at Diablo Rock this weekend.
Take the opportunity to enjoy the summer season with some of Touchstone's coolest staff and members at Diablo Rock this weekend.
Labels: BBQ, Diablo Rock Gym, touchstone
¶ Friday, July 16, 2010 0 Comments
Monday, June 7, 2010
DRG Yoga Instructor Featured in Contra Costa Times
Recently, Sarah Pascual, a Yoga instructor at Diablo Rock Gym, was featured in an article in the Contra Costa Times. Pascual teaches "Yoga in the Park", which kicked off on May 23. The Sunday Morning event will last until Aug 29 with local yoga instructors like Pascual teaching the classes.
Pascual taught at the former World Yoga studio in Walnut Creek and now works at Diablo Rock Gym in Concord and YogaWorks in Walnut Creek. Pascual worked a 40 hour a week job before deciding to focus on being a massage therapist and teaching yoga full time. Pascual works in conjunction with LuLulemon while teaching the classes.
The classes are from 9:30-11 a.m. every Sunday through Aug. 29 at the Civic Park, Civic Drive and Broadway, Walnut Creek. Form more information contact walnutcreek-store@lululemon.com
Also, head over to Diablo rock Gym and check out one of Pascual's awesome Yoga classes.
Pascual taught at the former World Yoga studio in Walnut Creek and now works at Diablo Rock Gym in Concord and YogaWorks in Walnut Creek. Pascual worked a 40 hour a week job before deciding to focus on being a massage therapist and teaching yoga full time. Pascual works in conjunction with LuLulemon while teaching the classes.
The classes are from 9:30-11 a.m. every Sunday through Aug. 29 at the Civic Park, Civic Drive and Broadway, Walnut Creek. Form more information contact walnutcreek-store@lululemon.com
Also, head over to Diablo rock Gym and check out one of Pascual's awesome Yoga classes.
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, Sarah Pascual, Yoga in the Park
¶ Monday, June 07, 2010 0 Comments
Monday, May 31, 2010
Boxing At Diablo Rock Gym
Beginning in June, Diablo Rock Gym will be offering an adult boxing class on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm and Fridays at 7:30 pm. Additionally, there will be a Teen Program Mondays through Fridays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Classes are taught by Mark Aranzamendez,who is licensed and registered with the USA Boxing Organization and has been coaching for over twelve years. Mark is the former light weight European Army Champion and is the Chief Official for Northern California with the USA Boxing Organization.
Mark described the classes saying, "The adult boxing class is a fun, fast tempo class that will give you an amazing cardio workout. Students will learn all of the fundamentals including stances, movement, and punching techniques. A heavy emphasis is placed on conditioning drills used to train professional, world class fighters. Our aim is to help you attain a Boxer's physique and stamina. "
"Teen boxing will emphasize the fundamentals in boxing, including stances, movement, punching techniques, defensive tactics and ring strategy, while incorporating more advanced training drills involving pad training, partner pairing drills, heavy bag work and conditioning skills. The skills taught in this class will allow students to build a solid foundation for competition. Competitions are not required."
We will also be offering a Youth Boxing Camp the last week of June.
Classes are taught by Mark Aranzamendez,who is licensed and registered with the USA Boxing Organization and has been coaching for over twelve years. Mark is the former light weight European Army Champion and is the Chief Official for Northern California with the USA Boxing Organization.
Mark described the classes saying, "The adult boxing class is a fun, fast tempo class that will give you an amazing cardio workout. Students will learn all of the fundamentals including stances, movement, and punching techniques. A heavy emphasis is placed on conditioning drills used to train professional, world class fighters. Our aim is to help you attain a Boxer's physique and stamina. "
"Teen boxing will emphasize the fundamentals in boxing, including stances, movement, punching techniques, defensive tactics and ring strategy, while incorporating more advanced training drills involving pad training, partner pairing drills, heavy bag work and conditioning skills. The skills taught in this class will allow students to build a solid foundation for competition. Competitions are not required."
We will also be offering a Youth Boxing Camp the last week of June.
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, Mark Aranzamendez, youth boxing
¶ Monday, May 31, 2010 0 Comments
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Diablo Rock Gym's New Pool
Diablo Rock Gym is pleased to announce that starting this summer, our members will have access to a pool. Accessed through the weight room, it will be available to our members for lap swim during our normal business hours.
DRG has partnered with one of the premier swim schools in the bay area, Aquatech. Aquatech provides a wide range of swim programs and we are excited to be sharing a pool with them. Head out to Diablo Rock Gym in Concord and get your morning laps in, train for a swimming competition, or just have a good time in the water at the new pool. Check out another great service provided by Touchstone Climbing gyms.
DRG has partnered with one of the premier swim schools in the bay area, Aquatech. Aquatech provides a wide range of swim programs and we are excited to be sharing a pool with them. Head out to Diablo Rock Gym in Concord and get your morning laps in, train for a swimming competition, or just have a good time in the water at the new pool. Check out another great service provided by Touchstone Climbing gyms.
Labels: Aquatech, Diablo Rock Gym, swimming
¶ Tuesday, May 04, 2010 0 Comments
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
New Diablo Rock Gym Manager
Diablo Rock Gym in Concord just got a new manager. Marie Garringer, a 36 year veteran of the fitness industry, has been working with Touchstone on their fitness programs. A former personal trainer and Health Club Manager at a Fresno Gym, she has been teaching group excercise classes like indoor group cycling, strength training, interval circuit training, pilates, Zumba, Bosu training, stability ball training and step for the entire 36 years and is currently teaching a cycling class and a Zumba class at Diablo Rock.
She spoke a little about herself,"In my spare time, when I do have spare time, I enjoy being with my family (I have a son who is married and expecting their first baby this summer and another son who will be graduating next month from college). My husband and I have a boat and a fifth wheel and we enjoy taking the boat out to the local lakes or traveling with our fifth wheel and mountain bikes."
She plans to continue her work at Diablo stating, " My ultimate goal is to bring in more fitness members to Diablo Rock, so we have just as many fitness members as climbing members."
In other related news, gym manager Andrew Descalo is leaving Diablo Rock. He's escaping work for a little while to head out to climb and spend more time at the crags. Thank you very much for your hard work and commitment Andrew. You will be missed. We wish you well!
She spoke a little about herself,"In my spare time, when I do have spare time, I enjoy being with my family (I have a son who is married and expecting their first baby this summer and another son who will be graduating next month from college). My husband and I have a boat and a fifth wheel and we enjoy taking the boat out to the local lakes or traveling with our fifth wheel and mountain bikes."
She plans to continue her work at Diablo stating, " My ultimate goal is to bring in more fitness members to Diablo Rock, so we have just as many fitness members as climbing members."
In other related news, gym manager Andrew Descalo is leaving Diablo Rock. He's escaping work for a little while to head out to climb and spend more time at the crags. Thank you very much for your hard work and commitment Andrew. You will be missed. We wish you well!
Labels: Andrew Descalo, Diablo Rock Gym, Marie Garringer
¶ Tuesday, April 27, 2010 0 Comments
Thursday, April 8, 2010
New Diablo Rock Classes: Early Morning Spin/Abs
Diablo Rock Gym has rearranged a number of their classes to give Touchstone members a greater opportunity to work out.
Beginning April 12th, there will be new group exercise classes including a couple of more Zumba classes, an early morning cycling/core class at 6:00 am, and some boot camp classes.
The 6am, Monday and Wednesday class will be a combination of indoor cycling and core work- outs- abs and strength training. Having a strong core is an integral part of moving well, not only on the rock- where it will help keep you tight to the wall, but also in daily use. It helps correct posture, and will make you feel more solid.
Come down to Diablo early on Monday morning and kick it into high gear!
Beginning April 12th, there will be new group exercise classes including a couple of more Zumba classes, an early morning cycling/core class at 6:00 am, and some boot camp classes.
The 6am, Monday and Wednesday class will be a combination of indoor cycling and core work- outs- abs and strength training. Having a strong core is an integral part of moving well, not only on the rock- where it will help keep you tight to the wall, but also in daily use. It helps correct posture, and will make you feel more solid.
Come down to Diablo early on Monday morning and kick it into high gear!
Labels: Core Class, Diablo Rock Gym
¶ Thursday, April 08, 2010 0 Comments
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Diablo Rock Gym- TRS 4
This Friday, February 19, from 5-10 pm. The second of the Touchstone Rope Series 4th Competition will be held at Diablo Rock Gym. There will be free pizza, beer, and t-shirts for competitors. The events are always a great time to hang out, climb hard, and enjoy a friendly competitive atmosphere.
It is once again time to get out your rope, tie in and climb. After a year off, Touchstone Climbing is thrilled to bring back the Touchstone Roped Series for its fourth year. This will be a series of five Roped Climbing comps that will be held on Friday evenings, one at each of the five Touchstone locations. All events will include a red point roped comp as well as refreshments, games and prizes. Points will be awarded for each comp with overall winners being announced at the end of the final comp. Climbers are responsible for bring their own belayers.
You can see pictures from last season's TRS now in our online photo gallery.
This will be a self-scoring competition with points being standardized for each comp. This means that a 5.11a route at Mission Cliffs will be given the same points as a 5.11a route at Pipeworks. Scoring will follow the format below:
Each route will be broken down into three scores. The highest score is given for completing a route with no falls. However, points will also be awarded for reaching either of the two way-points on the route. A competitor's final score for a given comp is the total of their three best routes. You will not receive points for the same route twice.
At the end of the series, your final score will be calculated from your 3 highest scoring comps. Once the season starts you will be able to see your current standings online.
For more information about the comp check out the comp page.
This Friday, February 19, from 5-10 pm. The second of the Touchstone Rope Series 4th Competition will be held at Diablo Rock Gym. There will be free pizza, beer, and t-shirts for competitors. The events are always a great time to hang out, climb hard, and enjoy a friendly competitive atmosphere.
It is once again time to get out your rope, tie in and climb. After a year off, Touchstone Climbing is thrilled to bring back the Touchstone Roped Series for its fourth year. This will be a series of five Roped Climbing comps that will be held on Friday evenings, one at each of the five Touchstone locations. All events will include a red point roped comp as well as refreshments, games and prizes. Points will be awarded for each comp with overall winners being announced at the end of the final comp. Climbers are responsible for bring their own belayers.
You can see pictures from last season's TRS now in our online photo gallery.
This will be a self-scoring competition with points being standardized for each comp. This means that a 5.11a route at Mission Cliffs will be given the same points as a 5.11a route at Pipeworks. Scoring will follow the format below:
Each route will be broken down into three scores. The highest score is given for completing a route with no falls. However, points will also be awarded for reaching either of the two way-points on the route. A competitor's final score for a given comp is the total of their three best routes. You will not receive points for the same route twice.
At the end of the series, your final score will be calculated from your 3 highest scoring comps. Once the season starts you will be able to see your current standings online.
For more information about the comp check out the comp page.
Labels: Climbing Competitions, Diablo Rock Gym, TRS 4
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