Davis Athletic Club

DAC Signage

Location

1809 Picasso Avenue

Near the intersection of Pole Line and Covell

Hours

Mon-Fri 5am-11pm

Sat-Sun 7am-9pm

Phone

(530)753-5282

Website

daconline.com

The Davis Athletic Club (DAC) has new membership fees for 2007 ($39 initiation fee, $49/month/person, $43/month for seniors 65+), and it is not a meat market like 24 Hour Fitness or the ARC. Most of its members are local Davis families, high school athletes and UCD professors, most of whom are very friendly and helpful. The DAC is seldom crowded; only once has the original author of this text seen someone have to wait to use a treadmill machine. Among the amenities offered are 2 heated pools, a co-ed hot tub, a cardio room, a treadmill room, a free-weight room, a circuit room, a sauna, raquetball courts, an indoor basketball court, an indoor soccer field, and many fitness classes. In September 2006, one of the two weight rooms received a makeover. J. Cunningham Hair Salon is also attached to the DAC.

CrossFit at Davis Athletic Club

Check out our website at www.EastDavisCrossfit.com

Davis Athletic Club is the first gym in Davis to offer CrossFit. CrossFit is a remarkable fitness program that develops elite fitness for life. This program combines cardiovascular training, weightlifting and gymnastics. CrossFit was created in the 1980's by Greg Glassman a former gymnast. The program has gained the attention of various military and law enforcement agencies. Routine is the enemy! Every workout is different. We combine movements from many domains to make the workout fun fast and exciting. Elite athletes and elders can train together in the same workout-due to the flexibility of the program. CrossFit is a program which builds strength for life. The CrossFit.com website offers extensive information and videos of the many workouts. The best thing about CrossFit is that it is fun. This is a fitness community that will change your life.

Come by and try one of our free classes CrossFit Fundamentals class Sat. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. You don't have to be a member of the gym to participate.

Classes are currently offered Mon thru Sat.

Mon, Wed, Fri 6-7 a.m. 9:30-10:30 am 4-5 pm ADVANCED CLASS 5-6 pm
Tues, Thurs 6-7 am
Sat. 9-10 am (Fundamentals) 10-11am

If you are new to CrossFit, we recommend, after you master the fundamentals you take 3 individuals training sessions to learn the reast of the moves. Three individual sessions for $99.

Then when you are ready to become a regular, you can pay a couple of ways:

1. If you are a member it's $40 a month unlimited CrossFit sessions in addition to you dues.
2. If you are not a member you can buy a punch card for 10 classes $120.
3. If you are a member of a fire department, law enforcement or the military-show proof and you can get CrossFit for $50 a month unlimited.

CrossFit Kids Program

CrossFit Kids is brand new to Davis Athletic Club. CrossFit Kids is for kids ages 5-12. We have a great time while building coordination, skills and strength. A great addition to improve performance in any club or school sport. For younger kids, it is a great introduction to working out.

Classes are offered MWF from 3:30-4:00. First 3 classes are free and then it is $25 month unlimited.

Kodokan Judo- taught by fourth degree black belt Harry Kendall Sensei.

Tai Chi- taught by master Raphael Smith

Brazillian Ju Jitsu- taught by brown belt Toby

Adult and Children classes offered in all arts.

Enhance your Martial Arts training with saunas, both dry and steam, Jacuzzi, Olympic swimming pools, weight rooms and a newly constructed Cross Fit Training Room.

Come train with the best, to become the best.

See the Gyms page to find out about other gyms in the Davis area.

Tell us about your experience at DAC

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The free-weight room received a makeover in September but the equipment still appears old. The heaviest dumbells are 100lbs and there is no incline bench in sight. This gym is not for the serious lifter. On the only occasion I have been at DAC the staff was very unprofessional, the gym was moderately crowded, the ambient temperature was higher than most gyms I attend, and there was no music playing. Perhaps it was just a bad day at the gym. —JackRoehrig

2007-07-05 23:08:53   I agree about "local Davis families" as the biggest users of this gym. I know several people who enjoy the indoor soccer or the basketball court. My perspective is quite prejudiced: my partner has taught group exercise classes at DAC for over 20 years. She's often had "groupies" who really enjoyed her intensity, focus, and structured approach to step aerobics and Spinning (the classes she currently teaches). I mention this not just to "toot her horn," but to show that this gym may not be for everyone, but between long-time staff and long-time members, it can have a friendly neighborhood feeling. Of course your experience may vary! —DougWalter

2007-09-06 10:36:43   I have been going to Peak Performance and have always liked it. We joined Davis Athltic Club a few months ago due to the swimming pool access, and its location.

I just want to mention my experience with the day care at this gym. Looks very nice and clean with an outdoor play area etc. etc.

I left my 2 year old and went to exercise. I come back 45 minutes later and do not find my son in the room, I go outside, he is not there either. Turns out he had been crying the whole FORTY FIVE minutes and finally one of the child care expert had locked him in the bathroom with himself, supposedly trying to calm him down. Oh and the light were off too.

I was furious. Their behavior was totally unprofessional and criminal forget tender loving. Any mother would know How I felt and what I felt like doing to the staff. The front desk and management did apologize but never heard from the guy who was actually involved. The best part, I was told he is one of their best people in the child care. Of course I have not had the courage to take him or any of my other children back there.

My feelings aside, I just want to mention this so parents are aware more careful and in case this happens more frequently, we can stop it. —dbh

2007-10-20 20:36:49   Me and my wife have been going to DAC on and off for several years. I like the equipment and the atmosphere. It is a clean gym and they have great staff. It may not be in line with Golds for the professional bodybuilder, but if you want a good workout with a nice selection of equipment then DAC is the place to go.

Rick —RickH

2007-12-03 01:01:04   My family and I just moved away from Davis :(, and this is one of the places that I miss the most. I loved going here everyday after work. You don't have to worry about it being a meatmarket type gym, since it is mostly a family type gym. The treadmills are the best, and the racquetball courts have great ventilation (which to me is most important, I can't stand stuffy courts). My 5 yr old daughter LOVED going to the day care, and talked about the staff all the time. Her favorite was the guy that works there....I am surprised about the comment made about him, I was also told he was the best they had. We have never had any problems, but then again we were only there for 4 months or so. They even hosted a parents night out event that was great fun for the kids (and parents)! I liked the gym so much because it was smaller than compared to say the ARC, but if you like those type of gyms than this is not the place for you. —RDN

2008-01-15 14:28:41   having used the arc for the last 3 years, i really appreciate returning to DAC. the weight room is small but clean. if you are a very serious body builder, the lack of variety will bug you a bit (no neck machine, military press rack, of incline bench). nontheless, if you are at the beginner or intermediate level, it shuld be good enough for you. on a side note, thier parking lot is very small and always full. this is not a porblem for me, there is plenty of parking close by. however, every time i go to work out, i see a line of cars waiting for a parking spot. YOURE GOING TO GO WORKOUT!!!! DONT BE LAZY AND WAIT 20 MINUTES FOR A SPOT, OR LEAVE BECAUSE YOU CANT FIND ONE!!! —JeffIto

2008-02-02 12:58:52   smells like a barn! —G.L.

2008-03-30 09:49:04   I've been going over to DAC since August '07- it's not brand spanking new, but the equipment is in good condition and in working order, the people are nice and it's not a meat market. It doesn't smell like a barn - and they've recently redone the lap pool which is a big deal as I'm a swimmer. It's a great place for families. —kclementi

2008-05-02 20:59:34   great family place and for working adults and senior not on the meat market, nor dating prowl...great staff, friendly, clean, realistic and kind....about the child care...always monitor before leaving your child with a complete stranger —BethC

2008-05-15 21:44:51   If you need to park and can't find a spot, keep going on the street and take a left. Take another left and follow this street until there is a little parking spot on the right. I am purposely leaving out names of streets so my neighbors don't get mad at me. That little parking lot is where the swimming pool is! Google map it! —Grant

• Or just hit the map button at the top of the entry...
  

2008-07-08 17:38:24   The pool is a great benefit. The gym needs some improvements/updating. The carpet really needs to be cleaned, replaced or removed all together - it's brown from dirt. They could use more ellipticals (and less stair masters), as they are the most popular. The staff is friendly and the overall atmosphere is comfortable. I noticed that one room has nothing in it now, so hopefully it will be used for better equipment. —aml0515

2008-07-10 19:13:16   I really like the DAC, but they need to do something about their parking lot. There are two driveways into the parking lot— presumably one for entering and one for exiting; but since neither are marked, its impossible to know which is which. The parking lot is really narrow, and on a few occasions I've had to back out into the street because the driveway I consider to be the entrance is considered to be the exit by someone else. It seems to be a needless safety hazard that could easily be solved by some painted arrows and/or some signs. —ifoundthistape

2008-09-03 13:27:48   Can anyone help with the following questions about DAC. I have send 4 e-mails and left 2 messages and have yet to receive a reply. Thanks Here are the questions/concerns from the e-mail I sent

1. Are all your childcare workers currently trained in child/infant CPR and child/infant Heimlich maneuver and first aid? If not, when will then be trained?
2. Are toys/play areas cleaned on a hourly/daily basis in accordance with childcare standards? Are non toxic chemical used on toys especially ones that children put in their mouths?
If not, how often are they cleaned and with which chemicals? Is the MSDS present for these chemicals?
3. Where are your child center rules/information posted? If possible please consider posting on your website and the door as you enter the childcare center.
4. How many children per adult? What is the maximum number of children at any time? How many infants? How many adult are present at all time?
5. What is the time limited for children in the center?
6. Are bottles/ closed cup allowed?
7. What is your sick child policy? Do your child care workers feel comfortable asking members not to leave their sick children? I have seen sick children
in the center the three times I have been a guest and am wondering if the childcare workers feel uncomfortable asking member (who are often old enough to be their parents)
not to leave their sick children? If your childcare workers feel uncomfortable it might be helpful (if the policy does exist), to post it on the door as you enter.

—ACA

Please see the following e-mail sent 6/13/08Chris,The childcare rules are posted next to the sign in sheet in the childcare. Additional copies are kept in a literature holder on the wall outside the childcare door. Most all your questions can be answered by obtaining a copy of childcare rules. I will happily mail you a copy if you would like to provide me with your address. Unfortunately I don't have a copy on my computer and can't e-mail a copy to you. You are the first request we have had to have this posted online and I will certainly look into getting it available online.The childcare is cleaned daily. The toys are cleaned with a product called Triad and the MSDS sheet in kept in the laundry room. Triad is for use in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, food service establishments, etc. The toys are wiped down with water after being wiped down with the disinfectant. The disinfectant is safe to be used on any surface or instrument that is introduced directly into the human body, bloodstream or mucous membranes.Everyone who works at DAC is required to be CPR/AED trained and it is the Director's job to make sure that new employees are not left alone in the childcare until certified.Please keep in mind that this is a free service to member's children and not a licensed daycare.You are welcome to stop by anytime and speak with DAC staff and visit the childcare! Contact me anytime with questions!Jan RobinsonFinance ManagerDavis Athletic ClubP.S. We are locally owned and operated and wear many hats including teaching group exercise and plunging toilets! Often times we are so busy taking care of members on site that inquiries by phone/e-mail don't get top priority. The best way to get information is to stop by! Parking is challanging but in 1981 when the club was built the city would only allow us 14 spaces. Hope that answers some of the above comments and concerns!Thanks

2009-02-25 18:13:02   I love this club. It is old but very clean. The pool is fantastic and you can swim any time. The sauna for women is a plus. —rivert222

2009-07-13 11:57:38   What happend to the website for DAC? —Nancycat

• They haven't renewed it. Somebody needs to pay their domain bill. —jw
  

• It's live... —ScottLay
  

• Indeed it is. Pretty common mistake, since the date for renewal can come and go without being noticed for awhile. —jw