Vol. 9, No. 9 Nov/Dec 2013 Many Thanks Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it comes our opportunity to show you thanks for your continued support throughout the years. We had a blast at the 35th Anniversary Party, but the festivities aren t over yet. Please join us as we kick off the Holiday Season with some very special events that we have planned for you and your families. In addition, we will be open on Thanksgiving Day and we d love for you to bring your friends and family to the Club for a pre-turkey workout. All guests will be complimentary on the holiday, our thanks to you. We will have shortened hours to give our staff a chance to spend time with their families, but the morning will be packed with many ways to burn calories before you feast. Holiday Bazaar Mark your Calendar for this year s Holiday Bazaar November 20-21, 9am to 7pm (with a short break each day from 1:30-3:00pm). The event will wrap-up with sips and nibbles at our first ever Karaoke Cocktail Party on Thursday, November 21 from 5-7pm. Local vendors will fill the lobby with a wide array of quality, hard-to-find, handcrafted merchandise including sterling silver jewelry, wild Alaskan salmon, bags and purses, canvas totes, re-cycle clocks, complimentary wine tasting and much more! Festivities will include Santa s little helper workshop, Reindeer Yoga, gingerbread house decorating, Holiday Karaoke and a Book Nook and Food Drive all week long. Don t miss out! See the Front Desk for more details and to sign up. The following events are complimentary to all members Our thanks to you! Wednesday November 20th: Thursday November 21st: Holiday Bazaar in the lobby: 9am-7pm with a break from 1:30-3pm Holiday Bazaar in the lobby: 9am-7pm with a break from 1:30-3pm Book Nook & Food Drive: donate new books for toddlers-young adults in need Book Nook & Food Drive: donate new books for toddlers-young adults in need FREE IMPACT classes all day long FREE IMPACT Classes all day long Make your own gingerbread house, 3:30-6:30 pm. Don t miss it! Healthy Holiday Eats Seminar with Nutritionist Emily Bell 11:00-11:45am There will be a surprise visit from Santa! Santa s little helper workshop, drop the kids off in kids Club for some fun holiday themed crafts while you do a little shopping in the lobby 3:30-6:30pm Reindeer Yoga 5:30-6:30pm Holiday Tennis Clinic 5-6pm Cocktail Karaoke Party: join us for sips and nibbles as we kick off the holiday Wine Tasting: Come try some fabulous Italian and Washington Wines. Tasting is free to all, bottles will be for sale and make a great holiday gift. season. 5-7pm 4-7pm Go to our Facebook page to see fun photos from our 35th anniversary party!
Holiday Gift Ideas Prince Racquet Promotion Come check out our Prince Racquets in stock. We have a wide variety available and a great deal for you! Receive $30 off your Prince purchase. Contact lizzy@bainbridgeathleticclub. com for more details. BAC Gift Cards Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further! Here at BAC we offer gift cards that can be applied to any of our services, including massage, personal training, nutrition sessions, fee based specialty classes and much more. Youth Policy Our youth policy has been received very well by Club members of all ages. Help us to continue its success by signing your youth member up for their proper certification so they can benefit with unsupervised access to the Club. Thank you for your support and please continue to direct any questions to our assistant fitness director Cody Bludorn, Cody@bainbridgeathleticclub.com Youth Fitness Orientations Youth orientations for our junior members ages 14 or 15 will continue to run on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Going through the orientation will allow junior members more access to the Club and to attain orange wristband status. Free for members but there is a cancellation fee if 24 hours of notice is not given. Min 1/Max 3 Wed 4-5pm Sat 11:15am-12pm Massage at the BAC Reward yourself with a Massage at the BAC. As a Club member you receive a significant discount with rates far lower than other Island locations. For a bigger discount try our massage package, purchase 5 one hour massages and get the 6th for free. Our Therapists are available seven days a week, so times you are looking for can generally be accommodated. We have added a new therapist to our team, Sarah Lorig. Please join us in welcoming her by signing up for your next massage through the BAC Front Desk. Junior Fitness Certifications For our junior members ages 10-13, our certification classes will run on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Completion of the class will earn them either an orange or blue wristband allowing them more access to the Club without direct supervision. The class is approximately 2.5 hours and educates each youth member on the components and benefits of all-around fitness. Each junior member will be shown the appropriate fitness equipment they are allowed to use at the Club and go through proper form for each exercise as well as proper gym etiquette. There is a cancellation fee if 24 hours of notice is not given. Sat Nov. 2, 16 8:30-11am $30 Members/ $45 Non-members Sat Dec. 7, 21 8:30-11am $30 Members/ $45 Non-members 2 November/December 2013
Fitness Eating Through The Holidays By Emily Bell, MS, CN The next few months carry a lot of emotions, feelings, and actions. Some of you really struggle during this time, possibly missing a loved one. Others of you relish this time of year, celebrating the holidays and spending extra time with those that are dear. And for some of you feel both emotions. But I find that, no matter what your situation is, the holidays can be a challenging time around food. We turn to food to celebrate, and we turn to food when lonely and mourning. This can be even harder if you are stressed, or what if you are trying to lose weight? According to WebMD, 45 million people are trying to lose weight each year (many of them more than once). Before January hits and you are trying to pick up the pieces, let s take a look at what you can do now. I suggest a different approach to the holidays, one where you are not feeling like you need to get back on track come January and one that leaves you with less guilt over the next few months. Here are Shake Up the Routine a few things to keep in mind when approaching food this season. Everything in moderation: There may be an abundance of foods that you normally don t eat. Enjoy a few but balance out your plate with fruits and vegetables. Plan to succeed: One of the mistakes I see clients make is saving up for a party or not eating enough during the day. Evenings are a hard time, holiday party or not. You will make much better choices with something in your belly. I repeat, do not skip lunch because you have a big dinner party coming! Eat a smaller, protein packed lunch. It s never too late to get back on track: so you overindulged, that s ok. Our bodies are powerful machines that can handle that once in a while. Guilt can cause an increase in stress hormones which hamper your body s ability to metabolize those extras. Move on, get out of the cycle. I ve got a lot of tricks to make these things work for you specifically. Come to the workshop November 21 at 11 11:45 am to get more inspiration or set up a personalized session. I look forward to helping you navigate through the next few months. There is no better way to shake up your workout routine and stay fit over the holiday season than participating in our small group training program known as IMPACT. New for November and December, Functional Ex. will switch to Ski & Snowboarding Conditioning to get you prepped for the mountain season. Whether you ski, snowboard or just want to get a fun new workout this 30 minute class is for you. Please refer to our class schedule posted both online and at the Club for fall schedule changes. Any questions can be directed to Assistant Fitness Director Cody Bludorn, Cody@bainbridgeathleticclub.com *Free Classes during the Holiday Bazaar November 20-21st* $35/monthly for unlimited classes! 3 November/December 2013
Fitness New Fitness Equipment Arriving Soon! New equipment will be arriving and installed soon to add variety to your workouts. Here s what we ll be getting: 2 Woodway Treadmills (Curve) 8 Keiser Bikes (M3+) 1 Jacobs Ladder 1 VMX Rope Trainer 1 Arc Trainer (770AT) 1 Stepmill (SM5) Ask the Fitness staff for details on how each can be incorporated into your routine. Thanksgiving Group Exercise Schedule Thanksgiving is a time where we will be giving thanks to you our members and showing our appreciation for your participation in each class we offer. Your loyalty and presence in classes has not gone unnoticed and we would like to offer you our gratitude on Thursday, November 28. We will be offering these complimentary classes: Turkey Leg Cycle w/ Ashley 7:15-8:30am Pumpkin Pie Prep Workout w/ Danny 8-9am Give Thanks Yoga w/ Michelle H 8:45-10am Woodway Treadmill (Curve) Thanksgiving: 6am-2pm Christmas Eve: Regular opening 5am-4pm Christmas Day: CLOSED New Year s Eve: Regular opening 5am-4pm New Year s Day: 8am-4pm Jacobs Ladder VMX Rope Trainer Holiday Hours Nutrition and Fitness Energy Management Package Healthy eating over the holidays and proper exercise depend on both hard work and discipline. Let our highly qualified nutritionist and training staff maximize your results and health/well-being with our energy management package. Your trainer and our nutritionist will work together to get you on the proper program to suit your goals. You will receive a 20% discount on both 4 one hour nutrition meetings with Emily, and 6 one hour training sessions with a trainer of your choice. 4-Sessions W/ 6-Sessions Premier Trainer- $464 4-Sessions W/ 6-Sessions Expert Trainer- $512 4-Sessions W/ 6-Sessions Master Trainer- $560 Eating Through The Holidays Our Gift to Your Health While you are enjoying all we have to offer at our holiday bazaar, make sure you don t miss the Holiday Nutrition Seminar led by our nutritionist, Emily Bell, MS, CN. The holidays can be a difficult time to manage your diet with stress levels running high and so many unhealthy options available. Receive some helpful tips and strategies to eat healthy throughout the holidays so you can stay cheerful, jolly, and healthy throughout the holiday season. Free to all members. Sign up at the Front Desk. Thursday Nov. 21 11-11:45am 4 November/December 2013
Recreation Tiny Tot Sports Camps (Ages 2 4) Children are introduced to the fundamentals of popular sports such as soccer, t-ball, basketball, tennis and other sports and group games, with breaks to enjoy sports related crafts. The goal is to provide the opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship. Parents welcome! Sign up through biparks.org Ages 2 4 Tue 11/12 12/10 10:45 11:30a $45 Mine Craft Dodgeball And Fort Building Camp (Ages 8-12) Based on the ever popular game Mine Craft this half day camp is full of action, fun, and imagination with a crafty spin! Kids will create their own worlds and build forts with their friends and one of our fun BAC camp instructors followed by a Mind Craft themed dodgeball game. Pizza included! Sign up through biparks.org Fri 11/22 4 8pm $49 Veteran s Day Jump Rope Camp (Ages 6+) Join Lizzy Sharman, national and international jump rope title winner at this all day Rope Skipping Camp. We will learn single rope, Double Dutch and long rope skills. This is a great opportunity to try jump rope, have fun, get fit and learn new skills in a non-competitive camp environment! Sign up through biparks.org Mon 11/11 9am 3pm $72 Veteran s Day Multi-Sport Camp (Ages 8+) No school doesn t have to mean sitting in front of the TV or playing video games all day. Keep your child active by sending them to our all day Multi Sport Camp. Give your child the chance to develop knowledge and skills in four of America s most popular sports - Basketball, Baseball (taught through kickball), Soccer and Flag Football. This camp encompasses all the key concepts of becoming a future sports star! Sign up through biparks.org Mon 11/11 9am 3pm $72 New Years Activity Camp (Ages 6+) It s that time for resolutions and we re ready to start 2013 off right with new friends and tons of energy at our New Year s Activity Camp! We ll do arts and crafts, get active by playing games in the gym, and weather permitting we will hike to the Grand Forest with hot chocolate in hand. Bring a lunch. Snacks provided. Sign up through biparks.org Mon 12/30 9am 1pm $48 Tue 12/31 9am 1pm $48 Mon-Tue 12/30-12/31 9am 1pm $89 Thu 1/2 9am 1pm $48 Fri 1/3 9am 1pm $48 Thu-Fri 1/2-1/3 9am 1pm $89 Holiday Slam Dunk Basketball Camp (2nd-4th grade) *Includes a BAC Performance T-Shirt! BAC s New Year s Slam Dunk Basketball clinics are dedicated to providing youth with the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the game and develop their basketball skills. The clinic s environment fosters cooperative learning and enthusiasm. Kids will develop skills including shooting, dribbling, passing, defending and teamwork followed by games designed to utilize the newly learned skills. Sign up through biparks.org Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12/30 1/3* 12:30 3:30pm $120 No class 1/1 5 November/December 2013
Recreation Just What You Wished For! BAC Birthday Parties Fall is here and there is a cool nip in the air, so put the water balloons and squirt guns away and move your child s birthday bash indoors by celebrating their special day at BAC. Best of all, you are able to sit back, relax and take part in the fun! Your group will have the BACSpace and our 7,000 square foot Gymnasium to yourselves with music and fun, instructor-led games including dodgeball, kickball, and capture the flag. Have something special in mind like a Nerf Battle Birthday Party, or Disney Princess Birthday Party? Give us a call and together we can create a custom package that will be just what your child wished for. Our trained instructors will lead all the fun and our BAC team will handle everything from setup to cleanup, which means you get to go home to a clean, quiet house when all the fun is done. For current Birthday Party packages and rates, email kelsie@bainbridgeathleticclub.com Donate to the Holiday Book Nook at the Helpline House Help us collect new gift books for local families in need. We have partnered with the Helpline House to collect books for toddlers through young adult to open at their Holiday Book Nook December 19th. We will gather books now through December 15th. Please give children a gift to open over and over. Make a donation during the Holiday Bazaar and receive a raffle ticket for a fabulous gift basket. Like our Facebook page and get the latest news posted to your own page. Find us at bainbridge athletic. Tennis Holiday Mixed Doubles Social Join us for some Holiday cheer at our mixed doubles social in December. Each participant is guaranteed at least 2 matches and hopefully more. Sign up with a partner or let us know if you need help finding a partner. Drink tickets will be included in the entry fee and BAC will provide the desert. Sign up at bacbookings.com Friday Dec 6 6-9pm $15 Our Emerald Cup ladies team and their coaches USTA 18 & Over and 40 & Over Leagues USTA team confirmation forms are due in December. The official date has not been announced but if you are interested in forming a team or if you have questions about USTA League Tennis please contact joanne@ bainbridgeathleticclub.com. Holiday Clinic- our gift to you! Join our pros on the court for some fast paced, fun drills and games in our free Holiday Clinic. We will take down all three inside courts and get your blood pumping and burn a few holiday calories while having fun on the court. This is our gift to our valued Tennis Members! Sign up at bacbookings.com Wed Nov 20 5-6pm 6 November/December 2013
Tennis Bainbridge Cup Tennis Tournament Join in on the fun in our first Bainbridge Cup Tournament. This tournament will be run in a team format. Players will sign up in teams of 4, each team will consist of two men and two women for a combined rating of 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0. Teams will compete in a team vs. team format to see which team advances to the next round. Each team match consists of two doubles matches (one mens and one womens) and one mixed doubles match. Players will play a team in their own division and the team that wins the most games will advance to the next round. There will be a first round consolation round so each team will be guaranteed two rounds If you need help finding players for your team we can help. The tournament package includes a social with hors d oeuvres on Saturday night, November 9. The team entry fee includes balls, prizes and the Saturday night social. Sign up at bacbookings.com. Thu- Sat (and Sunday if needed) Nov 7-10 $20 per tennis member/ $25 non tennis members New Ball Machine We have added a new Playmate ball machine out on court 4. You can now reserve a ball machine on either court 3 or court 4. Goodbye Elliot! After six years anchoring our junior development program we are saying goodbye to Elliot Beam. Elliot has accepted a job at Silver Lake Club in Everett. While we will miss Elliot, this move will allow him to pursue his goal of advancing his career in tennis and experience life off the rock. We wish Elliot nothing but the best in his new adventure. He will be missed by many and it will be hard to find someone to fill his shoes. Tennis for TEENS & Tennis for TOTS We have two new classes at BAC for Junior Players. We have Tennis for Teens, exclusively for the teenage player that wants to play with their own age and level. This class is great for beginning to intermediate players, or those wanting to gear up and get ready for playing on the High School Tennis Team. Tennis for Tots is for players three years old, and is an introduction to the sport. Our youngest players will get familiar with the equipment, shots and skills needed to enjoy the sport of tennis. A racquet and rally ball are included for our Tennis for Tots players! Sign up at the Front Desk. Tennis for Teens Sun Nov 4-Dec 16 6:30-8pm $168 Tennis for Tots Mon Oct 28-Nov 18 1-1:30pm $50 Includes a racquet and rally ball Junior Match Play Night For players at the Junior Elite and Elite level who want to get more experience playing matches. We will put you on court against players at a similar level and provide pizza and Gatorade. This is a fun Friday night activity for these players. There is no substitute for match play experience, the players will get coaching on point play to prepare them for the high school team and tournament play. Sign up at the Front Desk. Fri Nov 22 6-9pm $20 includes pizza and gatorade Turkey Burn! Come burn off all those calories from Thanksgiving in our annual Turkey Burn Workout! Fast-paced drills will get you moving and burning calories and working up a good sweat, all while having fun on the court. Fri Nov 29 8:45-10 am $15 3.5 and up Fri Nov 29 10-11:15 am $15 4.0 and up Like our Facebook page and get the latest news posted to your own page. Find us at bainbridge athletic. 7 November/December 2013
Tennis Ongoing & New Weekly Tennis Classes Sign up at www.bacbookings.com Clinic participants are limited, so act now. Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours in advance. Classes are for Tennis Members only, unless specified. For more ongoing classes and descriptions, go to www.bainbridgeathleticclub.com/tennis/adult-tennis Cardio Tennis * Open to ALL BAC members No fee New Time and Day starting Nov 3 Tues 8:15-9:00 am Jennifer Sat 8:15-9am Jennifer No fee, fitness and Tennis members welcome. All players must now sign up by either calling the Front Desk or going to bacbookings.com. 4.5 Hitting Nights/Elite Workout Join our pros on court twice a week for high level tennis play and practice. Players must have pro approval before signing up for this drop-in class or have a 4.5 USTA rating. Choose from Tues or Thurs 8:30-10pm $20 Tennis Members/ $25 Junior Non-members/ $30 Adult Non-members MONDAYS Singles Workout for 4.0+ For the 4.0 player and up. Jim will focus on footwork and positioning, as well as shot selection and strategy to get you rocking and rolling. Mon 9-10:30am $25 Jim High Velocity Tennis 3.5+ Join Jim Hord, for a fun, fast-paced, high-energy drill and point play session. Mon 10:30-11:30am $18 Jim TUESDAYS Men s Night Want a good workout and to a hit a ton of balls. The evening will end with a fun, quick game and the winner gets a drink ticket to enjoy a beer after the tennis with the guys. Tues 7:15-8:30pm $15 Jennifer 8 Our next session of Junior Tennis Classes start Nov 3 Our next Junior Tennis Clinics start date is quickly approaching. If your Junior Player is a Mighty Mite, Rookie or Intermediate level player, you will sign them up through the Bainbridge Parks and Rec. Call them at 842-2306 or go online to biparks.org to sign up. If your Junior Player is in Challengers, Junior Academy, Junior Elite or Elite you sign up by coming in to BAC or calling the Front Desk at 842-5661. Our new Fall Junior Clinic Flyer is now available online and at the Club. If you are not sure what level your junior player is, email Joanne@bainbridgeathleticclub.com. WEDNESDAYS The Serve Clinic - All Levels Come work on all aspects of the serve. Wed 9-9:30am $10 Jennifer Play of the Week 3.5+ Our play of the week program provides the opportunity to practice and own a certain play that will hold up in match situations. Wed 9:30-10:15am $15 THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS High Performance Tennis Workout For the athletic player at a 4.0 level of play. Improve hitting, sparring, drilling and more. Thurs 6-7:15pm $22 Jennifer Sat 10:15-11:30am $22 Jennifer SATURDAYS 401 Clinic for the 3.5 Athletic Player Sat 9-10:15am $22 Jennifer 301 Clinic for the 3.0 Athletic Player A fast paced workout for the 3.0 player. Hit lots of balls in a fast-paced, fun class. Sat 12-1pm $18 Jennifer November/December 2013