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September 2026

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BAC Welcomes Back All Our Swimmers!

The pool is back up and running, and we’re excited to welcome our swimmers back!

Over the pool closure, we purchased a spin dryer that can be used to extract water from swimsuits! This has been a highly requested item and we’re excited to add it to the pool area. It’s located right inside the pool door between the bleachers and table. There are instructions right by the machine but please ask the front desk staff if you have any questions or need any help.

New No-Show Fees Begin October 1, 2026

With our rejuvenated pool area, we want to make sure as many members as possible have the opportunity to reserve a swim lane.

One issue we continue to struggle with is reserved lanes that go unused because a member doesn’t show up or cancel. When a reserved lane goes unused without being cancelled, another member loses the opportunity to swim.

Beginning October 1, we will be updating our no-show policy to the following:

First no-show: $5 fee
Second no-show: $10 fee
Third and subsequent no-shows: $10 fee each time

If you know you won’t be able to use your reserved lane, please remember to cancel your reservation so another member can enjoy the pool. You can do this through your online account, or with our front desk staff.

Thank you for helping us make our lane reservations fair and available to everyone!

Member Referral Credit

Know someone who would love to be a member of BAC?

Refer a friend, and when they join, you receive a $25 membership credit on your BAC account if they mention your name at time of signup!

Talk to Member Services to arrange a visit and introduce your friend to everything BAC has to offer.

July Vibe

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Member Spotlight: George Kaas

I have been a regular of BAC for several decades now, long enough to win a trivia t-shirt during the recent 50th celebration! BAC is very important to me because of the supportive and friendly staff – even when Brian critiques my style and form! A real community is present with everyone I have encountered at BAC over the years and I always look forward to being at the gym. The facility and equipment is top of the line and I really appreciate having the lap swim opportunity. Regularly visiting the gym is essential for me to maintain core strength and healthy aging.

I have been in the area for close to 50 years. I am a retired horticulture and science teacher from Bellingham Tech and Blaine High School. I wrote a gardening column for the Bellingham Herald for years and production for Cloud Mountain Farm. When I’m not at the gym, I volunteer for Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection, and the Noxious Weed Board.

Indoor Pickleball Times

 

 

 

Gold and Platinum members can sign up to play indoor pickleball during one of the timeslots. At each time slot, there are 6 spots so you’ll play with whoever else signed up during that time. You can check with the front desk staff to see who you’re playing with.

Indoor pickleball rules:

  • Members can sign up online through their member account, in person with the front desk, or over the phone.
  • Members may sign up one week in advance.
  • Members may only sign themselves up, they may not sign up another member.
  • Members may only sign up for one timeslot per day (waitlist is considered a spot)
  • There are two waitlist spots who will be moved up automatically if a spot opens. They’ll receive an email when they get moved up.
  • Members should choose the level that fits them best.

The outdoor pickleball courts are available to use during club hours. No reservations are required. Just check out a net at the front desk and set it up outside.