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August 2026

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Annual Club Maintenance Shutdown

Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23

To provide our members with the best possible experience, the Club will be closed for our Annual Cleaning & Maintenance Shutdown from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. We will reopen on Monday, August 24.

During the shutdown, our staff and contractors will be completing several important improvement projects throughout the Club, including:

  • Partial asphalt refinishing in designated parking lot areas
  • Deep cleaning throughout the facility
  • Interior painting
  • Carpet cleaning

These annual maintenance projects help keep our Club clean, safe, and in excellent condition, ensuring a welcoming environment for all members.

Pool Closure: August 21st–31st

Please note that the pool will remain closed from Friday, August 21 through Monday, August 31 while we complete extensive maintenance and refurbishment, including:

  • Draining the pool
  • Resurfacing – which takes 7 days to cure completely
  • Thorough cleaning, reorganization and painting
  • Filling the pool, and balancing the chemicals for reopening

The pool is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 1, refreshed and ready for members to enjoy.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while these important improvements are completed.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a valued member of our Athletic Club. We look forward to welcoming you back to an even cleaner, safer, and better-maintained facility.

Courtesy Corner

The Sauna Isn’t a Towel Warmer or Sweaty Gear Dryer!

It may be tempting to pop the sauna door open to warm a towel or dry damp workout gear, but every time the door opens, the sauna loses heat and the members inside lose the experience they came for! Also, please understand how off-putting the sauna becomes when someone else’s sweaty, smelly workout gear is left hanging in the sauna. A little courtesy goes a long way. Thanks for helping us keep the sauna comfortable for everyone!

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.