During our Shutdown we installed Ballet Barres in the Cordata Studio. We are thrilled to have a terrific new instructor Leah Carroll who has an extensive background dancing and teaching, Her classes will be held Tuesdays at 4:30pm, Thursdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 10:30am. This is a great addition to our already robust Group Exercise schedule. If you have never tried a Barre class I highly recommend it, featuring stretching, movement and strength, you come out of the class almost feeling like you had a massage. Welcome Leah and thanks for bringing us such a great new class.
McKenzie Yuasa
BAC is excited to welcome McKenzie Yuasa as our new Aquatics Director! So if you haven’t met her yet, stop by the pool as say hi!
Swing Dance
Want to learn something new with your significant other. Swing dancing could be that next big thing for the both of you. Susan will be teaching the basics to swing. No partner necessary and fun is guaranteed. We will be taking names on an interest list at both clubs and forming an evening class an evening in October. If you’re interested, check at the Front Desk.
Members: $15 Couples: $25
Non Members: $20 Couples: $35
3 on 3 Basketball League
Its that time of year again! Sign up now for Basketball League at the BAC! Games take place Tuesdays and/or Thursdays each week. Teams usually have between 3 – 5 participants.
Cost: $20 Members – $65 Non Members
Start Date: September 30th, 2014
Fall BAC into the Club
We’ve had a wonderful end of summer, and we’ve missed a lot of you who have been out playing in the sunshine! Now it is time to get back into those great workout habits established during the “rainier, colder” times of year. We are looking to begin a Photo contest that highlights all the great things you can do because you stay in shape here at BAC. Prizes will be awarded. Photos will be posted in the clubs and on our website. If you have photos you want to enter, get them to Bo (MemberServices@bellinghamathleticclub.com). We are very excited to see all the adventures our BAC members are having while away from the clubs.
US Junior National Racquetball Team
The U.S. National Junior Team wrapped up its Training Camp at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs early this month. Lead by Interim Head Coach Cheryl Gudinas, the five days of intense training, practice, instruction, and relationship building is essential in helping the Team prepare for the Junior World Championships to be held in Colombia this October. Congratulations Jake Birnel (Bellingham Athletic Club) for being awarded Boy’s Camp Tournament Champion & Training Camp MVP.
Udo’s Oil
BAC has been selected to be the testing grounds for Flora’s Udo’s Oil a plant based, non GMO, sustainable, organic oil. After 20 years of research and two studies measuring the affect of Udo’s oil on athletic performance Flora has developed a safe and effective way for athletes to reach optimal fitness and achieve their personal best. They have determined that the human body needs oil to run at its best and athletes around the world are now experiencing greater strength, improved stamina and faster recovery. Omega 3-6-9 Oil includes: Organic Flax Oil= Energy + Performance. Organic Sunflower & Organic Sesame Oil=Muscle cell structure + Circulation. Organic Coconut Oil=Energy + Antioxidants. Rice Germ Oil=Strength + Stamina + Antioxidants. Organic Soy Lecithin=Muscle Response + Cell Membrane Structure + Digestion. Organic Oat Germ=Chlorophyll + Oxygen. Tocopherols=Protection from free radical damage.7 Sources Oil includes: Organic Flax Seed Oil , Organic Sunflower Oil (see above). Pumpkin Seed Oil= Anti Inflammatory + Antioxidants + Energy. Algal Oil & Evening Primrose Oil= Circulation + Improved Oxygen & Nutrient Delivery + Anti Inflammatory. Coconut Oil= Immune support + Digestion. The 7 Sources oil is gluten & soy free as well as Vegan.We also have a great little recipe booklet that allows you to discover ways to add the Udo oil to your diet. The Oils are available for purchase in the small cooler across from the front desk, we have full size as well as small sample sizes.
Club Maintenance Closure
Don’t Forget!!!
The Cordata Club is closed for our annual maintenance shutdown starting Friday, August 15th and will reopen Monday morning at 5:30am. Pool users will find the pool be a little colder than normal on Monday morning (we usually can get it to about 82 instead of the usual 85 degrees).
The Downtown Club is closed at 2:00PM on Saturday the 16th. Otherwise regular weekend hours.
Wilson Hope Tournament
This year’s tourney will be held in memory of Sharon Chandler, with a special ceremony on Saturday evening at the club. We have expanded the categories to include junior player age groups. We hope to see all of our budding junior players at this event! They will have singles categories and the fun doubles event of adults and juniors pairing together on the court! We will have players join us from the south and the north. Jessie Scott and Wanda Collins promise an outstanding event and will pair you up with a doubles partner if you need one. Wilson Racquetball has provided us with special raffle prizes. All monies will go to the local St Joseph’s Cancer Center.
Washington Juniors Shine at Nationals
Six Washington players (three from BAC) travelled to Highlands Ranch, Colorado to participate in Junior Nationals June 25 through June 29th They represented the state well and we are proud of their accomplishments! Here are their results:
Jake Birnel (BAC member):
Boys 16 Gold – 3rd
Boys 16 Gold Doubles – 2nd
Mixed 16 Gold Doubles – 1st
Nick Birnel (BAC member):
Boys 12 Gold – 3rd
Boys 12 Gold Doubles – 1st
Mixed 12 Gold Doubles – 1st
Ashlyn Carver:
Girls 8Multi Bounce Gold – 2nd
Girls 10 2 bounce Gold – 5th
Hannah Carver:
Girls 12 Gold – 2nd
Girls 14 Gold – 4th
Mixed 12 Gold Doubles – 3rd
Megan Carver:
Girls 12 Red – 1st
Girls 14 Blue – 1st
Mixed 12 Gold Doubles – 1st
Hollie Scott (BAC member):
Girls 16 Gold – 3rd
Girls 18 Gold – 1st
Mixed 16 Gold Doubles – 1st
If you would like to contribute to the Washington Junior Racquetball Association, we could use your help! We try to pay for entry fees and equipment for junior players as well as helping with air miles and travel expenses. For those who are qualified, there are also opportunities to volunteer your time to teach juniors at clinics throughout the season. Contact: Wanda Collins, President at 360-676-1800 or wanda@washingtonracquetball.org.