Be on the lookout for our new club management software, which will bring a host of customer service enhancements. We will be taking everyone’s pictures so we will have those electronically attached to each members account. There will be a lot of features
available online as well, from lap lane reservations to tanning and racquetball, all should be able to be booked online. Have some patience as we learn the new software and get proficient at its use. Our first billing with the new CSI system will
take place in September, because of Labor Day billing will come out on the 3rd of September instead of the 1st. Everyone who has auto payments set up should get an email statement from us. If your email has changed or we don’t have it, please turn in the info at the front desk.
Maintenance Shutdown – Downtown
Don’t forget that the Downtown Club will be shut down Sept 13-15 for maintenance.
Wilson Hope Racquetball Tournament
Who: Open to all levels of play: Elite-D, men AND women
What: Wilson Hope Racquetball Tournament
Where: Bellingham Athletic Club, Bellingham Washington
When: September 28
Why: To support a good cause, and have fun doing it!
The 2013-2014 Racquetball Season is finally here! Kick off the season by supporting the St. Josephs Cancer Center and participating in the Wilson Hope Tournament. All proceeds will go to the cancer center. This two day tournament is a great way to get back in the swing of things; there will be door prizes, lunch, beverages, and a lot of play!
PeaceHealth Bellingham Traverse
The PeaceHealth Bellingham Traverse is a multi-sport event celebrating the life cycle of wild salmon and the natural and urban challenges of their journey. Solo, tandem and relay teams challenge themselves and one another on a rugged course that highlights the City of Bellingham’s Parks, Greenways System, bike-friendly roads, and open water opportunities for recreation. Mark your calendar for September 21, 2013!
Watch NWTraverse TV to check out our fun videos.
Traverse Company Teams
Traverse Fun
Traverse Teams
2013 40TH Wilson Junior Olympics
Jake Birnel, Hollie Scott and Nick Birnel represented Bellingham Athletic Club and Washington Racquetball Association this past week at the 2013 40TH Wilson Junior Olympics. Junior players from all across the U.S. competed for coveted Gold medals in over 30 divisions for boy’s and girl’s in singles and doubles at the Oakmoor Racquet and Fitness Club, in Des Moines, IA.
Jake Birnel and Hollie Scott took home a first place medal in Mixed Doubles (16 and under)! Jake also took first in 16 and under singles! Hollie took 2nd in 16 and under singles and 3rd in 14 and under singles! While Nick Birnel took 2nd in Boys Doubles (12 and under), 4th in 12 and under single and took 1st in Mixed Doubles (12 and under)! For more results, press here.
BAC Night at B’ham Bell’s Baseball
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 10th, BAC night at the
Bellingham Bell’s baseball game, Joe Martin Field.
BAC Hosts Bellingham Slam
Bellingham Athletic Club is hosting Saturday’s Bellingham Slam Basketball game against the Salem Sabres. Tickets are free at the front desk at either location. Great fun for the whole family!
Where: Whatcom Pavillion @ Whatcom Community College
When: Saturday June 29th, 7:00pm
What: Basketball and Fun
10 Helpful Habits to Maintain a Healthy Weight
- Evaluate your eating habits. Are you eating late at night, nibbling while cooking, finishing the kids’ meals? Take a look around, and it will be easy to identify a few behaviors you can change that will add up to big calorie savings.
- If you plan, plan to fail. You need a strategy for your meals and snacks. Pack healthful snacks for the times of day that you know you are typically hungry and can easily stray from your eating plan.
- Always shop with a full belly. It’s a recipe for disaster to go into the grocery store when you are hungry. Shop from a prepared list so impulse buying is kept to a minimum. Easting right starts with stocking healthy food in your pantry and refrigerator.
- Eat regular meals. Figure out the frequency of your meals that works best in your life and stick to it. Make a one-week menu in advance – buy the appropriate groceries – and simplify your life.
- Eat your food sitting down at a table, from a plate. Food eaten out of packages and while standing is forgettable. You can wind up eating lots more than if you sit down and consciously enjoy every bite.
- Serve food onto individual plates, and leave extras back at stove. Bowls of food on the table beg to be eaten, and it takes incredible will power not to dig in for seconds. Remember, it takes about 20 minutes for your mind to get the signal from your belly that you are full.
- Eat slowly, chew every bite, and savor the taste of the food. Try resting your fork between bites and drinking plenty of water with your meals.
- Don’t eat after dinner. This is where lots of people pack on the extra pounds. If you are hungry, try satisfying your urge with a non-caloric beverage or a piece of fruit. Brushing your teeth after dinner helps reduce the temptation to eat again.
- If you snack during the day, treat the snack like a mini-meal. The most nutritious snacks contain complex carbohydrates and a small amount of protein and fat.
- Start your day with breakfast! It is the most important meal of the day. After a long night’s rest, your body needs the fuel to get your metabolism going and give you the energy for the rest of your day.
Teen Connection
BAC is once again offering our summer program “Teen Connection.” This is the 5th summer we’ve opened up the club to teens between the ages of 14 and 19 to work out for free! We want to encourage our youth to experience the joy of movement, and
help guide them through the process of physical change and growth to promote a healthy relationship with their bodies. If you happen to notice some new teens using the club during our quieter hours – be sure to encourage them, and help us set a good example to motivate them to continue to want to exercise as they grow up.
Ages: 14-19 years
When: June 17th — August 16th, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Where: BAC Cordata
Kids Karate Camp!
6 WEEKS OF FUN!
When: Mon/Wed
Dates: June 24th – July 31st
Time: 9:45 – 10:30am
Cost: Members – $120; Non Member – $140
*All equipment will be provided. No Uniform needed