We want to know what keeps you going here at BAC. We’re looking for stories about how BAC has changed your life. If you’ve been exercising without inspiration, we are urging you to “Find Your Reason”. This is your chance to spend a little time thinking about what would inspire you to get in the best shape of your life. The contest will conclude December 20th. Please share your stories by emailing them to Member Services then check our website and Facebook page in January to get enthused on your own road to fitness.
Racquetball Winter League
Winter League is open to all levels of play. League runs from January 9, 2012 to April 3, 2012. Matches are played on Wednesday evenings. Each week you will be assigned a different opponent and match time. New faces are joining all the time! Would love to see YOU on the court! For more information, Contact Olivia Nicholes.
Christmas Eve Rball Doubles
Don’t miss out our BAC tradition – From 7:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. on December 24, 2012 all racquetball players are welcome to play some doubles. The courts will be filled with Christmas cheer and friendly faces, welcoming all levels of play! So bring your favorite holiday snack to share, take a break from shopping, and come play some racquetball!
Complete Swing
Using a complete swing when hitting the ball can provide a wealth of benefits:
- It will help you to keep your racquet level – which eliminates hits into the floor, or shots that fly too high.
- It increases the speed at which you can hit the ball.
- It will improve your consistency.
There are a few tips you can try to help you finish your swing:
- When you practice hitting the ball, tell yourself to hit THROUGH the ball, not AT the ball.
- Your swing is finished when your racquet travels around to point at the back corner of the court. When you practice, check out where your finish point is: what is the racquet pointing at?
- Tell yourself when you swing that the head of the racquet should point at 3 different walls during its travels: the side wall, the front wall and the other side wall behind you.
- Imagine that the ball is lying on the top of a table and your job is to sweep the racquet around to hit the ball without touching the tabletop.
A smooth, repetitive stroke that uses these techniques will cut down on your errors and make you a better player.
Jr. Racquetball Lessons
The next Junior Racquetball Lessons will begin the week of February 4 and go through week of February 25, 2013. There will be offerings for all levels. Lessons are twice a week starting at 4:15 p.m. Sign up at the front desk now!
Infusion Solutions’ Winter Shootout
The Infusion Solutions’ Winter Shootout – Sponsored by Infusion Solutions Inc.
January 25-27, 2013
Black Friday Drop & Shop
Drop your kids at the BAC for some fun holiday crafts, games and swimming while you get all the best black Friday deals. Please bring a snack and swimsuit for your child! Sign up at the Cordata Front Desk BEFORE 12:00pm Wednesday, November 21st.
WHEN: Friday November 23rd 7:00am-1:00pm
Members $4/hr siblings $3/hr
Non Members $6/hr siblings $5/hr
Trick or Treat Photos
Check out these cute trick or treaters…
Racquets Without Borders 2012-2013 #1
Bellingham Athletic Club was host to the 10th Annual Racquets Without Borders Junior Tournament on Saturday, Oct 27. This is a two part competition with Team British Columbia vying with Team Washington for individual awards as well as the perpetual team trophy. Washington currently holds the trophy from last year’s win – you can see it on the wall behind our racquetball courts. At the end of the day, Team Washington was leading with a slim margin of 36 points to 34 points. The Washington players will travel to Burnaby, B.C. for Part II of the competition on Saturday, December 8. We invite all Junior BAC players to join us there to keep the trophy on our wall! You can play even if you did not play on October 27, and there is scholarship help to pay for all or part of the entry fee. Join everyone for some great racquetball, a T shirt and a pasta lunch in Burnaby! Here’s how Washington players fared:
Results of the Girls Events:
Girls 8 and under multi bounce – 1st Place – Barrett Cerenzia (BAC); 2nd Place – Cade Guthrie (BAC)
Girls 10 2 bounce – 1st Place – Margo Gilliland (Olympic A/C – Seattle); 2nd Place – Kristin Hoekema (BAC)
Girls 10 – 2nd Place – Kristin Hoekema (BAC)
Girls 12 – 2nd Place – Paige Guthrie (BAC); 3rd Place – Hannah Rhoades (BAC)
Girls 14/16 – 1st Place – Hollie Scott (BAC)
Results of the Boys Events:
Boys 12 – 2nd Place – Ryan Holz (BAC); 3rd Place – Nick Birnel (BAC); Con. 2nd place – Jett Guthrie (BAC); Con. 3rd place – Brannon Shrock (BAC); Con. 4th place – Micah Miller (BAC)
Boys 14 – 2nd Place – Ryan Holz (BAC); 4th Place – Tyler burns (BAC); 5th Place – Brannon Shrock (BAC)
Boys 16/18 – 1st Place – Jake Birnel (BAC); 3rd Place – Triston Guthrie (BAC)
To check out the slideshow, press here.
Trick Or Treat
Join us this Halloween for a morning of music, dancing, and a visit to each office around the club for some candy! Our employees cannot wait to see your kiddos dressed up in their costumes! (no weapons please!)
When: Tuesday, Oct 30 & Wednesday, Oct 31
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Meridian BAC