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Congratulations to BAC Players at the WA State Doubles Tournament

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Seventeen BAC members traveled south to Seattle to participate in the 2013 Washington State Doubles Tournament. The tournament was located at the Washington Athletic Club. We are proud of our members not only for their efforts but also for their sportsmanship displayed, making it known State wide that BAC not only can win but also have fun while doing it!

Participants: Rowena Birnel, Jake Birnel, Don Birnel, Nick Birnel, Keith Turley, Lori Turley, Wanda Collins, Jessie Scott, Carlos Scott, Ryan Lawson, Gary Olson, Olivia Nicholes, Bob Alejandre, Victor Guthrie, Triston Guthrie, Jett Guthrie, Brian Dunbar

Top Finishers:
Don and Jake Birnel: Third Place Men’s Elite
Ryan Lawson & Olivia Nicholes: First Place Mixed A
Ryan Lawson & Gary Olson: Consolation Finals Men’s Elite
Victor & Triston Guthrie: Second Place Men’s A
Bob Alejandre & Jessie Scott: Consolation Finals Mixed A
James Kimball & Lori Turley: Consolation Finals Mixed Open
Lori Turley & Rowena Birnel: First Place Women’s Elite
Brian Dunbar & Billy Johnson: Consolation Finals Men’s Open

How My Health Club Changed My Life

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

Black Friday Drop & Shop

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BAC Drop n ShopDrop 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