Don’t miss out on the annual Junior Racquetball Camp at BAC! Juniors will have a chance to learn the game and/or improve
their skills. Each camper receives a camp shirt, snacks each day, twelve hours of instruction and activities, and a mini tournament on Friday. Special Guests from our local Baseball and Basketball teams- The Bellingham Bells and The Bellingham Slam will also be making an appearance! Have a chance to challenge them on the court and nail them with a dodge ball!
Cost: $125.00 BAC Junior members, $140.00 General Public
When: July 29 – Aug 2, 2013
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages 6-11
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ages 11-16
Registration deadline: July 20, 2013
BAC to BAC Race
Do you want to race?! Not just any race. Welcome to the first BAC to BAC race. Designed by a United States Marine to test your all around strength, stamina, mental toughness, and camaraderie.
What: You and three teammates will test yourself with spin bikes, kettle bells, pull-ups, TRX, plyometrics and more
When: June 1st, 2013. 10 am staggered start times
Where: Downtown BAC to Cordata BAC
Cost: $20 / $80 per team
***A percentage of profits will go to the Relay for Life.
Up Your Game
Up Your Game – Join motivational coach Cindy Brooks and registered dietitian Sonja Max for a new monthly nutrition and wellness clinic to help you feel and perform better. Topics will vary monthly, and will include: successful weight loss, improved performance, optimal protein sources and navigating your inner saboteur.
Class meets the first Monday of every Month from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the aerobics room at BAC Cordata.
Cost is $9
BioPlex Nutrition
BAC is happy to announce that we are now carrying the BioPlex Nutrition line of products in our Pro Shops! BioPlex Nutrition is one of the top manufacturers of protein, colostrum, and creatine in the country. Best of all they are a Whatcom County
company with their manufacturing plant located in Blaine, WA. If you have questions on which BioPlex products might be best for you or if you would like more information regarding their products please contact one of our Personal Training staff.
Spartan Ready
Obstacle race, Spartan run, Mud run: they go by many names, but they all share a common goal – to challenge you! So, how do you get ready for this type of race, where climbing, scaling, running, and even wading through a pool of ice might be on the list? Take a class of course! Get yourself ready while you get in shape. Interval training and very focused muscle work will help you get ‘mud ready’ in no time! Indoor and outdoor exercises will be included so make sure you have some ‘fair weather’ gear!
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm
$5 per class.
Gut Buster
Jeans a little snug? The midriff may be one of the most challenging areas on the body to get fit and keep fit – but that’s what you’re here for! Already pretty trim around the middle? How about improving the definition on that six pack. Emphasizing focused ‘core’ workouts that will use every tool BAC has to offer, you’ll find stomach muscles you never knew you had. Join Mark for an hour of gut busting fun!
Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm
$5 per class
Get Your Run On
Do you ever think about running but you aren’t really sure how to get started? Or do you just need an extra little push? Join us at Get Your Run On! The program includes one day of running and one day of run specific exercises. You will also receive homework on what to do for the days ahead. We will talk about the do’s and don’ts of interval training and cross training. After 6 weeks you’ll be ready to run a 5K (or more) and we’ll help you find a race!
Location: BAC Cordata
When: Tues/Thurs Starting April 15th
Time: 9:15-10:00
Cost: $95 – 6 Week Program
2013 Northwest Open
The 42nd Annual Northwest Open Racquetball Tournament will take place at Bellingham Athletic Club March 14-17.
Contact Olivia Nicholes with questions.
Diamond Sponsors:
Elite Electrical
Waddell & Reed
Walton Beverage
Holz Racing Products
Industrial Supply Inc
Northwest Racquet Sports
Walton Beverage
Lithtex NW
Imagine Design Studio
Congratulations to BAC Players at the WA State Doubles Tournament
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
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.