Quote for the Week -

"There are only two options regarding commitment; you're either in or you're out. There's no such thing as life in-between." - Pat Riley

Junior Team Match

The Junior Team participated in a match at Team Fitness in Stanwood on Saturday, January 16th. Fun was had by all and the kids continue to improve. Thanks to Carla Lyons, Janet Clawson, and Judy Anders for the coach and parent support. Pictured are Zoe Roberts, Kristen Chalmers, Andrea Clawson, Alison Anders, Conner Belsher, and Reece Gilbert.  Keep up the great work! 

Tennis Memberships Almost Full!

We are nearing our cap for Tennis Memberships and we have ONLY 20 Membership spaces left! So, if you are thinking about joining, now is the time! We are still offering 50% OFF initiation with a one-year agreement through the end of January (or sooner if we reach our Tennis Membership cap). Once we reach our cap, Initiation will return to full amount and we will start a wait list.

Don't wait! Join today!

Sunday Ride Update

Well look at that! It's now 8:15am and the howling wind has stopped. You are welcome to come inside to ride at the Club, but I won't be there to set up a movie. It will just be an open ride inside. I am heading out! ~Robin

Sunday Movie Ride Inside is on

Today, Jan 17, we'll host a 9am indoor bike ride in our group fitness room. This ride does not have instruction, but we'll put on a movie for your entertainment. This is a great way to get in a ride when the weather outside is nasty. No need to sign up. FREE for Club Members and Fanatik Race Team Members, $5 for Shuksan Velo Club Members, and $10 for all other guests. First come, first served for our 15 Lemond or CycleOps bikes and 7 trainers for your own bike. Happy Riding! Robin

Quote for the Week -

"I always felt that my greatest asset was not my physical ability,
it was my mental ability." - Bruce Jenner

Collecting Your Stories...

We always love to hear your stories about how you enjoy the Club - whether its the intense singles tennis match, a great strength training workout, unwinding in a yoga class, or chatting with your Club friends over a cup of coffee in our lounge area.

Member and journalist, Meri-Jo Borzilleri, is helping us to write up some of our member stories. We want to hear from New Members, Old Members, Members who have reached fitness goals (or are on their way), stories of weight loss, couples playing tennis together, fun playing singles, or..whatever you want to tell us about your experience here.

If you are ready to tell us your story, contact me at robin@bellinghamtennis.com. You can tell me as much as you want in your email! I hope I don't get too much spam by putting my email here!

Thanks - and I look forward to hearing from you!
~Robin Robertson
Club Owner and Manager

Winter Ball is Cancelled

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our Winter Ball that was to be held January 22nd. Sign-ups were too low to have a great event. Anyone who has paid for this event will receive a full refund. We'll try again for a fun social in the future!
Robin Robertson, Club Owner & Manager.

Events this Week!

Check out these two FREE events this week!

Want to lose weight? Want to look good and feel great?
I hope you will come to our ULTIMATE BODY MAKEOVER CHALLENGE KICK-OFF PARTY on Tuesday Jan 12 at 6:30pm! You can try a Boot Camp class at 6:30 or talk with one of our Personal Trainers to find out about the options for the Challenge.

Also on Thursday Jan 14 at 7pm we are hosting our first Educational Workshop of the year with Dr. Steve Noble. His topic is "Why play though the pain?". He has some innovative techniques to identify and reduce or eliminate the problems that are giving you pain. I have had amazing success in his treatment of a 15 year old injury from a car wreck. I thought I would always live with it! Not so!

~Robin Robertson

Quote for the Week -

"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi

Why Play through the Pain?

Price: FREE to all Members and Guests
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 7:00 -8:00pm
Featured Speaker: Dr. Steve Noble

WHY: Many people have achieved a reduction in pain through Dr. Noble’s techniques!

WHO: For anyone who has nagging injuries, scar tissues, or suffers from chronic pain.

REGISTER: Online or by calling the Club at 360-733-5050

WHAT: Participate in an interactive demonstration of Dr. Noble’s innovative treatment techniques to identify and treat weaknesses in the body that may be giving you pain.

“His techniques have taken away about 75% of the pain I had related to a neck injury from a car wreck in 1995. I find this amazing since I thought I’d have to live with it for the rest of my life. He has also worked on my scar tissue and my knees feel much more supple. Give Dr. Noble a try!”
~ Robin Robertson, Owner and Manager Bellingham Tennis Club.

Dr. Noble is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) as accredited through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP). He also holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
This is what he says about his practice…
“Having been involved in competitive athletics much of my life I tend to push the limits of whatever I pursue. What I ask of myself while I am training for a race I also ask from myself as a doctor; prepare well and give nothing less than my best. Keeping myself abreast on the latest treatment protocols and science that dictates those protocols is crucial to achieving the highest level of care I can deliver.”

“Focusing a practice on sports injuries allows me to combine two of my greatest interest: athletics and chiropractic. My own bicycle racing experience enables me to understand the athlete. I’ve won and lost. I’ve suffered tremendously in a race. I’ve been injured and unable to participate. I’ve been there and know those feelings and emotions. Deciding to focus my practice on the treatment of athletic injuries is a natural choice that is made easy by my own participation and passion for sport.”

Ultimate Body Makeover Challenge Starts Soon!

Join us for a FREE information session, boot camp class, and Kick-Off Party on January 12th at 6:30pm!

Join this six-week challenge (starting 1/18) to inspire you to amazing results! The Challenge includes Measurements, weekly weigh-ins, Ultimate Body Makeover Manual (your key to success!), special personal training packages, and Grand Finale Party and prizes for the biggest losers! Guest price includes 6-week fitness membership with one “Jump Start” Circuit Weight Training Session and our drop-in group fitness classes. Option for our 2 or 3 times per week BOOT CAMP also available.

Last year's participants lost an average of 8 pounds and 8 inches each! Get inspired and join this challenge!