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Friday, September 7, 2012

Grand Re-Opening Party on September 8th!

September 8th is the Day......

SATURDAY ONE DAY ONLY $0 INITIATION SALE!!!

Come join us for a day of fun, FREE tennis and fitness events to celebrate our competed 2 year renovation of our five tennis courts and tennis facility.  We are so excited!  Check it out, we look just like the US Open and the courts play like tournament courts.

Come join the excitement - check out our schedule of events here.



Thursday, August 2, 2012

Bellingham City Open

Last Day to sign up for the USTA sanctioned Bellingham City Open. The Junior Challengers  8/8 to 8/10
 

and then the Adults 8/10-8/12.


Have Fun & Compete!

Club Website Attacked!

Our website was attacked over the weekend!  Apparently Microsoft issued 12 patches over the weekend and before our fabulous IT guy could get them all applied, some nasty crawler leeched onto our website.

During this time before we cleansed and sterilized our site, if you clicked on the link provided by the leech, you would have been sent to a russian website.  Damn those spies!  My IT guy tells me that your computer was really only at risk if you clicked the link.

Our site has been secure since Tuesday, but took a couple of days to be recertified by the big boy search engines of google and firefox.  We are now fully back in action.

Sorry about any distress this may have caused you.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Phase III Renovation Complete!

All 5 courts are re-opened and they look fantastic!  Not only the the courts LOOK better, they ARE better - we are 23% brighter on the courts.  That is innovation....brighter lights without using more electricity.  Now THAT is just what we wanted!
One section of wall with old insulation

New insulation on wall

Completed wall - tight and white!

Court 1 & 2 "BEFORE" (note the ceiling)

Court 1 & 2 "AFTER" check out that brightness!

Court 3, 4, 5 "BEFORE"

Court 3, 4, 5 "AFTER" - better wear your sunglasses!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Grand Slammers Tennis Camp at BHS Today

Summer has returned to Bellingham and we will hold the Grand Slammers Tennis Camp at the Bellingham High School tennis courts. The forecast looks very promising for the rest of the week so don't forget your hats, water bottle, and sunscreen.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Grand Slammers Tennis Camp Indoors Today

The Grand Slammers Tennis Camp will be held here at the Bellingham Tennis Club (Monday July 24) due to the wet weather. We are located at 800 McKenzie Ave in Fairhaven. The camp starts at 9am and ends at 12 noon. We will see you where the courts are always dry and we are always getting fit, playing hard, and enjoying life!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Bellingham Herald Features Our Renovations!

Bellingham tennis club owners reinvest in core business


By DAVE GALLAGHER — THE BELLINGHAM HERALD


The most profitable option in business isn't always the best one, and that's something Doug and Robin Robertson have realized with their tennis club.

The Robertsons own Bellingham Tennis Club as well as Fairhaven Fitness at 800 McKenzie Ave. They are in the midst of a major renovation, which includes fixing the roof, resurfacing the tennis courts and improving the lighting. It's a project that will cost more than $200,000 and is expected to be completed at the end of summer. The facility is still in use during the remodel, but a grand re-opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8.

Read more here: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/07/18/2606979/bellingham-tennis-club-owners.html#storylink=cpy


Sunday, July 15, 2012

Our Dirtly Little Secret.....behind the curtains.  Yikes!
 Hanging the 1st ceiling section....
 Two ceiling sections done....fantastic!!
If you've ever lived through a construction project, you know that "stuff happens". 

There was a delay in delivery of the new wall insulation so the equipment is now moving
to courts 3, 4, 5 to start on the ceilings. 

Insulation is due to arrive on Wednesday - so our plan now (until it changes again!) is to complete courts 3,4,5 ceilings first, then the walls and then move back to courts 1 & 2 to complete the walls.

You can watch the transformation before your eyes from our viewing in the lobby or when you are working out.

Speaking of working out....we have FREE T-CON (TENNIS CONDITIONING) CLASSES for all of our Tennis Members and FREE GET Fit classes during our construction.  It's a great time to get off the court and work on the other most important part of your game - your fitness.

T-CON
Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00 pm
Tue/Thu  11:00 am
Tue/Thu   4:30 pm

These 45 minute training sessions will help you become stronger, faster, and more resiliant.  Want that?  Give it a try!

Thanks for your patience and understanding during our construction!
Robin Robertson
Owner

Wednesday, July 11, 2012


Check out our video from this week's Competitive Slammers Tennis Camp!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Flamingos Stay in the Game





The flamingos know
   the truth of the game
To win or lose
   is all the same
It’s the joy we take
   and the lessons we learn
That bring us closer
   to the things we yearn
The flamingos fight
   for cancer’s demise
And take a moment
   for tennis exercise
It clears their heads
   and gives strength each day
To continue the research
   to send cancer away. 

The flamingos arrived at The Bellingham Tennis Club & Fairhaven Fitness this morning on 5/9/12 for a quick game of tennis before continuing on with their battle against cancer.  The flamingos know that regular exercise can help prevent cancer too. 

Dedicated to our loved ones lost to cancer…
Barbara Robertson
William Robertson
Katie Walker
Brit Mortimer

Sincerely,
Robin & Doug Robertson
Bellingham Tennis Club & Fairhaven Fitness
800 McKenzie Ave.  Bellingham, WA 98225
360-733-5050

Thursday, April 12, 2012

USTA 10 & Under Free Tennis Day at Bellingham Tennis Club

On Wednesday April 4th the BTCFF tennis instructors, WWU club team members, & USTA"s Mark Toppe all volunteered a few hours to introduce the great game to some of our future players and stars. Kids from the Boy's & Girl's Clubs of Lynden, Ferndale, & Bellingham were bussed in to enjoy the experience at a real tennis club.


 USTA and BTCFF are introducing the new 10 & under format of softer balls, smaller rackets, and shortened courts to make the game easier for the youngsters to be enjoy the game at their level. Success always brings a smile.

Thanks also to Stepahanie Walters & her kids Nick and Lauren Smith for volunteering their time and showing these kids a great time  

Friday, March 23, 2012

Check out Ball Girl Lauren!

Our very own member Lauren S. was selected again this year to be a "ball girl" at the PNB Paribas Open Tournament in Palm Springs for the second year in a row.  The training is quite serious and the players range from gracious to....not so much.  Lauren was responsible not only on the court, but also as "Ambassador" to the Tennis Garden - having to answer many questions from guests.

Way to go Lauren!  We are VERY proud of you!





Friday, March 16, 2012

Congratulations to our FREE Month of Personal Training Winner

Lucky Earlene Kent was drawn as the winner of our one month of FREE personal training with Nicole Huard!
Earlene will receive 30 minute personal training sessions twice a week for 4 weeks.
This great prize has a value of $320!

Thanks everyone who entered the drawing - look for an email from us soon with a special offer for you!

Friday, January 20, 2012

January 20

Updated 4:05pm

Come visit us!
We are open with regular hours and all adult fitness classes on schedule today.

SLUGFEST for middle schoolers is ON!  Parents - there are 4 spots left....grab your chance at a little time out of the house doing something fun while your kids are here playing tennis and eating pizza!  Call to make your reservation.  360-733-5050

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Thursday January 19

Updated 9:41am
Club is open regular hours with adult fitness classes on schedule.

Tennis Clinics are CANCELLED today.  Make up for today's clinic will be held on Friday, February 17th at the regular times.

Make-up for the tennis clinics cancelled yesterday (Jan. 18) will be held on Monday, February 20th at the regular times.

Stay warm!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Tuesday 1/18

Updated at 10:45 am

Club is operating with normal hours.
9:45 am Boot Camp is cancelled (Instructor cannot get here!)
11:00 am Boot Camp Gold is still on the schedule

TENNIS CLINICS ARE CANCELLED TODAY
The following make-up days are scheduled at the regular times of your clinics:
For Monday/Wednesday Clinics:  Make-up on Monday 2/20
For Tuesday/Thursday Clinics:  Make-up on Friday 2/17 (those who did not attend yesterday on 1/17 because of snow are welcome to come to this make-up)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tuesday 1/17 Closing at 9:30pm

The Club is quiet....
We want all of our staff to get home safely.

January 17 - All Tennis Clinics and Cycle Moles REGULAR Schedule

We are holding all tennis clinics and Cycle Moles on the regular schedule today. 
At 1:15pm, the road is slushy snowy in front of the Club with the main roads fairly clear.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Bad Weather Policy Changes


In times of poor weather, we will do the best we can to operate with regular hours.  

We are changing our bad weather policy regarding classes.

  1. Group Training Classes - We will operate all group training classes as scheduled and all instructors will do their best to be here and on time.
  2. Tennis Clinics - We will make the call by 1pm each day about tennis clinics (whether they are on or cancelled). 
If there are any updates or changes to our normal operation, we will post it here on our Blog.
We want everyone to stay safe!

January 16 - All Tennis & Classes on Time

We have a little snow.
All of our regularly scheduled tennis clinics and fitness classes are operating today!

Check back here for updates.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

WWU Viking Showdown and FREE 10 & Under Tennis Clinic for the Bellingham and Ferndale Boys & Girls Club Kids


WWU Club Tennis Team will host their annual Viking Showdown Tennis Tournament Fundraiser at the Bellingham Tennis Club on January 13 & 14 and this year has added a free tennis clinic for Boys & Girls club kids.  

This year the WWU Team, in partnership with Mark Toppe, USTA PNW Regional Director and the Bellingham Tennis Club, is also hosting a FREE Tennis Clinic for kids ages 10 & Under from the Bellingham & Ferndale Boys and Girls clubs.  In this unique clinic, each boy or girl will be matched up with one of the college tennis team players – including the visiting teams.  Eric Guenther, captain of the WWU team came up with this idea to help kids learn the joy of tennis.  The clinic will be held for about 30 kids on January 14th from 1:30-2:30pm.  Interested parents should contact the Boys & Girls Clubs to see if there is still room in the clinic.

The free clinic is designed to help kids learn how to play tennis and further build the confidence of the kids from the Boys and Girls Club and to help them to identify as tennis players. Eric Guenther, Captain of the WWU Club Tennis Team has been volunteering with the various Boys and Girls Club throughout the academic quarter and this event is a culmination of efforts put forth by the Bellingham Tennis Club, the USTA, and the Western team to help the kids form long lasting bonds and friendships, and the chance to develop into great players.

Schools in attendance for the Viking Showdown and free tennis clinic include University of Washington, University of Oregon, Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, and hosts Western Washington University.

The Bellingham Tennis Club donates the court time and use of this Club so that all of the Tournament fees are contributed to the WWU Club Tennis Team and the tennis clinic is free.