Junior News

Junior Team Tennis on June 20th & 21st was a great success! I want to thank all of the BTC kids and parents for helping out. Special Kudo’s for parent captains Janet Clawson & Ford Martin. Without these parents these events would not happen. We had 5 teams of 3 boys and 3 girls compete all weekend long with noticeable improvement in play and tennis knowledge in all. I want to Thank our own TJ Tipton and USTA’s Mark Toppe for a great effort before and during the event. We look forward to keeping the momentum going!

Club Scub: Feelin' Clean!

We had a hard working two days while the Club was closed for our annual maintenance. We scrubbed, trimmed, dusted, tidied, and are feeling mighty clean! We hope you will enjoy the washed courts, cleaned carpets, touched up paint, and general renewal of the Club. Thanks for your patience during our closure, and welome back!

Ultimate Body Makeover Challenge Success!

Our Challenge Winners Lana & Gwen

We had a terrific 6-weeks of our Ultimate Body Makeover Challenge where participants paced themselves to shape up! The Challenge began with a kick-off party where participants had the chance to win prizes - with the grand prize of a Bio-feedback Session with Templeton Health. Once the program began, each participant was provided with weigh-ins and measurments along with a comprehensive "how to make a change" manual. WOW....did we ever see results! Of the 22 people who started the program, 12 came in for the final weigh-ins and lost a total of 97 pounds and 8 feet of girth! For those who weren't able to attend the final weigh and measure, don't worry, we know you are making progress!

It being a challenge, of course there were winners! Winners were determined based on the number of inches and pounds lost. Check out our "Biggest Losers"...

1st place (overall) women: Gwen - received a New outfit from 4 Starrs Boutique, new hairstyle from Hair by Wendy, and $50 Gift Certificate to the Club.

1st place men: Jal - received a new hairstyle from Hair by Wendy and $50 Gift Certificate to the Club

2nd place (overall): Lana - received a Zazen Spa "Message in a Bottle" gift package including a manicure, pedicure, massage, and lunch!

3rd place (overall): Linda - received a complimentary chiropractic session from Back in Motion

4th place (overall): Fran - received a complimentary massage or stretching session with Susan Guttzeit, LMP

Everyone who attended our final party got to spin the wheel for prizes receiving gifts such as socks, Lifestyle Journal, 30-minute Personal Training, and of course Tic Tacs!

Thanks to our supporting sponsors for making this challenge really fun!
4 Starrs Boutique
Hair by Wendy
Zazen Spa
Back in Motion
Susan Guttzeit, LMP
Templeton Health

Anniversary Party & Member Appreciation a SMASH!

Thanks to everyone who attended our Anniversary Party and Member Appreciation Night on May 27th to celebrate 9 years of ownership by Doug & Robin Robertson and 36 years for the Club! With about 80 Members here, Matthew Iwersen had a good time arranging the round robin tennis event for many to enjoy. Ginny Spooner gave away lots of prizes Members spun the wheel to win - Tic tacs, gift certificates, socks, water bottles and some big prizes too. Scott Young finished up his cycling class in time to join the fun. Good food, great company, and a lovely evening. Thank you all!

Ski to Sea Triumph!

The Bellingham Tennis Club "You Got Served" 2009 Ski to Sea team had a terrific time on what had to be one of the most beautiful Ski to Sea days ever! Everyone met their personal goals on their legs and the team finished 158th overall (out of 411 teams) and 6th in the Whatcom County Mixed division. Nicole said she got to ski behind the guy in a speedo and suspenders (who turned out to be Robin's neighbor)and Robin (her first time ever in the canoe)was especially proud that she and Ginny stayed upright the entire 18 miles with only two encounters with shrubbery and one unintended beaching.

Here's our team:
X-C Ski: Nichole Connor
Downhill Ski: Meilani Obra
Running: Bailey Shewchuk
Road Bike: Doug Robertson
Canoe: Ginny Spooner & Robin Robertson
Mt. Bike: Scott Young
Kayak: Mary Rawlins

Indoor Cycling

Cycling can be for anyone, is easy on the knees, burns loads of calories and YOU always determine how hard you work. We offer 14 Lemond RevMaster spinning bikes with SPD clipless pedals as well as cages for athletic shoes. Or you may bring your own bike to use on one of our 7 trainers. All classes are a terrific introduction to indoor cycling for anyone at all ability levels to increase your cardio capacity and leg strength. Learn about pedaling technique and focus on building power, speed, and endurance.

The BTC 2009 SKI-to-Sea Team is complete!

Cross Country Skier: Nicole Connor
Downhill Skier: Meilani Obra
Runner: Bailey Shewchuk
Road Bike: Doug Robertson
Canoe: Robin Robertson / Ginny Spooner
Mountain Bike: Scott Young
Kayak: Mary Rawlins