Shane Palahicky, BlueStreak Program Director October 27, 2009
Chelsea Piers BlueStreak and the Sports Center have joined forces to whip you into shape with New York City’s newest boot camp. Six weeks of The Beast will get you in the best shape of your life. Classes feature everything from obstacle courses to suicides and doing old-fashioned calisthenics to training on Olympic-caliber equipment.
This results-based program is sure to yield weight loss and build muscles, strength and endurance. Pre and post-fitness evaluations with expert trainers offer a comprehensive snapshot of your fitness goals and achievements. All levels are welcome.
There’s boot camp and then there’s The Beast - click here for more information.
Ugly Betty’s Becki Newton Leaves the Field House Feeling “Strong and Capable”
Mollie Marcoux, Field House General Manager October 20, 2009
Becki Newton, star of ABC’s hit Ugly Betty, thrives on trying new things. “Why not?” is her motto. “It’s cool to realize that you can start anything you want at any time,” Newton says in her cover shoot for the November issue of Self Magazine. “It’s a matter of deciding you can change how you define yourself.” To that, Becki created her “Why not?” list and set off on a week full of activities.
Kayaking. Check. A day without makeup. Check. Gymnastics at the Field House. Check. Click here to read about Becki’s “Why not?” week and her new passion for gymnastics!
Greta Wagner, Sports Center General Manager October 13, 2009
If you’re interested in climbing, but don’t want to deal with the responsibility of equipment or ropes, then iCLIMB is the class for you. Whether you’re new to rock climbing or can’t remember how to belay, do not worry. After iCLIMB, you’ll be able to navigate the wall like a pro.
Open to members and non-members, your small 3-4 person group will climb for an hour with one of our expert instructors. After your climbs, you will receive a complimentary Day Pass to the Sports Center where you can relax in the whirlpool, reduce stress with a yoga class, enjoy a sushi lunch and more.
Classes are held Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. Call 212.336.6083 to register today.
Alison McCarthy, Director of the Spa at Chelsea Piers September 28, 2009
Attention runners! If you’re looking to make the most out of your marathon, don’t let tension impact your performance. Let our experienced massage therapists boost your performance and recovery with muscle specific work on Mondays leading up to the NYC Marathon. Allow us to facilitate deep release of tight muscles, such as the ever-elusive hip flexors, and ease the pain of marathon training.
Techniques include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, passive positional release, deep tissue, reflexology and neuromuscular therapy.
September 28 – November 2
All Mondays leading up to the NYC Marathon
4pm – 9pm
15% discount for non-members. 25% discount for Sports Center members.
To book today, visit The Spa or call 212.336.6780.
Don’t forget to join us on Monday, November 2 for a post-race recovery massage and a well-deserved pedicure!
Chelsea Piers Named Best Place for a Parent Date Night in NYC
Erica Schietinger, Vice President, Corporate Communications September 9, 2009
You hired a babysitter and you’re ready to hit the town! But, where do parents treat themselves to Date Night these days? Chelsea Piers, of course!
New York City parents have named Chelsea Piers the Best Place for a Parent Date Night in NYC’s Parent’s Picks 2009, hosted by Nick’s ParentsConnect and GoCityKids. Because this was the only write-in category, we are extremely thankful to all parents who submitted Chelsea Piers as their vote this year.
Here are a few Parent Date Night ideas to help you relive your youth, pamper yourself, do something active with your partner or just get away from the kids for a few hours!
Purchase a ball card and hit the driving range at the Golf Club. Stand close to your loved one and work on your grip, stance, swing and more. Or, take a golf lesson from one of our Teaching Professionals and learn the basics together.
Step into a harness and a new adventure – try rock climbing at the Sports Center health club. Learning to climb with someone you trust can be not only a bonding experience, but also a way to challenge your bodies and minds.
Treat yourselves to side-by-side Aromatherapy massages, facials and more at The Spa. Right now, all services are 20% off and 30% off for Sports Center members. With the holidays rapidly approaching, now’s a great time to book a treatment with a loved one.
It’s getting colder and there’s nothing quite like ice skating and a cup of hot chocolate to bring back childhood memories. Join us at Sky Rink for the perfect wintertime date.
Set sail and snuggle with your hunny on one of many day cruises leaving from Chelsea Piers. Beautiful fall and winter cruises will allow you to enjoy the Hudson as the seasons change.
Strike! Pull out those attractive bowling shoes from 20 years ago and head over to 300 New York. There’s nothing like a friendly competition on the lanes.
End your date with a delicious meal and beer tasting at Chelsea Brewing Company. CBC offers 20 hand-crafted premium beers that are sure to please any palate.
To view our award and the rest of the 2009 Parent’s Picks winners, click here. There’s plenty to do around here, so grab a babysitter and come on over.
Greta Wagner, Golf Club General Manager September 4, 2009
Looking to get out of the city for a day? It’s time to dust off those clubs and hit the links at Wild Turkey.
Unveiled in 2001 at Crystal Springs, Wild Turkey is an expansive 7,202-yard, par-71 layout by Roger Rulewich. It has a dramatic personality, with holes marked by sharp elevation changes and fine views of the Delaware Water Gap to the west. With an average size of 8,000 square feet, the greens here aren’t just big – they’re enormous!
To enhance your outing experience, the group will be accompanied by two Golf Academy Teaching Pros to provide instruction and expertise.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
1pm
$195 per person includes greens fees, box lunch and cookout dinner
or $235 with transportation from the Golf Club Click here to register today.
Craig Woodcock, Director of Chelsea Piers Summer Camps August 25, 2009
Thanks to everyone for their support and participation in Operation Backpack. Chelsea Piers collected 50 backpacks overflowing with school supplies for homeless children in NYC. These 50 backpacks were pooled with donated backpacks from throughout the boroughs to produce over 4,000 fully-filled backpacks! We are extremely proud of Operation Backpack’s success and the shelters were ecstatic when the deliveries arrived.
Our mission today is accomplished, but there is always help needed. For more information on ways to get involved and volunteer, please visit www.voa-gny.org.
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