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SCNY to Host the Middle Atlantic Championships at Sky Rink

Kenny Moir, Executive Director of Figure Skating

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The 86th Annual Middle Atlantic Championships, America's oldest figure skating competition, will be hosted by the Skating Club of New York on September 15 - 18, 2011 at Sky Rink. This famous competition was where future Olympians, such as Carol Heiss (1960 Olympic Gold), Scott Allen (1965 World Gold), Dorothy Hamill (1976 Olympic Gold), Tara Lipinski (1998 Olympic Gold) and Sarah Hughes (2002 Olympic Gold) to name just a few, started their competitive careers. This event is free & open to the public!
 
For more information, including applications, please visit the Skating Club of New York website.

NEW Specialty Classes at the Sports Center

John Boyd, Group Fitness Director at the Sports Center

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There’s a ton of great specialty classes coming to the Club next month with some of the hottest names in the health and fitness industry. Grab some friends and plan on attending one (if not all) of these awesome events!Open to members & non-members.

Tae Bo with Billy Blanks – Friday, September 9

The creator of Tae Bo, Billy Blanks will lead two sessions of his widely popular high-intensity kickboxing workout. Classes will be held at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. http://bit.ly/qiAZnd

Amanda Russell Fitness Program - Sunday, September 18

Fitness model and former Olympic hopeful, Amanda Russell will lead a high-intensity, fat-blasting, full body cardio workout on the infield from 3:00 – 4:00pm. http://bit.ly/ny3z2c

Argentine Tango – Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27 & October 4

Learn proper tango technique from the U.S. Tango champion! Cyrena Drusine will lead this 4 week class that will allow you to enjoy the cardiovascular, coordination & stress-relieving benefits of tango. Class is from 8:30 - 9:30pm. Cyrena has performed with the world-renowned company Tango Pasion, and lives, performs & teaches in Buenos Aires, Argentina. http://bit.ly/q2brfc

For additional Specialty Classes including Tennisweat & The Power of Breath, please visit http://www.chelseapiers.com/sc/fitness/specialty-classes.cfm

Brian Knott Places at the USA National Gymnastics Championships

Hector Salazar, Assistant Gymnastics Director

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Chelsea Piers gymnast & Stanford freshman Brian Knott placed 7th in the Junior Men division of the USA National Gymnastics Championships on Wednesday in St. Paul, MN – congrats Brian! http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=22196

Andrew Kalley Named 2011 Elite Overall NYC Triathlon Champion

John Boyd, Group Fitness Director at the Sports Center

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Congratulations to Sports Center personal trainer and triathlon coach Andrew Kalley for an awesome finish at the NYC Triathlon! Andrew completed the race in 2:02:28, earning the title of 2011 Elite Overall NYC Triathlon Champion! Great job, Andrew.

 

For complete race results, please visit http://onlineraceresults.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=7026.

 


New York Blood Center Hosts Blood Drive at Pier Sixty

Erica Schietinger, Vice President, Corporate Communications

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The New York Blood Center hosted their Summer Blood Tour with WPLJ's DJ Race Taylor on Monday, August 8 at Pier Sixty. Thank you to all who stopped by and donated the gift of life!

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