Summer is here and lot's going on at the club!

Coaching News Coffee and Coaching Every Wednesday for Adults 930 - 11. Tennis coaching plus matchplay instruction every Wednesday from 930-11am for adults followed by a coffee cool down - hosted by Graham. Email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk with any queries or just turn up. All levels welcome. Members/ Non Members - £7/ £10    Cardio Tennis every Wednesday 8 - 9 pm. Limited to first 8 people who reply!  What is Cardio tennis? It is a fun, sociable, group fitness class set on a tennis court and open to people of all ages and abilities. You don’t have to be a tennis player to take part What do we do? Exercise in time to Graham’s top 90’s tunes, you’ll get to hit lots of tennis balls and have a great cardio workout at the same time. Who do I contact to book? Drop Graham an email on grahamrobertson43@gmail.com to book your place You can find out more about Cardio Tennis via the LTA site https://www.lta.org.uk/play/types-of-tennis/cardio-tennis/what-is-cardio-tennis/ Summer Camp Information for Juniors Summer camp bookings will open TODAY and all info and booking forms are posted HERE.

Special Offer from Hotel du Vin for Western Members Hotel du Vin would like to offer members of Western Health & Racquets Club a 15% discount when dining in the bar or bistro off the TOTAL bill (includes drinks). This offer is valid Sunday - Thursday and Western Health & Racquets members must mention they are members when booking and take keycard as proof of membership. Maximum of 15% off, not in conjunction with any other offer, and maximum of 4 in the party, unless authorised by the hotel. Call 0141 378 0385 to book. Rally for Bally 3rd June 2017 Great news, we are sold out for this years event. This is the first year we have gone into the fortnight before sold out, it is going to be an amazing day! There has been a fantastic response for tickets which means that there will be NO tickets on sale on the day as we are at capacity. If you didn’t get a ticket or can’t make it on the day then you can still donate via the link below. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/WesternHealthandRacquetsClub  We have some amazing auction and raffle prizes as well so lots of ways to help these three great charities. Any enquiries about the day, please speak to Geraldine, Julie or Ian

New Tennis courts in March -Tennis Team Training - Boot camp at Western - Upgrade from racquets to full membership

New Artificial Clay Courts!
Great news in that we will be installing 3 new artificial clay courts on the lower courts - work beginning Monday March 6th. Completion time will depend upon the weather so during March there will obviously be a strain on the top 3 courts.
Depending upon club funds we intend to replace the top 3 courts in the autumn or the following spring.

Tennis Team Training
Training and competitive match play for all potential team players will take place on Saturdays from 4th February until 4th March.

Men - 10am -1130am
Women - 1130am - 1pm
 £5 per session
If new to the club and would like to try out please let me know as we have 5 mens and 5 womens teams
ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk.

Free Boot Camp
A free boot camp for all levels of fitness this Saturday 28th January at 10am with Chris McKenzie! Meet in the club foyer.

Thanks for all the feedback re your preferred times for possible boot camps. This will be a taster session and then we can get started. If interested but can't attend please let me know with your preferred times from the list below.

Mon/Wed/Fri - 7am
Sat - 9am
Lunchtimes - Monday to Thursday
Evenings - Tue/Wed/Fri - 730pm
Cost
Members - £6 per session or 10 sessions - £55
Non members -  £7 per session or 10 sessions - £60

Chris will tailor the boot camps to suit your current level of fitness.

Members upgrade from racquets to full ?

Why not become a gym member as well for only £30 for a 6 week trial period? A free programme is included at the start of the trial period (any time until the end of January)
Contact mark@glasgowwestern.co.uk to arrange your free programme.

Club info not to be missed!

Membership Referral Deals

Refer a friend to join the club for any category during December & January and choose one of the following rewards for both the new member and you!

- a spin class
- one free personal training session
- one free tennis lesson
- one free squash lesson

To book your free session just make a note on the application form when joining and we will contact both of you!

Members upgrade from racquets to full ?

Why not become a gym member as well for only £30 for a 6 week trial period? A free programme is included at the start of the trial period (any time until the end of January)
Contact mark@glasgowwestern.co.uk to arrange your free programme


Boot camps at Western! Beginning early January if enough interest.

Boot camp will be taken by Chris McKenzie (one of our top trainers who is from California) and the camps will take place on our tennis courts or in a squash court during daytimes if required.
Chris has a vast experience in both participation and training of sports/fitness in general.

He has experience in Baseball, Basketball, American Football, Volleyball, Athletics, Surfing, Snowboarding, Skateboarding, Wake boarding, Climbing; and a brief period training with Team GB Athletics.   

Chris will tailor the boot camps to suit your current level of fitness.

In order to gauge interest please help us choose your preferred times from the following options? All sessions are 1 hour.

Mon/Wed/Fri - 7am
Sat - 9am
Lunchtimes - Monday to Thursday
Evenings - Tue/Wed/Fri - 730pm
Cost
Members - £6 per session or 10 sessions - £55
Non members -  £7 per session or 10 sessions - £60

 Please reply to ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk with any queries and preferred times.

Christmas Club Opening Times

Closed 25th December and January 1st
Open 24th & 31st Dec until 7pm
Open 26th Dec from 1pm - 7pm
Open 2nd Jan from 12 noon until 7pm

Social Tennis/Squash Xmas break times

Social tennis will restart on Sunday 15th January

Social squash will restart on Sunday 8th January

Pilates announcement for week of 28th Nov

Due to holidays, there are no Pilates classes this week.  Classes are back to normal from Sunday, 4th December

News

Babolat Tennis Equipment for sale during December in members bar!

Ian has all his Babolat merchandise on display during December in the bar with rackets, bags and stocking fillers if you are looking for ideas? Open from 9am onwards every day until stock lasts! (as they say)

You can also buy tennis lesson vouchers or 6 month gym memberships for friends?? 

We are delighted that Renato is still running Art and Food from the members bar during December. Please do pop in and say hi. He is serving teas, coffees and cakes during the day and after school and has a wonderful selection of speciality food on sale that would make great Christmas presents too.

Xmas Trees on sale from Edenmill Farm
 9am-5pm at the club
1st -  22nd December
Santa & Reindeer 4th December

Happy Back - ( Mensendieck)

CLASSES Wednesdays 11.30 - 12.30 Mensendieck ( All levels) Thursdays 13.00 - 14.00 The Release Method

PRICES 6 x 1 hour group classes: £45 Drop-in (per class) £8 One to one sessions & Physiotherapy (45min) £40

Physiotherapy and One to One Pilates sessions available by appointment

What is Mensendieck? Mensendieck is a therapeutic posture and movement therapy. It consists of a series of exercises designed to treat and/or prevent physical complaints, incorrect posture and/or chronic pain. The exercises teaches you body awareness and how to move consciously from the centre of the body, following the breath. This results in conscious and gracious movements in daily life, reducing stress and pain and improved posture. What is The Release Method© ? In this class we combine gentle movements on foam rollers and soft spiky balls with deep breathing techniques to achieve connective tissue and muscle release

To book, please contact Ronnaug Smith, Chartered Physiotherapist on 07813843539 or book online www.happybackglasgow.co.uk Western Health & Racquets Club 30 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9UP

NEW PILATES CLASS STARTING SUN 6TH NOVEMBER…

In response for increasing demand for the Sunday pilates class, we are pleased to announce there will now be two Sunday classes running back to back at the western tennis club.

Class 1 - running from 10-11

Class 2 -11:15-12:00

Both classes will cater for all levels.  Class 1 will suit both beginners, refreshers and those wishing to work at their own pace.  Whilst class 2 will be a shorter more intense fast paced session.

Which ever class you choose the numbers will be restricted to allow individual supervision and instruction within each session.  Due to popularity of the classes it is advisable to book in advance  to secure your place!

To book email Jackie at jackieanderson.pilates@gmail.com

Txt or call 07751476746

Join us TODAY - Sunday 6th November from 2pm

We would love you to come and join us in the members bar from 2 pm today to celebrate Andy Murray becoming world number one. Friends welcome and Stefano has kindly offered to serve up pizza slices during the match. Free family tennis with Cameron will run from 4 - 5 pm so bring your trainers and join in the fun after the match. There is also an art exhibition in the bar today as well so sport and culture under the one roof.