As athletes around the world prepare for their moments of glory in Beijing, Chelsea Piers helped prepare WNBC meteorologist Janice Huff for her own shining moment in the gymnastics arena. As one of six WNBC anchors designated to try an Olympic sport, viewers voted on WNBC.com for Janice to make an attempt at gymnastics.

Peter Kormann, Director of Gymnastics at Chelsea Piers and Olympic bronze medalist, coached Janice through the floor exercise, balance beam and parallel bars technique to give her a taste of the Olympic dream.

Click here to read Janice’s thoughts on her Chelsea Piers experience.

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Despite swarms of jellyfish in the Hudson and high temps and humidity in yesterday’s New York City Triathlon, Chelsea Piers Full Throttle Endurance triathlon team showed both their physical and mental fortitude, taking home the team trophy.

Congratulations to Sports Center members Rebeccah and Laurel Wassner who turned in amazing performances, finishing 4th and 7th respectively in the professional field.

Want to look up more results? Click here to get the splits.

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Beach volleyball, made to look gracefully athletic by 2004 Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Keri Walsh, is also a great activity for all beachgoers looking for a fun, social workout. But, it never hurts to get some tips from the Pros—check out the New York Times’ Wavelength of a Pro, for advice from Misty May-Treanor.

Next, get your game on with the Sports Center’s Learn to Play beach volleyball class Friday evenings at 6:30pm. Feel the sand between your toes and the get the skills for your next beach party.

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Save the Date!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
5:00pm - 8:00pm

The Spa's expert staff and team of product specialists (from Dermalogica, SkinCeuticals, Thalgo, Kiss My Face) will be on-hand to teach the benefits of massage, skin care and body treatments. You can also learn to make your own facial scrub.

Admission is free. In addition, all Spa Fair attendees are invited to work out at the Sports Center. Sand volleyball anyone? A pick-up game of basketball? Vinyasa Yoga? Try it all! Chair massage and mini-facial to follow. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday evening!

Space is limited. Please RSVP at www.chelseapiers.com/scspaSpaFair.htm.

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Beat the heat (and the rising cost of operating your air conditioner) by bringing friends and family to Sky Rink on Sundays for a special summer offer!

Stop by for any Sunday general skating session (12:00pm-3:50pm) through August 24th and receive free skate rental with $5 admission.

For information on additional general skating sessions, please visit www.chelseapiers.com/sr .

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In Omaha, Nebraska, elite athletes are making waves and setting records as they swim to claim their spots on the 2008 US Olympic Team. Aaron Peirsol set a new world record in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 52.89. Michael Phelps has his sights set on winning 8 gold medals in Beijing. Natalie Coughlin broke the 100-meter backstroke world record for the second day in a row. Click here for more event highlights and live results.

Even if you’re not gearing up for a spot on the Olympic Team, competing in races and training with a team can be great motivators. Come see why the CP Masters Swim Team is more than 80 members strong and a dominating force at all local competitions. Simply book a time with a coach for an evaluation session or come and audit a class. For more information, visit the fitness desk or call 212.336.6099.

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This summer, plan a relaxing retreat right here at Chelsea Piers with our Summer Escape Treatments! Your choice of indulgences includes our new Beach Bronzed & Polished exfoliation treatment, a customized Tropical Retreat Massage and a sweet citrus Pampering Paradise Mani & Pedi.

Better yet, book all three new treatments and save 10%. Or, stop by during off-peak weekday hours from 10am-5pm and save 20%.

Questions? Call The Spa at 212.336.6780.

Offer expires August 31, 2008. May not be combined with any other offers. 20% discount offer excludes package price and any additional discounts.

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In an effort to salute teachers and give them the recognition they deserve, Manhattan Media began the Blackboard Awards for Teachers in 2006.  Chelsea Piers is pleased to announce that Joni Anderson, Chelsea Piers’ preschool teacher, was awarded the Pre-Kindergarten Teacher of the Year Award.

Joni was nominated for the 2008 Blackboard Awards by her students’ parents, who value her creativity, devotion and enthusiasm in the classroom.

If you are interested in learning more about the CP Kids preschool and child care, please click here.

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As the athletic inspiration of the summer Olympic games in Beijing surrounds us and the inviting weather beckons us outdoors, now is the ideal time to get back on our bikes. In Part Four of the Faster, Higher, Stronger New York Times series, Olympic hopeful Christian Vande Velde imparts his wisdom for recreational athletes looking to make the most of their training. Check out An Olympic Cyclist’s Levelheaded Advice for road cycling tips to help you ride faster, stronger and longer.

Looking for a group to train with? Chelsea Piers’ Full Throttle triathlon class led by Scott Berlinger provides a great option. In addition to swimming and running practice, Scott provides excellent guidance for road cycling workouts. Click here to learn more about the team.

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Has the excitement of the US Open inspired you to hop a flight to San Diego? The Golf Club has a more convenient way to get in a round of west coast golf.

The Torrey Pines Golf Course is one of 51 courses available on our Full Swing Simulators any time, any day, without the hassle of airline travel. So, whether you were cheering on defending champion, Tiger or challenger, Rocco, play like you’re one of the pros at the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. Click here for more information or to book a simulator, or call 212.336.6400.

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If you were planning on visiting the Golf Club this weekend, please note that the club will be closed on Saturday, June 14th from 6:30am - 3:30pm for The Nerf Father’s Day Football Throwdown, which will be open to the public. Click here for more information on this event. Be sure to visit us Saturday afternoon, as the club will re-open at 3:30pm and remain open until 12:00am.

The club will also be closed on Thursday, June 26th starting at 1:00pm, for the remainder of the day, due to a private charity event. We encourage you to visit us in the morning on Thursday and take advantage of early bird specials.

Hoping to get some last minute shopping done for Dad before Father’s Day on June 15?

Although the New York Golf Center pro shop at Chelsea Piers will also be closed until 3:30pm on June 14, please visit the New York Golf Center’s flagship store, located at 131 West 35th Street, between Broadway & 7th Avenue, for all your gifting needs! Click here for store information or call 212.564.2255.

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The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers was voted the 2008 Audience Winner for Best Alternative Workout on Citysearch.

If you haven’t yet experienced what Citysearch has dubbed “New York’s premier sports compound,” then take advantage of this month’s CP e-coupon for a heavily discounted Sports Center day pass. Click here to redeem your day pass for only $10! Spend the day swimming laps in the pool, lounging on the sun deck, scaling the rock wall, taking a yoga class or playing sand volleyball, all without leaving the city!

*Please note that this offer is valid for first time users only.

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Father’s Day is just around the corner and The Spa has the perfect gift for that special man in your life. Treat him to a day at The Spa with a Gift Card or stop by to have a custom gift basket made especially for your favorite guy! This month, you can also upgrade your massage to an 80-minute session and receive a free gift for Dad. Show Dad you really care, and take care of yourself in the process!

For more information, please call the Spa at 212.336.6780.

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Do you have a golf-loving dad? Give him the gift of golf this Father’s Day with a gift card to the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers!

Gift cards are redeemable for private lessons, simulator sessions, driving range ball cards, golf schools and more.

Visit www.chelseapiers.com/golfgifts to purchase gift cards or call 212.336.6400.

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Memorial Day is upon us and summer is just around the corner.

If you’re looking for the perfect camp to keep the kids busy this summer, Chelsea Piers has you covered! Check out our many camps for children ranging from 3 to 17 years of age.

Questions? Call 212.336.6846 or email camp@chelseapiers.com for more information.

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The New York Times chose Sports Center personal trainer Sharone Huey as the fitness professional to evaluate Nintendo’s new Wii Fit video game. Though Sharone barely broke a sweat when testing out this latest gadget in the fitness craze, she did think that the game had value for people who are generally more sedentary. The article, O.K., Avatar, Work With Me, appeared as the cover story in yesterday’s Thursday Styles section.

To see Sharone in action, click here and watch the video.

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Mothers never make it easy to buy for them, but sometimes the best presents are the easiest. This Mother’s Day give your Mom what she really wants – the chance to spend some quality time with you! Hectic schedules often make it difficult to show Mom just how much she's loved, so plan an activity where you can catch up and pamper yourselves at the same time!

The Spa at Chelsea Piers is offering a Mother’s Day special for the entire month of May--book side-by-side nail treatments and Mom’s treatment is half off.

And don’t stop there – if you book a treatment at the Spa, you'll receive a complimentary day pass to the Sports Center. Make a day of it with Mom and take a yoga class, relax on the sundeck, or go for a dip in the pool together.

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Start the golf season off right with the fifth annual 2008 Golf Fest on May 2nd and 3rd! Demo the latest clubs from the biggest brands in the business. Get into the swing of things with one-on-one tips and instruction provided by The Golf Academy’s own top PGA/LPGA Teaching Professionals. Check out the best local golf courses and plan your next golf outing and/or vacation. Friday 12-8pm and Saturday 12-6pm, purchase tickets online to save time.

Worried about the kids? Bring them along to enjoy our Kids’ Corner. They can practice their golf skills in our hitting bubble, get their faces painted and make their own sundaes! Come join the party!

For more information, click here or call 212-336-6400.

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Want a little help demystifying the world of personal training? Visit the strength deck on Monday, April 28th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm, for the Sports Center’s Personal Training Open Deck.

Take part in free stretching, Vitamin Water sampling, TRX and Kettle bell demos, trainer tips, blood pressure screening and body composition analysis. And, enter raffles to win great prizes, including personal training sessions, Jamis bikes, JetBlue tickets and more!

Got questions? Call the Fitness Desk at 212.336.6099. Our personal training staff is here to help you navigate the strength deck and take advantage of the club’s many highly trained fitness experts.

*Personal Training Open Deck is available to Sports Center members (and their guests) only.

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Blossom, Chelsea’s finest all-organic, all-vegan eatery, received Readers’ Choice honors as the Best Vegetarian Restaurant in TimeOut New York’s Eat Out Awards 2008, revealing that New Yorkers “are not afraid of fake meat”. If that’s not reason enough for you to make a visit, how about this…Sports Center members receive 15% off the total bill! Simply present your Sports Center membership card when paying to receive your discount.

To learn more about other Sports Center member benefits, click here!

*Blossom is located at 187 Ninth Ave., between 21st and 22nd Streets.

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If you’re looking for a athletic way to celebrate the warm weather and upcoming Earth Day, head to Central Park this Sunday for the 4-mile adidas Run for the Parks race. Chelsea Piers sponsor adidas, in conjunction with the City Parks Foundation, is sponsoring this event to benefit the City Parks Foundation’s free citywide programs. And, with kids’ races and a post-race reception, it’s springtime fun for the whole family.

Need a more consistent running routine to prepare for these weekend races? Check out the adidas Urban Run at Chelsea Piers.

Questions? Email adidasurbanrun@gmail.com.

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Abby Cadabby, the precocious 3-year-old fairy-in-training, and Elmo, the lovable furry red monster, are making a trip from Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA, to the Field House at Chelsea Piers!

On April 29, 2008, from 10:30am to 11:00am, Abby Cadabby and Elmo will entertain us with interactive games and lots of fun.

Click here to register and take part in the festivities! To learn more about Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the crew at Sesame Place, visit sesameplace.com.

Chelsea Piers thanks its sponsor, Anheuser-Busch Themed Entertainment, for making this special appearance possible.

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Now is the perfect time to start making plans for summer fun. Stop by Sky Rink on Saturday, April 12th, between 11am and 2pm to meet the summer camp directors and learn more about our many summer camps!

Questions? Call 212.336.6846 or email camp@chelseapiers.com for more information.

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Thalgo, a marine-based skin care line that uses patented Micronized Marine Algae to provide both therapeutic and cosmetic benefits is now available at the Spa.

Try one of two exciting new treatments featuring Thalgo products in April and receive a complimentary at-home Micronized Marine Algae treatment!

For more information or to book an appointment, please call 212.336.6780.

Offer ends April 30, 2008.

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Air quality, stress and a multitude of other factors affect each person’s skin differently. To help you determine how to care for your unique skin, the Spa is pleased to announce complimentary skin care analyses. Our skin care professionals discuss specific skin care needs and give advice on at-home treatments. After the 15-minute session, clients receive product recommendations to achieve optimum desirable results.

*To book your complimentary skin care analysis, please call 212.336.6780.

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The proof is in the pudding…well, more specifically, in the neuroscience. In Gina Kolata’s Personal Best column in today’s New York Times, she reports that there is now scientific evidence that, “Running does elicit a flood of endorphins in the brain.”

Using PET scans and chemicals to reveal endorphins in the brain, runners’ brains were analyzed both before and after a 2-hour run. The “euphoric” effect of long runs was given scientific credence.

However, you don’t necessarily have to be running to create the “runner’s high.” Intense endurance exercise of any variety, such as biking and swimming, can produce elevated moods as well. In the Sports Center’s CP Throttle triathlon training program, early morning endurance swimming, running and biking provides not only unparalleled camaraderie in a team training environment, but a healthy dose of pre-work euphoria.

Learn more about CP Throttle triathlon training.

Click here to read, “Yes, Running Can Make You High”.

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Most of us can’t imagine running as fast as Bernard Lagat, the 2007 World Outdoor Champion in the 1,500 and 5,000-meter distances who has twice stood on the Olympic podium. At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, 12 hundredths of a second separated him from the gold.

At BlueStreak, we understand that a tenth of a second, an eighth of an inch or an additional burst of energy can make the difference between finishing first, winning the game or even making the final cut for the team. And, while the outcome for most of us isn’t played out on the Olympic stage, it doesn’t make the struggle and the determination any less important.

Four years later with four more years of experience behind him, Lagat will give his dream of Olympic gold another chance at fulfillment in Beijing. When’s your Beijing? Are you ready for it? At Chelsea Piers BlueStreak, we’ll show you how to take your sport to the next level.

Click here to read "A Runner Dreams of Gold Under a New Flag" from The New York Times, the first in a series that will follow Lagat on the road to Beijing.

For more information on BlueStreak’s programming, visit www.chelseapiers.com/bluestreak.

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By popular demand, Sky Rink is expanding the Tots Skating School program. Classes for children 3-5 years are now held Monday through Friday, from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

Click here to learn more!

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Looking for a fun activity during Spring Break? Come to Sky Rink and enjoy free skate rental with admission on weekdays from March 17-21 & March 24-28.

Click here for general skating times.

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Running hats are certainly fashionable within the road running community. And, with their sweat-wicking and glare-reducing qualities, they are also extremely functional. For The New York Times’ Fashion & Style Gear Test today, Brad O’Brien, the president of the Tamalpa Runners in Marin County, California, tested (and reviewed) five hats during his training and racing.

Chelsea Piers sponsor adidas came out on top with the adidas Supernova Cap as O’Brien’s favorite. Click here to check out the review and get more details.

Want to show off your new purchase? Join the adidas Urban Run every Tuesday and Sunday at Chelsea Piers!

For more information on the adidas Sport Performance store in Soho, please visit www.adidas.com/nyc.

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Come join us on March 15th for the urban climbing event of the year – a sport climber's survival of the fittest! With over 50 difficulty routes and bouldering problems, the Chelsea Piers Climbers’ Cup is a true test of climbing skill. All levels are welcome...beginner, intermediate, and "open" categories.

By competing, all Intermediate and Beginner climbers are automatically entered in a raffle to win a pair of round-trip JetBlue tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, Canada, or the Caribbean.

Click here for more information about the 7th Annual Climbers' Cup and to register for the event.

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Bring It On, one of the Sports Center’s newest classes, was featured in New York Magazine’s March 10th “Best Of” issue. The magazine writes that the class “produces a satisfying, ‘I’m in a music video,’ feeling that goes a long way to counteract the boredom of a standard body-sculpting session.” Want in on the action? Let your hair down Thursdays at 5:30pm and dance your way to a new you – just make sure you Bring It!

Click here to read more of what New York Magazine had to say about Bring It On, a class so great, “You won’t even know you’re sweating!”

For a more detailed class description of Bring It On, check out the Sports Center’s featured class archive.

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There has never been a better time to become a Golf Club Master or Platinum Member! Our newly renovated member locker rooms feature rich cherry wood lockers, beautiful Italian stone, plush carpeting and decorative tray ceilings.

Click here for photos of the new locker rooms.

To find out more about becoming a Golf Club Member, please call 212.336.6400.

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