On Tuesday, September 9th, from 7am to 11am, GeoWash, an eco-friendly car wash, will be offering complimentary car washes in front of the Golf Club at Pier 59. September 9th begins GeoWash’s one-month trial at Chelsea Piers, continuing the increasing popular and important trend of going green.

Visit www.geowash.com to learn more.

*There is no parking charge (maximum 1 hour) for customers only utilizing the parking garage for the free car wash.

For additional information on the event, please email info@chelseapiers.com

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Celebrate September with a massage at The Spa at Chelsea Piers.  Whether you’re dealing with the back-to-school blues or the waning daylight hours, a massage is the antidote your body needs.

Monday through Thursday during the month of September only, Sports Center members receive 20% off massage services and non-members receive a 15% discount.

Call The Spa at 212.336.6780 to book your appointment.

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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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Daylight savings has swiped a much-needed hour of sleep and left you in need of some rejuvenation at the Spa. From now until the end of March, spread the love and reap the rewards with the Spa Referral Program. Refer a friend in March and s/he receives a free spa gift. And, you’ll receive a $30 credit for each new client you refer. So, get started on that post-daylight savings renewal and take advantage of any excuse to pamper yourself!

*Referral credit only valid for first-time spa clients.

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Chelsea Piers BlueStreak was featured in the Master Class section of the March 2008 New York Times Sports Magazine, PLAY, which came out in this past weekend’s Sunday paper. Thirty-four year old writer and adult-league soccer player Josh Dean trained at BlueStreak under the watchful eyes of John Feugill, a former professional football player, Tina Prickett, BlueStreak’s soccer coordinator, and Abuto King Nyanjong, a former member of the Kenyan national soccer team, and chronicled his progress, “contorted, purple face” and all in PLAY’s "Be Nimble, Be Quick…"

If you missed it this weekend, click here to check it out online.

Want to learn more about Chelsea Piers BlueStreak? Give us a call at 212.336.6123 or visit us at www.chelseapiers.com/bluestreak.

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Now is the perfect time to start making plans for summer fun. Stop by the Field House on Saturday, March 15, between 11am and 2pm to meet the summer camp directors and learn more about our many summer camps!

Questions? Call us at 212.336.6846 or email camp@chelseapiers.com.

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Celebrate Leap Year (and revitalize your New Year’s resolutions) on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Leap Year One-Mile race. Test your speed with 8 laps on the Sports Center’s 200-meter banked mondo competition track!

The race is free of charge and open to members and non-members alike.

For more information, please call 212.336.6078 or click here.

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Choose from 51 Championship Courses on the Golf Club's Full Swing Simulators and experience the challenge and enjoyment of playing the world's greatest golf courses at any time. With February's CP e-Coupon, purchase a one-hour Simulator Session and receive 50% off the second session. Bring up to three friends to share in the fun!

Click here for instructions on how to redeem this offer.

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If you are one of the many who overindulged on Valentine’s Day, the Sports Center is here to help you (and a friend!) get back on track this Monday. Simply give your friend one of the Member-Guest cards that you received in the mail and enjoy a full evening at the Sports Center.

And, if your guest joins the Sports Center on a Member-Guest Monday, we’ll triple your referral gift to $300!

Need more info? Click here!

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The Sports Center is offering a CPR certification class to its members on Saturday, February 23rd, from 2:00pm-4:30pm. Shane Woodall, founder and President of Frontline Health, who has been conducting CPR classes for 10 years, will teach the class.

Sign up at the Sports Center front desk. Please note that payment ($45 made out to Frontline Health) is required in advance to reserve a spot. Deadline for sign-up is February 15th.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day a little early with the adidas Urban Run’s Sweetheart Run on Tuesday, February 12th at 7:00pm. Bring a friend and receive a fabulous adidas prize!

And, make sure to grab some Valentine-themed snacks to refuel post-run.

www.chelseapiers.com/urbanrun

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The special day is quickly approaching and The Spa is ready to make it extra sweet!

It Takes Two!

Looking for a creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one? Make a date with the Spa at Chelsea Piers and try our special Valentine's Day Couples Package in February. The package includes an exclusive partners yoga class, indulgent side-by-side couples massages, and a delicious & healthy spa lunch. We promise an unforgettable day of relaxation and quality time with your special someone.

Single for Valentine’s Day?

The Spa at Chelsea Piers makes a great “Girls’ Day Out!” Bring a friend (or friends!) that you think is extra sweet and indulge in our new Honey Manicure & Pedicure this month! Go ahead and treat yourself - you deserve it!

Please visit The Spa or call 212.336.6780 for booking and pricing information.

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Can’t think of a way to woo your sweetie other than the ritual Valentine’s Day dinner? The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, with a little help from Mother Nature, has brainstormed to take the humdrum out of this high-pressure holiday and give you brownie points for creativity. What’s more romantic than a view of the Hudson River at dusk? Schedule a semi-private golf lesson with that special someone—learn some golf and perfect that putting, all while soaking in the spectacular view of the Hudson (and each other)!

Then head down to Ruthy’s Bakery & Café to enjoy some sweets with your sweetheart! Receive a complimentary muffin and coffee or hot tea when you present a Golf Club coupon to the Ruthy’s cashier.

To book your lesson, please call the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444.

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It might be a bit chilly for winter kayaking, but it’s a great time of year to enjoy a kayak film festival. On February 16-17, 2008, the Hudson River Paddlers Guild, in partnership with Hudson River Park, will present the United States premiere of the Teva Reel Paddling Film Festival, featuring prize-winning international films. Additionally, the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance’s documentary about the future of New York City’s harbor, City of Water, will be shown.

For more information, visit www.HRPG.net

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Why wait for summer to send your kids to golf camp? Get a head start with the Presidents’ Week (February 18-22) Golf Camp at the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. Similar to our summer camp, campers receive daily instruction from teaching professionals on both the driving range and putting green, enjoy fun golf contests and learn from video swing analysis technology.

Call 212.336.6444 to learn more about how to keep your little golfers busy during the midwinter recess.

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If you’ve been logging lots of miles this winter, it might be time to trade in your sneakers for a new pair. Good thing adidas Urban Run is having their monthly shoe raffle on Tuesday, February 5th.

All you have to do is show up, run, and stick around to see if your name is called. If it is, you'll get a pair of top-of-the-line adidas running shoes! Easy as that! Questions? E-mail adidasurbanrun@gmail.com or visit www.chelseapiers.com/urbanrun.

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Exercise certainly makes us feel younger, but new research proves that active and healthy people are biologically up to nine years younger than their sedentary peers. Just another incentive to keep working on your New Year’s Resolutions and make fitness a priority in 2008. If you need an extra bit of guidance and motivation, the Fitness Protection Plan is a great way to keep you on track. Click here to learn more.

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Grab a scarf and a pair of gloves and take advantage of Sky Rink’s special offer on January 21st.

Go ahead and leave your skates at home because skate rental is free with admission!

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Do you have a case of the Mondays? Well, Sports Center members are in luck because on Monday, January 21st, the Sports Center has the panacea to take away the workweek blues. Stop by from 6pm-9pm, bring along two friends and enjoy our Open House!

Join in physical fitness challenges and rock wall speed climbing competitions. Or, take advantage of on-site physical therapy and chair massages.

And, as a member, you’ll also have the opportunity to win something fantastic at the raffle table!

See you there!

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If you’re looking for a way to mix-up your workout routine and make 2008’s fitness resolution a success, check out Gymtensity, a new 10-week workshop at the Field House. It’s a new approach to personal conditioning using the medium of Olympic gymnastics.

Interested? Click here for more information.

Classes start Wednesday, January 16th, but enrollment is limited.

Call 212.336.6500, x6577 to register.

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Need a refresher on self-defense? Or are you just curious about ways to stay safe while running this winter? Then head over to the Urban Run Headquarters (Chelsea Piers, near Pier 62) on Tuesday, January 15, for the Urban Runners' Forum #2.

Craig Phildius, a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent, former Marine, and triathlete will lead a discussion on personal safety and let us in on a few tips for staying safe on the run.

The Forum will begin at 7 p.m. sharp, with the regular run to follow.

For more information on the adidas Urban Run, visit www.chelseapiers.com/urbanrun or e-mail adidasurbanrun@gmail.com

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As many of our customers have probably noticed, we have several official sponsors at the Piers. One of them is Anheuser-Busch Entertainment. Because of this relationship, we're able to bring our customers exclusive opportunities to win great trips to the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks.

In January, you can enter to win a trip to the amazing Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida. Swim with dolphins, relax on the beach, it's a complete getaway, including park admission for four, hotel and airfare. Enter online now!

For the official rules of the sweepstakes, click here.
To learn more about Discovery Cove, visit www.discoverycove.com.

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Want to put a little science behind your New Year’s resolution? Join the Chelsea Piers BlueStreak Calorie Burnoff!

Use a heartrate monitor to track your calories burned and record them at the end of each BlueStreak session. And, interval training burns more calories than training at a consistent pace for the same duration of time, so you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.

As an added incentive, male and female athletes who burn the most calories will win two (2) Chelsea Piers Gold Passports ($220 value) and sport-specific prizes at the end of the competition. Better yet, if all athletes in the competition meet a cumulative calorie goal, everyone will receive a free training session.

The contest runs from January 14th through March 15th.

Heart rate monitors are available for purchase at the BlueStreak front desk.

*Must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

E-mail bluestreak@chelseapiers.com for additional information.

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Resolutions of whittled waists abound, but don’t forget to take care of your best asset, your beautiful face! Our Vitamin C Facial is a powerful anti-aging treatment containing antioxidants that deliver maximum protection against damaging free radicals and environmental factors.

Try the new Vitamin C Facial in January and receive a 20% discount.

Call 212.336.6780 to make an appointment.

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Bring your active kids (ages 5+) to our special Rock 'N’ Roll sessions on December 24th and December 26th through January 4th. There will be three 90-minute sessions offered on those days, at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm.

Click here for a description of the class. Space is limited, so call 212.336.6500 x0 to reserve your child's spot.

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The Spring Youth Semester is now 18 weeks for maximum learning and fun!

Download the Spring 2008 Class Schedule for classes beginning the week of January 19th.

Register by phone (212.336.6500 x 0) or visit www.chelseapiers.com/fh for more information and registration forms.

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Even as adults, we can all take a lesson from the determination of the Little Engine That Could. With his mantra, “I think I can, I think I can,” he accomplished a feat greater than anyone could have imagined. In yesterday’s New York Times, Gina Kolata explains that, “since most people can do better, no matter how good their performance, the challenge is to find a safe way to push a little harder,” to turn that “pseudo-maximum” performance into a “maximum” performance.

The trick? Dissociation.

In Kolata’s article, I'm Not Really Running, I'm Not Really Running..., find out how to use your mind to push the envelope in your next competition.

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Chelsea Piers gift cards make Chelsea Piers a one-stop shop for all your holiday shopping. This month only, purchase a gift card of $100 or more from the Field House front desk and receive a complimentary Chelsea Piers Passport! Simply bring this completed form with you to the Field House.

Gift cards are redeemable at the Field House, Sky Rink, the Sports Center, the Golf Club and the Spa.

Want to be in the loop to receive future offerings? Join CP e-friends today!

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With school vacations on the horizon, your kids likely get to start the holiday a few days earlier than you’re free from the office. Not to worry--the Field House has plans to make sure that their time off from school is active and fun-filled!

The Field House is offering Multi-Sport and Gymnastic Camps during the winter holidays. Multi-Sport Camp includes soccer, basketball, baseball, team handball, bowling and more.

Click here for more information or to download an application.

And, for the hockey enthusiasts in your clan, click here to check out Sky Rink’s holiday hockey camp.

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Mark your calendars for December 7, 2007 at 7pm for Sky Rink’s 11th annual Holiday on the Hudson.

Holiday on the Hudson features skating performances by children from the Sky Rink Skating School, including Sky Rink’s top US and Regional competitors.

Stop by Sky Rink for free tickets (limit 2 per person).

We encourage you to get in the holiday spirit and bring a new unwrapped toy for our Toys for Tots drive. We hope to see you there!

*For more information, please call the front office: 212.336.6100.

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The National Lacrosse League’s New York Titans have taken the Big Apple by storm. Chelsea Piers is proud to partner with the Titans in anticipation of their new season, beginning January 2008.

Want a piece of the action?

As a Chelsea Piers customer, receive a 15% discount on tickets by clicking here and entering the code “Chelsea.”

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The weather might be getting cooler and the days shorter, but adidas Urban Run is still going strong. And, if the two sessions a week of running along the Hudson River leave you craving even more adidas Urban Run enthusiasm, make sure to get the latest news from their blog.

Go to www.adidasurbanrun.blogspot.com for updates from group run leaders.

Questions? Email adidasurbanrun@gmail.com.

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According to Chase’s Calendar of Events, basketball, as we know it today, was created on December 1, 1891. Gym teacher James Naismith at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, created the sport. Designing a sport that could be played during the winter months, he nailed peach baskets to opposite ends of the gym and distributed soccer balls for his students to throw into them.

Quite a few advances have been made since this fledgling form of the sport began 116 years ago. And, with the competition out there today, athletes need to hone their skills and train smarter than ever before. Chelsea Piers BlueStreak, making use of the most scientifically advanced training protocols, provides the training to take your basketball game to the next level.

Click here to see what the program is all about.

Want to know more?

Call us at 212.336.6123 or e-mail us at bluestreak@chelseapiers.com.

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Chelsea Piers has you covered. Why not give the gift of golf with private lessons at the Golf Club and provide some post-holiday relaxation for a loved one with a spa package? Or, help your brother get a jump on his New Year’s Resolution with personal training sessions at the Sports Center. And, why not indulge your High School Musical on Ice -obsessed niece with some figure skating lessons at Sky Rink? For the boyfriend who has everything - encourage him with a gift card to give private batting lessons a try at the Field House.

So, next time you’re here practicing your swing at the Golf Club, swimming laps at the Sports Center, or enjoying general skating at Sky Rink, pick up a Chelsea Piers gift card, available in any denomination, and spread the joy to your friends and family. Chelsea Piers gift cards are sure to delight even the most difficult-to-buy-for person on your list.

Gift cards are redeemable at the Field House, the Golf Club, Sky Rink, the Spa, the Sports Center and 300 New York Bowling.

Click here to order gift cards online.

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This holiday season, bring family and friends to Sky Rink for some winter fun! During Thanksgiving break, Sky Rink will have extended general ice skating hours.

Click here for more information on our holiday hours.

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Our taste buds certainly get their fill of peppermint patties and candy canes during the holiday season. Why not put the refreshing qualities of mint to a more, shall we say, indulgent use? The Spa at Chelsea Piers is doing just that with a seasonal menu featuring peppermint manicures, pedicures and a holiday spice massage.

Let the peppermint pampering begin!

For more information, please contact the Spa at Chelsea Piers 212-336-6780 or via e-mail at spa@chelseapiers.com.

Offer ends December 31st.

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Stop by the Golf Club this November for the ultimate holiday gift. Purchase a gift card of $100 or more, a perfect gift for both golf enthusiasts and novices, and receive a complimentary 30-minute simulator session as our gift to you.

Click here for instructions on how to redeem this offer.

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The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers is offering Member-Guest Mondays on the first three Mondays in November—the 5th, 12th and 19th.

All Sports Center members are invited to bring a guest to the Sports Center for a Special Membership Offer* and a chance to win a round-trip ticket on JetBlue Airways.

Plus, as a bonus to the referring member, we will triple your referral gift to $300 when your friend joins on a Member-Guest Monday.**

See you Monday!

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Just in time for the holiday season and extended family gatherings, the Field House at Chelsea Piers is offering Family Time, a new twist on the popular corporate team-building program.

Family Time will feature games such as the Blind Trust Walk, designed to encourage family bonding. In Blind Trust Walk, one person must lead a blindfolded family member through an obstacle course, but mum’s the word! Silence is golden as family members develop creative ways to communicate with each other.

If the trek to Grandma’s doesn’t take you over the river and through the woods, make plans for a trip over the highway and through the Piers. Fun-filled Family Time awaits!

*Family groups must have at least eight participants; children can be as young as seven years old. Family Time is available as either a two-hour or a three-hour session. Each class is custom-designed for your family’s desired activity level.

For more information, please contact Stacie Kennedy at 212-336-6500 x6553 or via e-mail at kennes@chelseapiers.com.

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Gina Kolata’s article, Low Buzz May Give Mice Better Bones and Less Fat, in today’s New York Times, provides an interesting analysis of a treatment that appears to “be directing cells to turn into bone instead of fat.”

While concrete information regarding the relationship between vibrations and bone density in humans is not yet available, at the very least you’ll take away a few interesting factoids. For example, professional tennis players have 35% more bone in their playing arm.

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Sky Rink is home to the nation’s first not-for-profit ice dance ensemble. Founded by Sky Rink teaching pro Moira North in 1984, Ice Theatre of New York performs annually at Sky Rink, presenting some of the finest dance on ice in the country. Come see a company of world-class skaters in action November 1-3 during Ice Theatre of New York’s Home Season.

The event will takes place at 7:00pm.

Please call 212.929.5811 or visit www.icetheatre.org for more information on the event.

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Caitlin Tormey, 2:45 marathoner, will headline the first Urban Runners’ Forum on Tuesday, October 30th, at the adidas Urban Run (Pier 62, Chelsea Piers). The forum will start promptly at 7pm. Tormey will give insights on training and racing to prepare for the 26.2 mile distance.

So, whether you’re thinking about running your first marathon or are training for the ING New York City Marathon on November 4th, Tormey will be available to answer your questions.

For more information on adidas Urban Run, visit www.chelseapiers.com/urbanrun or send an email to adidasurbanrun@gmail.com.

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Field House Gymnasts Anwen Herbert-Lewis and Erin Tucker recently earned the distinguished honor to train with Bela Karolyi at his National Camp in Houston, Texas. Karolyi, regarded as one of the most successful coaches in the history of gymnastics, coached Olympic greats, including Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton.

Anwen and Erin’s impressive performances at the state level in TOPs National Gymnastics Testing singled them out among 2400 female gymnasts nationwide. In addition to Anwen and Erin, approximately 70 other gymnasts were hand selected to join the TOPs National Gymnastics Team and will go on to train at Bela’s National Camp in December.

Congratulations and good luck girls!

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Extra featured Chace Crawford last night, who plays the privileged pretty boy, Nate Archibald, on the new CW hit, Gossip Girl, as one of their most eligible bachelors.

Young fans might be interested to know that this handsome bachelor likes to spend his free time practicing his swing at the Golf Club’s driving range.

Click here to check out scenes on Extra TV online from Chace’s recent afternoon at the Piers.

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Cool in Your Code recently stopped by Chelsea Piers to showcase all that’s cool and exciting in zip 10011. Check us out at 8:30 tonight on NYC TV Channel 25!

Want to learn more about this Emmy award winning show? Visit www.coolinyourcode.com.

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In order to provide parents with the most up-to-date and scientifically based research on the subject of adolescents and sports training, Chelsea Piers BlueStreak is holding an educational evening hosted by Perri Peltz of NBC News with the BlueStreak Advisory Council.

Dr. Jordan Metzl, a nationally recognized leader in adolescent sports medicine and author of The Young Athlete: A Sports Doctor’s Complete Guide for Parents, chairs the BlueStreak Advisory Council, whose members include experts in the fields of physical therapy, nutrition and exercise physiology.

A panel discussion of topics including, ACL injury prevention, nutrition, youth strength training, overuse injuries and playing sports in college will be followed by a question and answer session.

Healthy Sports for Kids, an educational night for parents, will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Chelsea Piers BlueStreak, Pier 60.

Please RSVP by October 21st to bluestreak@chelseapiers.com or call 212-336-6123.

To learn more about the BlueStreak Advisory Council, visit www.chelseapiers.com/bluestreak.

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So maybe we all won’t have the opportunity to go dancing with the stars, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t groove like them! Zumba, one of the Sports Center’s newest classes, is a cardio Latin dance class set to international and American pop music.

Get your Zumba on Tuesdays at 5:15pm in Studio A.

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Check out our Columbus Day Soccer Clinic for ages 6 through 12 on October 8th. This 1-day clinic lasts from 8:30am to 2:30pm and includes individual instruction, advanced team tactics, short-sided scrimmages and competitions. Space is limited, so sign up now.

Got questions? Call the Field House at 212.336.6500, ext. 6554.

Click here to download a registration form.

The Field House is also offering the following open sessions on Columbus Day to keep the kids entertained:

Rock & Roll Sessions (ages 5+):
12:00pm – 1:30pm; 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Moon Bouncer (ages 4+):
9:30am – 12:30pm; 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Toddler Gym (ages 4 and under):
9:00am – 12:00pm; 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Open Basketball and Soccer (ages 5+):
Please call 212-336-6500, ext. 0 for hours.

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On Monday, October 8, Sky Rink is offering admission to general skating for only $10 and free skate rental! The session runs from 1:30pm – 3:50pm.

For more information on general skating, please visit www.chelseapiers.com/srGenSkate.htm or call 212.336.6100.

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The Golf Club is pleased to announce the completion of a tri-level hydraulic parking lift system at Pier 59. This project expanded the capacity of the Pier 59 parking lot from 40 to 100 cars and gave way to a new Valet Parking service for Chelsea Piers patrons. Thank you for your patience during the construction process!

*Valet Parking is complimentary, though standard parking rates still apply.

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Chelsea Piers is pleased to announce that as of today, October 1, 2007, JetBlue Airways has signed on as the official airline sponsor of Chelsea Piers.

JetBlue will implement a variety of customer service programs at Chelsea Piers. Complimentary coffee service at select times, computer kiosks where customers can check their e-mail and the newest JetBlue destinations, complimentary disposable headphones for health club members, and a variety of opportunities for Chelsea Piers customers to win great JetBlue prizes are just a few components of the complex-wide effort.

Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers the most legroom throughout coach. JetBlue serves 54 cities with up to 575 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.

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An article in this week’s New York Times, "Keeping Up With the Pack", by Gina Kolata extols the benefits of group runs. Though you might think your iPod is the best company around, you’ll be surprised by how motivating it can be to run with others. A great side effect is that you’ll likely get faster, too! And, according to Kolata, “you may become unexpectedly close to people you would never have met or gotten to know in your other life.”

Sounds like fun, right?

Stop by the adidas Urban Run office for free group runs on Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Sunday mornings at 10am. The office is located at Pier 62, next to Ruthy’s Café.

For more information on the adidas Urban Run, visit www.chelseapiers.com/urbanrun.

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Attention Sports Center members, be sure to join us on September 25, from 6pm-9pm, for our Open House event!

Create your own skin scrub at the spa, join the dodgeball tournament or play inner tube water polo, take part in the adidas gait analysis, stretching sessions, and open climb at the rock wall.

Bring along two guests and we’ll enter each of them to win a 1-month membership to the Sports Center.

As a member, you’ll also have the opportunity to win a new iPod Nano or a mountain bike from Jamis Bikes! Raffle prizes from the Spa at Chelsea Piers, Tekserve, Kiss My Face, the Chelsea Wine Vault, Suite 303, the Energy Kitchen, 300 New York, Suite 303, SkinCeuticals and Art of Shaving!

Food and beverages will be provided by our friends at the Half King.

See you on Tuesday!

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Stop by Sunset Strip between Piers 61 and 62 September 22-23 (10am-4pm) for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game (TCG) “Time 2 Duel” Tour. Activities will include one-on-one dueling, Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG demos, “Time 2 Duel” Bingo and “Ask the Duel Master” question and answer sessions.

The “Time 2 Duel” Tour will also be hosting sports equipment drives in which all items are donated to local Boys and Girls Clubs. Bring a donation of new or gently used sports equipment to the “Time 2 Duel” Tour and receive a free T-shirt.

For more information about the tour or the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, please go to www.yugioh-card.com.

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Get a head start on winter by making sure you’re steady on your skates. With new classes beginning every week, Sky Rink Skating School is the easiest and most convenient way to learn how to skate.

For more information or to register for a class, please contact the Skating School at 212.336.6100, ext. 6152.

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As the summer comes to a close and daylight hours and temperatures dwindle, you might find hours at the Golf Course less appealing. However, that’s no excuse to let your golf game suffer. Utilizing state-of-the-art golf simulators, the Golf Club is offering a Virtual Golf Class specifically designed to address all aspects of a round of golf.

Topics addressed will include: basic fundamentals, the pre-shot routine, course management, club selection, a solid mental approach, and shot execution. Marjorie Jones, LPGA/PGA certified instructor, will be your guide around the course.

As an added bonus, all Virtual Golf Class participants will receive a complimentary $15 ball card to get some additional swing practice on the range.

Cost: $75/person
Friday, 9/14/07, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Sunday, 9/30/07, 9:30am-11:00am

Please contact the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444 for more information.

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As autumn approaches and the foliage turns, the Spa at Chelsea Piers is celebrating the new season with pumpkin pampering. Stop by for pumpkin manicures, pedicures and sugar scrubs and receive a complimentary pumpkin treat!

Please contact the Spa at Chelsea Piers for more information: 212.336.6780.

Offer ends October 31, 2007.

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The Will Sears Fund Exhibition of Champions will take place on September 9 at 3:00pm at Chelsea Piers’ Sky Rink.

Olympic skaters and club members: Johnny Weir, Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov will skate their exciting trio—Fallen Angels. The Exhibition also features Gold medalists from the previous days’ Middle Atlantic Figure Skating Championships.

The Exhibition of Champions is open to the public free of charge. However, donations are gratefully accepted for the Will Sears Fund, which provides scholarship grants to all of the gold medalists at the Middle Atlantic Competition.

For more information, please contact the Skating Club of New York at 646.638.0030 or visit www.thescny.org.

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If you want to enjoy one of the best sunset views Manhattan has to offer, then the Sunset Social at the Sports Center is an event you shouldn’t miss!

All Sports Center members are invited to bring a guest to our sundeck on Tuesday, August 28, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. With hors d’oeuvre courtesy of the Half King and music supplied by DJ Gant Johnson, it’s just the type of relaxation you need after a long day at work.

Sports Center members simply need to show up with a friend and take part in the festivities. No RSVP required.

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While you make plans for Labor Day barbecues and beach parties, make sure you’ve planned to protect your skin, too. Sunscreens provide an essential first line of defense; however, studies show that they only block up to 55 percent of free radicals. SkinCeuticals has developed topical antioxidants and broad-spectrum sunscreens that work together to neutralize free radicals and protect against UV-induced damage.

Now through August 31, a portion of all SkinCeuticals sunscreen sales at the Spa at Chelsea Piers will be donated to The Skin Cancer Foundation towards melanoma awareness education. Stop by and make an investment in your skin’s future.

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As much as we hate to admit it, summer is coming to a close. However, Chelsea Piers is offering fun times for the fall! The Field House, Golf Club, BlueStreak and Sky Rink are ready to get you into gear with a full array of classes for every sport enthusiast at every age. Check out the following link for information on all of our fall programming - http://www.chelseapiers.com/CPFall.htm.

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If you’re looking for a healthy bite to refuel post workout, take a walk to Blossom, a chic Chelsea eatery offering gourmet organic vegan cuisine. The New York Post raves, “one meal at Blossom will make you want to eat there every night.” Even better, Sports Center members receive 15% off the total bill! Just be sure to present your Sports Center membership card to receive your discount.

Hungry? Head west from the Sports Center and take a seat at Blossom, located at 187 Ninth Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets.

www.blossomnyc.com

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If you want to enjoy one of the best sunset views Manhattan has to offer, then the Sunset Social at the Sports Center is an event you shouldn’t miss!

All Sports Center members are invited to bring a guest to our sundeck on Tuesday, July 24th, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. With hors d’oeuvres courtesy of the Half King and music supplied by DJ Gant Johnson, it’s just the type of relaxation you need after a long day at work.

Sports Center members simply need to show up with a friend and take part in the festivities. No RSVP required.

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Add a little incentive to your weekend pickup games. Grab some buddies and take your game to the next level for the Chelsea Piers BlueStreak Challenge 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. With a $500 cash prize and three basketball team training sessions at Chelsea Piers BlueStreak going to the first place team, you’ll get more than bragging rights from your victory. The runner up team, with the motivation to improve for future games, will receive one-month memberships to the Sports Center. And, even if your team doesn’t make it to the winners’ circle, you’ll receive a complimentary BlueStreak training session, T-shirt and bag. Go ahead. Prove your mettle on the courts at Chelsea Piers.

*Please note that the tournament is open to adults 18 years and older.

Entry fee is $150/team. Please call 212.336.6123 to register.

For more information, please contact Seth Peloso, Chelsea Piers BlueStreak Basketball Program Coordinator at 212.336.6387 or e-mail sethp@chelseapiers.com.

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But it’s cold at Sky Rink! Take advantage of the winter oasis at Sky Rink for free general skating on Sundays, 12:00pm - 3:50pm, through August 26th.

*Skate rental is additional.

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Summer in the city has a romantic ring. However, as denizens of the Big Apple, we know that summer here means heat, humidity and sweaty subway cars. If you’re looking for a way to escape summer (at least for a little while), head to the Spa at Chelsea Piers for a Zen Package.

The Zen Package ($169) includes an hour of private yoga instruction from one of our certified instructors, followed by a 50-minute Swedish massage.

Please note that the Zen Package is available for this July and August only.

For more information, please call the Spa at 212.336.6780.

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Purchase one Chelsea Piers Multi-Sport Passport and receive the second one free! Each Passport allows you to sample a wide variety of activities at Chelsea Piers, including a day at the Sports Center health club (if you’re over age 16), hitting balls at the Golf Club's 4-tiered driving range, taking pitches in the Field House's batting cages, ice skating at Sky Rink, or climbing in the Toddler Adventure Center located in the Field House. Also included, all equipment rentals and a free shoe rental at 300 New York, our bowling center, with the purchase of one game.

Visit http://www.chelseapiers.com/cpCoupon.htm for information on how to redeem this offer.

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It’s hot outside, but cold in Sky Rink. Take a break from the heat and join Sky Rink’s 13th annual 4-on-4 Adult Hockey Challenge, beginning July 23 and running through late August.

For more information or to sign up, please contact the Director of Hockey, Jim Bugenhagen at 212.336.6100 ext. 6170 or bugenj@chelseapiers.com, or Bashawn Davis at 212.336.6100 ext. 6579 or davisb@chelseapiers.com.

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New Yorkers flock to the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers like it’s their job. A turn on the rock wall, a bit of sand volleyball, or a Cardio Capoeira class all guarantee a good time and a good sweat.

If you’re not yet a member, and want to take advantage of the facilities, maybe even soak in the rays on the sun deck, check out this month’s CP e-coupon.

Now through June 30th, you can purchase a Sports Center day pass, regularly priced $50, for only $10!

See you at the club!

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Attention Sports Center members, be sure to join us on June 19, from 6pm-9pm, for our biannual Open House event!

Take part in chair massages, inner tube water polo, free personal training, adidas gait analysis, stretching sessions, a skincare clinic, open climb at the rock wall, a push up and pull up contest and golf tips.

Bring along two guests and we’ll enter each of them to win a 2-month summer membership to the Sports Center.

As a member, you’ll also have the opportunity to win something fantastic! Raffle prizes include a mountain bike, massages from the Spa at Chelsea Piers, golf prizes courtesy of the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, Kiss My Face gift baskets and more!

And, before you leave, make sure to stop by the sundeck to listen to the DJ and enjoy some refreshments.

See you on Tuesday!

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Chelsea Piers Golf Club Teaching Professional, Tom Sutter, won the Sectional Qualifying tournament for the Senior US Open in Darien, Connecticut on Monday with an even-par 71.

Tom’s win qualifies him for the Senior US Open to be held at Whistling Straights, in Kohler, Wisconsin from July 5th through 8th. Best of luck, Tom!

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Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camps offer something for any child and any age. Children as young as 3 years old enjoy our half-day gymnastics and ice skating preschool camps.  Teenagers relish in the dynamic activities of the Urban Adventure Camp.  Call 212.336.6846 for more information.

And, for the little ones, ages 20-36 months, and their caregivers, Buddy and Me Camp at the Field House provides the perfect environment to prepare for preschool and preschool camps. Please call Kim Rich at 212.336.6500, ext. 6575 with any questions.

For elite sport specific training camps for athletes 12 and older, check out Chelsea Piers BlueStreak at www.chelseapiers.com/bluestreak or call 212.336.6123.

All summer camp applications can be downloaded online at www.chelseapiers.com/sumcmp.

We hope to see you this summer!

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Stop by Sky Rink this weekend for front row seats to the seventh annual Chelsea Challenge! Hosted by the New York City Gay Hockey Association, the Chelsea Challenge attracts ice hockey players from the US, Canada and Europe.

For tournament schedule information, visit www.nycgayhockey.org or e-mail cc07@nycgayhockey.org.

Spectators are welcome free of charge.

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Attention ladies, if you haven’t been down to the Golf Club yet this week, there’s still time to take advantage of Women’s Golf Week. On Friday evening, June 8th, purchase a ball card and enjoy swing tips from golf pro Greg Moon from 6pm-7pm. Stop by Saturday and receive an IZOD polo with the purchase of a $100 golf card.

Also, visit the Golf Club this week and be entered to win an IZOD women’s outfit, including a hat, shirt and skort. The winner will be announced Monday, June 11th, online.

For more information, please call the Golf Club front desk at 212.336.6400.

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We’ve created the perfect gift package for Dad this Father’s Day. Purchase a 25-minute Swedish massage and a 25-minute express facial for $140 and receive a complimentary gift set from “The Art of Shaving”, containing pre-shave oil, shaving cream, a shaving cream bristle brush and after-shave balm.

And, Dad will have access to the Sports Center health club for the day when he redeems his spa package. A little exercise and a lot of relaxation—it’s the ideal combination for Dad on Father’s Day.

Please visit This Month at the Spa for more information or call the Spa at 212.336.6870.

*No other discounts will apply.

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Make this Father’s Day special by giving dad what he really wants: a gift card to the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers! Gift cards are redeemable for private lessons, simulator sessions, ball cards for the driving range, golf schools, golf apparel and more. Pair the gift card with a custom keepsake box containing three golf balls and three tees for a truly special gift.

Visit www.chelseapiers.com/golfgifts to purchase gift cards, the custom box, IZOD apparel and other great gifts, or call 212.336.6400.

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Hundreds of amateur figure skaters from all over the world test their skills in one of Sky Rink's annual figure skating competitions. The Sky Rink ISI Team Competition is the largest ISI competition on the East coast and is open to competitors of all ages and skating levels. There are even special ‘Spin Challenge’ and ‘Jump Challenge’ events that are US Figure Skating friendly.

Whether you’re coming to dazzle us with your dexterity on the ice or are planning to beat the June heat and see some great skating, the 21st Annual ISI Team Figure Skating Competition shouldn’t be missed!

*Admission for spectators is free of charge.

For more information, please call Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers,
212-336-6100 x 6156.

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Soccer is a great summertime activity, but the heat and humidity often put a damper on the fun. This summer, Chelsea Piers is offering a co-ed indoor soccer league on its state-of-the-art air-conditioned FieldTurf fields. The league includes 10 games, shirts, match officials, scorekeepers and two after-match mixers!

Attention ladies: If you read the recent article, “Mr. Right, It Turns Out, Does Not Take Classes,” in the Thursday Styles section of the New York Times and are feeling a bit down in the dumps, don’t despair. While men might not be so keen on classes, they love our adult leagues! Come on down to the Piers and spend Friday happy hour on the fields enjoying the camaraderie of your teammates.

To register, visit http://www.chelseapiers.com/fhAdSocInfo.htm and download the Adult League Registration Form.

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Are you longing for a winter wonderland?  Well, you’re in luck! Sky Rink is offering free general skating on Sundays through August 26th. Lace up your skates and head over to Sky Rink.

**Please note that skate rental is not included.

For more information, please call Sky Rink at 212.336.6100.

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Chelsea Piers BlueStreak, a strength training and athletic skills development center catering to aspiring athletes starting at age 12 and continuing through elite and professional levels, is now open!

We invite you to come check it out throughout the month of May, weekdays 5pm-8pm and Saturdays, 9am-1pm (except for Saturday, 5/26).  Learn how athletes can improve speed, acceleration, agility, strength and endurance—and take their skills and game to the next level.

To see our program in action, watch our video!

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We hope that all present enjoyed this past weekend’s Golf Fest.  Participants took advantage of club demos, open hitting, swing tips from the Golf Academy’s pros, mini-golf, face-painting, make-your-own sundaes and a host of other activities.

A special thanks to the event’s sponsors, Izod, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Greene County Golf Association, New York Golf Center and Srixon.

See you around the club!

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Stop by Chelsea Piers on May 20th at 10am to join Runner's World and Land Rover for a Sunday morning run in conjunction with the regularly scheduled adidas Urban Run. 

Meet Runner's World experts, receive a foot assessment, and enter to win giveaways.  Better yet, refuel after your morning workout with coffee, bagels and sports drinks compliments of the Runner's World Shoe Lab. 

And, even if you’re not up for running, we encourage you to come on over and check out the latest and greatest from Runner’s World and Land Rover.

*Runners meet at Pier 62 outside of Ruthy's Café to participate in adidas Urban Run.  Please note that all participants in the adidas Urban Run are required to sign a waiver.

For more information, please call 212.336.6879.

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The Sky Rink Youth Scholarship Fund is hosting its annual fundraiser event, Sail into Spring, on May 22nd aboard Bateaux New York.  Enjoy cocktails dockside and a dinner cruise to support the Sky Rink Youth Scholarship fund and its quest to enable more children to participate in ice hockey and figure skating programs.

To buy tickets to this event or to make a donation, please contact Krista Bugenhagen at 212.336.6839.

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On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person to break the 4-minute mile barrier. On May 4, 2007, come try your luck on the Sports Center’s indoor track and see how fast you can run your mile.

For more information and to register, please visit www.chelseapiers.com/scmile

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We’re thrilled to announce that Veronica Simmons, winner of four consecutive New York City Golden Gloves titles and the first three-time National Champion in the history of USA Boxing, has signed on as a boxing instructor at the Piers.  Veronica’s expertise and experience are certainly valuable assets to our boxing program.

To learn more about boxing at Chelsea Piers, please visit http://www.chelseapiers.com/scboxing.

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Thanks to our childhood antics, teenage upheavals and adult adversities, we’ve tested the so-called joys of motherhood to their limits. Once a year, on Mother's Day, we futilely try to undo all those early years of angst with a card and a bouquet of flowers. Remember that baseball you hit through the neighbor’s window, or that time you tried to give the German shepherd a bath in the kitchen sink? It’s time to treat your mom to more than the traditional card and flowers. Give her the gift of some much-deserved relaxation at the Spa at Chelsea Piers and you’ll receive a complimentary gift card for yourself.

Until May 13, 2007, purchase a $150.00 (or more) gift card for your mother and receive a complimentary $30 gift card.

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Chelsea Piers is pleased to announce that it has donated over 100 computers to neighborhood schools and community organizations, including the Museum School, the Guardian Angel School, Covenant House and the Fulton Houses.  Students will have the opportunity to use the computers for online research, computer science classes and creative design projects.

Happy Surfing!

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Join the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers in support of Rally for the Cure® on Tuesday, April 24, from 7:30am – 9:00am. With a donation of $20 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, you’ll enjoy an Early Bird Golf 101 clinic taught by Allan Renz, breakfast and open hitting.

Space is limited.  Please e-mail Caitlin Coffey at coffec@chelseapiers.com to reserve your spot.

For more information about the Rally for the Cure® initiative, the nation's largest cause-oriented women's golf program, please visit www.rallyforthecure.com.

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How would you like to spend some valuable time with your kids, work up a sweat and show by example the importance of an active lifestyle?  Chelsea Piers is offering the place, the program and the pizzazz to accomplish all this in its class, Veterans & Rookies, on Sunday mornings.

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Now that the weather has warmed up and daylight savings has generously awarded us more well-lit evenings, adidas Urban Run at Chelsea Piers offers the opportunity to take advantage of the beautiful Hudson River Park as well as enjoy the camaraderie of an enthusiastic running community. 

adidas Urban Run is better than ever.  In fact, New York Magazine highlighted the adidas Urban Run in its prestigious March Best Of issue.  Runners now meet in a newly redesigned office providing yoga mats with ample space to stretch, cubbies to store belongings while you’re out running, information on upcoming races, as well as drinks, nutrition bars and bananas to refuel after the run.

Accomplished Sports Center instructors lead the runs.  Class meets Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Sunday mornings at 10am at the Urban Run office, located on Pier 62 next to Ruthy’s Café.

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The Climber's Cup on Saturday, March 24, is the urban climbing event of the year! With over 50 difficulty routes and power-boulder problems, you're guaranteed to test your limits. All levels are welcome...beginner, intermediate, and "open" categories.

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

Click here to register online.

For additional information, please contact the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers at 212.336.6000 or visit http://www.chelseapiers.com/scccup.

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The Field House would like to extend a big thank you to all of the volunteers for their hard work in putting this event together.  We’d also like to thank the athletes for their dedication and spectacular performances.  Chelsea Piers Gymnastics Teams pulled through with a number of impressive showings.  The boys’ level 8 team and girls’ levels 4, 6, 7 & 8 teams all brought home the gold.  The level 4 boys’ team and level 5 girls’ team also did well winning silver medals.  Some inspiring performances by our boys’ level 10 team resulted in a well-deserved 3rd place medal.

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All Sports Center members are invited to bring a guest to the Sports Center on Thursday, February 15, from 6-9pm.  Join us for a night of fitness fun and work off some of those Valentine’s Day treats!

Take advantage of the following events: adidas gait analysis, nutrition lecture, body composition/blood pressure testing, personal training stretching sessions, chair massages, skin care clinic, open climb at the rock wall & inner tube water polo.

But wait, there’s more--the most exciting part of the evening might very well be the chance to win one of our many fabulous prizes--Delta Air Line tickets, 4GB iPod Nano or iPod shuffle, Kiss My Face gift basket, massages, wine tasting class, haircut at Suite 303 & 1-month Sports Center membership.

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Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers is thrilled to house the Skating Club of New York’s Showcase competition.  This new event promises to deliver outstanding performances with a focus on theatrical skating for all ages.  Dance, music, costumes—throw in a double axel and you’ve got a competition to rival any Broadway show!

Admission for spectators is free of charge.

Detailed information on the showcase can be found at www.thescny.org.

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The Field House at Chelsea Piers is proud to host the 2007 Chelsea Piers Gymnastics Invitational.  This competition serves as a New York State Qualifier with boys and girls, levels 4 through 10, participating in the event.  Boys’ events will include the horizontal bar, parallel bars, vault, rings, pommel horse and floor exercise.  Girls will compete in on the uneven parallel bars, floor exercise, balance beam and vault.

We encourage you to attend and cheer on local favorites!  Take part in a raffle, buy a souvenir t-shirt and enjoy some goodies from the concession stand all while being wowed by first-rate gymnasts.

*Please note that registration for the event is now closed.

Tickets for spectators will be available for purchase on site the day of the event.  Tickets for children under 5 are free, ages 5-12 are $5.00, and adults are $10.00 per day.

For more information, please call Christie Lothrop at the Field House at 212-336-6500 x 6582.

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If your New Year’s resolution has you vowing to steer clear of chocolate suicide cakes, volcano sundaes and mountains of Hershey kisses, yet you still crave some chocolate decadence on Valentine’s Day, the Spa at Chelsea Piers has something to satisfy that hankering.

Now through February 28, 2007, the Spa at Chelsea Piers is offering its Valentine’s Day Couples Package, including two (2) 50-minute chocolate massages, two (2) chocolate pedicures and a bottle of sparkling white wine.

Total price: $306

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Can’t think of a way to woo your sweetie other than the ritual Valentine’s Day dinner?  The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, with a little help from Mother Nature, has brainstormed to take the humdrum out of this high-pressure holiday and give you brownie points for creativity.  What’s more romantic than a view of the Hudson River at dusk?  Schedule a semi-private one-hour golf lesson with that special someone—learn some golf, perfect that putting, and use two complimentary $15 ball cards all while soaking in the spectacular view of the Hudson (and each other)! 

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Our driving range has had a makeover!  While Kermit the frog might grumble that it’s not easy being green, the Golf Club is thrilled with its eye-popping new green turf.

FieldTurf provides an extremely durable and proven solution for the Chelsea Piers Golf Club. The range is 78,000 square-feet and has beautiful target greens, bunkers, and breathtaking water features.

Stop by and see this oasis of lush green monofilament expanse for yourself!

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Take out your scarves and skates and head over to Sky Rink for a special offer!

Admission to the General Skating Session (1:30pm - 5:20pm) is only $10 and skate rental is free!

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Ready for a change in 2007? Try the Sports Center’s new January classes and add something exciting to the everyday!

PLAY is recess for fitness enthusiasts!  Jump, crawl, climb, hop, sprint, play dodge ball and more in this innovative, fun, non-stop, one-hour class.  PLAY is so great that it was featured in the New York Times!

Try out our Fencing Basics specialty class on January 13, from 1:30pm-3:00pm and learn the fundamentals of this strategic art from CPSC trainer / competitive fencer, Sharone Huey.

*Maximum 8 students; sign up at the front desk

Feel the sand between your toes in Beach Volleyball Skills (Intermediate). Get the skills needed to play your best at beach volleyball with CPSC trainer / volleyball extraordinaire, Bill Maik. He will take you through the drills and show you how to improve your game. Please note that players need to qualify for the class.

Max Out is for those of us who are looking for a weight-training program to improve our muscle mass.  Check out this class and learn how to use weights the right way.

Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) Stretching is perfect to get out the kinks and rejuvenate the body.  Sets of routines use specially designed balls to relieve discomfort, tone muscles, realign the body, and increase flexibility.

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If you’re like most Americans, you greeted the new year with your eye on the tiger and some chic new workout clothes.  You donned an I-pod, ran out of the house and reveled in the camaraderie of others starting the new year off right.  Maybe you even watched Rocky XI on the sly.

The Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution will help you build on that sometimes short-lived spurt of zeal that comes after holiday feasting and New Year’s resolutions.

The premise of The Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution is that health and fitness can be fun if you find a sport you love and a community of fellow enthusiasts who share your passion.  A fitness personality quiz in the beginning of the book helps the readers determine what sports best match their personalities.  The book profiles 27 different sports – most of which are available at Chelsea Piers – and provides everything you need to know to get started and succeed.

According to the well-respected Kirkus Review, The Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution is “A fitness book with a simple premise: Exercise should be fun…Readers will appreciate the personal stories of initially-apprehensive participants who have come to embrace their new sport.  General fitness tips and an "eating like an athlete" section will help support your new lifestyle.”  The Library Journal also gave a nice review noting, “Fitness Expert Rover has crafted a refreshing book that approaches exercise as a lifelong pursuit for enjoyment; fitness is the by-product…. As a result, this volume is recommended for all public libraries.”

Are you ready to revolutionize the way you think about exercise?

For more information on The Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution, please visit http://www.chelseapiers.com/cpbook.

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Kick off the New Year with a Happy Feet Package from the Spa at Chelsea Piers! Begin with a relaxing 25-minute reflexology massage where the massage therapist will apply pressure, stretch, and massage different zones of your feet to help you relax your way into 2007. Afterwards, make your feet really shine with a Spa Pedicure from one of our talented nail technicians.

So, even if you can’t bust a move like Mumble the penguin, your feet deserve a little TLC just the same!

Dance on over to the spa and get your groove on with our Happy Feet Package!

Price $112.50

Offer ends Janurary 31, 2007.

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Well, it just so happens that January is personal training month at the Sports Center and Chelsea Piers boasts New York City’s best personal trainers.  Pick up Shape, Women’s Health, Fitness Magazine, am New York, or the New York Times, and you’re likely to find one of our personal trainers mentioned or featured.

We know you’ve made some fitness resolutions for 2007!  Whatever your needs, whatever your goals - be it weight loss or weight gain, stronger legs or a slimmer stomach - there is no match for working with a Sports Center personal trainer in 2007.

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The lyrics of the popular song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” perennially remind us that the holidays are supposed to be a time of carefree merriment.  Why not give that blithe blissfulness of childhood back to someone special this holiday season?  Purchase a Spa Gift Card of $100 or more and receive a complimentary gift bag including:

• Kiss My Face travel size shampoo and conditioner
• Kiss My Face lip balm
• 1.8-oz. Elixir Tonic
• Dermologica skincare samples
• Holiday emory board

Let the calming commence!  Offer ends December 31st.

To purchase a gift card, stop by the Spa, call 212.336.6780 or order online at www.chelseapiers.com/spagifts.

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