Kenny Moir, Executive Director of Figure Skating December 2, 2008
On Friday, December 5, 2008, at 7:00pm, Sky Rink will host its 12th annual Holiday on the Hudson figure skating show. Stop by and enjoy festive performances by children from Sky Rink’s Skating School as well as top US and Regional competitors.
Free tickets (limit 2 per person) are now available at Sky Rink’s front desk. Please bring a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drive!
Chelsea Piers Ranked by Crain’s One of NYC’s Top Places to Work
Greta Wagner, First Vice President, Chelsea Piers Management November 19, 2008
To find New York City’s best places to work, Crain’s partnered with Quantum Market Research to conduct 25,399 surveys of employees at more than 300 companies. Chelsea Piers was ranked among the top ten for medium-sized firms in NYC. Crain’s wrote, “Taking cues from employee focus groups, Chelsea Piers aids its workers—whether they're fitness fanatics, parents of tots or advocates of eco-consciousness.”
Chelsea Piers is proud to provide a fun, dynamic and rewarding work environment for all of its employees.
John Boyd, Group Fitness Director November 17, 2008
Are you the fastest in the 1-mile run? Time to lace up your sneakers and burn some rubber on the Chelsea Piers track.
The free event takes place on Friday, November 21st at 7:00pm, and is open to members and non-members at least 16 years of age. Make a night of it by bringing the crew from your local running club!
Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in both the men’s and women’s races. May the best man and woman win!
Please be sure to sign up in advance. Stop by the front desk or call 212.336.6000.
Erica Schietinger, Vice President, Corporate Communications November 5, 2008
Chelsea Piers has launched a complex-wide green initiative, which includes the purchase of green power, the establishment of an on-site recycling program and making an investment in energy-saving infrastructure improvements. Effective October 1, Chelsea Piers began purchasing 100% green wind power equal to its annual projected electricity usage. This purchase will offset over 13,344 metric tons of electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions, an annual amount equal to taking 2,856 cars off the road.
One of the key components of the Chelsea Piers green initiative is a grassroots employee support program. More than 40 employees are volunteering their time to “Green Teams” at each sports venue and analyzing their business with a goal to “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reeducate.”
Our green journey is a process – we will not be perfect on Day 1. Our goal is to establish a path for constant improvement. We are excited to be taking this first important step.
John Boyd, Group Fitness Director October 30, 2008
On Monday, November 10th at 7:00pm, instructors, trainers, members and friends of the Sports Center are taking their skills and strutting them in a one-hour dance recital for a good cause. As Chelsea Piers joins the green movement and commits to ecological best practices, the chosen recipient of proceeds from the Sports Center’s third Dance Benefit is MillionTreesNYC, a city-wide initiative to plant and care for one million trees in NYC's five boroughs by the year 2017.
There is a suggested audience donation of $20/person and 100% of the proceeds go to MillionTreesNYC. The event will take place at the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, Studio A.
For additional information, please contact John Boyd at 212.336.6052 or boydjo@chelseapiers.com.
Chris Smith, Sports Center General Manager October 23, 2008
Congratulations to the Chelsea Piers Full Throttle Endurance Triathlon Team for defending their 2007 title and bringing home another Division 4 National Championship. In a tough race with unforgiving Las Vegas weather conditions, big hills and lots of other high-caliber athletes, Full Throttle delivered many outstanding performances. Seventeen athletes reached the podium, 7 of which were Division 4 winners.
Dana Thayer, Senior Vice President, Marketing October 8, 2008
Having a hard time finding some green in Manhattan? Head down to Chelsea Piers to marvel at The Science Barge, New York’s only sustainable urban farm! The barge will remain docked between Piers 61 and 62 through October, and the public is invited to explore this floating greenhouse that is powered by solar, wind, and biofuels, and irrigated by rainwater and purified river water. Public tours are free and operate on a first-come, first-serve basis every Tuesday through Friday at 4pm, and at noon, 1pm, 3pm and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Kids of all ages will love this eco-friendly field trip!
Greta Wagner, Golf Club General Manager October 7, 2008
Come to the Golf Club for the Monday Night Football Party and enjoy open hitting, an Italian buffet dinner, open beer & wine bar and watch the football game on the Ryder Cup Room's big screen! Join us on October 13, 20 & 27. Tickets are $45, but with this month’s CP e-coupon, bring a friend and receive 50% off the second ticket!
Click here for information on how to redeem the CP e-coupon offer.
Allan Renz Named to Golf Range Magazine’s Top 50 Golf Instructors in America
Greta Wagner, Golf Club General Manager September 22, 2008
Congratulations to Golf Club Teaching Professional and Director of Schools Allan Renz for being named to Golf Range Magazine’s prestigious list of United States’ top instructors. As the Golf Club’s instructor of the year for the past four years, Allan has made invaluable contributions to the Piers.
To read more about America’s Top 50 Golf Instructors, please visit www.golfrange.org.
If you’re interested in booking a lesson with Allan, please contact the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444.
Chris Smith, Sports Center General Manager September 11, 2008
Fifty-two year-old Barbara Buchan stood proudly atop the medal podium in Beijing after breaking the world record and winning the gold medal for her disability class in the Paralympics individual 3,000-meter cycling pursuit. After a serious accident in 1982 during a cycling competition left her missing one-quarter of her left-temporal brain and suffering significant physical and cognitive problems, Barbara was determined to get back on the bike. Read The New York Times’From Death's Door to Medal Podium for a good dose of inspiration.
Motivated to the start a cycling routine? The Sports Center offers many CP Cycle classes to accommodate all levels. Pick up a schedule at the gym or check it out online at www.chelseapiers.com/sc.
Greta Wagner, Golf Club General Manager September 3, 2008
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.
