Chelsea Piers Opens 12-Court Facility in Stamford
July 23, 2012 - 3:12am
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Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) is pleased to announce that it will host a variety of squash events throughout July and August at the facility’s new Squash Club. Events will be open to Squash Club members and non-members beginning July 10th. Squash players of all ages and abilities are invited to play, meet other players and tour the facility. Directed by U.S. National Champion Natalie Grainger, the Squash Club features 11 singles courts and one doubles court.
Events will include organized pick-up games, tournaments, drop-in matches, camps and learn-to-play clinics. Sessions will be scheduled throughout the week and on weekends to ensure maximum flexibility. Prices will vary depending on the event and player’s membership status. Scheduled activities include:
· Tuesday “Drop In” and Summer Pro League Match (Juniors, Adults and Doubles)
Summer Pro League with matches played on Tuesday evenings. Members can come and watch the best pros in the area every week starting July 10th. Non-members are invited to “drop in” and watch the matches and can bring their racquets on the below dates. Courts are reserved for “drop in” players to play.
July 31 and August 28; 6pm
· Wednesday Shot-Gun Event (Mixed Adult)
Tournament style event that is based on time. Prizes are given to the winners.
July 18, August 1, 15, 29; 6pm – 9pm
· Thursday Socials (Mixed Adult and Doubles)
Organized pick-up games
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 6pm
· Saturday Morning Learn-To-Play Clinics (Adults, Juniors and Doubles)
Learn basic techniques and the rules of the game. Clinics include time for all participants to play matches and the opportunity to stay longer to practice new skills.
July 14, 21, 28, August 11, 18, 25; 9am – 11am
· Sunday Summer Tournament (Adults and Juniors)
Tournament style play day. Competitive matches for players of all levels are arranged depending on ranking. CPCT prizes are given to the winner of each division.
July 22; 8:30am – 12:30pm
· Adult Summer Camp (Mixed Adult)
Taught by Racquets Director and U.S. National Champion Natalie Grainger, Adult Summer Camp covers basic technique, movement patterns, game strategy and fitness drills.
August 4; 10am – 12:30pm and 2:30pm – 5pm
August 5; 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm
“Our Summer Squash Events are a great opportunity for people to come in and see the beautiful facility and to learn more about our membership options,” commented Natalie Grainger, Racquets Director at Chelsea Piers Connecticut. “We look forward to welcoming our members and guests this summer.”
Squash Club memberships are available for youths (4 months – 17 years), singles (ages 18+) and families. Starting in September, membership will be required for continued access to the 12-court Squash Club. In addition to dynamic squash programming and instructors, club-style locker rooms, and a private bar and lounge, Squash Club members receive access to the Aquatics Center (Olympic-size pool, exercise pool and Water Play area), the 7-court Tennis Club, and the 5,000 sq.ft. Fitness Center and indoor track. Other benefits include court rental and reservation privileges at Squash and Tennis, Chelsea Piers Competitive Team Eligibility, members-only squash leagues, members-only babysitting services, member pricing on select instructional programs, private lessons, camps, birthday parties and Adventure Center, priority registration on instructional programming, preferred pricing on Flywheel, BlueStreak Sports Training, personal training, other fitness programming and more.
About Chelsea Piers Connecticut
Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) is a 400,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art sports and recreation facility located in Stamford, CT, just off I-95 at Exit 9. Slated to open July 9, 2012, Chelsea Piers Connecticut will consist of several core sports facilities encompassing more than 20 sports.
Ice Rinks - Dual rink skating facility for ice hockey and figure skating
Aquatics Center – Olympic pool, warm water instructional and exercise pool, and 6,000 sq-ft water play area featuring three giant slides
Gymnastics Training Center – 14,000 sq-ft gymnastics training space and cheerleading program
Baseball and Softball Training Facility – Indoor turf infield and five batting cages
Field House – Indoor 100-yard turf field for soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, softball and baseball; hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball; and a 1/5-mile track.
Squash Club – 11 singles and one Hardball doubles court
Tennis Club - 7 indoor hard court tennis courts
Adventure Center – 12,000 sq-ft area featuring a recreational trampoline center, a 24-foot high rock wall, and a Little Athletes gym for children 6 months to five years and five batting cages.
Like Chelsea Piers New York, CPCT will combine athletic facilities with an extensive array of professional instructors and league programs for youths, teens and adults.
In addition to these sport offerings, CPCT will also be home to:
Childcare facility and preschool - Small class sizes, certified teachers and use of the sports facilities at CPCT
Chelsea’s Table – Organic, healthy, and natural food café.
The Overlook Bar and Grill – A sit down restaurant and bar on the mezzanine level overlooking an ice rink
BlueStreak Sports Training – An athletic skills-development center dedicated to sport performance enhancement for dedicated athletes of every level
Stamford Hospital – An 18,500 square foot branch of Stamford Hospital focusing on orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, physical therapy services, a laboratory draw station, and imaging services
FlyWheel Sports - An intense, incredibly inspiring and empowering cardio cycling experience led by top-notch instructors in a unique stadium style studio
Pro Shop – An on-site pro shop for equipment needs
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