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BARBARA KINNEY (2) Racquetball Quickie The WAC Racquetball Club invites all players to join in round-robin play on Tuesday and Thursday nights. All skill levels are invited. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 pm Challenge Court Night 8th Floor courts Players gather in the 8th Floor Sports Café No cost and no reservations needed Squash Quickie Join the Squash Club for fun tournament- style play. Each Wednesday and Saturday, the squash courts are home to a handi- capped event for all skill levels. Just show up and play. Wednesday: 6 pm Saturday: 10 am 6th Floor courts Volleyball Enjoy an evening of bumps, sets and spikes. With 40 years of experience, WAC instructor Ron Rall will be on-site weekly to help your game. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Tuesday: 7:30–9:30 pm (begins September 4) 8th Floor Gym GOLF Golf Pro—Alex Dunlop Using PGA Tour-proven technology, Alex Dunlop specializes in video swing analysis that allows you to view your swing frame-by-frame and break down every nuance and movement. He can even compare your swing side-by-side with the PGA and LPGA tour professionals of your choice, matching each position against the greatest golfers in the world. To learn more about Alex's teaching philosophy or services or to schedule a lesson, contact Alex. Lessons are offered at The Golf Club at Newcastle and Hotel 1000. Contact Alex Dunlop at 206.225.4526 or alex@alexdunlopgolf.com Meet the Instructors on www.wac.net MEET THE ATHLETE Handyman Tom Polzin took up handball as a high school student in Missoula, Mont. A few years later at the University of Washington, he represented the Huskies—"very unofficially"—at two collegiate national tournaments, filling the role of player, coach, captain, trainer and funder. Today, Tom, age 39, is regarded as the best handball player at the WAC. What do you like most about handball? It's a good workout. It's physically demanding, and it works your left and right side. I also really enjoy the people. The handball community is pretty small, so you start to know everybody. Any tips for young players? You need to be equally good with both hands. Do whatever you can to develop coordination in your off-hand. If you're right-handed, By Darrick Meneken start eating with your left hand. When you're playing, pick on your opponent's off-hand. Outside of handball, how do you stay fit? I try to run twice a week and try to push the weights twice a week. I also try to get in a swim or ride my bike. What has been the apex of your playing career? At this point I'd say I haven't gotten there yet. I don't think I'm the best I'll ever be. Why the WAC? The camaraderie, really. I'm a big fan of the current handball members. I also like the location. Can you imagine life without your sport? No. Handball is so ingrained in my personality that if I don't play on a somewhat frequent basis then I'm a different person. OCTOBER 2012 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 49