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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017 51 Special Olympics USA Games The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will be held in Seattle this coming July 1–6. More than 4,000 athletes and coaches from around the country will compete along with the support of tens of thousands of volunteers and spectators. The WAC is a proud supporting partner of the 2018 games. To learn more and find out how to volunteer, visit specialolym picsusagames.org/volunteer. Soccer Players Wanted The WAC is looking for wom- en and men soccer players for an intermediate skill-level league in Seattle. Games will start in spring and take place on Monday nights. Contact Athletic Programs Manager Darin Barr at dbarr@wac.net. Golf Lesson Winter Special Don't let your game slip in the offseason. WAC Golf Instructor Gilbert Quitlong is offering eight private half- hour lessons and a $50 range card for just $350. The pack- age must be used by March 1. Contact Gilbert through Interbay Golf Center at 206.838.4549 or gquitlong@ premiergc.com to sign up. Xcelerate: Snow Flurry November–December The most important tune-up of the season isn't to your skis. Get in shape for the slopes with high-intensity exercises designed for skiers and snowboarders. Leave sore muscles behind and start shredding from day one. Get the season started right! u Mondays & Wednesdays; 12–12:45 pm; free for mem- bers and guests; register in advance with xcelerate@wac. net or 206.839.4781 Turkey Swim November 1–20 Win your Thanksgiving Day turkey at the annual Turkey Swim in Helene Madison Pool. From November 1–20, draw a number before your swim workouts and complete the corresponding number of laps. The top five members will win a Thanksgiving turkey compliments of the WAC. Registration is free. Sign up with a lifeguard on the pool deck. Ballet Basics November 1–December 13 Pirouette and plié in a fun musical environment. Youth ballet instructor Osiris Reyno- so-Lotts teaches participants foundational ballet skills in this six-week series. No previous experience required. For junior members ages three to five. Please wear leotards, tights, and ballet slippers. u Wednesdays (no class November 22); reserve with Aquatics & Junior Programs Manager Brandon Eckhardt at beckhardt@wac.net or 206.464.3073 Up-close with Gasman November 9 Go inside the huddle with Seattle sports personality and former radio voice Mike Gastineau before kickoff of the Thursday night game between the Seahawks and Cardinals. The Gasman will treat us to some trivia and of- fer his thoughts on this year's NFL season. Stick around for the game and great food and drink specials. u Thursday; 3:30 pm Turkey Burn November 23 Before the feast begins, burn some serious calories! Join WAC instructors on Thanks- giving morning for boot camp, spin, Zumba, dance cardio, and yoga flow. u Thursday; 7:30 am start; free for members and mem- ber guests; register on the 4th Floor or contact coed@ wac.net or 206.464.3098 The Main Event January 26–27 Boxers from around the nation face off in two nights of collegiate competition in the 8th Floor gym. This black- tie affair is a highlight of the college boxing season and one of the only events of its kind nationwide. Enjoy dinner, drinks and comedy in the Crystal Ballroom before the Special Events athletic programs schedule J O H N B A N G