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MARCH / APRIL 2018 51 2018 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. Pacific Coast Athletic Clubs Basketball Tournament March 9–10 Five West Coast clubs will face off on the WAC's bas- ketball courts for this year's Pacific Coast Athletic Clubs basketball tournament. Teams will play in the 8th Floor gym and at Seattle University's Connolly Center. Seven WAC teams will compete. Specta- tors welcome. u Friday–Saturday; 9 am–8 pm; for more information, contact Darin Barr at dbarr@ wac.net Athletics Open House March 13 Explore all the ways the WAC can help you achieve and maintain your health and fitness goals. Come to our complimentary Athletics Open House on the lobby level to learn about programs, classes, clubs within the Club, sports teams, and training options. Meet team members from our Athletics department and mingle while you enjoy refreshments and demonstrations. u Tuesday; 5–7 pm; for more information, contact Wayne Milner at wmilner@wac.net Free Fitness Fridays Every Friday in April Enjoy complimentary classes and full access to our fitness floors every Friday in April. Bring a non-member guest to win a WAC Fitness Essentials Pack—one free month of Fit- ness Advantage, two private Pilates sessions, and one month of free daily smooth- ies from the WAC Café. Salmon Swim April 1–30 Swim to win. Sign up with a lifeguard on the 6th Floor pool deck to join the 2018 Salmon Swim lap-swimming competition. Swim the most laps in April to be crowned Queen Salmon or King Salm- on and win $50 WACash. u Sunday–Monday, compli- mentary, email beckhardt@ wac.net. Conquering Cancer with Amy Dock April 18 Whether individually or along- side a loved one, most of us will be touched by cancer during our lives. Learn how to stay strong through the experience at our upcoming Conquering Cancer seminar. Physical therapist Amy Dock will offer her expertise on ex- ercise during and after cancer treatment, as well as tips on managing lymphedema to preserve your quality of life. The information shared at this event is for everyone who desires a deeper understand- ing of how to approach many of the challenges that face survivors and their families. u Wednesday; 5:30–6:30 pm; $40/members $50/ guests; for more information, contact Maureen Eggers at 206.839.4785 or meggers@ wac.net Aquatics All sessions taught in the WAC pool on the 6th Floor. For more information or to sign up, contact swimlessons@wac.net or 206.464.3073. Aqua Boot Camp A high-intensity, low-impact workout. Great for those with knee, hip, and other joint issues. u Wednesdays: 1:30–2:30 pm; Fridays: 10:45–11:45 am Cardio Express A 30-minute, low-impact water workout. u Mondays: 10:30–11 am Deep Water Aerobics This class offers a safe and challenging water-based workout that includes cardio conditioning and body toning in deep water. u Mondays: 11–11:45 am Fridays: 10–10:45 am Get Fit Water Aerobics A low-impact, fun, and invig- orating workout that gets you in shape using the water's weight-bearing quality. u Tuesdays/Wednesdays/ Thursdays: 11–11:45 am Joints in Motion Ease joint and muscle pain with gentle range-of-motion, joint-mobility, and flexibility exercises. Great for those suffering from arthritis, muscle pain, stiffness or injury. u Wednesdays: 10:30–11 am Masters Swim Team Enhance endurance and im- prove stroke technique during organized workouts. Master swimmers are encouraged to attend practice regularly and to compete. Email masterscoach@wac.net for more information. u $30/month; Mondays– Thursdays: 6:30–7:30 pm; Special Events athletic programs schedule D A V I D R Y D E R