Providing opportunities for kids of all ages and levels and ensuring a positive first experience will help get—and keep—more kids in the game of tennis. The educational curriculum program, “Coach Youth Tennis,” is designed to improve the quality and standards of teaching tennis to kids
More and more clubs are adding fitness centers to the host of facilities offered to club members based on increased demand. Like all other areas of club operations, it’s important to make sure the right measures are in place to protect the club in case
Fitness and spa facilities in the private club industry have done a complete 180. They’re now a multi-million dollar, revenue-producing stream for clubs. The trends of the private club industry are closely related to the mainstream industry trends as members seek to experience fitness and
Workplace class action litigation is in a state of flux. The events of the past year in the workplace class action world demonstrate that the array of bet-the-company litigation issues that businesses and clubs face are evolving on a landscape that is continuing to undergo significant
So … Did you hear the one about “these four members walk into a bar”…? Of course you’ve heard it—the real question is did they walk into your bar, or the bar down the street? As far back as the 17th century, American taverns have held a place
Every New Year’s Day people across the country wake up and say, “This is the year. I am going to lose 10 pounds, get in shape and eat better. Starting today, I am turning it around.” And for about a week, maybe even a month
Private clubs that have been around for decades have watched culinary trends come and go, and sometimes, even make a comeback. There was Steak Diane and Beef Wellington in the ‘60s, then there was fondue and Watergate Cake in the ‘70s, followed by the comfort
As the holiday season approaches, NCA reminds club members and officials to be aware of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules regarding gifts to employees. A club’s method of gift-giving usually determines whether or not holiday gifts will be viewed as taxable wages. The IRS considers
During my recent travels to different private clubs, I found there was one question many clubs had in common: What is the best form of payment at a club: credit card, cash or club charge? Let’s further discuss these three very different forms of payment
It is that time of year again when clubs, like many businesses, move to holiday schedules. As always, it is important to determine the proper pay for employees during holiday periods. Keeping up with the developing wage and hour laws is difficult. With both state