In October 2019, I played my first racquetball match at Surrey Closed Tournament and I thoroughly enjoyed it, despite not really knowing what I was doing! Since then I have played 3-4 times per month and I feel it has had a positive impact on my squash performance. Below are some observations I have made
Edited 14th May 2020. During this time we will endeavour to keep you fit and healthy with some of your favourite instructors, Caroline and Rodney will be leading the way with classes you can complete at home. We will be posting videos to our Facebook page where you will be able to watch them
The temporary closure of Colets and its squash courts is no excuse to stop thinking about squash and your game. This closure is an opportunity to rest your body and consider strategies you can implement once the courts are re-opened. TIP 1: RELAX YOUR GRIP Ever wondered why you struggle to play a soft
Updated Monday 18th May 2020 Since 1977, Colets has been delivering a not-for-profit service to the entire community of Thames Ditton. Whilst our ability to serve our members in-club is now limited, we feel it is right to continue to support those who need our help within the community. Colets, in conjunction with community
Always lose the first game? Every club has the notorious slow starter; but in all honesty, everyone is guilty of cutting corners in their preparations for a match. The first game is very important when trying to create your own positive momentum and crush your opponents spirits from the outset! TIP 1: GET YOUR
The annual club squash tournament returns from the 30th March, Finals will be held on Friday 1st May. Last year there were well over 100 entrants and with 12 different categories to enter there really is something for everyone, from under 18’s to over 75’s and the coveted Men’s and Ladies Closed Finals also up
Momentum Children’s Charity has been Colets’ nominated charity since 2017. In the last three years we have managed to raise over £5,600 – with £2,127 raised in 2019! 2019 saw generous contributions through events such as our Triathlon, Charity Spin Classes and the Christmas Shopping Fair. Many of you have also put your spare change
We chatted to mum Anna about what she enjoys the most about being able to leave her child in the care of the crèche team. Could you start by telling me a little bit more about when and why you decided to join Colets? I joined Colets a few months after my son was born.
With 2019 all but over, we would like to share a few of our favourite highlights with you. In what has been another busy year for the club there are almost too many to include however below is just a little summary of what we’ve been up to… We kicked off the year in style
We recently caught up with Alice from Evolve Nutrition + Fitness ahead of her brand new 8-week programme which begins this coming January. Alice’s course in nutrition and weight management will only be available for Colets’ members and only 10 spaces are available so don’t miss out! Alice’s first experience with Colets was when she
With Christmas now just a few weeks away we thought we’d let you know what we are getting up at Colets. Getting in to the Christmas spirit, Colets have for the first time created a Christmas grotto in the Café bar for all our member’s to enjoy and really get into that Christmas spirit. Keep
Want to get in that pre- and post-Christmas workout? Check out our opening times below. With Christmas Day fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to schedule your days in order to fit in all that family time, shopping, and most importantly, your sessions using our gym, pool and classes! Please see the
Join us for a Buddy Meet-Up on Friday 29th November at our Members’ Christmas Party Our final Buddy Programme social of 2019 is on 29th November and so it would be great to see you all there – we may even have a little goody bag for you to collect on the night! Not yet
Welcome to our new-look menu! Whether you’re looking to re-fuel after a class or keep the kids happy with a delicious and healthy meal, The Servery has something for you. We’ve listened to member feedback and decided to give our menu a complete refresh. As you would probably expect from a health club, our new
On Monday 26th August Colets will be operating to our standard weekend opening hours, the club will open at 8:30am. The gym will close at 8pm and the pool at 9pm. Check out our studio timetable for the August Bank Holiday. Bank Holiday Monday Timetable Also on Bank Holiday is Colets annual Family Fun Day!
Our Summer Membership is back again by popular demand and available to purchase until 16th August 2019. With Summer now well underway, what better way to keep fit and active than enjoying full access to our wonderful facilities for six weeks? Available to those 18+ our Summer Membership costs £125 and gives access to… Our
For many of our younger members, exam season is rapidly approaching and, in many cases, has already started. There’s no denying that this time can be a notoriously stressful period for this reason. Here at Colets however, we recognise the importance of taking some time out to look after your mental and physical health. We
With our Summer Series now well underway, we caught up with Stefan who not only came up with this exciting concept but is leading each session too! If you weren’t aware, this new class aims to replicate some of the biggest climbs in professional cycling form the three Grand Tours, the Giro d’Italia, Tour de
On Monday 27th May 2019 Colets will be operating to our standard Weekend hours. The club will open at 8:30am, the gym will close at 8pm and the pool at 9pm. Please see our class timetable below. Bank Holiday Monday
Having supported Momentum Children’s Charity since March 2017, today we caught up with Kate Brookes from the charity to find out how our fundraising activities at Colets have helped to make a difference to the families supported by Momentum. One of our most recent fundraising contributions has been inspired by Momentum’s 15th Anniversary. Throughout April
