PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTOR

 

Bold North's Founder, Michael Boraas is an experienced pickleball instructor and we are excited to partner with him to host group clinic style lessons throughout the retreat, along with additional lessons upon request.   As the fastest growing sport in the US, pickleball is a fun, energetic yet approachable sport that he is excited to introduce to players as the sport continues to grow!  So, whether this will be your first-time playing Pickleball or you're a mid-level player, Bold North Pickleball is excited to engage with you during our retreat!  

 

Michael created Bold North Pickleball with a vision to introduce others to his passions involving travel, pickleball, education, yoga and entrepreneurship.   As a former tennis instructor and avid player, pickleball was a natural transition for him.   He has seen Pickleball be a 'game changing' transformation that incorporates health, movement, improved social connections, and mental health benefits.   His mission is to promote these wellness benefits to others.   

 

RECENT Coach Addition - Johannes Vance grew up playing tennis in Portugal, having first picked up a racquet at six years of age.  He was a top junior player and played ITF tournaments in his teens.   He played in college in the San Diego area on a scholarship.   He played all four years, including the #1 spot, my sophomore year.    Years later, he pursued coaching and helped develop a couple of junior players into scholarship tennis athletes.    He has lived the last four years in India working for a non-profit doing community development after leaving the corporate world.   He's been to over 40 countries and continues his love for new adventures and experiences.   He's now become fascinated with pickleball and have quickly become obsessed with mastering the sport in hopes to turn pro.   He's excited to improve our Pickleball games and have a ton of fun doing it!

 

A fully certified pilates instructor and a certified personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Renee Keller fully understands the benefits of keeping your body moving.   She's one of the many pickleball players who are 'new-ish' to the sport, but quickly became an enthusiast! 

 

As our retreat host, she's a wonderful advocate for the sport and for enthusiastically inviting others to come try it out and/or up-level from a current skill level.    Renee loves that pickleball is easy to learn, social, good cardio and super fun.    Overall, she loves that it's great for your mind, body and spirit!   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aside from Pickleball, Club Med is a haven for many other included activities that you may enjoy while on-site such as:

• Pools - Three pools:  main pool, lap pool and a relaxing adults-only pool and hot tub
• Water Sports - Sailing, kayaking, and paddle boarding
• Club Med Academies - Time to perfect your game of golf, tennis, soccer and beach volleyball
• Flying Trapeze School - Yes, you read that right - when in Club Med, one must trapeze!
• Group Fitness Classes - Various; such as yoga, power walking, pilates, aqua gym, meditation and more
• Various Land Sports - Pickleball, tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, mini-golf, soccer (with needed equipment)
• Outdoor Lawn Area Games - Bocce ball and table tennis

Additional Fee
While you can stop at what's included, if you have an additional sense of adventure, you can experience the following for a bit of a fee: 

• Motorized Water Activities  - Test your water skills with water skiing, wakeboarding, sea scootering and tubing!
• Golf - Improve your swing on the new Trident golf course; Club Med's own 18-hole course
• Sail - Sail on the St Lucie River
• Spa - Enjoy a spa treatment (or three 😊)
• Excursions - Explore and enjoy their following tours: (availability subject to covid protocols)
  • 'Sense of Adventure': Disney or Universal Theme Parks / Flyboard / Jet Ski Discovery Tour / Jet Ski Sensation Tour
  • 'Made to Measure': Horse ride on the beach
  • 'Nature Getaways': Airboat ride / Floridian Sunset Cruise
  • 'Connecting with culture': Tour of Miami / Kennedy Space Center / Palm Beach Tour & Outlets

       Included Gastronomy 

• Bars - Three bar locations the main bar, the calm pool side bar and the gourmet lounge bar
• Restaurants -
  • Marketplace - the main restaurant with views of the St. Lucie River and open for every meal.
  • Soleil Terrace - welcomes you at off-peak times through-out the day on this shady terrace by the river.
  • The Riverside - a gourmet waterfront restaurant requiring reservations and open Tuesday - Sunday from 6-9pm

PRICING:

• Pickleball Players
  • $1150 p/person for 4 nights (single or double occupancy the same rate)
    • $274 deposit due at time of booking
    • $876 final payment due November 26, 2021
• Non-Pickleball Players (single or double occupancy the same rate)
  
  • $848 p/person for 4 nights 
    • $212 deposit due at time of booking
    • $636 final payment due November 26, 2021
      

• Optional additional nights, pre and/or post will be quoted separately

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Deposit - non-refundable at time of payment
• Final Payment - Nov. 26, 2021:  50% non-refundable at time of payment
• All Payments - Dec. 24, 2021:  100% non-refundable
• January 13, 2022:  $40 for any registration changes

RETREAT EXCLUSIONS:

• Airfare
• Ground Transfers (we can add these onto your trip cost, see details below)
• Additional Pickleball Instruction - Private or Semi-Private (see details below)
• Additional Pre or Post Hotel Nights (see details below)
• Early arrival prior to 3pm:  all meals & facility use - $20 p/person
• Parking $12 p/night (if reserved in advance), $15 p/night (if paid upon arrival)
• Spa & Excursions (see Excursion section above)

A negotiated group nightly rate of $144 p/night, p/person for two days pre retreat and two days post retreat, subject to availability.  Additional nights are available at prevailing rates when booked and also subject to availability.   

Transfers
Carefree travel!   Club Med can pick you up at the airport of your choice and drive you to the resort.

• Transfers to/from Palm Beach airport (60 min.)
• Transfers to/from Fort Lauderdale airport (105 min.)
• Transfer to/ from Miami airport (120 min.)
• Transfer to/ from Orlando airport (120 min.)
  **Note: Depending on your arrival time, you may have to wait about 30 minutes. You can book this service at registration or anytime up to two days prior to arrival.  Rates are subject to change until booked.  

        

 

 

 

HOW and WHEN TO REGISTER:

HOW - For more lodging and pricing details and/or to register, click the 'buy now' button.    When you are ready to register, first select the number of travelers for your room, 1 or 2, and then select the room type, single or double occupancy.   You'll then fill-in your contact details.   You will authorize your credit card so the deposit may be processed.      We will be back in touch very shortly after registration for you to complete, or to validate for returning guests, your client information and collect some additional information.   If the room type/style you want isn't available, please email Mary at mary@journeysthatfit.com.

 

WHEN - Now!   Secure your room as we have limited lodging and coaching capacity.   Lodging available until November 26 or until until group block sells out.    Plus, February is HIGH season in Florida so secure those flights soon to get your preferred dates and times!