Thorbeckes Athletic Club

09/18/2026

⚡️ THIS is Speed Academy. ⚡️

It’s not just running fast.

It’s learning how to accelerate. Explode. Change direction. Move with purpose. And compete with confidence.

Whether your athlete plays football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball-or just wants to become a stronger, faster athlete-the skills we train here transfer to EVERY sport.

And the best part? They’re doing it alongside other young athletes who are working hard, pushing themselves and having FUN while they do it. 💪

🔥 TAP SPEED ACADEMY STARTS THIS WEEK!

🟢 TEEN | Ages 12–18
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30–5:30 PM
Starts Tuesday, September 22
6 weeks | $135 + tax

⚪️ YOUTH | Ages 7–11
Saturdays | 10:30–11:30 AM
Starts Saturday, September 26
6 weeks | $80 + tax

There’s still time to get your athlete in.

Don’t replace their sport. ADD to it. ⚡️

🌐 Register online:
https://thorbeckes.com/sports-performance/

📧 Questions? [email protected]

Faster today. Stronger tomorrow. 💪⚡️

09/18/2026

🏓 PICKLEBALL AT THORBECKES! 🏓

First things first…

👀 If you saw an earlier version of this post… no you didn’t. 🤣
Moving right along…

Grab your paddle and come play! Pickleball is available at both our Chehalis and Centralia locations, with options throughout the week for all skill levels!

💙 CHEHALIS
Our Chehalis court features a professional-grade cushioned acrylic surface using the same surface technology as the US Open! It’s also lined for two pickleball courts.

🏓 Monday–Friday | 5:00–9:00 AM
🏓 Saturday | 1:00–5:00 PM
🏓 Sunday | 7:00–9:00 AM

💚 CENTRALIA
Pickleball is set up upstairs on the basketball court!

🏓 Monday–Thursday | 9:00–11:30 AM
🏓 Friday | 5:30–11:30 AM
🏓 Monday & Wednesday | 7:00–10:00 PM

Whether you’re an experienced player or have been wondering what all the pickleball fuss is about, come join us!

Play. Connect. Move. 💙💚

And remember: Monday & WEDNESDAY. We have no idea who told you Thursday. 👀🤣

09/17/2026

🎈 PLANNING AN OCTOBER BIRTHDAY? BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW! 🎈

Thorbeckes Inflatable Parties are a favorite for birthdays-and our weekend party times typically book up fast!

If you have an October birthday coming up, now is a great time to grab your date before your preferred weekend is gone. 🎉

🎃 CURRENT OCTOBER OPENINGS

FRIDAYS | 5–7 PM
Oct. 2 • 16 • 23 • 30

SATURDAYS | 2–4 PM
Oct. 10 • 17 • 24 • 31

SUNDAYS
11 AM–1 PM or 2–4 PM
Oct. 4 • 11 • 18 • 25

✨ Already booked: Friday, Oct. 9 & Saturday, Oct. 3

Inflatables + friends + birthday fun = a party they’ll remember…and you don’t have to bring all the birthday chaos home! 😂🎂

🎈 Reserve your party online:
https://thorbeckes.com/parties/inflatable/?category=17

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

Don’t wait until the week of the birthday-our party spots typically fill quickly! 🎉

09/17/2026

🎉Happy 20 Year-Anniversary, Jenner🎉

Meet Jenner, one of our Membership Accounting Managers! This year, Jenner is celebrating 20 years with Thorbeckes Athletic Club, a milestone that reflects her dedication to our members, staff, and communities. Behind the scenes, she helps keep things running smoothly by managing membership accounts, billing, and member services. Her commitment to providing exceptional support helps ensure every member has a positive experience at Thorbeckes.
When she’s not at work, Jenner enjoys tackling home improvement projects, hiking, listening to audiobooks, and expressing her creativity through abstract painting. We are grateful for her two decades of service and the positive impact she continues to make every day.

09/16/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN THE THORBECKES TEAM! 💙

Are you friendly, dependable, outgoing, and enjoy working with people? We’re looking for Receptionists to join the Thorbeckes team!

Our reception staff are often the first faces our members see when they walk through the doors-and we’re looking for people who can help make everyone feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

If you love being part of a team, enjoy a fun and active environment, and want to be part of the Thorbeckes community, we’d love to hear from you!

💙 Friendly, positive atmosphere
💪 Be part of a health & fitness community
🙌 Help create a great experience for our members
Questions? Email: [email protected]
👉 Apply online today:
https://thorbeckes.com/employment/.

09/16/2026

🎃💦 SAVE THE DATE - PUMPKIN SPLASH IS BACK! 💦🎃

One of our favorite fall traditions is returning to the Thorbeckes Aquatic Center! 👻🧡

📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Thorbeckes Aquatic Center

Get ready to dive into a SPOOKTACULAR afternoon filled with Halloween fun in and around the pool! 🎃🌊

We’ll have:
🎃 Pumpkin games & races
🛶 Kayak adventures
👻 Scavenger hunt
🎨 Artsy antics
🎭 Halloween costume showdown
💦 Pool fun
✨ And MORE!

Mark those calendars now - you won’t want to miss our annual PUMPKIN SPLASH! 🎃💦👻

📍 910 Johnson Road, Centralia
☎️ 360-736-1683

More details coming soon… but for now, SAVE THE DATE! 🧡🖤💜

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

⚡️ SPEED ACADEMY - TRAIN FOR THE SPORT YOU LOVE. ⚡️

Already playing basketball, baseball, soccer, football, volleyball-or another sport?

Speed Academy isn’t meant to replace their sport. It’s designed to make them BETTER at it.

Sport practices teach athletes how to play the game. TAP Speed Academy gives them focused time to develop the athletic skills that transfer from sport to sport and season to season.

Athletes work on:

⚡ Speed & acceleration
🔥 Explosiveness
🏃 Agility & change of direction
💨 Running mechanics
💪 Strength & power
🧠 Confidence in how they move

Think about what that means on the field or court:

⚽ Soccer + Speed Academy = quicker first steps & better acceleration
🏀 Basketball + Speed Academy = faster transitions & change of direction
⚾ Baseball/Softball + Speed Academy = more explosive movement & speed on the bases
🏈 Football + Speed Academy = quicker acceleration & speed off the line
🏐 Volleyball + Speed Academy = more explosive movement & athletic power

Train the skills that transfer to EVERY sport.

🟢 TEEN | Ages 12–18
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30–5:30 PM
Sept. 22–Oct. 29 | $135 + tax

⚪️ YOUTH | Ages 7–11
Saturdays | 10:30–11:30 AM
Sept. 26–Oct. 31 | $80 + tax

🌐 Register online:
https://thorbeckes.com/sports-performance/

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

Faster today. Stronger tomorrow. ⚡️

09/15/2026

🏊‍♀️ LOOKING FOR SWIM LESSONS? 🏊‍♂️

We have openings available!

Swim instructor Jamie currently has availability for private swim lessons on:

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Whether your swimmer is just getting comfortable in the water, learning the basics, or working on building stronger swimming skills, one-on-one instruction gives them the opportunity to learn at their own pace while building confidence in the water. 💦

Jamie does an amazing job meeting swimmers where they’re at and helping them feel comfortable, capable, and successful - and these photos say it all! 🥹💙

Spots are limited, so if these daytime hours work for your family, now is a great time to get on the schedule!

🏊 Thorbeckes Aquatic Center
📩 Contact us to learn more or schedule lessons. [email protected] or [email protected]

Confidence in the water starts one lesson at a time. 💙