The Shrewsbury Club

Overview

The Shrewsbury Club is a family-owned and independently-operated fitness and sports club located on the Shrewsbury-Northborough border in Massachusetts. Primarily focused on tennis, fitness, baseball, gymnastics, martial arts, and athletics, it caters to all ages with a strong emphasis on youth programs. Note: No sauna or spa facilities are mentioned in the website content; this appears to be a multi-sport and fitness center rather than a dedicated sauna business.

The overall atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and family-friendly, fostering a community where members enjoy shared enthusiasm for health and fitness. Owners Nate & Heather Sorensen emphasize exercise for physical well-being and positive attitudes, providing childcare for parents, summer camps, and special events to support busy families.

Features & Amenities

• Tennis Facilities: Indoor courts for lessons, teams, camps, drills, and match play.
• Fitness Areas: Weight room, cardio room, multiple group exercise rooms.
• Baseball/Softball: 9 indoor batting cages (free for members with reservation), full-size indoor infield for leagues and training.
• Gymnastics: Dedicated space with programs from preschool to advanced levels.
• Other Sports: Martial arts, athletics; American Red Cross programs (adult and youth).
• Youth-Focused: Summer/school vacation camps, childcare during workouts.
• Additional Perks: Drone-view exterior (spacious premises), renovated spaces post-promotions, family environment.

Services

• Fitness Services: Group fitness programming (introductory to advanced), group exercise (strength, cardio, mind/body), personal training, complimentary fitness consultations.
• Tennis Programs: Junior and adult clinics, private lessons, boot camps, team training, cardio tennis; pros like Nathan Lookwhy (Adult Director), Mandy Priorie (Junior Director).
• Baseball/Softball: Youth classes, elite clinics, private lessons, Runbirds Travel Teams (9U-17U), adult slow-pitch leagues (men’s, women’s, coed), functional training.
• Gymnastics: Recreational classes, XCEL program, pre-team to optional levels; coaches like Heather (Founder) and Kristi (XCEL Director).
• Youth Programs: Camps, special events, sports academies; success stories include college commitments (e.g., Boston College, Duke, Northeastern).
• Other: Personal training packages, Red Cross certification, trial lessons/evaluations.

Pricing

Specific pricing is promotional and dated; contact for current rates:

• Tennis Boot Camps (2018): Members $69/1 day or $120/2 days; Non-members $79/1 day or $140/2 days.
• Personal Training (2018): 7 sessions for price of 6; 14 for price of 12.
• Memberships (past offers): $0 enrollment, up to 3 months free + 1 free month clinics/classes (expires 1/31/20).
• Batting Cages: Free for members/Runbirds Juniors (reservation); non-members book online/phone.
• General: Inquire via membership@shrewsburyclub.com or (508) 845-1000 for tours/membership details.

Location & Hours

• Address: 3 Tennis Dr., Shrewsbury, MA 01545 – conveniently off Route 9 on Shrewsbury-Northborough border.
• Contact: (508) 845-1000; specific emails (e.g., tennis@shrewsburyclub.com, fitness@shrewsburyclub.com).
• Operating Hours (Thanksgiving special): Wednesday regular; Thursday closed; Friday 8am-8pm. General hours not specified; check activities page or call.

Notes

• What Makes It Special: Premier community health club with proven track record – Runbirds Baseball has sent dozens to top colleges (e.g., Virginia Tech, Georgetown, MIT since 2014). Family-run by Nate & Heather Sorensen with expert staff (e.g., Baseball Director Kelly Rooney, Tennis Manager Ayman Khan). Emphasis on skill development, fun, and long-term success; post-renovation guarantees and flexible options like 3-month freezes. Positive Google reviews highlighted; book tours online. Ideal for families seeking comprehensive sports/fitness in a supportive environment.