The Round Hill Club is a private country club in northern Greenwich, best known for its 18-hole regulation golf course. The course, which was built in 1924 by Walter Travis, has since been renovated and now features four sets of tee boxes for golfers of varying skill levels. The club also includes dining facilities, a fitness center, a pool, paddle courts and both outdoor and indoor tennis courts.
Manchester Racquet Club is an indoor tennis facility open to members only. The club offers training classes and individual lessons, as well as a tennis summer camp for children.
The Stanwich Club opened in 1964, the result of a population boom that put pressure on the Round Hill Club's waitlist and a devastating fire that ripped through the Greenwich Country Club clubhouse. The two local clubs joined in the effort of purchasing land for this private country club. Local architect William Gordon and his son, David, designed the famous 18-hole Stanwich golf course.
Today, the club has about 500 members. In addition to the 18-hole, 7133-yard golf course, the club features a swimming pool, paddle and tennis courts and both casual and fine dining.
A number of club facilities including the Gazebo, Oak Room and main dining room are available for rent, provided the client gets sponsorship from a member.
Envision Strength is a private personal training facility that offers strength, balance and conditioning programs. Sessions are available in one-on-one or semi-private settings. Owner and head trainer Jason Karson draws on his more than a decade of experience in health and fitness to design exercise regimens suitable for clients of various skill levels. Programs include TRX suspension training, kettleball training, 30-minute express workouts and individually customized workouts. Trainers also condition athletes returning from a lengthened time off or recovering from injury. Additional services include nutrition counseling and online coaching. Free consultations are available.
Sudor Taino is a group fitness studio where its members get fit and in shape while having fun. It offers a variety of group fitness classes and boot camps incorporating kickboxing, hard core Pilates, chair dancing, ball dancing, energy dance, sculpting exercises, weights and more. Sudor Taino was founded by Karla Rodriguez, a certified physical fitness instructor by the Police Officer's Training Council with more than 17 years experience in group fitness and kickboxing instruction.
The Sylvan Tennis Club is a 25-year-old year-round, indoor tennis facility open for seasonal memberships and hourly rentals to the public. There are two Hartru-surfaced courts. The Club offers lessons, clinics, a pro shop and re-stringing.
The Bridgeport Rifle Club's goals include the improvement of skills and increased knowledge in firearms for its members and the public. The club organizes educational and training programs, as well as competitions. Pistol permit safety course are offered.
Ridgefield Aquatic Club is a competitive swim club that offers a variety of swimming programs for swimmers of all ages and levels. Many of the club's teams have reached national recognition. Organized and drop-in programs for adults are also available.
Founded in 1886, Ischoda Yacht Club is one of the oldest clubs on the Long Island Sound and very rich in history. The club only offers 19 slips for docking personal boats, leading to a highly competitive and lengthy waiting period for acceptance into the club. Dining is offered on the premises for both lunch and dinner.
The Cedar Point Yacht Club is a private club for sailboat racing enthusiasts and their families with a century's old tradition of sailboat racing. Races take places 100 days out of the year and the club hosts an extensive regatta schedule. Located on Saugatuck Island at the mouth of the Saugatuck River, the club facilities include a clubhouse with showers and a snack bar, grill area, two sandy beaches and slips for its fleet of racing boats.
The Ram Island Yacht Club in Noank offers a junior sailing program that includes classes and competitive sailing. The club also has a 300-foot fixed dock, several floating docks and a clubhouse. About 225 families are members.
Hartford Tennis Club is a private facility featuring 12 Har-Tru Courts. Its family, adult and junior members "enjoy club tournaments, social events and lessons in a beautiful tree-lined setting." The Hartford Tennis Club opened in 1937. It is located just west of Bishop's Corner.
The Mystic River Yacht Club is a private boating organization located in the Willow Point section of Mystic at Mystic Shipyard West. The uniquely shaped club building offers views of the Mystic River. The Mystic River Yacht Club holds educational and social events throughout the year and offers sailing lessons and participation in regattas during the sailing season.
Named after the many Tamarack trees indigenous to the area, Tamarack County Club is a private golf and country club located in the town's rural backcountry. Its history dates to 1909, when the club operated as the Port Chester Country Club. In 1928, when the town was seeking land for the New York High School, the club moved to Greenwich, where it opened its clubhouse on the site of the former Griffen Farm in 1929.
The club has changed quite dramatically since then. It now boasts an 18-hole, 6834-yard golf course, artificial lakes, numerous dining facilities, tennis courts and a swimming pool. Some club facilities including the dining room and outdoor portico are available for rental, provided sponsorship of a member. Information regarding membership is available upon request, via the Tamarack Country Club's website.