The Athletic Clubs

08/25/2026

Best of the Best brought the battles. 🔥🏓

Big points, bigger energy, and some seriously good pickleball. Our players showed up ready to represent their clubs and leave it all on the court.

And a huge thank you to every single player who competed!

08/22/2026

DAY ONE IS IN THE BOOKS!*🔥

Now we’re gearing up for DAY TWO of Best of the Best — and it’s all about Men’s + Women’s Doubles! 👏

Swipe through to check out the first-round draws + start times for tomorrow’s matches!

08/21/2026

☀️ RISE & SHINE — IT’S PICKLEBALL TIME! 🔥

The Best of the Best battle begins TODAY! Matches start bright and early at 7:30 AM, so come out, grab a spot, and cheer on your favorite players and faculty as they compete for the title! 🏆

Can’t make it out? We’ve got you covered! 👏 You can catch the action on our YouTube livestream and keep up with all of the brackets and results using the link below:

🔗 https://linktr.ee/theathleticclubs

Good luck to ALL of our players competing today! 💪

Let’s get ready to battle for BEST OF THE BEST! 🔥🏆

Where fitness, family & fun come together.

08/21/2026

Tomorrow’s matchups are SET. 🔥🏓

The road to Best of the Best starts with the first round, and these brackets are ready to battle it out tomorrow:

🏓 Open Men’s Singles
🏓 55+ Women’s Singles
🏓 65+ Men’s Singles
🏓 Open Women’s Singles
🏓 40+ Men’s Singles
🏓 55+ Men’s Singles
💍 Open Married Doubles

Who’s moving on?! 👀

Good luck to all of our players competing tomorrow — it’s time to find out who really is the BEST OF THE BEST. 🏆

08/05/2026

You want to get fit. You just don't know where to start. And honestly? That's the hardest part. 🙌

Kinotek takes the guesswork completely out of it.

Sarah, our Director of Personal Training, leads our Kinotek program at The Athletic Clubs. In just a few minutes, one of our personal trainers runs you through a 3D movement assessment that shows exactly how your body moves today — then builds you a workout plan based on YOUR body, YOUR goals, and YOUR starting point.

No generic programs. No overwhelming information. Just a clear, personalized plan that makes sense for you.

✅ Know exactly where you're starting
✅ Get a plan built for YOUR body
✅ Walk out with confidence and direction

Every member gets one FREE Kinotek strategy session per year — it's already included in your membership. Additional sessions are just $30.

Your starting point is waiting. Link in bio to book with one of our personal trainers. 🌟

08/05/2026

School's back this month — but summer isn't over at the club! 🌊 Our pools are still open and ready for splashing, swimming, and squeezing every last drop out of summer. Swim lessons available too — because the fun doesn't stop when the backpacks come out!

08/03/2026

Last chance to join Junior Pickleball Camp! 🎉 This is the final session of the summer and there's still time to get your kids in on the fun!

August 4 - 6
Ages 5 - 9 | 8:30 - 10:00 am
Ages 10+ | 11:30 - 1:00 pm

Campers are grouped by age and ability so every kid gets the right challenge, the right fun, and the right crew. $65 members / $80 non-members.

Register through the app under Programs / Pickleball or give us a call - link below!

08/03/2026

Your little one and the water. It's a relationship worth starting right. 🌊

Water Buddies: Adult & Tot Swim is our program for babies and toddlers ages 12–36 months, and the grown-ups who love them. Together, you'll build water comfort, confidence, and early aquatic skills through gentle, guided play — in a safe, supportive environment led by our expert instructors.

No pressure. No rush. Just tiny swimmers and big milestones.

📅 Saturdays | August 8 – 29
⏰ 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 11:30 AM sessions
📍 Little Rock Athletic Club
💧 Members $72 | Non-members $112

Spots are limited — registration is open now on the app under Programs > Water Buddies, or find the link in bio to sign up online. Questions? Reach out to our Aquatics Director, Hannah Calhoon, at [email protected].

08/01/2026

Before backpacks and homework take over, sneak in one more summer memory with your favorite teammate!

Join us at Little Rock Athletic Club on Friday, August 8 for our Back to School Pickleball Tournament — an afternoon of friendly competition, fast-paced rallies, laughs, and fresh pizza. No pressure, no stress. Just family fun on the courts before the school year kicks into gear.

Seasoned players or first-timers, everyone's welcome.

🗓 Friday, August 8
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 All Ages Welcome

💵 Pricing:
• Member Parent/Child Team: $35
• Non-Member Parent/Child Team: $42

Spots are limited — register early using the link below and send summer out with a win!

https://linktr.ee/theathleticclubs

07/31/2026

The countdown to school is real. We figured the least we could do is soften the blow. 🍦

Come celebrate the last stretch of summer with us at the Racquet Club:

🍨 Ice cream sundae bar
📸 Photo booth (pre-school portraits, anyone?)
🥧 Pie in the face game

Here's how the pie game works: organizers write down a number, guess it right and you choose — pick someone to take a pie plate of whipped cream to the face, or step up and take it yourself.

Two hours to send summer off right. Come get a scoop.

Wednesday, August 6 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Racquet Club

Link in bio for more details.

11/08/2022

Loved hosting you! 💪

05/27/2022

03/16/2022

If you know, you know. Cyclists, sign up to be a part of Little Rock’s Gran Fondo ride, Central Arkansas’ most amazing cycling event of the year. We’ll enjoy chef-prepared culinary delights at the Gran Fondo Food Festival, fabulous live music, a scenic ride, and we’ll have a great time. Registration is capped at 350 people, so you’ll want to get in on the fun before it closes!

Registration link here:
https://lrac.com/happenings/little-rock-gran-fondo/

02/25/2022

Starting today, tickets to this year’s Gran Fondo are on sale! We have a proud tradition of supporting this fun event for our local cycling community. The about 75-mile ride (or 40-mile if you prefer the Medio Fondo) winds through scenic Central Arkansas byways, with scrumptious, concierge-service rest stops and an amazing, private, chef-designed Food Festival at the start and finish (Clinton Presidential Library). Full details and registration at this link. Participation is capped, so we recommend signing up quickly if you want to be part of this fantastic annual experience!

The Original Arkansas Little Rock Gran Fondo

02/23/2022

It can be tricky figuring out what the weather is going to do, and if Central Arkansas roads are or will get bad tonight. (We’ve heard every prediction there is from this being a non-event here to predicting long days without power as we huddle in cold homes and start to form a new ice-bound society.)

We've decided to err on the side of caution in order to keep staff (including after hours housekeeping) safe. So, we will close at 3 p.m. today.

Where tomorrow is concerned, if the forecast holds true, we anticipate an across the board late opening, probably around 10 a.m. If we are fortunate enough to get a pass, then we will open earlier.

We'll keep you posted as events unfold.

Stay safe and warm!

02/19/2022

KATV’s Chris Kane helps DAC General Manager Jeff Lawrence demonstrate a great back workout. Love the new machines! 👊

02/14/2022

The number one reason we hear from folks that they haven't been by our club is that they aren't sure where to find it--what building it's in, where to park and go from there, or where to enter from the street to reach. So, we made a video (several spliced together, really) to demystify the whole thing. It's not hard to find or reach, but you might find (or have friends and family who would find) this useful. Give it a whirl.

And please, if you ever have questions about how to find us, or anything about our membership, pricing, equipment, or practically anything else, don't hesitate to holler at us: 501-374-1005!

02/03/2022

Stay safe, warm, and dry today! ❤️ We’re keeping an eye on these wintry conditions, and we’ll announce our Friday plans as soon as we know them. ❄️

01/25/2022