The Community Services Department recently learned that it is the recipient of the 2022 Texas Recreation And Parks Society (TRAPS) North Region’s Excellence in Maintenance (Class II) Award!
The Department submitted its recently created Marq Asset Replacement Plan for consideration and is delighted to achieve this recognition from our peers. Let’s learn some more about our newly award-winning Marq Asset Replacement Plan!
With over 107,000 square feet of fitness, aquatics, social, and community spaces, The Marq represents one of the City’s most significant capital investments. In the last year, a cross-departmental team of City staff worked tirelessly to create a comprehensive Asset Replacement Plan for The Marq to proactively strategize critical maintenance and future replacement of every major asset in the building. This collaborative effort resulted in a comprehensive 20-year asset strategy for The Marq Southlake.
Creating the plan was a lengthy and collaborative process between Community Services, Finance, and the City Manager’s Office. Conducting careful research was crucial to creating an operationally and financially viable plan. Staff knew they needed a solid methodology for a fiscally responsible plan.
The plan's goals were clear: build out a 20-year plan (through the year 2039) that creates a replacement schedule that all staff can adhere to. The plan accounts for future inflation, cost escalation, and labor costs. To be prepared for the worst, the plan incorporated the highest-cost options for the earliest replacement year for each asset to ensure enough funding is set aside annually. To determine accurate replacement years for the plan, staff relied on vendor recommendations, known industry standards, and best practices used by other cities.
After spending most of 2022 working on this project, The Marq Southlake Asset Replacement Plan was complete! A truly comprehensive asset maintenance strategy, the Asset Replacement Plan consists of several unique facility Asset Categories:
The Marq Asset Replacement Plan took an exhaustive approach far beyond large-scale investments, like fitness equipment, to include all assets, such as paint and flooring.
The Marq Asset Replacement Plan embodies a year-long process of research, financial know-how, and cross-departmental collaboration. Building solid partnerships with vendors and allowing Community Services staff to take ownership of their business areas was also a crucial step to turning this plan from an idea to improve our financial readiness to a reality.
According to the awards letter, our “nomination stood out above the rest to exemplify commitment and dedication in the field of parks and recreation. We are honored to present this award to you and for your commitment to excellence in all that you do in your daily pursuits.”
The Department will publicly accept this award at the TRAPS North Region Conference in Irving on Thursday, November 3.
Congratulations to everyone who worked on the Marq Asset Replacement Plan for being recognized for your commitment to excellence!
The Community Services Department recently learned that it is the recipient of the 2022 Texas Recreation And Parks Society (TRAPS) North Region’s Excellence in Maintenance (Class II) Award!
The Department submitted its recently created Marq Asset Replacement Plan for consideration and is delighted to achieve this recognition from our peers. Let’s learn some more about our newly award-winning Marq Asset Replacement Plan!
With over 107,000 square feet of fitness, aquatics, social, and community spaces, The Marq represents one of the City’s most significant capital investments. In the last year, a cross-departmental team of City staff worked tirelessly to create a comprehensive Asset Replacement Plan for The Marq to proactively strategize critical maintenance and future replacement of every major asset in the building. This collaborative effort resulted in a comprehensive 20-year asset strategy for The Marq Southlake.
Creating the plan was a lengthy and collaborative process between Community Services, Finance, and the City Manager’s Office. Conducting careful research was crucial to creating an operationally and financially viable plan. Staff knew they needed a solid methodology for a fiscally responsible plan.
The plan's goals were clear: build out a 20-year plan (through the year 2039) that creates a replacement schedule that all staff can adhere to. The plan accounts for future inflation, cost escalation, and labor costs. To be prepared for the worst, the plan incorporated the highest-cost options for the earliest replacement year for each asset to ensure enough funding is set aside annually. To determine accurate replacement years for the plan, staff relied on vendor recommendations, known industry standards, and best practices used by other cities.
After spending most of 2022 working on this project, The Marq Southlake Asset Replacement Plan was complete! A truly comprehensive asset maintenance strategy, the Asset Replacement Plan consists of several unique facility Asset Categories:
The Marq Asset Replacement Plan took an exhaustive approach far beyond large-scale investments, like fitness equipment, to include all assets, such as paint and flooring.
The Marq Asset Replacement Plan embodies a year-long process of research, financial know-how, and cross-departmental collaboration. Building solid partnerships with vendors and allowing Community Services staff to take ownership of their business areas was also a crucial step to turning this plan from an idea to improve our financial readiness to a reality.
According to the awards letter, our “nomination stood out above the rest to exemplify commitment and dedication in the field of parks and recreation. We are honored to present this award to you and for your commitment to excellence in all that you do in your daily pursuits.”
The Department will publicly accept this award at the TRAPS North Region Conference in Irving on Thursday, November 3.
Congratulations to everyone who worked on the Marq Asset Replacement Plan for being recognized for your commitment to excellence!
Champions Club takes member appreciation seriously. We know you work hard in and out of the gym to crush your goals, and we’re here to support you on that journey.
Kids Night Out is one of our favorite ways to show our Champions Club family that we care about them! It’s the perfect night for parents to call their favorite restaurant and plan a date night.
We know that many gyms boast amenities like a child watch area for kiddos to hang out while parents get in a sweat sesh, but we like to take our member appreciation to the next level. Not only do we boast a designated Child Watch area and an interactive Lil’ Champs Playground for our littlest members, but we plan monthly fun activities for our members as well.
What can your kids expect? An evening of fun games for kiddos aged 5-11 years old! Games, crafts, pizza, and a movie are all on the schedule!
What can adult members expect? Time to finally go on that date night, watch that new movie, try that new restaurant, or stay in and relax!
This member appreciation event is a win-win for the whole family!
Join Champions Club today to take advantage of this free, members-only event and be on the lookout for our upcoming dates:
• November 11
• December 9
Registration opens on the first of each month!
Champions Club takes member appreciation seriously. We know you work hard in and out of the gym to crush your goals, and we’re here to support you on that journey.
Kids Night Out is one of our favorite ways to show our Champions Club family that we care about them! It’s the perfect night for parents to call their favorite restaurant and plan a date night.
We know that many gyms boast amenities like a child watch area for kiddos to hang out while parents get in a sweat sesh, but we like to take our member appreciation to the next level. Not only do we boast a designated Child Watch area and an interactive Lil’ Champs Playground for our littlest members, but we plan monthly fun activities for our members as well.
What can your kids expect? An evening of fun games for kiddos aged 5-11 years old! Games, crafts, pizza, and a movie are all on the schedule!
What can adult members expect? Time to finally go on that date night, watch that new movie, try that new restaurant, or stay in and relax!
This member appreciation event is a win-win for the whole family!
Join Champions Club today to take advantage of this free, members-only event and be on the lookout for our upcoming dates:
• November 11
• December 9
Registration opens on the first of each month!
It’s no secret that Champions Club at The Marq Southlake is the best gym in Southlake. If you’re not a Champions Club member yet, you may be curious to see what’s inside this world-class facility.
If you’ve always wondered what it would be like to be a part of our family of champions, then you’re in luck! Join us on Saturday, July 24, from 11:00 AM- 2 PM during our Champions Club Open House. It's the perfect opportunity for everyone to visit Champions Club for free—no membership or pass required!
We know choosing the best gym membership for you can be a daunting task. With so many gyms, fitness boutiques, and specialty clubs available, finding an option that works with your busy schedule can seem like a chore! Not to mention that so many places make you take an Odyssean journey to become a member or cancel your membership.
At Champions Club, we mean it when we say we’re a family, and family doesn’t make family jump through hoops. There’s no fee to become a Champions Club member, no annual fee, no contracts, and no cancelation fee! The price you see is the price you pay. We know that life happens, that’s why we make it seamless for you to join and cancel your membership whenever you need to. No strings attached.
If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the perfect opportunity for you to see what it feels like to call yourself a Champion.
Here’s what our Champions Club Family had to say about being a part of Champions Club:
“Champions Club provides an all-inclusive experience for our members. We are a one-stop-shop for fitness, weightlifting, aquatics, group fitness, rentals, programs, and more!”
“My kids are members and love coming to Champions Club, and I love how safe Champions Club is!”
“Our facility has something for every age group, whether it’s small children, youth, or adults. We hope that you’ll find your path at Champions Club.”
See us on Saturday, July 24, and become a part of our family!
It’s no secret that Champions Club at The Marq Southlake is the best gym in Southlake. If you’re not a Champions Club member yet, you may be curious to see what’s inside this world-class facility.
If you’ve always wondered what it would be like to be a part of our family of champions, then you’re in luck! Join us on Saturday, July 24, from 11:00 AM- 2 PM during our Champions Club Open House. It's the perfect opportunity for everyone to visit Champions Club for free—no membership or pass required!
We know choosing the best gym membership for you can be a daunting task. With so many gyms, fitness boutiques, and specialty clubs available, finding an option that works with your busy schedule can seem like a chore! Not to mention that so many places make you take an Odyssean journey to become a member or cancel your membership.
At Champions Club, we mean it when we say we’re a family, and family doesn’t make family jump through hoops. There’s no fee to become a Champions Club member, no annual fee, no contracts, and no cancelation fee! The price you see is the price you pay. We know that life happens, that’s why we make it seamless for you to join and cancel your membership whenever you need to. No strings attached.
If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the perfect opportunity for you to see what it feels like to call yourself a Champion.
Here’s what our Champions Club Family had to say about being a part of Champions Club:
“Champions Club provides an all-inclusive experience for our members. We are a one-stop-shop for fitness, weightlifting, aquatics, group fitness, rentals, programs, and more!”
“My kids are members and love coming to Champions Club, and I love how safe Champions Club is!”
“Our facility has something for every age group, whether it’s small children, youth, or adults. We hope that you’ll find your path at Champions Club.”
See us on Saturday, July 24, and become a part of our family!
It’s no secret that Champions Club at The Marq Southlake is the best gym in Southlake. If you’re not a Champions Club member yet, you may be curious to see what’s inside this world-class facility.
If you’ve always wondered what it would be like to be a part of our family of champions, then you’re in luck! Join us on Saturday, July 24, from 11 AM- 2 PM during our Champions Club Open House. It's the perfect opportunity for everyone to visit Champions Club for free—no membership or pass required!
We know choosing the best gym membership for you can be a daunting task. With so many gyms, fitness boutiques, and specialty clubs available, finding an option that works with your busy schedule can seem like a chore! Not to mention that so many places make you take an Odyssean journey to become a member or cancel your membership.
At Champions Club, we mean it when we say we’re a family, and family doesn’t make family jump through hoops. There’s no fee to become a Champions Club member, no annual fee, no contracts, and no cancelation fee! The price you see is the price you pay. We know that life happens, that’s why we make it seamless for you to join and cancel your membership whenever you need to. No strings attached.
If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the perfect opportunity for you to see what it feels like to call yourself a Champion.
Here’s what some of our Champions Club family has to say about being a part of Champions Club:
“Champions Club provides an all-inclusive experience for our members. We are a one-stop shop for fitness, weightlifting, aquatics, group fitness, rentals, programs, and more!”
“My kids are members and love coming to Champions Club, and I love how safe Champions Club is!”
“Our facility has something for every age group, whether it’s small children, youth, or adults. We hope that you’ll find your path at Champions Club.”
See us on Saturday, July 24, and become a part of our family!
Good things come in threes—that’s why we have three world-class MODs at Champions Club!
Over the last couple of weeks, we have introduced you to the friendly and hard-working MODs that help make Champions Club Southlake’s premier recreation destination. Each MOD brings their unique personality to the team, and this week’s MOD is no different!
If you like to work out in the evening hours after work, then you’ve seen Edgar Leon making the rounds of Champions Club. This week we are speaking to the night owl that runs Champions Club in the evenings while you run on the treadmills.
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
My name is Edgar Leon, and I am a Guest Services Coordinator at Champions Club. I have lived in DFW for the last 20 years, and I love every part of it!
What are your hobbies and what do you like to do in your free time?
My hobbies include checking out different restaurants, traveling, and exploring the outdoors with my family. For entertainment, I enjoy watching the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks play.
What is your favorite thing to do at Champions Club?
I love seeing the many faces that make up the Southlake community come through the door every day!
What do you like most about being a MOD?
What I love most about being a MOD is connecting with staff from the different departments that enable the facility to run the way it should!
What would you say to someone considering a Champions Club membership?
If you are looking for a place to not only help with your health and fitness goals but also allow your family to enjoy our activities and programs, I would absolutely consider joining Champions Club!
Change up your routine this week and schedule an evening workout! Stop by the front desk to give Edgar a high-five!
We hope you have enjoyed getting to know your MODs over the last three weeks. We like to think of every Champions Club member as part of our family, and we are happy to tell you a little bit more about our family.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week’s tip is to exercise!
It’s no secret that exercising is great when you want to improve your physical health. However, it is also an extraordinary habit to build to maintain your mental health as well. Apart from all the physical benefits of a regular exercise routine, working out is advantageous for your mental well-being.
Completing a new or challenging workout can feel like a huge accomplishment. However, even mild exercise can have terrific results on your mental health. For example, a regular exercise routine can help fight anxiety, depression, and stress! Working out builds endorphins, promotes neural growth, and serves as a distraction from the day-to-day grind. Physical activity can reduce anxiety by relieving tension and stress and giving your mind something to focus on. But that’s not all. Exercising leads to sharper memory, higher self-esteem, improved energy, and better sleep—all crucial components of mental health.
If you’re ready to invest in your well-being, then look no further than Champions Club! Our world-class staff is here to support you in every aspect of your wellness journey. Ease into fitness with one of our group fitness classes or small group training. If you’re more into individual workouts, check out our private exercise studios, cardio equipment, free weights, and weight machines! No matter where you are in your fitness journey, our staff is here to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
Not a part of our Champions Club family yet? Join today and take advantage of our complimentary fitness assessments! The assessment includes a body composition test, a flexibly and aerobic capacity assessment, as well as a Blood Pressure reading. What better way to gain peace of mind about your overall wellness than to be armed with knowledge?
Exercising is a vital step in maintaining your mental and physical health, no matter how you like to get active. Make a vow to incorporate exercise into your routine this month and beyond!
Don’t go at it alone! Get a personal trainer to help you get toned!
Going to the gym can be intimidating, especially when you are just starting. There are so many machines that it can be easy to get overwhelmed with the options. Even if you’re not new to the fitness world, there may be times when going at it alone doesn’t give you the results you want. When your fitness journey isn’t going your way, getting a personal trainer could help you get back on track.
There are many benefits to incorporating personal training into your fitness routine. A personal trainer can put you on the right path to see the results you want. Knowing a professional is cheering you on and holding you accountable is a great way to motivate you to stick to your workouts. If you’re bored of your old routine, a coach can give you a fresh perspective and challenge you to reach new levels. Even if you don’t plan on using an instructor forever, a few sessions with a professional will give you the foundation to continue your workouts on your own. Whatever the reason may be, working with a personal trainer will elevate your fitness routine!
Champions Club gives members world-class customer service in every aspect of our business. We want to help you every step of the way in your fitness journey. That’s why we have the best personal trainers available to help you reach your goals.
Every Champions Club member is eligible for one free fitness assessment. With the help of state-of-the-art body composition technology, our trainers will give you a full report to give you a complete picture of your health. The Fitness Assessment includes a Flexibility Assessment, Blood Pressure reading, and an Aerobic Capacity test along with the InBody test. Using the information from the assessment, our wellness professionals can personalize a fitness plan to meet your needs and goals.
We have several personal training packages available to fit your needs. Whether you want to work with a trainer one-on-one, with a partner, or in a small group, our trainers will customize the right program for you. Start small with just five sessions or go all the way with 20 personalized meetings. Don’t wait to level up your fitness game! Book a session today! Learn more here.
