WHO WE ARE?

We started out in 2004 as PlayGolfChicago (Click here to check us out in The Redeye in 2006 ).
Our initial goal was to get urbanities, women and minorities into the game of golf. However, since then, we have expanded to include tennis and running to comprise our Sports Club, and have also added other clubs. Our goal now is to assist our members in getting a grip (or better grip) on their lives, in general. The Goal: Get a grip on a healthy, active and successful lifestyle.

GetaGripChicago is a subsidiary of Get a Grip America Inc. (Our new corporate name). We are a private social networking club for urban professionals. Our mission is to help you get a better grip on life by meeting new people, going new places, and trying new things in a fun, safe and group-based environment. We are currently working on GetaGripSocal and GetaGripNewYork.

Our Get a Grip Foundation will take our message to the communities in Chicago, NY and Socal with the assistance of key business partners and sponsors. The community programs will work out of park districts and will be free to low income residents, focusing health, fitness, sports, small business and life management.

We are divided into several different micro-clubs in an effort to achieve our goal and cater to the growing needs of our membership base. Are clubs include a Sports Club, FitSports Club, Themed Social Club, Small Business Club, Life Management Club and Investment Club. Non-members can attend our events and try Sports and FitSports classes for a small fee. You can find current offerings during what we refer to as "Get a grip days." LINK: www.GetaGripDays.com

You may also try our events or classes out on our meetup group. http://socialnetwork.meetup.com/879

SPORTS CLUB PROGRAMS - PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
We have a 10 step program for golf and tennis. Come out, meet other people, socialize and get a grip on the games of life. We are adding running, biking, basketball, baseball and football.

1. 10 Step New Golfer Training Program (Go from the grip to the tee box)
2. 10 Step GameBreaker Golf Clinics (Break 100, 90 and 80 - fixes, short game & challenges)
3. 10 Step New Tennis Training Program (Go from the footwork to doubles matches)
4. 10 Step GameBreaker Golf Clinics (Go from a 2.5 to 4.0 player and monthly tourneys)

FITSPORTS PROGRAMS - PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
We are not a health club.
We have a 10 Step FitSports program designed for three different types of people. 1). Ex or current "jocks" who want an edge, 2). Those looking for a group based, fun and revolutionary circuit-based and diverse workout, and 3). Sedentary or very busy 9-5 corporate types with either no time or no real desire to workout.

Below are examples of some of the things are 10 steps will teach you. You can progress at your own pace, work in specific areas only, mix it up, etc. There are no per class fees. Starts in 2009!

TYPE OF EXPRESS WORKOUTS:

1. FitFlex
2. FitChix & FitStud
3. FitRope
4. FitDance (with to 5 different types of dances)
5. FitBoxing & Urban Survival 101

FITSPORTS SPECIFIC CLINICS, DRILLS AND WORKOUTS EXAMPLES

1. ZenGolf, FlexGolf, FitGolf, NutriGolf, YogaGolf, PilatesGolf, RhthymGolf and PyschGolf
2. ZenTennis, FlexTennis, FitTennis, NutriTennis, YogaTennis, PilatesTennis, RhthymTennis & PyschTennis
3. Basketball, volleyball, baseball, football tennis, swimming, running and biking conditioning program for sports

THEMED-BASED SOCIAL CLUB - PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Join us for quarterly large events and six week Members-Picked events by category (singles, couples and general). Our members vote on what type of social event they would like to have and we provide the fun, games and theme. The sky is the limit. From skiing to trips around the world.

1. Annual Members and Guests New Year's Jump Start Party
2. Annual Spring Out Bar-vs-Bar Games (April - May) Singles Party
3. Annual Members and Guests BBQ, Softball, Bean Bag and more
4. Annual Dinner Dance Party
5. Events for singles only (By vote - committee)
6. Events for couples only (By vote - committee)

SMALL BUSINESS CLUB - PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Join us for quarterly seminars over dinner and\or lunch for entrepreneurs, home and small business owners. Incorporating, Corp. ID, Domains, websites, legal, accounting, marketing, public relations, alliances, partnerships, basic agreements, bookkeeping, credit cards, paypal, licenses and more.

• How to Start and Grow a Small Business (January, April, August and November)

LIFE MANAGEMENT CLUB - PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Join us for quarterly Knowledge club events that are guaranteed to change your life.

1. Life Management Day
2. Spring into Shape Day
3. Women's Networking & Development Day
4. Reality Crawl and Condo Check

IVESTMENT AND WOMEN'S CLUBS - Details coming soon!
Coming in 2009.

MORE GETAGRIPCHICAGO CLUBS COMING SOON!

HOW TO GET STARTED. Sign-up for a class or event today.

CHECK US AT AT GETAGRIPDAYS.COM (For non-members to try classes and events)
You may check out our classes, seminars, workshops and events by CLICKING HERE.

MEETUP GROUP (For non-members to try classes and events)
You may also sign-up for classes and meet other people via our Meetup Group. CLICK HERE.

Get a Grip on Life!