Press Release
ClubSport and Renaissance ClubSport Are Fit To Be Green
Pleasanton, California – April 10, 2008
Leisure Sports announced today that it is taking strides to make its fitness resorts and hotels
green. Renaissance ClubSport in Walnut Creek was the first hotel to be green certified by Contra
Costa County following the implementation of green initiatives set by Leisure Sports for its
fitness resorts and hotels in California, Nevada and Oregon.
With six properties under the ClubSport and Renaissance ClubSport brand the cumulative efforts have resulted in substantial energy savings. For example; by switching out 400 watt metal halide bulbs in the gymnasiums and sport courts with fluorescent lights these facilities have cut lighting power consumption by 50% in these areas.
Along with using more energy efficient lights at each property they've also instituted recycling paper, cardboard, cans and bottles. Water conservation measures have also been implemented by replacing grass lawns with artificial turf and low or no water landscaping and the installation of low-flow showers, toilets and urinals.
"Our members have a real passion for environmental issues and they help us take steps towards conservation. They use the recycle bins, bring reusable water bottles to avoid using disposable cups and elect to use the lower flow showers. Those are small steps, but we all know small steps add up," said Ralph Rajs, Vice President Operations at Leisure Sports.
Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek
Leisure Sports, a privately held company since 1978, is a prominent developer and operator of high-end sports clubs and hotels. Based in California, the company has pioneered the "fitness resort" concept by building clubs that combine function with aesthetics and practicality with luxury. Creators of the Renaissance ClubSport hotel and fitness resort concept, the company currently owns and operates hotels and clubs in California, Nevada and Oregon serving over 45,000 members.
With six properties under the ClubSport and Renaissance ClubSport brand the cumulative efforts have resulted in substantial energy savings. For example; by switching out 400 watt metal halide bulbs in the gymnasiums and sport courts with fluorescent lights these facilities have cut lighting power consumption by 50% in these areas.
Along with using more energy efficient lights at each property they've also instituted recycling paper, cardboard, cans and bottles. Water conservation measures have also been implemented by replacing grass lawns with artificial turf and low or no water landscaping and the installation of low-flow showers, toilets and urinals.
"Our members have a real passion for environmental issues and they help us take steps towards conservation. They use the recycle bins, bring reusable water bottles to avoid using disposable cups and elect to use the lower flow showers. Those are small steps, but we all know small steps add up," said Ralph Rajs, Vice President Operations at Leisure Sports.
Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek
- Recycle bins were placed around the club allowing members and employees to easily recycle paper, newspaper and plastic
- c-Blue express deli has implemented a reusable mug and sport bottle for refill program and have switched to biodegradable cups
- Cooking oil reclamation in the restaurant
- Low-flow water saving showerheads have been placed in select showers, giving members the option to conserve
- Water conservation through "Blue Sheet" Program
- Toner and ink cartridge recycle program in the offices
- Low flush toilets and urinals, waterless urinals in select restrooms
- 3000 feet of natural grass was converted to artificial turf to help conserve water
- 3001 programmable thermostats were installed in guest rooms and studios
- 3002 occupancy light sensors were installed in offices and studios
- Cardboard recycling program was initiated
- Switched to recycled paper with higher recycled material content for packaging and office use
- Replaced halogen lights with fluorescent and LED lights on the courts and in the spas
- Exterior lighting powered by solar cells
- Recycle bins have been placed around the club so members and employees can easily recycle paper, newspaper and plastic
- Styrofoam cups were replaced with recyclable paper cups
- Low flow water saving showerheads have been placed in select showers, giving members the option to conserve
- Waterless urinals have been installed in select restrooms
- Replaced inefficient lighting fixtures with high efficiency fixtures
- Motion-sensor light switches were added to gymnasium and all eight racquetball courts, closets and infrequently used rooms
- New low-water/no-water landscaping
- New state-of-the-art chlorine-free saline water system for new pool
- Programmable thermostats throughout the property
- Flex-time employee scheduling to reduce commute congestion
- Recycle bins have been placed around the club so members and employees can easily recycle paper, newspaper and plastic
- Installed high efficiency low flow toilets and urinals
- Low flow water saving showerheads have been placed in select showers, giving members the option to conserve
- Using paper with higher recycle content for packaging and office use
- Retro-fitted racquetball court and gymnasium lights to motion sensor controlled fluorescent lights
- Cardboard recycling program was initiated
- Working with vendors to reduce packaging
- Installed motion sensor light controls in closets and infrequently used rooms
- Low water landscaping around the pool
- Recycle bins have been placed around the club so members and employees can easily recycle paper, newspaper and plastic
- All cardboard, paper, glass, tin, plastic, newspaper and cooking oils/grease are recycled
- Eco-friendly cleaning chemicals are premixed for high efficiency
- Racquetball and squash court lighting has been replaced with energy efficient fixtures with motion sensitive automatic on-off switches
- Exterior lighting is on timers and use solar power
- Energy efficient water heaters with recirculation pumps
- Water heaters for laundry are in-line on-demand heaters for efficiency
- Restaurant uses washable silverware and dishes to help eliminate waste
- "To go" cups made from biodegradable corn
- Toilets, urinals and showerheads have been installed with flow restrictors to conserve water
- Flex-time employee scheduling to reduce commute congestion
- Recycle bins have been placed around the club so members and employees can easily recycle paper, newspaper and plastic
- Motion-sensor light switches were added in several locations including, closets and infrequently used rooms
- Low-flow water saving showerheads
- Decreased the use of Styrofoam (cups/plates, etc.)
- Switched to higher recycle content paper for office use
- New low-water/no water landscaping
- Eco-friendly cleaning chemicals are premixed for high efficiency
Leisure Sports, a privately held company since 1978, is a prominent developer and operator of high-end sports clubs and hotels. Based in California, the company has pioneered the "fitness resort" concept by building clubs that combine function with aesthetics and practicality with luxury. Creators of the Renaissance ClubSport hotel and fitness resort concept, the company currently owns and operates hotels and clubs in California, Nevada and Oregon serving over 45,000 members.
