FFC Elmhurst
Club Programming

Recent news:

Club Lounge with full-service bar, fireplace and seating area inside Elmhurst Gym.

New Member Meet & Greet on Monday, January 6, and Monday, January 20
4:00 – 7:00 PM

Happy Hour Mondays & Fridays
4:00 – 7:00 PM

Thirsty Thursdays
4:00 – 8:00 PM

Children playing at daycare Kids Club

Join us Saturday, January 18 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for a night of fun and games. We take the kids while you enjoy an evening at the theater, a romantic dinner, time with friends, or quiet time with your partner. We will be playing games in the gym and watching a movie in the Kids’ Club. WEAR YOUR FESTIVE PAJAMAS! Registration ends Thursday, January 16.

Stop by the Kid’s Club to pre-register or contact Jaime at jmules@ffc.com for more information.

Pickleball paddles and balls

We will be kicking off our Winter 2025 Pickleball League the week of January 6. All levels are welcome. The competitive league will be on Mondays starting at 6:15 pm and the recreational league will be on Thursdays at 6:15 PM.

Cost is $150 per member and $200 per non-member.

There are 30 spots/league available! Register at ffc.com/group-fitness-programs

Indoor Triathlon swimmers

Come join us for the 2025 FFC Indoor Triathlon Series, powered by Grit Endurance! This is a great opportunity for athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are looking to complete your first triathlon in a controlled environment or challenge yourself to improve your performance, this race is for you!

Race Dates and Locations:

  • Saturday, January 18 at 8:00 AM AND Saturday, March 8 at 8:00 AM
  • FFC Union Station (444 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606)
  • $75 per person for one race | $125 per person for both races – To register, visit the group fitness section in FFC+ app, set your club location to Union Station, then choose the date of the event from the calendar.

What’s included with your race entry:

  • Finisher’s Certificate
  • $15 off a Grit Endurance Swim Lesson
  • $15 off a FFC massage

Race structure:

  • 10-minute pool swim
  • 15-minute transition to spin bikes
  • 30-minute bike
  • 5-minute transition to treadmills
  • 20-minute run

How it will work and FAQs:

  • Waves of 4 athletes will start the race every 25-minutes, beginning at 8:00 AM. Your wave time will be first come first serve based on your registration order (i.e, the first 4 registrants start at 8:00 AM, next 4 at 8:25 AM, etc.)
  • Athletes will have access to the pool for 15 minutes prior to their wave to warm up
  • Race results will be based on total distance covered during the swim, bike and run portions based on the following weighting system:
    -Swim: 10x distance covered
    -Bike: 1x distance covered
    -Run: 3x distance covered
  • Athletes will have access to the locker rooms, showers, drinking fountains, etc., but should bring their own nutrition / hydration as needed
  • Athletes should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their wave time to check in, get changed, and get to the pool for the swim start (you must be on time to your wave start in order to participate!)
  • The pool is 24.6 yards long, and is a maximum of 4 feet and 3 inches deep
Party noise makers and confetti

Bring the family and join us on Thursday, December 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM to celebrate the six-year anniversary of FFC Elmhurst. The evening will include food, drink specials, and kids activities in the gymnasium including our bouncy house. Enjoy a complimentary guest day to share the experience with your friends. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Contact Scott at sl@ffc.com with any questions.