What began as a chance to bring the hugely popular sport of squash to the masses in New York has evolved and expanded into a network of over 150 clubs serving over 500,000 members across eight states and two countries (including Switzerland!). Dedicated to providing the best possible experience for their members, they have proudly been at the forefront of fitness for over four decades while still maintaining that familiar, neighborhood feel.
Their story began in 1973 in New York City as a small chain of squash clubs. When the fitness industry began to shift away from squash in the 1970s, they began introducing exercise classes and were the first clubs to debut Nautilus equipment in 1979.
Capital Hill Squash Club later known as Washington Sports Clubs opened in Washington, DC in 1980. The Mets won the World Series in 1986, and they opened a combination medical facility and health club on 34th Street and Second Avenue, dropping the Town Squash moniker in favor of New TSI Holdings, Inc.
They expanded rapidly over the next decade, and by 1995, they had 26 fitness clubs with 56,000 members. Boston joined the family in 1996, and by 1999, they had six clubs in the city and surrounding suburbs. Finally, in 1999, the Town Sports franchise was introduced to Philadelphia, with clubs opening in the city as well as in New Jersey and Pennsylvania suburbs.
Today, they are proud to have the largest gym network in the Northeast and to continue to be a destination for members with a variety of fitness needs. Not many clubs can claim to have thrived over forty years of fitness movements that have come and gone (hello, CrossFit!) They’ve matched their scrunchies to their spandex while begging their buns to firm, embraced mat class trends ranging from yoga to pilates, and introduced their members to a zone dedicated to flipping massive tires and balancing on Bosu balls over four decades.
If you live in New York and are looking for an affordable gym that still provides high-quality amenities and service, the New York Sports Club is well worth a look. There are approximately a dozen New York Sports Clubs located throughout the state, as well as a few in Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Even though the club owners declared bankruptcy in 2020, they have recently partnered with New York Athletic Club and the gyms are open for business.
When you join the New York Sports Club, you will have several membership options. You can choose to join just one home club (the Neighborhood membership) or pay to gain access to all New York Sports Club locations (called the Passport and Elite memberships). You’ll almost certainly have to pay an initiation fee of around $20 and an annual fee of $59.99, regardless of how you join.
At most locations, Neighborhood or single club access will cost around $24.99 per month. Passport and Elite memberships (which give you access to all NYSC locations but have different perks) start at around $69.99 to $79.99 per month. These are only estimates and may vary depending on when you look or join and where you want to enroll.
New York Sports Club is an excellent choice almost regardless of the type of workout you prefer. As with any big box gym, there’s plenty of cardio equipment here. Most clubs also have an excellent weightlifting area, complete with full dumbbell racks, power racks, barbells, Olympic weights, deadlifting platforms, and resistance machines. Some of the more upscale clubs will even have functional training areas with plyometrics equipment, battle ropes, and so on.
Your membership at NYSC includes group classes. A basic membership allows you to reserve a spot one day in advance, while an Elite membership allows you to book up to a week in advance. Conditioning, Abs, Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Yoga, SilverSneakers, Cycling or Spin, Dance Cardio, and more are all on the schedule.
Indoor pools are available at many (but not all) New York Sports Club locations for low-impact lap swimming workouts. A few select clubs in the greater New York area even have outdoor pools, making them ideal for the whole family this summer. Saunas, steam rooms, therapy pools, and other amenities are available at some of the selected locations.
At its clubs, New York Sports Club provides a babysitting service. Members can sign up for a “babysitting membership,” which provides unlimited child care for a monthly fee, or pay for a single day of babysitting as needed. While you work out, children aged 3 months to 10 years will be supervised in the playroom by AED/CPR-certified staff. It is a complete game changer for parents.
It should come as no surprise, given the name, that New York Sports Clubs is all about… sports. Basketball courts, racquetball courts, squash courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, and other sports facilities are available at most locations.
New York Sports Club CANCEL GUIDES
Get together the following account information:
First Name
Last Name
Date Of Birth
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province/Region
ZIP/Postal Code
Membership number
Phone Number on Account
Phone (Live Agent)
Follow these steps:
Call 1-877-258-2311
Request that the agent walk you through the steps to cancel your account
When asked, give the agent your account information
Request your final balance, and ensure you won’t be charged again
Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
Retain any confirmation numbers or emails you receive for your records
Fax
Follow these steps:
Prepare a written or typed letter requesting to cancel your account
When asked, give the agent your account information
Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
Send your letter by fax to 215-565-2664
Retain any confirmation numbers or emails you receive for your records
Certified Mail
Follow these steps:
Prepare a written or typed letter requesting to cancel your account
When asked, give the agent your account information
Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
Mail your letter, certified, to your gym location
Retain any confirmation numbers or emails you receive for your records
