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Fall 2024 Update

Somehow it's been a month since we opened the new space in 1935 Washington!  It's been incredibly gratifying to see and hear everyone's reactions to the new space.  We are working through some hiccups and adjustments but thankfully for the most part everything is smoothly sailing along.

If you have been in class recently, you know that we are transitioning some of our systems to PushPress!  Our migration is underway and is expected to be complete by October 14th.  Between now and then, expect to receive some emails through the PushPress system but scheduling and billing will continue in MindBody.  PushPress was chosen for its simplified user interface (one app to rule them all!), enhanced customer experience, and flexibility of programming.

If you have also been in class, you know we recently launched our kids program, OBA Next!  More information on this below.

Last, as part of our migration to PushPress, this will be the last email you will receive from OpenBox Athletics through the UpLaunch system.  If you still have our text number through UpLaunch, this will no longer be functional after October 14th.

Happy Fall!

Dave

In this Newsletter:

OBA Next kids program!

Yoga Pop-Up with Teagan

ReCovr Memberships and Session packs

OBA Memberships are HSA/FSA Eligible!

Referral Policy

OBA Next kids program!

Have a kid that you would love to expose to fitness and wellness?  Has your kid been to the gym with you and expressed an interest in doing classes too?  If so, this is your sign to get them registered for OBA Next, our newly launched kids program.  Memberships are currently available for children of OBA members, general public availability will come in the near future.

More information here!

www.openboxathletics.com/oba-next

Yoga Pop-Up with Teagan

As we finalize changes to our yoga schedule, we are excited to host a pop-up with one of our new yoga practitioners, Teagan Schweitzer.  Teagan specializes in functional yoga and has numerous yoga certification including an LYT Level 2 and Yogahour 300 hour training.

The pop-up is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th at 530PM and is free for OBA members!

Sign up in MindBody!

ReCovr Memberships and Session Packs

We opened our ReCovr suite earlier this month and members are already enjoying the benefits of cold/heat contrast therapy.  We offer discounted memberships and session packs for OBA members, check out the options on our website at

www.openboxathletics.com/recoverybyoba

OBA Memberships are now HSA/FSA Eligible!

If you have an HSA/FSA account through your employers healthcare plan, you may be eligible to have your gym membership with OpenBox Athletics reimbursed through your plan. 

What does that mean for you?  Depending on your income tax bracket, you could effectively save 20% or more on your monthly membership fees, personal training, or even supplements that we offer at OBA.  This is due to your HSA/FSA account being pre-tax money.  In some instances, employers also contribute to HSA/FSA accounts; if that's you it's even more savings.

So how do you find out if you are eligible?  Pretty simple process.  Follow the link below and answer some questions in a telehealth survey about your health (consider as you go through why you may be exercising in general). 

If you are eligible, there is a $30 fee to receive a doctor's note for your HSA/FSA provider but no further fees.  To put that fee into perspective, you could get that $30 back within a month of submitting your membership for reimbursement on your HSA/FSA card.

So what are you waiting?  Check out the link today and see if you can start using pre-tax dollars to pay for your fitness at OBA!

OpenBox Athletics/CrossFit OBA HSA/FSA Eligibility Survey

Bike Racks

Just a quick reminder that our bike racks will continue to be available at our 1931 location. If you need to store your bike, please feel free to do so at 1931 and then make your way over to our 1935 location for your workout. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Happy cycling!

Referral Program

What could be more fun than working out with your friends or family?  Perhaps you want to start a friend or family member on their own fitness journey so that they can lead a healthier life.  Did you know that we have a referral program?  You will receive a $50 credit towards your actual membership dues if you refer a member and they sign up for one of our 3 or 6 month contract memberships!

DETAILS ON THE NEW ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM IN 1931 and COMING SOON TO 1935

If you haven't seen it at the door or heard it mentioned during class this week, we have installed a new door access control system!  This was requested a lot over the past year.  The system that is installed at 1931 Washington is the same system that will be installed at 1935 Washington.

The access credentials for this system are mobile based.  You will receive a link to download the app and verify your credential.  When you arrive, most clients will be able to just wave their hand over the access pad to gain entry into the gym.  This is highly dependent on your phone and permissions that you grant to the app.

The schedule initially for when the door will be electronically locked and require entry via the access pad is as follows:

Monday-Friday Open to 8AM, 5PM to Close

Saturday Open to 730AM

Sunday - No access before we open

The access control system does not change our hours of opening and the door will be deadbolted before official hours.  The schedule is subject to change after this initial period, we will let everyone know when that occurs.

Over the next week, please watch your emails for your access credential.  It will come from a company called Avigilon.

The system is scheduled to be turned on Saturday, February 10th.