Asia's Biggest Subd Finally Gets a Sports Club
On 24 May, 2013 By admin
MANILA, Philippines Not a well-known fact, but there are more than 12,000 households in BF Parañaque, making it arguably the largest village in Asia. With that many homes and families, it can mean never meeting neighbors throughout entire lifetimes, says Mike Garcia.
What started as a grassland development in the 70's, BF Homes has grown into a collection of gated residential villages alongside commercial establishments. But it doesn't have a central town square of sorts where residents could congregate.
I grew up going around this whole place on my bike, says Garcia, who grew up on Zobel Street in the Phase 2 area. His accountant father and businesswoman mother moved to the area in the early 70s. He went off to college abroad to study business administration, came back, and saw a void for a sports and recreational venue.
New club
They're not just peddling marketing-speak when they say world-class. Its indoor badminton courts are World Badminton Federation-certified, while the adjacent indoor basketball court sports federation Internationale de Basketball-approved maple flooring. The courts can be used for volleyball and futsal, too, he says.
The clubs Zenith Wellness Center has an array of Technogym fitness equipment, including the Kinesis One machines, an exercise station that offers zero-impact exercises for improved strength and flexibility.
A mirrored dance studio is used for yoga and pilates classes, as well as hip-hop exercise classes and groups who actually rehearse dances.
Meanwhile, members and guests who prefer a bit of fresh air have access to a jogging path that winds its way around the club, as well as two outdoor green clay tennis courts, just like the ones used for the US Men's Clay Court Championship. Kinder on the knees, says Garcia, laughing.
Athleticism not required
The club also has a dining area run by Kulinarya Kitchen beside the gym for post-work-out munchies or for parents who want to talk over merienda while the little ones play in the day-care center just beside it.
The entire club is WiFi-enabled for members or guests who can't bear to part with their connection to the Internet.
Facilities
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