That was the case… until I heard of The Village Sports Club in BF Homes Parañaque. I know you folks might say – but there’s the pavement, the streets on my village for me to run or jog. But mind you, can’t I have the whole package? Swimming, Tennis, a bit of shooting the hoops and still have a part of the sports club solely for running or jogging? Or perhaps get a relaxing sauna treatment before a massage at their Zenith wellness center?

I’ve come up with some benefits to joining The Village Sports Club or any sports club for that matter that I’m sure you’ll agree with.

1. Get Healthy thru exercise.  Whether your exercise is through practicing your forehand in tennis (The Village Sports Club has Green Clay Tennis Courts similar to the ones used in the US Open Clay Court championships), or finishing several laps in the 25m, 8 lane lap pool, being healthy is  top priority. With the economic recession and job loss left and right, getting sick is not an option. Taking part in a sports can dramatically improve your health and wellbeing, and develops your fitness. Endorphins are also produced through exercise. Remember the line from the movie Legally Blonde? “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy!”

2. Socialize! Gone are the days of solo sports – nowadays people run in groups, play by teams, because playing solo isn’t really fun now, is it? Not only do you get to develop your skills in your chosen sport, you also get to meet people who can either help you in your 3 pt shot, or help you in business. Who knows? You might even meet the love of your life through sports.

3. A Proper Venue to do Sports. For people who want to go solo (like solitary jogging or swimming), joining a Sports club gives you the proper venue to practice your favorite sport. The Village Sports Club is one of the more accessible sports club in the Metro, with top of the line facilities. A jogging path is set aside for joggers and runners alike. Exposure to street dangers (disrespectful drivers, and even more discourteous onlookers) is minimized.

4. A chance to get pointers from other people. You might be overstriding or landing heel first with your foot when running, or a better way to swing your racket might be shared with you with fellow team mates. Who knows what valuable information or pointers you might get from your companions!

5. It will keep you motivated. Why? You’ll be paying a fair amount of money and you don’t want it to go to waste by just letting days pass by without breaking a sweat.

6. Your family can join you in your path to health and wellness. Unlike in gyms, your whole family can visit The Village Sports Club (a benefit of your membership where principal member and their extensions have access to the facilities and amenities of the sports club). Let the little ones enjoy the kid friendly pools, the wifeys go to the yoga and pilates studio, the hubbies

I haven’t event started with the benefits of the other amenities of The Village Sports Club! What other benefits of joining a sports club can you think of? Do share!

The developer of The Village Sports Club is PNC Garnet Property Holdings Corporation which is a Filipino-owned, multi-business firm based in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

2. How big is the development?

The Village Sports Club is composed of two phases – Phase 1 & Phase 2. The total combined size of our development is 1.8 hectares.

3. When is the target completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2?

Phase 1 is projected to be completed not later than March 2010.

Phase 2 is projected to be completed no later than December 2010.

4. How much is our monthly membership dues?

The monthly dues for members is Php2500

5. Definition of terms:

Principal Member: Refers to the one who owns the club share (individual and Corporate Account)

Nominee : Refers to those persons named by the Class A and B shareholders who shall be entitled to use the club facilities.

Extension members: refers to the children of the member/nominee.

Assignee: Refers to the share assignee (individual and Corporate account)

6. Up to how many extension members can we accept?

We can accept as many as the member’s number of children, provided that the children are below 21 yrs old and unmarried.

7. When could an individual/corporate buyer of a share use the facilities?

The individual/corporate buyer can use the facilities after passing the 15 days screening process for membership and he/she had already paid at least 10% of the total share price.

8. How many days will the membership card be issued?

After approval of membership application, the member shall receive his/her ID within 15 working days.

9. Are all sports facilities/amenities inside The Village Sports Club free of use for all members?

No. Certain facilities/amenities inside the VSC premises are not free of use (i.e. electricity for all courts, the services of gym trainors, massage, spa, etc.)

10. When will the membership dues be demandable to the member?

Membership dues will be demandable by December 2009 and for upon completion of Phase 1, whichever comes first.

11. What is the Pool Usage Fee form for?

The Pool Usage Fee form is VSC’s temporary swimming rates for members and sponsored guests until such time that we are fully operational in Phase 1.

12. How many guests can a member sponsor per day?

The member could sponsor a maximum of 16 guests a day and for sponsorships of more than 10 guests, a written notice shall be submitted to the General Manager with at least 3 working days notice.

13. What will the sponsored guest present to the VSC receptionist prior to using their desired facility ?

The sponsored guest should show a letter of endorsement to the VSC receptionist prior to using any amenity or facility inside VSC.

14. How many restaurants will vsc have?

• Boost!! (A sandwich & Juice Bar located inside The Sports and Wellness Pavilion)
• The Pump (A sandwich & Juice Bar located at the center of The Village Sports Club)
• Nicky’s (Member’s Bar located at the center of the The Village Sports Club)
• Mandalay (Fine Dining Restaurant located at Phase 2)
• Lanai (Outdoor Informal Dining located at Phase 2)
• The Alleys (Sports Diner located at Phase 2)
• Circles and Squares (Dessert Station located at Phase 2)

15. How many function rooms will the Village Sports Club have in Phase 27

• Grand Ballroom
• 3 function rooms
  • Azule
  • Rosa
  • Rojo

16. Won’t water be an issue since were in BF?

No, as Maynilad is set to come in BF Homes, Paranaque City.

17. Are pets allowed in the VSC premises?

No Pets are not allowed to be brought inside VSC premises.

Whether you’re the type who wants to sweat it out in a dance studio, shoot some hoops in the baskeball court, get your forehand runing in GREEN CLAY Tennis courts (similar to the ones used in the US Open Clay Court Championships), or perhaps detox in a Sauna & Steam room, prettify in a spa or aesthetic clinic then a membership in The Village Sports Club BF Homes Parañaque is for you and your family.

Located at El Grande Avenue Corner Tropical Avenue in BF Homes, there are 5 ways to access to The Village Sports Club: Thru Concha Cruz Drive, President’s Ave, Lopez Gate, Southland, or Southville. It is approximately 15 mins from Alabang Town Center, 7 mins from Sucat, and 5 mins from Las Piñas. It has 2 Phases with amenities and features to surely excite its potential club members. Phase 1 is slated to be completed by March 2010, while Phase 2 not later than Dec 2010.

Features of Phase 1 (construction ongoing)

• Reception Area (Koi Pond, Lounge Area)
• Administratrive Office
• Swimming Facility (25M, 8-Lane Lap Pool, Lagoon Pool, Kiddie Pool, Toddler Wading Pond, Water Playground)
• Al Fresco Dining at the Gazebo
• Sports  & Wellness Pavillion (4 IBF Approved Badminton Courts, 4 Multi-use area convertible to a volleyball court, futsal & additional badminton courts, Indoor Basketball court with FIBA-approved maple flooring, 2 outdoor covered green clay tennis courts (similarly used in the US Open Clay Court Championships)
• Zenith Wellness (Technogym cardiovascular & weight training option. Technogym’s Kinesis One, Dance Studio, Yoga & Pilates Studio, Juice bar, Sauna & Steam room, Spa Treatments, Novuderm Aesthetic Clinic)
• Day care & Playroom
• Male & Female Locker Rooms
• Shower & Changing Rooms
• Juice Bar
• Coffee Shop
• Clinic
• Wifi-Enabled
• Events Lawn
• Jogging Path
• Ample Parking Area

Features of Phase 2 (groundbreaking by March 2010)

• Main Lobby
• Main Dining Hall
• Function Rooms
• Grand Ballroom
• Bowling Alley
• Game ROom
• Library and Business Center
• Pocket Gardens
• Salon & Barber Shop
• Sportshop
• Gift Shoppe
• Fine Dining Restaurant
• Bar  & Lounge
• Dessert Station

At the moment, The Village Sports Club is selling CLUBSHARES.  Ownership of clubshares entitles principal member and their extensions access to the facilities and amenities of the The Village Sports Club. Read their FAQS here.

Price for ClubShares

Class A = P455,000
Class B = 675,000
with 20% discount for cash payments, and monthly installment plans available!
Expected monthly dues = P2,500