The Cupertino Sports Center held its 50th anniversary open house on  Jan. 14, offering it’s best specials of the year to residents of the Cupertino area. 

Appealing to several different age groups, the Sports Center consists of a variety of different activities for youth, teens and adults. Offering a friendly environment, the Sports Center offers a teen center available free to Cupertino residents, 17 tennis courts and a mixture of classes.

 “We’re offering our best special, and a chance for [residents] to sign up for fitness classes, and try our programs,” said Jeff Ordway, part-time worker. The Sports Center offers a healthy and quiet environment for all attendants, including De Anza College students.   “Our facilities are right across the  street and walking distance. Plus we have college specials,” Ordway said. 

The Sports Center holds an advantage, said Karen Levy, part-time worker. 

“We try to make sure it’s a comfortable place for people to work out,” said Levy. “It’s not a typical gym, it’s low-pressure encouragement.”

The open house offered new and existing members the opportunity to play games, win gifts, try out equipment and enter a raffle that would grant someone free membership. 

“I’m really excited. It’s hard to believe we’re celebrating 50 years,” said, Ordway. “We’re offering the best specials and events in 2012.”

The celebration continues for the Sports Center. With it’s “50 days of fun” slogan, it plans to keep the 50th year celebration alive with the club and staff members by offering a mixture of classes for another 50 days.