DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa to Host Second Annual Special Olympics Arizona Triathlon

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - August 13, 2009) - DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa will host
the second annual Traditional Sprint and Unified Triathlon to support
Special Olympics Arizona on September 12, 2009.

The event will consist of two courses: The Unified Triathlon and the Sprint
Triathlon. The Unified Distance offers a modified course in which teams
consisting of a Special Olympics Arizona athlete(s) and one or two
teammates can complete the course, and participation is free. This
modified course consists of a 50 yard swim, 2.5 mile bike ride and 1/2 mile
run. The Sprint Triathlon enables individuals or teams to complete the
event, and will consist of a 300 yard swim, 20K bike ride, and 5K run.
With the option of two different courses to choose from, there is something
for everyone to help support this cause.

To prepare for the event, DC Ranch is hosting a swim clinic on Saturday,
August 15 with Olympic swimmer Florencia Szigeti. Florencia will prepare
the swimmers for the swim portion of the race by critiquing and improving
their strokes, helping them to gain confidence in their swimming ability
while also getting the most effective tools for gliding through the water.
Not many people have the chance to get training from an Olympic athlete,
and the triathletes are thrilled to take advantage of this once in a
lifetime opportunity. In addition to Florencia volunteering her time and
expertise, The Village has donated the use of the DC Ranch Club for the
event, including the lap pool, conference rooms, locker rooms, and the
surrounding outside areas of the Club to be used for the running and biking
portions of the race. With the donation of the location, Special Olympics
Arizona is enabled to reach their fundraising goals for the event.

"We had a great time last year with the event, and are thrilled to help
Special Olympics raise the funds they need to continue offering great
programs," says Carol Nalevanko, President of DMB Sports Clubs. "Everyone
should come and experience the triathlon, it is an amazing experience on so
many levels."

To sign up for the Traditional Sprint Triathlon or Unified Triathlon or for
more information please visit the website at www.soaz.org

About Village Health Clubs & Spas

Village Health Clubs & Spas are owned by DMB Sports Clubs and operate as
high-end, family-oriented health clubs and spas in the Phoenix metropolitan
areas. Beginning as Metro Sport and Health Club in 1976, Village Health
Clubs & Spas has grown to 4 clubs around the Phoenix area: Camelback
Village, Arcadia; DC Ranch Village, North Scottsdale; Gainey Village,
Scottsdale; & Verrado Village, Buckeye; and provide unique experiences that
positively impact people's lives. Visit www.villageclubs.com

About Special Olympics Arizona

Special Olympics Arizona is part of the world's leading program of sports
training and athletic competition for people with intellectual
disabilities, and boasts a 33-year track record of creating positive
attitudes towards its athletes worldwide, and a commitment to athlete
empowerment, dignity and leadership. Visit www.soaz.org.