Group Activities

ON AND OFF PROPERTY ACTIVITIES


Pit Crew Challenge
Pit Crew is a unique team building experience that teaches your teams the ins and outs of a stock car. This exercise is quite extensive with authentic NASCAR stock cars. Each team’s skills and timing are challenged. | Available On Property. Ask us about driving schools and other NASCAR experiences at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Minimum Attendees: 10

Culinary Classes
Designed as a meeting enhancement and team building opportunity, culinary classes can include professional instruction or hands-on participation. Two of our popular classes are Sushi School and Garde Manger. We can customize a unique class based on your interests. Minimum Attendees: 10 | Available On Property.

Wine Tasting & Education
We can combine an educational class of wine pairings or wine basics with wine flights. Your event can focus on a select region, grape varieties or a customized topic based on your interests. As an alternative to wine, we can also instruct a classic cocktail class.
Minimum Attendees: 10 | Available On Property or ask us about wine tours to local vineyards.

Whitewater Rafting
Paddle through non-stop classIII-IV whitewater on the world's largest man-made recirculating river! Our fully guided raft trips take you through the heart of our 300 acre wooded facility, providing an unparalleled whitewater experience only minutes from uptown Charlotte. Over the course of the two-hour trip, you'll surf waves on the wilderness section and challenge your skills on the tight turns of the competition channel. After a run down, you will ride a conveyer belt back to the upper pond to take on another channel! Helmet, personal flotation device, and paddle are provided. Additional rental gear is available |Available Off Property within 25 minutes of Ballantyne Resort

Flatwater Kayaking
With over 1.5 miles of riverfront property along the Catawba River, the U.S. National Whitewater Center provides excellent opportunities for flatwater paddling for all levels of ability. Long Creek, the South Fork River, and numerous wonderful creeks are a short paddling distance from the flatwater put-in at the USNWC. Wildlife and vegetation along the creeks and rivers create a feeling that you are miles away from the city!
Join us for a two hour guided tour | Available Off Property within 25 minutes of Ballantyne Resort

Team Development Challenge Course
Take your team to another level! The USNWC Team Development Center offers your group a fun, outdoor, teambuilding experience through a multi-faceted ropes course and initiative program. Engaged in an opportunity to discover and explore leadership, problem solving, communication, and other teamwork skills through facilitator led initiatives. Beginning with a personalized consultation, we will design a program suited to your group's interest, needs, and goals. Come and spend a full-day, half-day or multiple days gaining a greater sense of self-awareness and group understanding in a unique outdoor adventure setting! Ages 12+ Available Off Property within 25 minutes of Ballantyne Resort

Climbing Wall
The climbing center at the USNWC is one of the largest outdoor climbing facilities in the U.S. with the potential to offer high level climbing competitions as well as ideal opportunities to learn to climb. Made to look and feel just like granite, the climbing center offers approximately 5,700 square feet of climbing surface and over 40 roped climbs. The Center consists of both a covered 30ft. tall wall, and an open-air 46ft. free form spire for climbing, repelling, & bouldering at all levels. The center is surrounded by an amphitheater providing a spectacular viewing and event area | Available Off Property within 25 minutes of Ballantyne Resort

Golf Outings & Tournaments
Our Golf Professionals can arrange a golf outing or tournament for your group including custom corporate logo'd merchandise and giveaways to bring excitement to your outing. Available On Property.
Minimum Players: 16
Maximum Players: 144

Night Putting
This popular team building activity can be arranged on our outdoor putting green. Attendees maneuver through a glow-in-the-dark putting course with glow balls | Available On Property.
Minimum Players: 10
Maximum Players: 40

Restore the Balance
Three separate groups will be taught different exercises to relax, reenergize, and refresh themselves. The groups will then teach the others their exercises until all groups perform the exercises in one cohesive unit. Time 2 hours | Available On Property.
Minimum 21 attendees
Maximum 45 per session

Salsa Beat
This combination of a Salsa Class and Drumming exercise is sure to energize your team to work together and have fun! Time 1 1/2 hours | Available On Property.
Minimum 20 attendees
Maximum 40 per session

Team Scavenger
A scavenger hunt with a twist. This event will ensure your attendees learn to work with each other. Time 2-4 hours | Available On Property.
Minimum 15 attendees
Maximum 30 per session

Mini Fitness or Meditation Breaks
Guided Meditation
A perfect break for a busy day, this 15 minute guided relaxation journey will refresh and renew participants for their next session | Available On Property.

The Ice Breaker
A 15-minute team building exercise including yoga therapy that will release stress and tension.
|Available On Property.

Pick Me Up
A high energy easy and fun stretch that will reenergize the body, clear the mind and enliven the soul, preparing the audience for greater awareness and receptiveness during the day's meeting. 15 minutes | Available On Property.

Stretching, Breathing, and Tai Chi Flow
Relax, re-charge and empower yourself. A great way to release tension and create positive energy. 15 minutes | Available On Property.

The Body Groove
This 15 minutes salsa moves break will have participants motivated through the rest of their conference | Available On Property.

One-Hour Optional Workshops
Sunrise Stretch and Relax
A perfect start to a busy event. Includes relaxation and flexibility exercises to maintain a healthy mood and positive outlook. Designed to promote mental clarity and focus.
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property.

Power Walk
A high-energy walk that will reenergize the body for greater awareness and receptiveness during the days meeting. Minimum 10 people Maximum 40 per session |Available On Property.

Yoga
Traditional Yoga. A great relaxing workout for all fitness levels that will leave you relaxed, reenergized, and refreshed. Minimum 10 people Maximum 20 per session | Available On Property.

Mid-Day Meditation
By using a guided meditation, a focused mind and positive energy you will be connected with your inner-self. Minimum 5 people | Available On Property.

Optimal Performance (Cardio and strength training)
An excellent way to recapture attention, focus and stamina when meeting for long hours. Minimum 5 people Maximum 10 per session | Available On Property.

Tai-Chi
Learn techniques for the ancient art of Tai Chi for breathing and flexibility. An enlightening experience bringing true relaxation and focus. Minimum 10 people | Available On Property.

Salsa!
If you are not a Salsa addict yet then you are just not trying! This Salsa dance class is ideal for someone like you who has always wished to dance like those people having fun on the dance floor. In our Salsa lessons you will learn the basic core steps and how to dance with a partner. It is easy and it is fun. Don't miss this opportunity to shine and dance like the stars on TV! Minimum 10 people Maximum 40 per session | Available On Property.

Kickbox
A total body workout utilizing punch/kick combos. This high-energy workout will leave you invigorated and stress free. Develops coordination, and speed, balance, and focus. 1 hour
Minimum 10 people Maximum 20 per session | Available On Property.

SEMINARS
S.T.R.E.S.S. Simple Techniques Rendering Excellent Stress Solutions
Our trained staff will teach methods for attendees to alleviate stress for themselves as well as their co-workers. Techniques will enable workers to develop team methods for handling extreme stress as well as count on each other for improved workload. Time 2 hours
Minimum 10 attendees Maximum 60 per session | Available On Property.

Sleep and Performance-Opposites Attract
Improper sleep can hinder one's performance in life and in the workplace. Although the specific causes of insomnia differ from one person to the next, there are some general habits you can adopt that may help you sleep better. Time 1-2 hours
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property.

Maximize your Health
The Impact of Nutrition on a Healthy Lifestyle Imagine waking up every day feeling great! You bounce put of bed with the kind of energy that will take you from morning to evening. You feel now the confidence and gain control of your health. Time 2 hours
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property.

Stress and the Workplace
Learn the impact that stress has on your bodies and in the workplace. Our instructor will teach you techniques to deal with that stress as well as ways to prevent it. Time 1 V2 hours
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property.

How to Make Your Own Personalized Action Plan
Make the most from your experience at your function. Learn to prioritize what you have learned and set realistic goals within a timeline.
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property.

RETREATS
Ultimate Golf Retreat
One day retreat to enhance body, mind and spirit. A perfect way to rejuvenate and relax while analyzing and strengthening your golf game. Learn to play, have fun and play at your best! Includes 9 holes of golf at Golf Course with an instructor and a finishing dinner at the Gallery Restaurant. Maximum 4 people per group | Available On Property.

Tai Chi/Meditation Retreat for Executives
One day Tai-chi retreat gives you a full mind and body workout done in a non¬strenuous, relaxed and flowing fashion. Course also is designed to increase mental clarity and focus for optimal performance. Includes experiential exercises for focusing, relaxation and balancing energies. This retreat will give you a chance to look within and outside of yourself. You will be able to take action in the fullest capacity. Tai chi gives you appreciation of your actions and helps you practice the art of being Here Now. 4-6 hours | Available On Property.

Chair Massage
Bring the spa to your event by offering on-site chair massages to your attendees. This rejuvenating break will help increase productivity, enjoyment, and awareness for your attendees to assist you in making the most of your function. Times for chair massage can range from 5 minutes to 15 minutes per person depending on your needs and the size of your group | Available On Property.

The “Absolutely Accessories” Afternoon
Learn “How to Accessorize” through a hands-on demonstration and also enjoy a sampling of European and Domestic cheeses, fresh and dried fruits along with flat bread and crackers.
Accommodates 1-5 people | Available On Property.

The “Classic” Woman
Enjoy a premiere fashion makeover with the “classic” styles of Just B, and learn “How to Accessorize” through a hands-on demonstration. The afternoon will include a “Smoothie Break” with a selection of strawberry, pineapple, banana and melon fresh fruit smoothies served along with assorted fruits and cheeses. Accommodates a minimum of 5-10 people. Available On Property.

The “Perfect Fit”
Take part in a fashion makeover “fit” for every woman. This will include what styles work best for your figure. Afterwards enjoy an individual facial analysis to determine the biological age of your skin. “Freshen Up” with an all natural, mineral based cosmetic makeover “fit” for every skin tone. Afterwards enjoy Afternoon Tea which includes specialty teas, warm scones, miniature muffins, tea cakes, cucumber sandwiches and cream cheese and pineapple sandwiches. Accommodates a minimum of 10-20 people | Available On Property.

“The Better You”
Informal modeling will take place featuring the latest fashion collections offered by Just B. Fashion consultations will be available for individual style analysis. “Freshen Up” with an all natural, mineral based cosmetic makeover “fit” for every skin tone. A “Stress Less” demonstration will include tips on how to relieve simple, everyday tension. On-the-go nutrition for “the better you” will be provided by a licensed nutritionist. Wrap up your day with a “Spa Lunch Buffet” which includes soup, salad, entrees, dessert and beverages.
Accommodates a minimum of 10-20 people | Available On Property.

“The Diva Day”
Just B at Ballantyne Resort will present a full fashion show featuring the latest ready to wear collections. Discover “How to Accessorize” through a hands-on demonstration. Learn how to “Freshen Up” with an all natural, mineral based cosmetic makeover “fit” for every skin tone. A “Stress Less” demonstration will include tips on how to relieve simple, everyday tension. On-the-go nutrition for “the better you” will be provided by a licensed nutritionist. Top the day off with a sit down luncheon. This complete package will accommodate up to 100 people.
Available On Property.

Team Building and Group Activities at Dana Rader Golf School
Located at Ballantyne Resort

Team Experience:
Each team has a Captain which helps the team work through each short game hole strategy with putters, 7 irons, pitching wedge and sand wedge.
Attendees: 10 - 40 | Available On Property.

Enhancements to the team experience:
Golf Pro Exhibition by Dana Rader or Julie Cole, putting competitions, 1.5 hour full swing instruction & 1.5 hour short game instruction | Available On Property.

Short Game Challenge
Players compete in a captain's choice in the fun six hole event utilizing select putting, chipping, pitching and sand shots | Available On Property.
Attendees 10 - 40

Executive Short Game Challenge
Includes 2 hours of full swing instruction, 2 hours of short game instruction, the short game challenge and individual video analysis | Available On Property.
Attendees: 5 - 40

Tennis
Ballantyne Resort offers three outdoor tennis courts that can be contracted for group play and group tournaments | Available On Property.
Minimum Players: 2
Maximum Players: 12

Tennis Instruction
Our Tennis Professional can provide one-on-one instruction or provide group tennis clinics for your attendees | Available On Property.
Minimum Players: 1
Maximum Players: 20

Additional activities such as Croquet, Bocce Ball, Volleyball, Basketball, Horse Shoes & Fly Fishing Instruction can be arranged by Ballantyne Resort with advanced scheduling.

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