About Us

The Hockessin Athletic Club (HAC) opened its doors June 10, 2007after the transformation of a 12 acre mushroom processing site. The owners of the club, Bob Carpenter and Roger Ralph, between them had over 40 years industry experience and set out to create a unique family and community oriented health club second to none. Today, HAC is the only tax paying health club in the United States bordered by a state park. The effective use of the land for both the club and beautiful Tweed’s Park reflects the cooperative effort of the Delaware Department of Transportation, HAC, and the Hockessin community. The foundation for what the club does and its commitment to serve its members and community well are inherent to the Club’s philosophy and culture.

Mission and Values

Our mission is to help people lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and we will:

be one of the top U.S. health clubs and a model for the industry internationally.
strive to help our members achieve their goals at every level of the organization.
retain our members through our commitment to continuously improve.
provide our members with an environment that is welcoming, friendly, comfortable, fun, attractive, clean, and safe.
be an educational vehicle for our members and the community at large in the field of health and wellness.
be a significant asset to New Castle County and neighboring communities.
foster the personal and professional growth of all staff.
provide an environment that encourages the creative input of all staff.
strive to be a profitable business able to annually reinvest in improving its services, facilities, and personnel.

HAC Supporting the Community

Not even four years old, Hockessin Athletic Club has contributed significantly to the local community and beyond. The list below is just a sampling of the many non profit organizations HAC supports:

Boys & Girls Club of Delaware		Special Olympics of DE
DFRC		Piedmont Baseball
Hockessin Soccer		Greenville/Hockessin Rotary
Girls on the Run		Special Operations
Kennett Education Foundation		Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital		PPP Africa Sneakers Collection
Stockings for Soldiers		Basket Brigade of DE
Food Bank of DE		Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Local non-profits including schools and churches		Augie’s Quest: Clubs for the Cure
March of Dimes

We are most proud of our efforts on behalf of the MS Society of DE. Our HAC Pack MS Bike to the Bay Team has raised over $160,000 since 2009! This Club effort involves over 100 HAC staff and members who raise a min. $250 per person.