You can also pursue the case yourself in small claims court. Thousands of people every year file and pursue their own lawsuits. It is not as difficult as you imagine. Go to the local courthouse and find the Clerk's Office. Ask someone there for information about filing a small claims case.
Most courthouses have packages which include all the forms and easy to understand instructions.
I am not going to go into all of the procedures in this column only because different courthouses have different procedures. However, there are a few common elements. First, you must file a complaint at the Clerk's Office. This involves writing down why you are suing the club. This need only be a few lines.