Midlothian Athletic Club, Richmond, VA

Blood Drive May 22nd

jhendrix — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:10:21 +0000

Virginia needs YOU on

Tuesday, May 22nd

4-8PM

VA Blood Services will have their mobile unit in the MAC parking lot for blood donations. Reserve your appointment online by visiting www.vadonor.com or at the MAC front desk. Walk-ins also welcome.

About VA Blood Services

Blood Facts & Links

A blood donor at Virginia Blood Services (VBS) is a special kind of volunteer. By committing about an hour of your time, you can donate a gift more precious than time or money: the gift of life through blood. One donation of blood can help save up to three patient’s lives.

May Newsletter

jhendrix — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:27:48 +0000

May 2012

Newsletter

Greetings!

May is National Skin Cancer

Detection and Prevention Month

The water park opens May 19th, so be sure to play it safe this summer and protect your skin! Use a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher and reapply every 2 hours even on cloudy days.

Visit the American Academy of Dermatology’s website to learn more about skin cancer prevention and early detection strategies.

Fitness

Spring Break Training Specials

3 one hour personal training sessions for $99

3 half hour personal training sessions for $75

Limit of 3 packages per member

All members can take advantage of these specials starting April 1st - May 31st

Foam Roller Class with Midge

Want to live a healthy, pain free, active lifestyle?
In this 30-minute foam roller class you will learn various techniques that will help you:

relieve joint pain such as shin splints, IT band syndrome & improve flexibility

learn to release physical & mental stressors and trapped tension in your body

enjoy some of the same benefits as a sports massage

Classes begin May 14th

Mondays at 9:00AM; Wednesdays at 11:30AM; Fridays 10:00AM

Cost $8/per class

Bring a water bottle and towel to class. Foam rollers are provided.
Space is limited. Sign up at the Front Desk today!

Bike MS

Saturday, June 2nd & Sunday, June 3rd

Sign up for MAC’s Bike MS team! Bike MS is a two day event on June 2nd and 3rd with 20, 50, 150, and 175 mile rides from Richmond to Williamsburg. Click hereto join the Midlothian Athletic Club team or donate! Our riders will receive a MAC Cycling Team shirt and have access to spin training sessions. Registration is $55.

Can’t make it to the ride? Sign up as a virtual rider for $30! Visit www.irideforMS.org for more information.

May Kids Fitness Challenge

Kick off the summer season with a fun competition for the kids!

Saturday, May 26th

11:00AM – 1:00PM
FREE

Events include swim relays, synchronized slides, lateral hurdle jumps, push ups, and a water balloon toss. Winners will receive an ice cream prize!

2012 K95 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids

Come support the great

care and research taking place at St. Jude’s, and run for the kids who are fighting childhood illnesses.

Saturday, June 9th, 9:00AM
1 mile kids run and 5K run/walk

$15 for adults

$5 for kids (12 & under)

Strollers and dogs on leashes welcome!

Proceeds to benefit St. Jude Research Hospital

Group Ex

May Schedule

Aqua Member Social

Tuesday, May 1 at 12:30PM in the cafe

Join us in recognizing Mary Baird Line, a member with MS who recently accrued 100 miles of swimming!

Light refreshments, cake, and beverages will be served.

Extra Miles May

Take part in a cycling challenge for the month of May!

Members keep track of mileage in a competition for fun and fitness. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers

Memorial Day Special Class Schedule

Monday, May 28th

8:45AM- 75 min Spin with Emilie

9:00AM- Water Aerbocis with kim

9:30AM- BodyFlow with Heather

10:30AM- BodyPump and CX with Melissa

New for May

RPM- Monday nights at 6:00PM with Brian

RPM™ is the indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within – sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high. Like all the LES MILLS™ programs, a new RPM™ class is released every three months with new music and choreography.

Join us for Prenatal Yoga with Deborah on Tuesday evenings!

Tuesdays @ 5:00PM!

During pregnancy, you want to stay in shape and do what is best for your baby-to-be. Prenatal yoga is a wonderful way to do both. Whether you are new to yoga or already an experienced practitioner, you can enjoy the benefits of yoga while pregnant. Yoga classes are a great way to prepare yourself for the birthing process as well as enjoy the company of other pregnant women.

Childcare

CHILDCARE WILL BE CLOSED FOR MOTHER’S DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 13TH. We wish all of our wonderful Mom’s a very happy Mother’s Day!

Parent’s Night Out!

Enjoy the evening out without the kids!

Bring your kids to our next Parent’s Night Out where we’ll have a night of fun crafts, games, and more!

Friday, May 18th from 5:00-8:30PM

$3.00 an hour per child for members
$5.00 an hour per child for non-members

Snacks, crafts, and activities included.

Sign up on the Kidz Activities board outside of Child Care.
RSVP(*) or send additional questions to jessica@macrichmond.com.

(*)If responding by RSVP please give child’s age and the time frame of drop off and pick up.

Summer Camp

Registration for Summer Camp is now open!

We have the best price in town for you, and the most fun for your kids! Camp sessions begin June 18th.

For additional information contact jessica@macrichmond.com

Aquatics

Swim Team

Swim team practice starts on Tuesday, May 29th! You can always sign up at the front desk. Check the swim team page for all practice and meet schedules or any other information you may need. Any questions please contact Rob Britt.

Red Cross Re-Certification Classes

CPR Re-Certification Classes

Monday, May 14th 6:00PM – 9:00PM

$15 members, $30 non-members

Please sign up at front desk

Life Guarding Re-Certification Classes

Tuesday, May 15th 6:00PM – 10:00PM.

$50. Please sign up at frontdesk.

$199 for members and $250 for non members

Sign up at the Front Desk

Swim Clinics

The last swim clinics before the beginning of swim team practices start on May 1st through May 17th. Clinics are the best way to get that extra work before swim team starts up. Clinics are coached by Rob Britt. Clinics are offered for 8 and under, 9 and over.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9 and over 4:30PM – 5:15PM

8 and under 5:15PM – 5:30PM

Sign up at the front desk

If you have any questions, please contact Rob at 804.330.2222 ext. 314.

Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons:

New group lessons start in May. Daytime, evenings and weekends are offered. Check the front desk or website for more information. Please contact Rob with any questions about swim lessons.

Private Swim Lessons:

Lessons are packaged as 6 half-hour lessons with an instructor and will be offered year round at a time to meet your busy schedule. Contact Rob with any questions.

Master Swim

A new session starts June 2nd – August 30th. Great for all swimmers over 18. Master swim is under the coaching of Coaches Gene and Erica.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00PM – 9:00PM

Saturdays 8:30AM – 9:30AM

Sign up at front desk.

Tennis

USTA Wheelchair Tournament with Run and Roll Social

Friday, May 4th – Sunday, May 6th

Join us Friday, May 4th at 6:00PM and play in a unique tennis format, enjoy dinner, and bid on some amazing items!

You can register for the Run and Roll Event at

http://sportable.org/upcoming-events/sportable-run-roll-tennis-social/

We need ball runners for the event as well- children ages 8 and up!

Summer Camps

Ages 6-15+; All levels welcome!

3 hours of instruction, 1 hour at the Water Park!

Camp Sessions:

June 25th -29th, July 9th-13th, July 23rd – 27th, August 6th -10th, August 20th -24th

9:00AM – 1:00PM

Members with lunch option: $159 per child

Members without lunch: $139 per child

Siblings get 10% off!

Pick up a brochure at the Tennis Desk today!

2012 Club Challenge Doubles Tournament

This year we have a 2012 Club Challenge Committee- consisting of the Tennis Department and MAC members- Cathy Roberts, Roe DiGiovanni, Bill Stephens, and Cory Evans. Among this committee- we have decided to change the tryout process to make it more fun and efficient in a tournament format!

Tournament Dates

Monday, June 18th -Friday, June 22nd

For all Men’s and Women’s Doubles ratings 3.0- 4.5

If you have a work, family, or vacation conflict that prevents you from playing this week, there will be a Second Chance Tournament in July. The fee for the tournament is $20 per person.

If you play in the tournament and represent MAC in the Club Challenge at Westwood September 28th -30th you will have your $75 RTA Club Challenge fee discounted!

Mixed will be decided after Men’s and Women’s teams are decided! Sign-ups will be up soon- so get your partners set! Please make sure you are available for all 3 days of the Club Challenge before you sign up with a partner!

Singles Ladder

Beginning the first week in May, our Men’s and Women’s Singles Pyramid Ladder will be posted to the right on the wall by the door to the indoor courts. You schedule your own matches and get your own courts, so it is a great way to get Singles practice! It will be best 2 out of 3 sets- with a 10 pt tiebreak for a 3rd set- USTA format, and with the pyramid system- you may challenge on your row or one level above you!

We are still taking sign ups so email us at tennis@macrichmond.com if you would like to join!

Clinics

Junior Clinics

New session begins Monday, May 21st! Kids may join anytime, and if you pay for a full session- you get one class free! You may also pay per class. Contact Sam at sam@macrichmond.com for information and to sign up.

Clinics

Ask Sam about Drop-In Clinics! Men and Women’s Kill Drills, and

Mixed Doubles Clinics. Email him at sam@macrichmond.com!

Reminders

USTA League Captains- don’t forget to call the Front Desk and

double check your court reservations for your teams!

Men’s and Ladies’ Member Singles Tournament- Will be

scheduled at the end of May- exact dates are coming soon!

See you on the courts!

We value your membership here at MAC, and we hope you have a happy and healthy May!

Sincerely,

MAC Team
Midlothian Athletic Club

May Group Ex

jhendrix — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:23:42 +0000

MAY

Wheelchair Open May 4-6th

jhendrix — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:20:36 +0000

New Member Specials! 1/2 OFF current gym!

jhendrix — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:18:43 +0000

Join Now and Save $$

Already a member at MAC? Give these great deals to a friend!

Already a member at another gym or club? We have the perfect deal for you!

*$50 to $100

OFF

Don’t miss out on the fun this Summer at MAC! Grab lunch or a protein shake after your workout and hit the pool for a cool down. Ask about our swim team, clinics, private or group lessons, ice-cream socials, movie nights by the pool, monthly parents night outs, and Summer camps! See you at the pool! Call 804-330-2222 ext. 303 for details.

Offer details: Limited offer, savings are drawn at sign up and valid only on Summer Memberships!

Summer Memberships run April 1st-September 30th and include the gym!* May not be combined with other offers.

*Call for details! Hurry! Limited number of memberships offered.

*1/2 OFF	Pay only 1/2 of what you’re paying at your current club or gym for 6 months!* Bring in your current monthly gym statement when you come in to MAC, and we’ll give you 1/2 that rate for 6 months, no joining fee!
Offer limited time only, may not be combined with another offer. Call Membership for details. 804-330-2222 ext. 303 membership@macrichmond.com*

April Newsletter

jhendrix — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:17:19 +0000

April 2012

Newsletter

Greetings!

April is National Autism Awareness Month-

1 of every 110 children in the United States is diagnosed with Autism. Help MAC raise awareness during our Spin-a-thon, Saturday 3/31 and Sunday 4/1! Donations will be accepted in the Spin Studio.

For more information on autism spectrum disorders or to donate, visit the Autism Society’s website .

MAC Pro Shop:

Don’t forget to check out our SALES on selected apparel and tennis rackets!

Fitness

*In honor of Tee-Jay’s 1 year anniversary of being on the MAC staff, his boxing classes will be *FREE* for the week of April 2nd-April 7th. Come by and see what all the hype is about!!

Class times are:

Mondays & Wednesdays

7:30am-8:30am & 10:00am-11:00am

Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday 11:00am-Noon

Spring Break Training Specials

3 one hour personal training sessions for $99

3 half hour personal training sessions for $75

Limit of 3 packages per member

All members can take advantage of these specials starting April 1st - May 31st

Trainer Showcase

Join us in the cafe to see the personal trainers showcase their skills!

Demonstrations may include: TRX suspension training, kettlebell, Tabata training, Crossfit, boxing, foam roller and MELT techniques

Saturday, April 28th

10:00AM -11:00AM

Discover new exercises and techniques to enhance your workout routine. Demos depend on trainers’ availability and skill set. Feel free ask questions and try some new exercises.

For more information please contact Sergio Tromba 330-2222 ext. 307 or sergio@macrichmond.com.

Member Social

Meet the MAC personal trainers

Friday, April 20th 6:00 PM -8:00PM

This is a great opportunity to ask the training staff questions, sample FREE food and take advantage of beer and food specials like $2.00 12oz draft special and $5.00 turkey burger (Sergio’s famous recipe).

Guests welcome!

Bon Air 5K

Saturday, April 21st

8:30AM Kids Run

9:00AM 5K

MAC is the official sponsor of the Bon Air Kids Run! Sign up online here; registration is $20/adult and $12/child before April 11th.

Bike MS

Saturday, June 2nd & Sunday, June 3rd

Can’t make it to the ride? Sign up as a virtual rider for $30! Visit www.irideforMS.org for more information.

May Kids Fitness Challenge

Kick off the summer season with a fun competition for the kids!

Saturday, May 26th

11:00AM – 1:00PM
FREE

Events include swim relays, synchronized slides, lateral hurdle jumps, push ups, and a water balloon toss. Winners will receive an ice cream prize!

2012 K95 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids

Come support the great

care and research taking place at St. Jude’s, and run for the kids who are fighting childhood illnesses.

Saturday, June 9th, 9:00AM
1 mile kids run and 5K run/walk

$15 for adults

$5 for kids (12 & under)

Strollers and dogs on leashes welcome!

Register online now at macrichmond.com

Proceeds to benefit St. Jude Research Hospital

Group Ex

April Group Ex

New for April

CXWORX: Mondays at 11:30AM, Tuesdays at 6:00PM,

Wednesdays at 5:30PM, and Fridays at 10:30AM

Looking for a short, sharp workout that will inspire you to the next level of fitness, while strengthening and toning your body? CXWORX™ is for you! This class is based on cutting-edge scientific research and offers a brand new 30-minute format. CXWORX™ hones in on the torso and sling muscles that connect your upper body to your lower body. It’s ideal for tightening your tummy and butt, while also improving functional strength and assisting in injury prevention. It’ll help you run faster … play harder … stand stronger!

All levels

Sunday Stretch: Sundays at 11:00AM

Bring your body to greater awareness and decrease muscle tension with 50 minutes of gentle stretching, designed to enhance joint flexibility, balance, and breathing.

All levels

BodyStep: Wednesdays at 4:30PM and Fridays at 10:30AM

BodyStep is the energizing step workout that makes you feel liberated and alive. Using a height-adjustable step and simple movements on, over and around the step you get huge motivation from sing-a-long music and approachable instructors. Cardio blocks push fat burning systems into high gear followed by muscle conditioning tracks that shape and tone your body. Like all the LES MILLS™ programs, a new BODYSTEP™ class is released every three months with new music and choreography.

All levels

Sizzle and Drizzle: Tuesdays at 6:45PM

Try this one with a buddy, you are sure to have a great time!

The total body workout for the sexy at heart. This class takes some of the basic moves of exotic dance and combines them with aerobic and strength elements to create a fun, energizing, and sexy workout. Careful, this class might improve your private life! Some

strength and core work is incorporated. This class is fun for everyBODY.

All levels

New Class Times

Zumba: Mondays at 6:30PM

Spin: Mondays at 12:15PM, Tuesdays at 4:30PM, and Thursdays at 10:45AM

We have several MAC women who are expecting! Where are you? Join us for Prenatal Yoga with Deborah on Tuesday evenings!

Tuesdays @ 5:00PM!

Childcare

CHILDCARE WILL BE CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY

Easter Egg Club Crawl

Friday, April 6th starting at 5:30PM

We will have two separate hunts for the different age groups:

18 months through 5 years

from 5:30PM – 6:30PM, and

6 through 12 years

from 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes will be hidden throughout the first floor of the MAC.

Light refreshments will be served at the end of each age group’s hunt.

CHILDREN MUST BE SIGNED UP TO PARTICIPATE.

Parent’s must stay with their children.

This will be FREE for all Family Memberships
$2 for all other members or non-members, per child.

RSVP(**) or send additional questions to jessica@macrichmond.com. Sign up on the Kidz Activities board outside of Child Care

(**)If responding by RSVP please give Child’s name and age so we know which time frame they will be attending.

Parent’s Night Out!

Enjoy the evening out without the kids!

Bring your kids to our next Parent’s Night Out where we’ll have a night of fun crafts, games, and more!

Friday, April 20th, 5:00PM – 8:30PM(*)

$3.00 an hour per child for members
$5.00 an hour per child for non-members

Snacks, crafts, and activities included.

Sign up on the Kidz Activities board outside of Child Care.
RSVP(**) or send additional questions to jessica@macrichmond.com.

(*)Please note time change, we have extended the hours until 8:30PM for your convenience!

(**)If responding by RSVP please give child’s age and the time frame of drop off and pick up.

Summer Camp

Registration for Summer Camp is now open!

We have the best price in town for you, and the most fun for your kids! Camp sessions begin June 18th.

For additional information contact jessica@macrichmond.com

Aquatics

THE INDOOR POOL WILL BE OPEN 12:00PM – 7:00PM ON EASTER SUNDAY

Lap Lanes

Please check the lane charts. We have many new events scheduled in the pool during the week. When needed please share another lane for lap swimming.

Swim Team

Come join the MAC Manta Rays for another great season!

Meredith and Steve will be returning this year along with some great new coaches.

Early swim team sign up will be on:

Saturday, April 14th 10:00AM – 1:00PM

For more information and to view the meet schedule, please visit the swim team page.

Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes

Friday, April 13th 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Saturday, April 14th 9:00AM – 8:00PM

Sunday, April 15th 9:00AM – 6:00PM

$199 for members and $250 for non members

Sign up at the Front Desk

Swim Clinics

Swim Clinics coached by Rob Britt start up again on Tuesday, April 3rd and continue through Thursday, April 26th. These clinics are a great way to get ready for the summer season, and we will work on starts, turns, stroke technique, and finishes. Start your swimming early this year and get that extra edge.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9 and over 4:30PM – 5:15PM

8 and under 5:15PM – 5:30PM

Sign up at the front desk

If you have any questions, please contact Rob at 804.330.2222 ext. 314.

Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons start up in April!

Monday, April 16th – Wednesday, April 25th

Mondays and Wednesdays

Pre-School 5:00PM – 5:30PM

Level 1 5:30PM – 6:00PM

Sign up at the front desk.

Private Swim Lessons are packaged as 6 half-hour lessons with an instructor and will be offered at a time to meet your busy schedule. Contact Rob with any questions.

Tennis

Summer Camps

Ages 6-15+; All levels welcome!

9:00AM -1:00PM

3 hours of instruction, 1 hour at the Water Park!

Camp Sessions:

June 25th -29th, July 9th-13th, July 23rd – 27th, August 6th -10th, August 20th -24th

Members with lunch option: $159 per child

Members without lunch: $139 per child

Siblings get 10% off!

Pick up a brochure at the Tennis Desk today!

Men’s and Ladies’ Member Singles Tournament

Monday, April 16th -Friday, April 20th

3.5 and below

4.0 and above

Sign up at the Tennis Desk!

Get your partners ready for Club Challenge 2012- Information

and sign-ups are coming soon! Men, Ladies, and Mixed!

Aces for Awareness

This year’s Aces for Awareness tournament is Friday, April 27th. Register online at www.vbcf.org before April 8th for $60 (tournament and luncheon) or $40 (luncheon only).

USTA Wheelchair Tournament with Run and Roll Social

Friday, May 4th – Sunday, May 6th

Join us Friday, May 4th at 6:00PM and play in a unique

tennis format, enjoy dinner, and bid on some amazing items!

You can register for the Run and Roll Event at http://sportable.org/

upcoming-events/sportable-run-roll-tennis-social/

We need ball runners for the event as well- children ages 8 and up!

We value your membership here at MAC, and we hope you have a happy and healthy April!

Sincerely,

MAC Team
Midlothian Athletic Club

In This Issue

Quick Links

Easter Egg Club Crawl

Friday, April 6th

5:30PM – 8:00PM

Parent’s Night Out

Friday, April 20th

5:00PM – 8:30PM

Member Social

Friday, April 20th

6:00PM – 8:00 PM

Trainer Showcase

Saturday, April 28th

10:00AM -11:00 AM

Summer Memberships are on sale now and begin April 1st! Invite your friends to join you at the MAC Water Park this Summer!

MAC Spring Events!

jhendrix — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:15:04 +0000

Tee-Jay’s class cancelled 4/14

jhendrix — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:11:33 +0000

Weekend reminder…

Teejay’s boxing class will not be held this Saturday morning at 11:00AM. All boxing classes will resume at their normal times next week!

Sincerely,

MAC Team
Midlothian Athletic Club

Easter Hours!

jhendrix — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:27:07 +0000

MAC will be open

noon – 8:00PM

on Easter Sunday

Greetings!

If you need to work off your holiday indulgences MAC will be open from noon until 8:00PM on Sunday! Please note that there will be NO GROUP EXERCISE and NO CHILD CARE on Sunday.

Have a happy holiday weekend!

Sincerely,

MAC Team

Good luck to our MAC team going to Nationals!

jhendrix — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:26:05 +0000

GOOD LUCK!

Good luck to Donna Talamo’s 7.0 Senior Team going to Nationals this weekend in San Antonio!

We’re proud of you!

Donna Talamo

Tim Altice

Alison Carter

Mike Carter

Terry Bateman

Aimee McCarthy

Sally Lake

Alan Lake

Jane Lowry

Gail Gold

Harold Gold

Bill Talamo

Katherine Benedict