Merritt Athletic Clubs - Where Your Future Takes Shape

Towson

Memorial Day Hours, May 26, 2008:
The club will be open 8:00AM-12:00PM

Programs
Merritt Athletic Clubs Health Fair
Survivor
Get Fit on Route 66
Nifty After 50
Soccer Juniors at Merritt
Boot Camp Challenge Series
Triathlon Equipment Demo/Seminar
Fast Trak
Biggest Loser 2
Reach the Beach
Century Club
Aquatics
100 Miles in 100 Days
Aquatic Personal Training
Taste of Merritt
Triathlon Club
Dance

Kids Zone Events

Kid Fit

Silver Circuit

Tanning

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Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson
8757 Mylander Lane
Towson, MD 21286

Phone:
410- 821-0160

Club Hours:
Monday -Thursday 5:20AM-10:00PM
Friday 5:20AM-9:00PM
Saturday 7:20AM-7:00PM
Sunday 7:20AM-5:00PM

Kids Zone Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30AM-1:00PM and 4:30PM-8:00PM
Saturday 8:45AM-12:30PM
Sunday 8:45AM-12:00PM

Pool Hours:
Monday-Thursday 6:00AM-9:30PM
Friday 6:00AM-8:30PM
Saturday 7:30AM-6:30PM
Sunday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Manager
Clancy Gilpatrick
cgilpatrick@merrittclubs.com

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Amenities

Kids Zone Massage Sauna and Steam Towel Services Racquet Sports
Basketball Yoga/Pilates Swimming Les Mills Classes

 
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Reach all your health and fitness goals at Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson! With state-of-the-art equipment, fitness and weight management programs, racquetball leagues, and over forty group exercise classes a week, including cycle, body sculpting, step, Pilates, and yoga, we are well equipped to help you reach all of your goals.

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Current Programs for this club

Merritt Athletic Clubs Health Fair
The day will include everything from exercise circuits to group fitness classes, health and wellness seminars, special guests from the community and much, much more! You do NOT need to be a Merritt member to participate in this fun and special day.

For a schedule of events and more information, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Survivor
Which tribe are you on?! Need motivation to take Group Fitness classes? This progam runs through May 25. Everyone who joins will receive a Merritt beach tote bag! Top overall winner will get a one year free membership to Merritt Athletic Clubs! Join a team and get started today!

For more information or to register, please contact Vanessa Cutting.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: vcutting@merrittclubs.com

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Get Fit on Route 66
Beginning May 28, "travel" this famous route as part of a fun physical activity adventure designed to inspire you to become more active and fit. The goal of the program is to "travel" from Chicago to Santa Monica (2,448 miles) by recording your physical activity minutes. Everyone can participate. Occasional, regular, and advanced participation levels make it challenging and fun to complete the route!

For more information, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Nifty After 50
Nifty After 50 is a low impact workout designed to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. The program will help to improve your posture and teach proper breathing technique while working out.

For more information, please contact Dianne Frager
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Soccer Juniors
Mini-kickers program includes extraordinary teaching of soccer mechanics and skills, as well as ball touch, dribbling, shooting, and fun! This is a 4-week session meeting Thursday evenings from 6:30PM-7:30PM. Clinic is especially geared for kids ages 3-6.

4-Weeks beginning Thursday, June 12
6:30PM-7:30PM

For more information, please contact Gary Shayne or Keith Mayr.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: myannuzzi@merrittclubs.com

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Triathlon Equipment Demo and Seminar
TriSpeed and Hunt Valley Bicycles will be hosting a triathlon clothing and equipment demonstration on Thursday, May 15. Also, please join Sean Galegher at 6:30PM for a seminar that will cover triathlon gear, race preparation, bike setup, swim suggestions, running techniques and drills, a question and answer session, and metabolic testing information.

For more information, please contact Chris Towle
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: ctowle@merrittclubs.com

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Boot Camp Challenge Series
Want a full body cross training workout with guaranteed results? Make a change today! Join us for this exciting program!

Tuesdays 6:00PM
Fridays 6:00AM and 6:00PM
Saturdays 9:00AM

For more information, please contact Chris Towle
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: ctowle@merrittclubs.com

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Fast Trak
Join Towson's newest fitness craze -Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30AM to 11:30AM! This 35-minute circuit is offered in a group environment that is overseen by a personal trainer and incorporates a full-body workout to get your heart pumping and your body burning calories to help you reach your fitness goals. The cost of this amazing program...NOTHING! All sessions are followed by ab work and stretching.

Begins Friday, May 7
Fast Trax times: 8:30-9:05, 9:15-9:50, 10:00-10:35, 10:45-11:20

For more information, please contact Chris Towle, Personal Training Director
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: ctowle@merrittclubs.com

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Biggest Loser 2
Who will be the biggest loser? Biggest Loser is BACK and better than ever! Get ready for Biggest Loser Summer Edition! This 12-week program includes bi-weekly training sessions, monthly team challenges, and prizes at the end for the winner! You will compete as an individual against all other participants. Want more information? Please register to attend our "Casting Call" on June 2 at 7:00PM. Competition begins June 9. Will YOU be the biggest loser??

For more information or to register, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Reach the Beach
Get your mind and body ready for the beach this summer with our "Reach the Beach" fitness challenge! Take a journey to Ocean City - a total of 145.26 miles - by keeping track of your mileage earned by doing cardio, swimming, or taking group fitness classes. Win prizes along the way. Register at the front desk.
Program runs July 4 through August 4.

For more information or to register, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Century Club
Century Club is a rewards program that gives you rewards for working out. By participating, you make a commitment to include exercise as a part of your daily life. Check in every time you use the club and earn free prizes at designated levels. Make sure your information is updated and you have a barcode so that we may keep proper records of your usage.

For registration and information, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Aquatics
Merritt Swim Academy The Swim Academy has a new session beginning every six weeks. Ages 6 months-12 years old. Swim Academy allows children to progress through a four-level program, as well as Mommy and Me. Each level helps children improve their swimming ability. Click here for registration form.

Merritt Marlin Masters Swim Team Focus is on fitness and health for adults in a group workout environment. Practices work on improving stroke form and endurance of swimmers. Click here for registration form.

Tuesday 6:00PM-7:30PM
Thursday 6:00AM-7:15AM
Saturday - 7:30AM-9:30AM

Pre-Swim Team Not ready for swim team yet? Can't commit to more than one day a week? Looking to get ready for the summer swim season? Try our Pre-Team groups! Sessions focus on the stroke form of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Flip turns and starts are also taught during training. Click here for registration form.

Practices run every Saturday.
Ages 10 and under 5:00PM-6:00PM
Ages 11 and older 4:00PM-5:00PM

Merritt Athletic Swimming/Year Round Swim Team Practice available 6 days a week. Merritt Athletic Swimming is a year round swim team that has grown to two practice locations - Towson and Eldersburg. The locations combine with over 100 swimmers ages 5-18. This is a competitive swim team program that is year round and offers five competitive levels in which to compete. Practices work on improving stroke form, endurance, and speed of swimmers.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00PM-6:00PM
Tuesday and Thursday 7:15PM-8:45PM
Saturdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
Sundays 4:30PM-6:00PM

For more information on any of these programs, please contact Andrew Barranco.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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100 Miles in 100 Days
Swimmers, can you swim 100 miles in the 100 day period from May 25 to September 1? Swimmers can complete their laps throughout the 100 days and will receive a water bottle at the completion of 50 miles and a commemorative t-shirt after 100 miles. One mile in the Towson pool is 72 lengths. Program is $5 if you register before May 24 or $15 after.

For more information, please contact Andrew Barranco.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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Aquatic Personal Training
Would you like to experience the benefits of personal training in the pool? Low impact exercise in a 93 degree therapy pool. Free assessment with a certified personal trainer. Programs will be designed based on individual needs.

For more information, please contact Andrew Barranco
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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Triathlon Club
Athletes, here's your chance to prepare for a triathlon, whether it's your first or your 50th! Join the fun and stretch your boundaries! Click here for registration form.

Mondays 6:45PM-7:45PM Swim Only
Thursdays 6:30PM - 45 minute swim followed by 45 minute Cycle

For more information, please contact Andrew Barranco
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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Taste of Merritt

Want to learn more about everything that Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson has to offer? Sign up to attend a "Meet and Greet" with our staff! Two times every month, we will be hosing a "Taste of Merritt." Learn more about membership services, personal training, programs, and group fitness!

May 15 at 6:00PM and May 31 at 9:30AM
June 16 at 6:00PM and June 30 at 9:30AM

For more information, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com


Dance
The dance program is offering one spring class, so sign up early and reserve your spot! Dance camps for children ages 3-12 are currently taking registration. Dancing Princess Camp for ages 3-8 as well as Musical Dance Camp feature themes from High School Musical for ages 5-12 are offered at both the Towson and Cranbrook locations. Pick up a summer camp brochure and register today! Look for a fall dance schedule in mid July.

For more information, please contact Fleur Colimore
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: fcolimore@merrittclubs.com

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Kids Zone Events

Date Night Drop your kids off from 5:00PM-9:00PM and go have some fun! We will provide pizza and juice.

May 30 from 5:00PM-9:00PM
June 27 from 5:00PM-9:00PM

Fun Day Friday Join us for lots of fun! We will have pizza, games crafts, other fun activities, and a magician! Parents may leave the club. Only 15 spots open. Member $15, non-members $20.

June 13 from 5:00PM-8:30PM

Father's Day Party Join us in the Kids Zone and make a special craft for that special man in your life - your dad!

June 13 at 10:00AM

Parties Party with us! Merritt Towson offers a variety of party options: pool only, pool/kids zone, dance, dance/kids zone, and pool/movie. Parties are ideal for children, youth groups, church groups, school classes, and sports teams.

For more information or to reserve a date, please contact Elaina Stem
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: estem@merrittclubs.com

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Kid Fit
Kid Fit is a fast-paced, informative 60 minute exercise class including basic strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, agility and speed work, weight management, and nutrition. Kid Fit will help your 8-15 year old increase his/her overall fitness or they can use the sessions to support their sport specific training. Members $80, non-members $110.

May 17 through June 10
Tuesdays 6:00PM-7:00PM
Saturdays 11:00AM-12:00PM

For more information or to register, please contact Dianne Frager
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Silver Circuit
This circuit was developed for seniors, but all are welcome. Work on balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance.

For more information, please contact Dianne Frager
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Tanning
Time to get ready for that healthy summer glow! Purchase 4 tanning sessions and receive one free! Prices for monthly unlimited usage or single sessions.

For more information, please contact the club
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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