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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
 
boxing
*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

 waterslide

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 here to 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

st judecare 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

 

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!

 

 

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 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.

  

Register online at www.macrichmond.com or at the MAC front desk.

  

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 
Sign up this day only to receive a discount
 
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
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Group Ex
Childcare
Aquatics
Tennis
Quick Links
Easter Egg Club Crawl 

Friday, April 6th

5:30PM - 8:00PM

Sign up on the Kidz Activities board

 

Parent's Night Out

Friday, April 20th

5:00PM - 8:30PM

Sign up on the Kidz Activities board

 

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! 
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