RevMaster Cycle - Endurance Ride

Sport Fit Bowie, MD will be hosting a RevMaster Cycle Endurance Ride on Saturday, January 24, 2009, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm!

Becky Coward and Lo Vaughan will be leading this challenging and fun event.

There is no charge for this event, but due to limited space in our Cycle Studio, participation is on a first come, first served basis.

UPDATE - January 23, 2009
We have reached our maximum capacity for this event and registration for this event is CLOSED.

We look forward to seeing you here!

Kevin Interviewed About Cardio Tennis

Kevin McClure was interviewed about Cardio Tennis by JC Hayward at WUSA Channel 9 in Washington, D.C.

Holiday Hours - 2008

Please make note of the following special hours during the holiday season:

Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 27,2008:

CLUB HOURS: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
POOL HOURS: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon

There will be no classes held, and no Babysitting available.


Staff Holiday Party - Saturday, December 6, 2008

CLUB HOURS: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
POOL HOURS: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm


Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24, 2008

CLUB HOURS: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
POOL HOURS: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon

There will be AM Group Fitness classes held.

There will be no kid's fitness classes held, and no Babysitting available.


Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25, 2008

Club Is CLOSED


New Year's Eve - Wednesday, December 31, 2008

CLUB HOURS: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
POOL HOURS: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon

There will be AM Group Fitness classes held.

There will be no kid's fitness classes held, and no Babysitting available.


New Year's Day - Thursday, January 1, 2009

CLUB HOURS: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
POOL HOURS: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

There will be AM Group Fitness classes held.

There will be no kid's fitness classes held, and no Babysitting available.

Everyone here at Sport Fit wishes you and yours a safe, healthy and happy holiday season!

Thanksgiving Hours

This Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 2008, the schedule for Sport Fit Bowie is as follows:

CLUB HOURS: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
POOL HOURS: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon

There will be no classes held, and no Babysitting available.

All of us here at Sport Fit Bowie wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday!

Halloween Schedule Changes

This Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2008, the club will be open normal hours, however, the evening Babysitting Hours will only be held between 4:30 to 6:00 pm. With the exception of scheduled group tennis lessons, there will be no other evening classes held.

QuickStart Tennis for 10 & Under

This year all of Sport Fit's 10 & under junior tennis is QuickStart Tennis. This is a USTA developed program standard that makes sure the kids are using the right-sized equipment, low compression balls and appropriately sized courts.

For some more details, I've put together a simple website with more information and video.

www.quickstarttennisclub.com

Special Offer For Current Merritt Athletic Club Members!

With the announced closing of the Merritt Athletic Club Facility in Annapolis, MD, Sport Fit Bowie is proud to announce a very special membership offer for all current and former members of Merritt Athletic Club, Annapolis.

Contact a Membership Advisor at Sport Fit Bowie for complete details, and be sure to let us know you're a member of Merritt, Annapolis.

Membership advisors can be reached 7 days a week at 301-262-4553, or 410-741-1355.

Labor Day Hours

Sport Fit Bowie will be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2008 from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The Outdoor Pool will be open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

There will be no classes, and no daycare available on this date.

Indoor Aquatic Center Closing

The Indoor Aquatic Center will be closed for maintenance and repairs from Monday, August 18, 2008, through Sunday, September 7, 2008.

The Outdoor Pool will remain open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm through September 7, 2008.

There will be modified Aquatic Group Excercise schedule, which will be held in the Outdoor Pool, during this closing. Please pick up a copy of the modified schedule at the Front Desk.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause any of you

Tennis Reminders

The Adult Super Clinic will start June 2nd. Classes will run from 9-12 Mon-Fri. Take this opportunity to get an intense session in before school releases!

Right now I have 3.0's - 4.0's interested. Let me know ASAP if you'd like to be included.


Kids Summer Camp starts the week of June 9. A one-hour Pee Wee class is scheduled from 9-10am. A Half-day program is available from 9-12 and Full-day programs from 9-4. Before and after care programs cover 8-9am and/or 4-5pm for an extra $40/week.

No afternoon Advanced Juniors in June, Friday will be the last day for the Advanced Juniors.

Memorial Day Closing Time

Remember that the club will close at 2pm on Memorial Day.
The pool usually closes an hour prior to club closing.

Sport Fit would like to take this moment to thank all of those that have contributed to the freedoms we've earned in the United States of America!

Sport Fit Tennis Kids Interviews

Sport Fit Tennis Kids Interviews

Interviews with a couple kids from my advanced program. They're 8+ years old and it's just a quick treat.

We've already introduced them to the idea of the media.

Enjoy

Bright Beginnings Toddler Program News

April 3, 2008

Dear Parents,

Things are really getting exciting here in Bright Beginnings! It’s already Spring, and with the summer season approaching, I wanted to send home some reminders to help you prepare for the next few months. Please remember to keep in touch with me if you have any questions, 301.262.4553 or Click Here To Email Me.

Below is the Spring Closing Schedule for Bright Beginnings. Please make a note of these days.

Closed:

Monday, May 26th: Memorial Day
Friday, May 30th: Graduation/Advancement Ceremony Preparation
Monday-Friday, June 2nd – 6th: Summer Camp Preparation
Monday-Friday, June 30th-July 4th: No Camp

We will be having our Graduation/Advancement Ceremony on Friday, May 30th. The Open House will begin at 5:00 PM and give the parents a chance to see what your child has done over the program year. The Ceremony will start at 6:00 PM and be immediately followed by a reception. Please look for your invitations in the beginning of May, as we will be asking for head counts.

Finally, we are still accepting applications for Fall 2008. Please see me about registering, so that we can secure a spot for your child in next year’s program. I look forward to the rest of the year with you, and Happy Spring!!

Thanks!

Jen Buter
Children’s Activity Director
Sport Fit Bowie
301.262.4553
Click Here To Visit The Web Site
Click Here To Email Me

7 Keys to Choosing a Summer Camp for Your Kids

Choosing a summer camp for your children is never a matter of finding the cheapest program that will keep your children all day while you’re at work. Hopefully, we agree on that!

To help you select a great summer camp, I’ve listed 7 keys to choosing a summer camp for your kids.

1) Testimonials – Ask around and tap into the experiences of your neighbors. More than likely, you’ll hear about excellent programs in your area. Ask about programs that you’re considering to find out if they have heard anything about those programs. The questions to ask are in the next set of keys to choosing your summer camp.

2) Age Appropriate – be sure that the camp is appropriate for your child’s age by requesting website addresses or brochures. By reviewing them, you may avoid sending an older child to a day camp that’s really ready for an intense overnight program for teens.

3) Variety – the program should include enough opportunities to get water, snacks, and bathroom breaks. Additionally, there should be variation in the program. For instance, if there are competitive programs, there should also be cooperative programs and game (or silly) times.

4) Mentors – the supervisors and counselors should have a background working in the area of the camp.

5) Price – is of course a factor, however, consider the location, facilities, number of supervisors, number of hours and any other amenities provided (breakfast/lunch/snacks/t-shirts, etc.

6) Safety – in my experience, this is the most important concern parents have. It’s worth finding the time to tour the facilities and know the areas of the facilities that your children will be using. This “peace of mind” is also worth paying extra for if you are choosing between similar programs.

7) Weather Ready – be sure that your selected camp goes Monday thru Friday (some only go Monday thru Thursday and use Friday as a make-up day). Can the camp operate on rain days? Do they have alternative facilities for difficult weather?


Select a summer camp program for your kids with variety, safety and mentors dedicated to their sport or craft.

Contributed by: Kevin G. McClure, Director of Tennis at Sport Fit Bowie, in Maryland.
Contact: sportfittennis@aol.com
or 301-262-4553
Website: http://www.sportfitclubs.com/bowie

Summer Camp Registration!

Summer is just around the corner! Camp Sport Fit (ages 5-12) and Camp Sport Fit Jr. (ages 2-5) are now accepting registration!! What will your child be doing this summer? Weekly themes for Camp Sport Fit include: Olympics, All About Me, Total Fitness, Hooray for Hollywood and Adventure! Camp Sport Fit Jr. will explore Under the Sea, Down on the Farm, Community Helpers and more! Come join us for a summer of fun in the sun!

Pool Maintenance

The Therapy Pool will be closed from Friday, March 21, 2008 through Monday, March 24, 2008 for maintenance.

The lap pool, whirlpool, and steam room will remain open during this period.

We apologize for any inconvience this required maintenance may cause.

Nutrition Consultant

Sport Fit Bowie is pleased to welcome our new Nutrition Consultant, Kristen Tice!

Kristen graduated from University of Maryland with a B.S. in dietetics. She is also a certified personal trainer with the American Counsel on Exercise (ACE).

For further information, or to contact Kristen, Click Here

National Cardio Tennis Training

Sport Fit Bowie will be the location for one of the half dozen U.S. Cardio Tennis Training Weekend Seminars. Dates: May 17-18

Michele Krause, the national director for Cardio Tennis - whom many of you met during a previous Open House, will be returning to Sport Fit Bowie to help train and update skills for instructors from around the country.

If you are a junior team parent, recreational instructor, high school or college instructor, PTR tennis pro or USPTA tennis pro - you might want to contact the crew at www.partners.cardiotennis.com to see if this seminar might be for you!

Women's 3.5-4.0 Team Tennis

Six ladies 3.5-4.0 Teams are competing each Saturday afternoon at Sport Fit Bowie. They play five players each week from their roster, two doubles and one singles. Their 10 week program will, undoubtedly prepare them for their Spring USTA Season.

Group Exercise/CPR Certification Class

Sport Fit Bowie announces that it will host a National Aerobics & Fitness Trainers Association (NAFTA) Group Exercise certification class on Friday, February 29 – Sunday, March 2, 2008.

This course is designed to develop the leadership and technical skills needed to conduct safe and effective Step, Hi/Lo and muscle conditioning classes. Topics covered include, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, care and prevention of injuries, class design, building and teaching combinations, cuing and leadership skills.

An American Red Cross Adult CPR certification class will also be offered during this period.

For further details, and to register, Click Here

2008 Tennis Open House

Come join us for our Sport Fit Tennis Open House.

January 11th (Friday) and 12th (Saturday).

Friday
9:30-11:30 Adult Drill & Play (Intermediate and Above)
11:30-12:30 Cardio Tennis (all levels)

Saturday
9-10:30 Junior Beginner Clinics (all ages beg-int)
9-10:30 Advanced Juniors Training (ages 6-10)
10:30-12 Advanced Tournament Juniors (ages 11-15)

2:30-4 Adult Clinic/Drill (all levels)