Credentialing supervisor, traveler, and longtime Liberty member, Jo places great importance on her health and wellness. Having lost her husband to cancer in 2017, Jo witnessed firsthand the important role both health and fitness play in being able to endure the myriad of treatments and procedures an illness often demands.

Today, Jo is a group fitness devotee, regularly attending Spin, Power 30/45, DanceFit, and Boot Camp. She fondly recalls her time at Liberty -- when COVID was wreaking havoc on everyone's fitness routines -- gathering in the Liberty parking lot with her group fitness gurus for classes. In the heat, in the drizzle, and even in the snow, "It was awesome," she exclaims. 



Thinking about trying a group fitness class? Say hello to Jo!

Summer Registration

Members

Monday, April 24

Non-Members

Monday, May 8

Safety Concerns

In an effort to ensure the safety of our membership, please do not leave personal belongings visible in your vehicle while using the club; instead, please secure them in either your trunk or in a locked locker. Unfortunately, this is the time of the year that parking lot vandalism is on the rise.

Bunny Photo Op

We would like to thank everyone who attended our 2nd Annual Bunny Photo Op on Sunday, April 1st.

Hop on over to the link below to view photos from the event.

Jelly Bean Guessing Contest

Congratulations to member Chris Boyes and family for winning our jelly bean jar guessing game!

At our 2nd Annual Bunny Photo Op, attendees were challenged to guess how many jelly beans were in our jar. With his impressive guess of 1,628, Chris came the closest to the actual number of 1,699. He claimed the jar of jelly beans along with four Liberty guest passes as his prize.

Way to go, Chris!

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Adult Women's Locker Room

Women must be 16 years of age to use the back women’s locker room.

Adult Men's Locker Room

Men must be 16 years of age to use the upstairs men’s locker room.

Group Fitness Classes

Registration is required for all group fitness classes and opens two days in advance of each class. Members may reserve a spot via the mobile app, online, or by calling the front desk.

Cell Phone Etiquette

Please limit cellular conversations to the lobby and/or locker rooms – and please don’t forget to turn your cell phone ringer to silent mode when heading to the fitness floor or to classes.

Camp Liberty

We still have a few openings left in our Election Day Camp on May 2nd. To reserve your child’s spot, you may register through the mobile app, online, or at the front desk by calling  734-665-3738 ext. 110.

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lesson Scheduling

Summer Session Important Dates

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

• Interest form available May 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
• Lessons run Monday, June 12 - Sunday, August 13
• No lessons: July 2, 3 & 4

Interest forms need to be completed seasonally.

Scheduling

Beginning May 8th, 2023, anyone interested in registering for private or semi-private swim lessons must fill out the interest form, posted on our website under Aquatics.

The form provides our scheduling staff with information about the child’s swim level and availability, while also allowing members to add any special information they feel is relevant to servicing their family. 

After receiving all interest form information, our staff will begin scheduling lessons, giving Liberty members priority. 

The team will send a confirmation email to those members who have been scheduled for private or semi-private swim instruction; this email will contain specific information about the lesson(s). A waitlist email will be sent out after scheduling is complete.

Please note that we will do our best to accommodate the scheduling needs and requests that are communicated within the interest forms.

​Semi-Private Swim Information

Semi-private swim lessons are predetermined small groups of swimmers at similar levels. Please note that these groups (e.g., siblings, family friends, neighbors) are arranged by members/families, not by Liberty. Please be sure to list all small group participants' first and last names, phone numbers, and email addresses on the interest form when requesting a semi-private lesson.

Summer Employment Opportunities

We are accepting applications for summer employment. We will be hiring Certified Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Café Assistants, Camp Counselors and more! Our summer season runs from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day and includes a variety of shifts.



Interested applicants may download the Liberty employment application HERE. Please contact Colette Kress, Human Resources Manager, at 734.665.3738 ext. 118 or via email at hr@libertyathletic.net with questions or to submit an application.

Spring Group Fitness Schedule

Begins Sunday, April 23

Myzone® MEPs Challenge

Earn the points. Meet the challenge. Win prizes totaling over $500!

If you’ve strayed from healthy living resolutions made at the beginning of the year, or if you need extra motivation for maintaining a regular exercise routine before the summer months, this FREE 4-week challenge is for you!

Who: All Liberty Athletic Club myzone® users of any fitness level are eligible to participate.

Please note that Myzone® fitness trackers are always available for purchase at the front desk for $85.

When: May 1 - May 31

Cost: FREE!

How: Simply accept the May Motivation MEPs Challenge invitation sent to you on April 24th either on your myzone® user page or mobile app.

Earn MEPs (myzone Effort Points) by wearing the myzone® fitness tracker during any exercise or activity taking place either inside or outside of Liberty. MEPs are recorded on-line, and participants will automatically be entered in the raffle drawing for some great Liberty prizes!

1st Raffle Ticket

Awarded for the first 1300 MEPs earned 

2nd Raffle Ticket

Awarded at 2600 MEPs 

Additional Raffle Tickets

Awarded every 250 MEPs over 2600

Prizes: 

One month of dues

One month of unlimited small group training classes

One private personal training or pilates reformer session

One 60-minute massage

Drawings will take place on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Jambalaya

From Cafe Delites

When you have the time to cook, go ahead and cook! This meal has a long list of ingredients that might seem intimidating, but they're the reason this meal is so delicious! 

Outdoor Tennis Courts

Nets are up outside as the temperatures are finally cooperating for outdoor tennis. As a reminder, please bring your own balls for the outdoor courts. At this point, courts are available on a first-come, first- served basis. Beginning on May 1st, we will be starting outdoor reservations. At that time, courts may be reserved up to one day in advance through the Liberty app, online services, or the front desk, and are free of charge.

Outdoor Tennis Courts Maintenance Project

We will be moving forward this summer with a significant maintenance project to repair the outdoor courts. This project will include both patching and a complete court resurfacing . We are anticipating this to occur sometime in mid to late June. At that time, the courts will be closed for approximately one week depending on weather. Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to having four of the best courts in Ann Arbor for our members to enjoy!

Tennis Tip of the Month - Variety

With the summer USTA and Ann Arbor tournament season rapidly approaching, it's a great time to add some new wrinkles and additional variety to your game. Here are several shots that can help you win more matches this summer. 

1. Topspin Lob- a great offensive shot to use when your opponent is up at net in singles or doubles. The spin makes it very difficult to run down. Close the racquet face, start low, and brush up the back of the ball in a vertical motion to impart heavy topspin. Aim several feet over your opponent’s head. 
2. Angle Volley- most players look to add power when up at net to put the volley away. Sometimes a soft angle volley can be an effective way to win the point. Using a continental (backhand) grip, line the strings up with the side of the incoming ball, and slightly work your hand around the ball rather than through it. This motion will absorb the pace of the shot and help you create the winning angle. 
3. Topspin 2nd Serve- many club players simply “tap” their 2nd serve in to start the point. Adding spin to your 2nd serve is essential in achieving consistency and depth in the service box so your opponent can’t attack. Using your continental grip and lining up sideways, the ball toss should be directly above your head. This will allow you to brush up the back of the ball leading with the top edge of the racquet. You will need to swing hard in an upward direction, and this will lift the ball over the net and into the service box much like a topspin groundstroke. Don't get frustrated, as this can take time to get comfortable with and eventually master. Good luck!

Ann Arbor City Tournament 2023

The AAACTA recently released the dates of the summer Adult and Junior tournaments. Registration will open soon and can be completed through the AAACTA website. 

Adult Mixed Doubles: June 3-4

Parent-Child: June 4

Adult Singles: June 21-25

Junior Tournament: July 8-9

Adult Doubles: July 13-16