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• Canton
• DAC
• Eldersburg
• Fort Avenue
• Towson

Merritt Athletic Clubs at Canton

100 Miles in 2012

Swimmers have the challenge to swim 100 Miles in 2012. One mile at Canton is 64 lengths. A binder will be kept with the lifeguard for participants to record their lengths after each swim.

Swimmers who complete their laps throughout the calendar year will receive the following prizes.

• 10 Miles - 100 Miles Swim Cap
• 50 Miles Guest pass for a friend ($20 Value)
  
• 100 Miles T-Shirt
  

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Rob Wise.
Phone: 410-563-0225

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Adult Swim Training

This program is designed for adults who would like to become better lap swimmers, prepare for Masters Swim Team, beginning triathletes, or anyone that would like to improve their swimming ability and level of safety in the water. Download Registration Form

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Private Coaching

While providing flexible days and times for your convenience, private coaching can help you achieve your goals. It is the fastest way to improve your swimming technique. Private coaching is great for triathletes, lap swimmers and cross training. Download Registration Form

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Michael Phelps Swim School

The ultimate goal at the Michael Phelps Swim School is to develop the
whole person, physically and mentally. Swim classes include personal
safety, stroke development, water sports and games, personal growth,
and rescue. We want to insure that each of our participants has an opportunity to become very comfortable and relaxed in the water.Register now, click here

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Merritt Marlins Masters Swimming Program

Program focuses on fitness and health for adults in a group workout environment. Structured practices work on improving stroke form and endurance. This is not a swim lesson program. Download Brochure

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H2O Aerobics

This is a great workout in the pool that alleviates all stress on joints, bones, and muscles. Classes take place year round.

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Merritt Athletic Clubs at DAC

100 Miles in 2012

Swimmers have the challenge to swim 100 Miles in 2012. One mile at DAC is 88 lengths. A binder will be kept with the lifeguard for participants to record their lengths after each swim.

Swimmers who complete their laps throughout the calendar year will receive the following prizes.

• 10 Miles - 100 Miles Swim Cap
• 50 Miles Guest pass for a friend ($20 Value)
  
• 100 Miles T-Shirt
  

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Rob Wise.
Phone: 410-332-0906

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Private Swim Lessons

Merritt Swim Lessons Beginner through advanced levels welcome! Private and semi-private lessons allow participants to get individual attention and stroke instruction. Download Registration Form

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Merritt Athletic Clubs at Eldersburg

Adult Beginner/Advanced Clinics

Class is designed for adults (18 and older) who would like to become more
efficient in swimming laps as well as beginner triathletes. The class emphasis will be on the freestyle stroke and form techniques with a short review and practice of the backstroke and breaststroke.

Maria Cariaso-Long will be coaching this clinic. Her background includes being an open water competitor and masters swimmer. She has coached and worked with numerous triatheletes in the area.

Prerequisite: Participants must be comfortable in the 9-foot, able to tread water, as well as swim 50 yards freestyle.

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Rachel Gracia.
Phone: 410-549-8855

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Glow Swim

Enjoy a night out at our monthly Glow Swim from 7pm-9pm. Glow necklaces will be given out for night time swimming! Come ride the Rocket Ship and bring some friends! Ages 7-14

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100 Miles in 2012

Swimmers have the challenge to swim 100 Miles in 2012. One mile at Eldersburg is 72 lengths. A binder will be kept with the lifeguard for participants to record their lengths after each swim.

Swimmers who complete their laps throughout the calendar year will receive the following prizes.

• 10 Miles - 100 Miles Swim Cap
• 50 Miles Guest pass for a friend ($20 Value)
  
• 100 Miles T-Shirt
  

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Rachel Gracia.
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Adult Beginner/Intermediate

Class is designed for adults (18 and older) who would like to become more efficient in swimming laps as well as beginner triathletes. The class emphasis will be on the freestyle stroke and form techniques with a short review and practice of the backstroke and breaststroke.

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Aquatic Arthritis Extra

If you have joint pain, stiffness, or inflammation then seriously consider our one-on-one arthritus training. Enjoy the warm water pool while a trainer gives you workouts geared towards relieving your most painful areas. Increase your range of motion, your energy, and your flexibility with training oriented towards your needs. For your convenience trainers are available to fit into your schedule. We're ready and waiting to help you feel better. Are you?

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Rachel Gracia.
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Aqua and Iron

Enjoy the water? Enjoy weight lifting? Why not combine the two?

Improve your cardiovascular training with this combination of land and water workout. Starting off on land with some free weights we'll be grounding out the cardio with flys, dips, curl backs, and so much more! Then move out to the pool and perform the same workout with the resistance of the water! Are you ready to try something new? Then Aqua and Iron is the training for you!

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SCUBA Classes Forming Now!

Consider SCUBA diving if you are comfortable being in the water; you are in good physical health; your idea of a vacation doesn't include tour buses; or you like seeing new things and meeting new friends. Undersea Outfitters offers small class sizes, learning at your own comfortable pace, inspiration about the passion of diving. To register for SCUBA classes or for more details, call Undersea Outfitters at 410-517-4999.

Get Wet

Calling all parents of 6-month to 36-month-olds! We offer a really fun class for you and your child called Get Wet. Enjoy the pool experience by getting in the water with your child. Learn relaxation and breathing techniques that will help your infant feel comfortable in the water. Enable them to start the learning process of aquatic safety and mobility through fun and games. Six classes, offered four different days and times. Download Michael Phelps Brochure

• Mondays 5:05pm - 5:35pm
• Wednesdays 6:15pm - 6:45pm
• Thursdays 10:35am - 11:05am
• Saturdays 11:10am - 11:45pm

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Pre-Swim Team

This program is for the swimmer who can’t commit to more than one day a week, isn’t quite ready for swim team yet, or just wants to keep their skills up until summer swim team. The primary focus is to refine participants existing swimming skills while developing more advanced techniques. Emphasis is also positioned on speed, endurance, and racing techniques.  To qualify for this group the swimmer must have basic skills and knowledge of all four strokes, swim 50 yards in backstroke and freestyle, and be able to perform at the Michael Phelps Swim School Intermediate level.

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Adult Stroke Club

Adult Stroke Club is designed to develop the swimming techniques of adults ages 16 and up. Stroke club provides basic stroke drills designed to enhance lap swimming. Participants will gain a solid knowledge of the four strokes and build endurance. To qualify for Stroke Club, swimmers must be able to swim Freestyle for 25 yards and Backstroke for 25 yards. Download Registraion Form

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Year Round Swim Team

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. 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. Practice times vary according to level. Download Registration Form

Practice times vary according to level. Please see brochure for details.

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Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certification Course. Must be 15 or older. This is a fee-based course that requires advance registration. Download Registration Form

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Pool Parties

Book your child's birthday party or sports group party at the pool! We offer basic invitations and provide games and activities for your guests. Parties can be themed or basic. If you'd like a party for children under 6 years of age, you may also contact the Kids Zone for a party that consists of one hour of pool time followed by an hour at the Kids Zone.

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Merritt Athletic Clubs at Fort Avenue

Aqua Aerobics (returning summer of '12)

A great non-impact way to exercise! Use the water to achieve a cardiovascular workout as well as muscle toning. Starts Monday, June 13th and runs continuously on Monday's and Thursday's till September 1st.

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Steve Mauldin.
Phone: 410-576-2004

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Private Coaching (returning summer of '12)

• A one on one hour with a swim coach
• Perfect way to improve your abilities
  
• Pinpoint areas in need of improvement
  
• Fastest way to better your skills
  
• Perfect for Triathlete's, Lap Swimmers, and Cross Training
• 5 One hour sessions
  

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Steve Mauldin.
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Private Lesson (returning summer of '12)

All Season

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Merritt Athletic Clubs at Towson

Aquatic & Dryland Personal Training for Triathletes

Is your swimming making your triathlon times fly? Or is it sinking you like a rock? Elite sport competitors, you are too dedicated to your sport to let improper form or breathing technique put a damper on your performance. Aquatic and Dryland Personal Training for Triathletes is specifically designed to develop proper swimming form, increase endurance and perfect breathing technique. Aquatic Personal Training for Triathletes is conducted by Anna-Maria DeCicco, Certified Land and Aquatic Personal Trainer through the US Water Fitness Association and the International Sports Sciences Academy. With 5 years experience in training elite athletes, Anna-Maria can help take your triathlon times from good to phenomenal - guaranteed.

Aquatic Personal Training for Triathletes is the perfect complement to your running and cycling workouts!

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Andrew Barranco.
Phone: 410-821-0160

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Aqua Zumba

Aqua Zumba is known as the Zumba "pool party" giving new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that's cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Andrew Barranco.
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100 Miles in 2012

Swimmers have the challenge to swim 100 Miles in 2012. One mile at Towson is 72 lengths. A binder will be kept with the lifeguard for participants to record their lengths after each swim.

Swimmers who complete their laps throughout the calendar year will receive the following prizes.

• 10 Miles - 100 Miles Swim Cap
• 50 Miles Guest pass for a friend ($20 Value)
  
• 100 Miles T-Shirt
  

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Andrew Barranco.
Phone: 410-821-0160

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Aqua Cardio Flex and Flow

This program will help your heart, bones, and muscles with this medium-high impact workout. This program includes cardio, flexibility, and weight training exercises. You will gain an increase of endurance, strength, and balance.

For more information or to reserve a spot, please complete the fields below. Or, if you would like to speak to someone directly, please contact Andrew Barranco.
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Merritt Marlin Masters Swim Team & Tri Club

Merritt Marlin Masters is a team of swimmers who love swimming. Our team is comprised of about 100 men and women ranging in age from 18-80 from several different Merritt Athletic Clubs locations. Ability levels include beginners, lap swimmers, triathletes, and former high school and college stand-outs. We are athletes at heart who not only love the sport and competing, but also cherish the friendships made on the team. Merritt Masters is a sanctioned team under the Maryland Masters Swimming Association and is part of the national organization United States Masters Swimming.

We pride ourselves in providing expert coaching for all of our skill levels. Our practices are broken down by skill level into four lanes, and each lane has appropriate coaching. Immediate and consistent feedback is provided to make you a better swimmer. we can help you reach your swimming goal, whether that means learning a new stroke, preparing for a swim meet, or breaking a National USMS record. Download Registration Form

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Pre-Swim Team

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Is your child not quite ready for swim team? Are they interested in swim team but cannot commit to a full practice schedule? Does your child want to compete on a summer swim team?  If you said “Yes” to any of these questions, they can get a head start with our Pre-Swim Team.  This group is a nice mix of instruction and endurance training.  Participants can learn and develop their strokes and get a taste of what a swim team is about.

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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. Practice times vary according to level. Download Towson Brochure

**All new swimmers must try out! If you cannot make one of the below times, please contact Andrew Barranco at abarranco@merrittclubs.com to arrange a time.

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