Welcome to Summer at Liberty! |
Opening weekend is this coming Saturday, May 28th! We look forward to seeing everyone poolside. Click the button below for a complete rundown of the weekend.
For further details and policies regarding the Outdoor Waterpark, please click on the Pre Summer Hours & Information Brochure button (May 31st - June 12th).
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Come and enjoy items from the Splash Café this holiday weekend!
Splash Café Hours:
Saturday, May 28
11am-8pm
Sunday, May 29
11am-8pm
Monday, May 30
11am-5:30pm
Menu
Food
Adult Cheese Quesadilla
Adult Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla
Black Bean Quesadilla
Bosco Cheese Stick
Chicken Tenders
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Grilled Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Southwest Chicken Wrap
Salads
Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
Smoothies
Strawberry
Strawberry Banana
Mango
Peach Pear Apricot
Snacks
Snacks, Candy, Fruit Cups, Chips, Food Bars, Water & Drinks
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Mark your calendar, to include the many fun activities planned throughout the summer here at Liberty! |
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Italian Soda & French Soda
From the desk of Bethany Williston, M.S., Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Liberty Athletic Club
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As the temperature rises, we need to consume more fluids. A delicious way to do this is to make an Italian Soda or a French Soda. The difference between the two drinks is the addition of cream for the French Soda. A French Soda is also referred to as an Italian Cream Soda.
Below is a basic recipe. However, there are many ways to make it your own:
- Substitute sparkling water for soda water
- Substitute coconut milk for the cream
- Mix two syrups together like mint/chocolate, strawberry/lemon, amaretto/blood orange
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit
- Replace a 1/2 cup of the soda water with fresh juice like pineapple or passion fruit
- Add herbs or spices like lavender, basil, cardamon
- Muddle mint or fruit in the bottom of the glass before adding any ingredients
- Garnish with fresh fruit or toasted coconut flakes
- Add whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top
Ingredients:
3 - 4 ice cubes
16 oz. soda water
3 - 4 tablespoons syrup (like Torani)
3 - 4 tablespoons half & half, heavy cream, or whipping cream (if making French Soda)
Directions:
- Fill half the glass with ice
- Add the soda water
- Add the syrup
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Add the half & half, heavy cream, or whipping cream (if making French Soda)
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Youth Intro to Strength NEW CLASS
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- Build Fitness & Strength
- Learn Proper Technique
- Suitable for ages 12-15
Tuesdays
5:00pm-5:45pm
Registration Required
June 14 - June 28
$45 Members / $54 Nonmembers
July 5 - July 19
$45 Members / $54 Nonmembers
August 16 - August 30
$45 Members / $54 Nonmembers
Led by Personal Trainer Andrew Kearney, this three-class program will safely introduce young participants to the fundamental principles of strength training. The goal of the program is to have each participant understand and demonstrate proper technique and form in five foundational movement patterns: Squatting, Lifting, Lunging, Pushing, Pulling. All participants will begin using body weight and will only be progressed to light dumbbells, bands, and medicine balls after demonstrating proper technique.
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LAC Runs is designed to be a group running community where we can come together not just to run, but also get to know and support one another. Open to anyone, advanced or beginners. The group includes an OPTIONAL step-by-step process to run the Detroit FREE Press Races in October 2022 safely and successfully while avoiding injury. Each run will begin with a dynamic warm-up and be followed with an appropriate and progressive running workout if following the training plan. Meets by the front door.
Wednesdays
6:30am-7:30am
Registration Required
June 15 - August 31
$7.50 Members / $11 Nonmembers per class
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Employment Opportunities
We are Hiring
We are seeking outgoing and motivated individuals to join our team. We are accepting employment applications for the following positions:
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Male Locker Room Attendant - Responsibilities include cleaning and organizing locker rooms and common area facilities, maintaining the laundry flow, and light cleaning tasks. May choose from the following shifts: Tuesday 5:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm.
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Child Care Attendant - Provide care for children from infants- 8 years old in a safe, healthy, and fun environment! This is a part-time position that would benefit those studying education/early childhood development. May choose from the following shifts: Tuesday 8:30-1:00pm, Thursday 8:30am-1:00pm, and Sunday 8:30am-1:00pm.
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Front Desk Associate - Fielding and handling questions and concerns as they pertain to all areas of the club. This is a long-term position. Available Shifts: Monday 5:30pm-9:30pm and Wednesday 5:30pm-9:30pm.
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Café Attendants - Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food for members. Currently hiring for summer shifts!
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Seasonal Lifeguards and Swim Instructors - Join our summer team from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend! Our certified lifeguards and instructors provide a positive, memorable, safe, and fun experience for members of all ages. Instructors teach life skills in our learn to swim program for ages youth to adult! Lifeguard certifications are required. Weekday and weekend hours.
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Fitness Floor First Responder - Handles all club-wide emergencies and keeps all areas of the fitness floor clean and organized. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required. Available Shifts: Sunday 3:00pm-7:30pm, Monday 5:00pm-9:30pm and Thursday 12:00pm-5:00pm.
All positions provide a complimentary membership to the club and a 25% discount on services in the Café and Personal Training when working a minimum of two shifts per week. All applicants must be at least 16 years old.
Interested applicants may download the Liberty Employment Application. Please contact Human Resources, at 734.665.3738 ext. 118 or via email at hr@libertyathletic.net with questions or to submit an application.
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Adult Outdoor Tennis Practice
Please note the day/time change that the USTA Co-Ed 3.5-4.5 Outdoor Practice now meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm.
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Junior Tennis Programs
The Liberty summer tennis program begins the week of June 13. Space is filling up for the Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball classes in addition to the Tournament Training Programs. We look forward to seeing your child on the courts this summer!
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USTA Kick-Off
The Summer USTA season kicked off in May and will run through July. Liberty is hosting 25 teams this summer! A special thanks to all of our captains for all they do to organize their teams! We look forward to seeing many of you advance to post season playoffs. Good luck to all the players!
2022 Summer USTA Captains
Arina Bierdz
Aya Inoue
Barry St Pierre
Hunter St Pierre
Janet Barden
Jennifer Sauld
Jose Briceno
JP Lammers
Kendra Kerr
Libby Hemphill
Lichee St Pierre
Nanette O'Brien
Sam Rim
Seth Kornfeld
Tim Atkinson
Vivian Marley
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Interest in tennis continues to rise at Liberty Athletic and throughout the country. According to the USTA, more than 22.6 million people took to the courts in 2021, up approximately 1 million players and 4.5% from 2020. Liberty’s Adult Introductory Clinics have been immensely popular! Through these introductory clinics, private lessons, player run practices, and social tennis, many of these players have now advanced onto USTA league play.
Liberty is very excited to have two 2.5 USTA teams this summer, captained by new players Aya Inoue and Arina Bierdz. The love these players have for the sport and the friendships they’ve developed will keep them coming back to the courts! The tennis staff at Liberty has enjoyed working with these players and look forward to their future success on the court.
Thinking about taking up tennis? Talk to any of these players and I am sure they will tell you to not wait another day!
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Pictured left to right: Suyun Lee, Gianna Gomez-Levi, Lindsey Stetson, Eri Ogawa, Connie McGovern, Stephanie Burke, Aya Inoue, Terra Neukam, Renee Wiczorek, Tyler Wang
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The Swing Into Tennis
Tournament Series 2022
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The Swing Into Tennis Tournament Series is a series of tournaments held over 6 weekends from late May to mid-September at Huron and Pioneer High Schools, co-hosted by AAACTA and Ann Arbor Rec & Ed. The series provides an opportunity for intermediate-level kids to get an introduction to competitive play in a non-elimination format with the emphasis on fun and skill-building. There are different levels of play for different ages: Orange Ball (10 & under), Green Ball (10 & under), and Level 7 (11-18 years). Click here for all tournament dates.
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Universal Tennis Rating (UTR)
Matchplay
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Looking for more match play in a flexible format for your schedule? Check out the Ann Arbor UTR Flex Leagues. Register to be paired up with local opponents to play 4 Verified UTR Matches over 5 weeks! Find new level-based competitors, stay local, and schedule matches when and where you want!
The next UTR Flex League runs from June 6th – July 11th. Don’t forget to register by June 4th! There are play opportunities for both Adult and Junior players.
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Liberty Offers Free
Adaptive Tennis Classes
Liberty Athletic Club is offering free adaptive tennis classes for youth and adults ages 8-26 years old. The classes are lead by Head Tennis Professional, Dean Boodakian. To register and learn more, please see the attached flyer. Feel free to share this flyer with friends.
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Upcoming Dates
- Friday, June 3, 2022
- Friday, July 15, 2022
- Friday, August 26, 2022
Register by calling Liberty Athletic Club at 734-665-3738 ext. 110. Members may register on-line or through the mobile app.
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A Special Thank You to the Adaptive Tennis volunteers
We strive to have one volunteer per athlete. The volunteers are essential in order to accommodate more athletes.
Bridgette Kelly
Paul Goldhardt
Adrian Alcaine
David Loh
Daniel Rogers
Michael Howard
Arjun Bharadwaj
Zach Weiner
Jaxon Peterson
John Snow
Luke Williams
Sari Woo
Alain Zhou
Clara Farrehi
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Ann Arbor City Tournament
The Ann Arbor City Tournament is hosted by the Ann Arbor Area Community Tennis Association and will be held at the University of Michigan Varsity Tennis Center. This year, we are celebrating 100 years of women's tennis in Ann Arbor!
Register today by clicking on the event name.
June 9-12 (deadline June 3)
June 12 (deadline June 3)
June 22-26 (deadline June 17)
July 7-10 (deadline July 1)
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