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Join Today! The City of Texas City Department of Recreation & Tourism involves many activities for all ages. Some of the activities includes weight training, cardio equipment, aerobics and spinnning, swimming, racquetball and more...

 

Check out our new 2011 Aerobic Schedule!

Hours | Membership Fees | Aerobic Schedule | Lowry Pool Schedule | Contact Information

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

BASIC MEMBERSHIP Includes use of weight room, cardio equipment, showers, sauna and gyms	RESIDENT Must show proof of residency	NON RESIDENT
Basic Individual Adult (Age 15-54) Additional Yearly Upgrade fees:           Upgrade to use pools           Upgrade to attend aerobics/spinning           Upgrade to use racquetball court	$75.00 +$25.00 +$60.00 +$95.00	$150.00 +$25.00 +$60.00 +$105.00
Basic Individual Senior (Age 55+) Additional Yearly Upgrade fees:           Upgrade to use pools           Upgrade to attend aerobics/spinning           Upgrade to use racquetball court	$40.00 +$10.00 +$30.00 +$30.00	$150 +$25.00 +$30.00 +$75.00
BASIC YOUTH MEMBERSHIP (Includes use of gyms, showers and pools) Youth age 14 & under must be accompanied by adult member during facility use	RESIDENT Must show proof of residency	NON RESIDENT
Basic Individual Youth (Age 14 & Under) Must have parent's signature for membership           Upgrade to use raquetball court	$50.00 +$20.00	$55.00 +$60.00
BASIC FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Texas City Residents Only	RESIDENT Must show proof of residency	NON RESIDENT
Basic Family (Includes four(4) family members in same household/residence)           Basic membership and use of pools           Basic membership and racquetball court           Each additional youth member	$250.00 $450.00 +$40.00	N/A N/A N/A
GUEST FEE PER VISIT - BASIC           Basic with use of pools           Basic with aerobics/spinning           Basic with racquetball	$6.00 +$2.00 +$6.00 +$5.75	$6.00 +$2.00 +$6.00 +$5.75
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
REPLACEMENT CARDS $9.25

General Building Rules and Regulations

• Membership card is required to enter the facility
• Members and guest must check in at the Lowry Fitness Center front desk upon entering the building. Members age 15 and older must scan their membership card. Members age 14 and under must present their membership card. All members must carry or wear their card throughout the facility. Proper identification must be produced upon request by staff.
• All Youth Members under the age of 18 must adhere to the daily hours allotted them for use of the facility. All Youth Members under the age of 15 must be under the direct supervision of an adult member.
• Staff instructed program and classes have first priority in facility use. Open hour and class schedules subject to change without notice and/or according to attendance or public response.
• Personal belongings, such as bags, jackets, purses, are not allowed on the floors, chairs, exercise equipment, etc. in the Cardio/Weight Area or open public areas such as hallways, break room, etc. Lockers are available for rent at .25 cents per day. City is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Shirts and appropriate footwear - closed toed, non marking, rubber soled sneakers - must be worn in all areas except for the pools and showers.
• Misusing or vandalizing equipment or property may result in permanent suspension.
• No tobacco products allowed, No rough-housing or profanity.
• No food or drink allowed (Except water bottles)

Youth Regulations

• Youth under the age of 15 are restricted from the Weight Room, Cardio Room, or Aerobics Classes.
• Youth under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times by an adult member during the use of the pools.

Gymnasiums

• Gyms are reserved for walking only: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
• No bare feet or socks only. Black soled athletics shoes not allowed.
• Shirts must be worn.
• No dunking, no attempted dunking, and no hanging on the basketball rims.
• No full court play at any time except during league play.
• A membership card is required to check out basketballs. The card is returned with the return of the correct ball to the front desk. Basketballs may be checked out during court usage periods only. No personal basketballs permitted.

Sauna

• Adult oriented area open all hours at no charge.
• Must be 18 or older (Ages 15-17 with adult supervision)
• Pregnant women should not use sauna.
• Clothing is not required, however, a towel is required to wrap body in and to sit on for hygiene purposes.
• Consult a physician before using if there are any health concerns.
• Please limit your use to no more than 15-30 minutes.

Aerobics Class Rules

• Must be 15 years of age or older to participate (15-17 year olds must adhere to youth hours)
• Requires an aeroic upgrade membership in order to participate.
• All classes are Co-Ed unless otherwise noted.
• Everyone in class must particpate - spectators will not be allowed.
• Participants should consult a physician before srtarting an exercise program.
• Classes are schedule are subject to change according or public response.

Cardio and Weight Room Equipment

• Must be 15 years of age or older to participate (15-17 year olds must adhere to youth hours)
• Equipment must e wiped off after each use.
• There is a 30 minute time maximum on all cardio equipment.
• No belts, buckles, or keys during use of weight machines.
• Slamming weights strictly prohibited.
• No sitting on weight equipment between reps.

Raquetball Court

• Requires a racquetball upgrade membership to use the racquetball court.
• Court can be reserved for one hour only and no more than one time per day during peak usage times.
• Courts should be reserved on the day of play only. Weekend reservations can be placed on Friday.
• If players are 15 minutes late, the court will be given to other players.
• Racquets and balls may be checked out from the control room with membership card and will be returned upon the return of the equipment.
• There shall be no consecutive hours of play during peak times.

2011-2012 AEROBICS SCHEDULE Updated October 2011
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
MORNING CLASSES
	UFTC Bootcamp 5-6 a.m.		UFTC Bootcamp 5-6 a.m.
	Spin & Trim 6-6:45 a.m.		Spin & Trim 6-6:45 a.m.
	SilverSneakers MSROM 7:30-8 a.m.		SilverSneakers MSROM 7:30-8 a.m.
Slow & Easy 8-8:30 a.m.	Slow & Easy 8-8:30 a.m.	Slow & Easy 8-8:30 a.m.	Slow & Easy 8-8:30 a.m.	Slow & Easy 8-8:30 a.m.
Zumba 8:45-9:45 a.m.	Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion 8:45-9:45 a.m.	Spin & Trim 8:45-9:45 a.m.	Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion 8:45-9:45 a.m.	Harrell Jackson's Quick Sculpt 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Aqua Fitness 10-11 a.m.		Aqua Fitness 10-11 a.m.		Aqua Fitness 10-11 a.m.
EVENING CLASSES				SATURDAY
Aqua Fitness 5:30-6:30pm	Aqua Fitness 5:30-6:30pm	Aqua Fitness 5:30-6:30pm	Aqua Fitness 5:30-6:30pm	UFTC Bootcamp 7-8 a.m.
Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion 6 p.m.	Yoga/Pilates 6-7 p.m.	Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion 6 p.m.	Yoga/Pilates 6-7 p.m.
Spin & Trim 6-7 p.m.		Spin & Trim 6-7 p.m.	Spin & Trim 6-7 p.m.
UFTC Bootcamp 7-8 p.m.	Zumba 7-8 p.m.	UFTC Bootcamp 7-8 p.m.	Zumba 7-8 p.m.
BOOTCAMP CLASSES
Harrell Jackson's Heavenly Bodies Training Times and Days: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6 a.m. Saturdays, 7-8 a.m. Bootcamp classes require additional fees. Member Price: $99 per 4 week session (early bird)
Management reserves the right to adjust scheduled classes to fit the need of our members and instructor availability.

AEROBIC GUIDELINES

• Management reserves the right to adjust scheduled classes to fit the need of our members and instructor availability.
• Bootcamp classes require additional fees.
• Classes function on first-come, first-serve basis.
• Arrive on time in order to ensure a proper warm-up.
• Turn off all cell phones during class.
• Return all equipment after use.

AEROBIC CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Aqua Fitness: Get a great workout without the added stress to your joints and help improve agility, flexibility and endurance. This workout in the water consists of cardio work and toning aided by the use of noodles and buoys. All levels of fitness are welcome; you may go at the rate you prefer. Water is 4 to 5 feet deep, swimming experience is not needed.

Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion: The fitness guru has done it again with this eclectic total body, fat burning, multi-level workout system. This system offers various styles of aerobic/fitness dance including but not limited to Hip Hop, Salsa, Flamingo and Africana grooves from around the world with a fusion of mind stimulating music and moves. The highly energetic and innovative workout also incorporates cardio kickboxing, toning, core and balance training. This workout is fun, challenging, yet exciting.

Harrell Jackson's Heavenly Bodies Ultimate Fitness Training Camp: This camp, under the direction of a National Aerobic Champion "Harrell Jackson," is designed to burn fat, firm, trim and tone your body while burning tons of calories. It provides you the opportunity to experience cross training at its best from one of the best in the world. Workouts are highly creative and incorporate a variety of proven techniques and drills that optimally work on conditioning your mind and body. There is also special emphasis on proper form, technique and body alignment. This camp is a “blast” and is for men, women, and children (ages 8 and up) of all levels.

Harrell Jackson's Quick Sculpt: This workout is quick, simple, effective, and for people on-the-go. Strengthen, shape, and tone your muscles without the same old boring routines in just 30 minutes.

SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength and Range of Motion: Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand held weights, elastic tubing, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Slow and Easy: Exercise with great music and get fit through a movement and coordination concentrated class! Have fun while building cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscular strength with low impact toning exercise.

Spin & Trim: Intense aerobic workout completed on a stationary bike, aided by motivational music and upbeat instructors. Controlled at your own preferred pace and tension, Spinning tones your muscles, works your heart rate, endurance, as well as burning serious calories.

Yoga/Pilates: A calm and relaxing form of exercise that combines the flowing movements of Yoga and Pilates to improve flexibility, strengthen core, and increase muscular strength.

Zumba: This form of exercise combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations. Zumba is a feel-happy workout that is great for both the body and mind. This exercise is a fusion of Latin and International music to create high energy workout place for every one of all ages to enjoy! "Ditch the Workout … and Join the Party."

Operating Hours
Monday - Friday	6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lowry Fitness Pool:
Water Aerobics - Lap Swim - Special Class Instruction

Family Swim Times:
Friday	5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For Natatorium Schedule, click here.

For more information, please call 409-643-5984.

1900 5th Avenue North Texas City, TX 77590