Group Fitness

Group Fitness Class Information

All Clark Sports Center members and guests who attend Group Fitness Classes and use the Aerobics Studio must be aware of the following:

  • Participants may enroll in any combination of classes (excluding Karate).
  • Pre-registration is required for some classes.
  • Tickets are accepted for all other classes and some pre-registration classes.
  • If you pre-register after the session begins, a pro-rated fee will be offered.
  • Classes may be cancelled at any time during 8 week session (refunds will be given) or not offered for pre-registration if they do not meet the minimum number of participants required to run the class.
  • Group Fitness schedules are subject to change.

Group Fitness Rates & Fees

Group Fitness Rates and Fees Group Fitness classes require an additional fee. The rates are as follows:

Group fitness membership

  • $300.00 for unlimited classes during a calendar year.

Drop-In

  • $5.00 for one class.
  • $3.00 per class with a purchase of ten tickets.
  • Non-members must pay for a guest pass at the Main Desk in addition to ticket prices.

Pre-registration for members

  • $26.00 for one class per week.
  • $48.00 for two classes per week.
  • $66.00 for three classes per week.
  • $80.00 for four classes per week.
  • $90.00 for five classes per week.

Pre-registration for non-members

  • $32.00 for one class per week.
  • $60.00 for two classes per week.
  • $84.00 for three classes per week.
  • $104.00 for four classes per week.
  • $120.00 for five classes per week.

Non-members are issued cards that should be left at the Main Desk each time. Non-members may not use any other part of the facility without purchasing a day guest pass.

Group Fitness Policies

All Clark Sports Center members and guests who attend Group Fitness Classes and use the Group Fitness Studio are expected to adhere to the following rules and policies:

  • Participants must be 14 years of age or older (excluding Karate).
  • Appropriate clothing and clean footwear is required at all times.
  • Preschoolers are not permitted in the Group Fitness Studio or Conference Room during classes.
  • Sound equipment may only be operated by Health and Fitness staff.
  • Spinning bikes in the Group Fitness Studio are for class use only.
  • Personal headphones are not permitted during Group Fitness classes and events.
  • For your safety and respect for other classmates and instructors, please arrive to class on time and prepared. Entrance to class is not permitted five minutes after class starts.
  • Permission to use the Group Fitness Studio is required.
  • Permission is required to observe Group Fitness classes.

Day Care

Day Care is available in the Conference Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30-11:30am. Children ages 8 weeks to 5 years (who have not started kindergarten) may participate. The staff ratio is 1:6, with two staff members present at all times. Snacks are provided. Diapers and bottles must be supplied and all belongings must be labeled.

Fee • $4.00 per hour (minimum of 30 minutes). Day Care must be paid for on the day of service.

Health Challenge Guidelines

The following are guidelines For Cooperstown Central School students using The Clark Sports Center for their physical Health Challenges:

  • Students need to take three different Group Fitness classes. Example: One Spinning, one Yoga, and one Step aerobics; NOT three Spinning classes.
  • Students may sign up in advance with payment at the Fitness Center Desk for their three class choices. Fees are listed below. If a student is a member they may also join the class if there is room with a red or pink ticket, however, they may not sign up in advance with a ticket.
  • When signing up, students need to identify themselves to the Fitness Center Desk staff as a Health Challenge student/participant.
  • There will be a maximum of two Health Challenge students per class. Therefore, advanced sign up is recommended as well as working on challenges throughout the semester.
  • Students need to arrive to class early (10 to 15 minutes prior to scheduled class time), identify themselves to the Group Fitness instructor, wear athletic clothing, and have a water bottle.
  • Students need to have a signed waiver (and signed by a parent or guardian if under 18 years of age) on file at the Main Desk before taking part in a Group Fitness class.
  • Students may pick up a copy of the Group Fitness schedule inside the Sports Center in the Main Lobby, Fitness Center Desk, or at the schedule page.

Health Challenge Fee

Member: 3 classes for $10
Non-member: 3 classes for $15