Nov 15, 2024
OPEN LETTER TO MEMBERS OF METRO FITNESS SUNBURY
Dear Metro Sunbury Members:
We regret to inform you that our lease is expiring and we will be closing our doors permanently at close of business on Saturday December 21, 2024.
After continuous attempts over the course of the last year, we have been unable secure lease terms favorable enough to continue operating. We have entertained buyers’ offers for the gym in recent months, which have also been unsuccessful in part, because of the inability of potential buyers to secure a lease. The gym has been mostly successful for many years, but is no longer sustainable.
All of that said, there will be immediate changes which we wanted to make you aware of:
- The gym will close at 8pm Monday-Thursday effective November 18.
- The gym will close at 7pm on Fridays effective November 22.
- Saturday hours will change to 8am-3pm effective November 23.
- The gym will be entirely closed on Sundays effective November 23.
- The gym will not operate on Thanksgiving Day.
- There will be no Group Exercise classes after November 30.
- No new memberships will be sold.
- No new personal training packages will be sold.
- Existing training clients should communicate with your trainer to redeem remaining sessions.
- The gym will be MEMBERS ONLY, NO GUESTS effective immediately.
- Gym access will be via KEYTAG ONLY, effective immediately.
- All of the above are subject to change as staff pursue other opportunities.
Membership Options:
- Our partner Metro Fitness locations will offer IMMEDIATE access to their locations in Worthington, Hilliard and Dublin for ALL members, regardless of your membership rate or type of membership THROUGH DEC 21.
- They will also offer you a FREE membership transfer with no upfront fees or dues, and will offer you your EXISTING billing date and membership rate for a minimum of 12 months.
- Membership billing WILL NOT transfer automatically, so you will need to enter into a new agreement with that location.
- Membership cancellations will be accepted in the gym as normal or will be accepted by email at SUNBURY@METROFITNESSOHIO.COM prior to your next billing date.Because the transfer to other gyms is available, we will not automatically stop billing. This would cancel access immediately for any member billed after November 21. Any member that continues using the gym through December 21 will be issued a refund of pro-rated dues if applicable.
- All billing will cease beyond our closing date.
- You may also de-authorize your billing through your financial institution if that is easier for you, and your cancellation will be effective immediately upon non-payment.
- CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THROUGH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS.
Silver Sneakers, Active and Fit, Renew/Active and similar memberships will be unaffected and will cancel automatically after December 21.
For those that may inquire, all of the equipment and fixtures are under a sale contract. Nothing is available to members.
Finally, we are closing the gym in this way in order to serve our members the best that we can. The only alternative was to lock the doors and turn out the lights, and we did not feel that was the right thing to do. Many of you will have questions and that is understandable. Our amazing staff will be happy to answer what they can and will assist you with any cancellations or transfer issues. Please be patient, as we are working through all of this with you. It is imperative to reiterate that we are as disappointed in this outcome as you are. Thank you again for your membership and seven fantastic years with Metro Fitness Sunbury.
Sincerely,
The Metro Fitness Sunbury Team
Metro Fitness Sunbury Members and Friends,
November UPDATE:
Staffed and Unstaffed Operating Hours (subject to change due to staff availability and holidays):
Monday-Thursday 5a-8p (Staffed 10a-8p)
Fridays 5a-7p (Staffed 10a-7p)
Saturdays 8a-3p (Staffed 8a-3p)
Sundays CLOSED
Your keytag is ALWAYS required for entry during all operating hours.
The following disclaimer still applies to all persons who enter our facility for any time and for any reason:
METRO FITNESS ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY MEMBER OR GUEST WHO MAY ACQUIRE COVID-19 OR ANY VIRUS WHILE WITHIN OUR FACILITY. By checking in or entering, you will be accepting full responsibility for your own health and well-being. We will follow CDC and ODH protocols to the best of our ability, and by entering our facility, you will agree to do the same.
- Cardio machines are all in service on a daily basis
- We will maintain current machine spacing throughout the facility.
- Please observe a suggested max usage time of 30 minutes when others are waiting.
- Using sanitizer and paper towels, please wipe down all machines and equipment, including dumbbells, plates, bars and balls after each use.
- Group Exercise classes require pre-registration, and there are no restrictions on how many classes members may take per day and per week.
- Non-members may take classes, depending on available space.
- Silver Sneakers classes will resume.
- Yoga mats and shared boxing equipment are not available in our gym.
- Shared equipment, such as bands and jump ropes are available.
- We are pleased to welcome children of members to the gym waiting area, at the members’ discretion. Children will not be supervised by staff and must not enter any exercise space at any time.
- Maximum capacity in our facility is per fire code.
- If you have some flexibility, please try to use the gym during our lower-usage times of late mornings, early afternoons and weekend afternoons. This will ease congestion during early mornings and after work hours.
- Showers and lockers are available daily.
Patrons are expected to demonstrate courtesy, patience and mutual respect toward our staff and fellow members, and to make informed decisions regarding your own wellness and self-care while working out. We are excited to have you in the gym!
-The Metro Fitness Team
About Us
Metro Fitness Sunbury is a 5,000 square foot facility that offers a variety of cardio and functional training equipment, a full body circuit and a selection of free weights. Our facility has something to offer for all fitness levels, from personal and small group training, to competition and body building, to active seniors programs including Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fit. We are also a participating provider for the Global Fit fitness program.
Our group exercise classes range from Zumba! to boot camps, and our staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
We have memberships to suit any situation and great rates for secondary members. Metro Fitness Sunbury is thrilled to be a part of your neighborhood and we are excited about having you check us out!
For more information or to inquire about membership, contact us at 740-913-0160.
You can also reach us via email at sunbury@metrofitnessohio.com.
Check out our facebook page at www.facebook.com/metrosunbury.
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Metro Fitness Sunbury