College Prospects of America is the largest consulting and marketing service for high school student athletes in the world that provides marketing visibility, guidance and experience. Helping student athletes find admissions, roster and scholarship opportunities. Each of these opportunities is based on every student's education, personal and athletic needs. College Prospects aims to guide young athletes in the right direction. It's located in a personal home on Brookfield Drive.
Morton Community Park, near the Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve, has a pool, spray park and picnic pavilion that can be rented. It also has a playground for children, a basketball court and a skatepark for boarders and inline skaters.
The Bicycle Hub is a full-service bicycle shop. The location, led by manager Rob Ponti, offers numerous services and products for customers, specializing in new bike sales and repairs. The store offers a wide range of bikes and accessories from numerous brands including Felt, Marin, Bianchi, Orbea, Surley, All-City, Sun, Eastern, Stolen and more. The location also offers a full-service repair department, including installations, adjustments, tune ups, custom wheel work, brake work, gear repairs and more.
Aikido is a Martial Arts and wellness center that promotes inner and physical strength so as to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The physical training of Aikido involves instruction where the motions are circular rather than linear. Its health therapy system uses energy and water to rid toxins from your body and cleanse you from within. Call the center to obtain class information or to schedule an appointment.
Karate for Kids is a martial arts studio where kids learn courtesy, respect, discipline and self-defense while working towards the goal of black belt. Parents will be pleased when their children begin to display confidence, accomplish goals and maintain a positive attitude after taking these classes. Classes are offered to children, teens and adults so the whole family can get involved.
Co-owners and instructors, Jason Gehring and Jason Ratay, are nationally certified and participate in ongoing education and martial arts training. Enjoy a free trial period and a free uniform so your child can decide about continuing their Karate education. Child safety classes and birthday parties are also held at this location.
Mentor Skateland, founded in 1910, is an indoor skate rink located near other Lake Erie attractions. It is open year around and is open to the public. They offer rolling skating lessons, birthday parties and event planning. Lessons are offered for all ages, from beginner to advanced. The rink is also available for corporate and holiday parties.
Owned by the City of Mentor, Black Brook Golf Course & Driving Range is a beautiful, well-maintained course featuring 18 holes with watered fairways, paved cart paths, a driving range and a practice putting green. Other amenities include a fully stocked Pro Shop, a pavilion for catered outings and a club house with a snack bar. Golf schools, private lessons and junior golf are also offered. The course is open year round, weather permitting.
Neylon Dance Studio has offered dance instruction since 1967. Neylon is also certified by Dance Masters of Ohio and America. It offers instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, ballroom, hip hop and pointe. Classes are available for pre-schoolers and adults.
Since 1996, Fitworks Fitness Center has been serving the Cleveland area. Its cardio cinema rooms, with 15 foot theater screens, are a major attraction at their 30,000 square foot facility. It offers various workouts geared to all fitness levels, including a TRX suspension training program. Fitworks offers group fitness classes and has a large spin-class studio. Other offerings include a locker room with saunas and a playland for kids. Located next to TNT Tanning and a Lake Health facility, Fitworks works with both businesses to provide extra services for tanning and physical and massage therapy. Fitworks is located in the Mentor Commons Plaza next to Super K-mart.
Jazzercise is a dance exercise franchise. The workout program offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, pilates, yoga and kickboxing movements. Jazzercise offers Body Sculpting, Step, Circuit, Streamlined and Children's workouts. There is a "Lite" program as well as personal instruction available. A team dance is offered for teens. For a complete class listing, please consult the Jazzercise website as schedules vary by location.
Its prices are: $36.00 monthly, $75.00, joining fee, $10.00 single visit price. (Pay at Facility). Call for additional new customer special pricing.
Contours Express provides a non-intimidating environment where women can exercise, and it is one of the few women's gyms that offers real weight-bearing equipment for strength training. It also has elliptical machines, recumbent bikes and treadmills for cardio exercise. The 29-minute circuit is tailored to individual needs and can burn up to 600 calories.
Because Contours realizes that both exercise and nutrition are required to maintain a healthy lifestyle, this franchise offers a free weight loss program. The membership includes training, a nutrition plan with personalized meals and charted weights and measurements.
Titan's Gym is an 11,000 square foot fitness center located 1/4 mile west of Great Lakes Mall. It offers a large weight room with plate-loaded machines, power racks and smith machines. Enjoy your workout with more than 35 cardio machines while watching TV on the big screen or movies in the cardio theater. Enroll for a group exercise class that is free for members. Other benefits of the gym include tanning and a health cafe.
Grandmaster Al Cole's Taekwondo Academy is a general practice martial arts training service located on Lake Shore Boulevard in Mentor. Led by Grandmaster Cole, the location offers a wide range of training services for adults, kids and families. The academy teaches Taekwondo, Martial Arts, Taekkyon and Karate. Grandmaster Al Cole is authorized by the International Olympic Committee, endorsed by the Government of Korea and is appointed as International Advisor to the World Headquarters of Taekwondo in Seoul.
The City of Mentor maintains three public swimming facilities. Each outdoor pool features designated lap lanes, baby pool, tether ball, water basketball, and more. They can also be rented for special occasions. Lifeguard training, water exercise, scuba training and Learn to Swim programs are also offered at the pools. Seasonal acquatic passes can be purchased.
Since 1987, Doyle's Academy has been providing martial arts training. Students learn valuable skills in a safe, fun and enthusiastic class. Its 4,800-square-foot building has two mat-covered training floors, hanging and stationary bags, kick shields, focus mits and other equipment to enhance training. There is also a pro shop in the lobby to purchase equipment. Classes are offered for children and adults. Located just north of Mentor Avenue.
Pinnacle Woods, which operates paintball supply stores and playing fields, has been in business since 1984. This Mentor location is its main retail store; there is a paintball playing field in nearby Chardon. Pinnacle Woods runs special events, tournaments, and birthday, bachelor and holiday parties. Contact the store to schedule a private party.