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The Sidney-Shelby
County YMCA offers a variety of programs for children and adults of
all ages, interests and abilities. All of our programs incorporate
the YMCA's Character Development program, which stresses the values
of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. This service is included
in your membership.
 A child
watch service is available mornings and evenings for members and participants while they are in class or working out. Please stop at the front desk to pay fees.
Questions or comments on any of our programs? Please go to "Questions" and send us your thoughts.
YMCA Financial Assistance Application
We pledge, subject to available resources, that no one will be
turned away for financial reasons.
Click here to download our
Financial Assistance Application!
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Y Swim Lessons
The objective of the YMCA swim lessons program is to develop competency in swimming along with confidence and endurance. A child is advanced to the next level when he or she can proficiently and safely perform required skills. We expect children to progress at their own rate. All of our YMCA swim lessons are divided into five components; personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports & games, and rescue. Our Aquatics staff anticipates that your child will enjoy participating in our swimming lessons.
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Parent/Child Swimming
– Ages 6 months-5 yrs – For children not ready to be independent from their
parents in the water – Shrimp: 6 mos-3 yrs; Pike: 3-5 yrs.
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Preschool Swimming –
Pikes: 3-5 yrs Beginner I; Eels: 3-5 yrs Beginner II; Ray/Starfish: Advanced
Beginner I & II.
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Youth Swimming – Ages
6 & up – Polliwog/Beginner; Guppy/Advanced Beginner; Minnow/moves to deep
water-new stroke introduction; Fish/proficient in freestyle, backstroke,
breast stroke; Flying Fish/proficient in all strokes-work on endurance &
butterfly stroke; Shark/proficient in all strokes in technique & endurance.
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Porpoise – This is a
leadership club based on learning & volunteerism. Members will decide which
activities to pursue, such as snorkeling, synchronized swimming, wet ball &
diving; will help with fundraisers & learn to be swimming lesson assistants;
older members may move on to become Junior Lifeguards. For 12 year olds & up
with a minimum of Fish level swimming skills.
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Adult Swim Lessons
Develop and improve your swimming ability. Beginner through advanced swimmers may register.
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MS Swim
Pool exercise time for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
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One-on-One Coaching
Work one-on-one with an Aquatic instructor. You will receive a custom made lesson to meet your needs; participants, youth and adults, learn strokes & water safety; improve techniques; and develop skills in any desired area.
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Aqua Aerobics
Shallow water exercise
class that gives a medium-level cardiovascular workout using the water as
resistance. Designed for individuals needing more "push"
than the PACE class, but less intensity and impact.
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Lifeguard Training
Individuals must be 16 or older; must be able to swim 500 yards;
have current CPR (for the professional rescuer); First Aid certifications
and must attend all classes. For more information contact Sam Casalano, Senior
Program Director
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PACE
“People With Arthritis Can Exercise”. Improves flexibility and range of
motion
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Stingray Swim Team
Children with Minnow swimming ability and higher may join. Season runs October to March. For further information contact
Sam Casalano, Senior
Program Director
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Video Swim Session –
Chance to see what is needed to improve one’s swimming. Staff will film
with the Y’s under-water video system. Session lasts 1 hour.
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Springboard Diving
Lessons – Must already be able to dive off a diving board.
For further details, contact Sam Casalano, Senior
Program Director
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WATER-CISE
Highest intensity water exercise class.
Participants can take the class in shallow or deep water. A high-pace
cardiovascular workout using the resistance of the water to its fullest.
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CPR
& FIRST AID CLASSES
Classes
will be offered for CPR Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid. For
more information, contact Sam Casalano, Senior
Program Director
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Basic Step
Low impact, moderate intensity step workout. Easy to follow: no complex choreography.
(included with membership)
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Keep 'em Moving
A starter fitness program especially for individuals with physical challenges, senior citizens or persons of any age who are in need of gentle exercises to strengthen muscles, increase mobility and keep their joints in motion.
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Cardio Sculpt
Aerobic conditioning and body sculpting (included with membership) |
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THE
FITNESS/WELLNESS CENTER – READY TO BE FIT!
Congratulations,
you are on your way to a healthier and fitter you. Schedule 4 orientation sessions with your fitness counselor,
and work together to devise a program to meet your goals. After 12 weeks on your program, schedule a FITNESS ASSESSMENT
to evaluate your progress.
Contact the YMCA at (937) 492-9134.
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CARDIO
KICKBOXING
Non-combat
format mixes well-instructed punches and kicks with aerobic activity.
Provides cardiovascular and muscle toning benefits as well as
eye/hand coordination. (included
with membership)
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PERSONAL
TRAINING
Certified staff of
personal trainers will design & personally assist through workouts; personal
program will enhance cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength
& endurance; focus might be to enhance a sport, gain overall fitness or
reduce body weight; weight management counseling available.
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TAE KWON DO
The YMCA is partnering with Meng's Martial Arts to offer Tae Kwon Do classes. The training aims at developing balance, speed, agility, power, rhythm, muscular endurance, and strength. Students are also taught relaxation, coordination, timing, mental attitude, and character development for a person's spirit, mind, and body. Class is instructed by Mr. Tae Hayden who is currently a fourth degree Tae Kwon Do Black Belt and a second degree Kung Fu Black Sash.
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PULSE
Get back to basics with a well-rounded program including a variety of
aerobic exercises (run, walk, step aerobics and circuit training), strength
exercises, and stretches. A cardiovascular workout at your own level.
(included with membership)
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| ADULT LEAGUES
* Adult Soccer * Over-30
Basketball * Coed Volleyball * Racquetball *
Adult Dodge Ball; if interest in playing in an
organized adult league, contact
Sam Casalano, League
Director or 492-9134.
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PILATES
MAT
Combination of Pilate
exercises, yoga poses, & “dyna” band strength movements to increase muscular
definition, coordination, flexibility & body awareness.
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CORPORATE LEAGUES
Opportunity for co-workers
to work & play together as a team; teams have full use of gyms, locker rooms
with referees provided. Church groups and non-corporate teams welcome; games
played on Sunday evenings.
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YOGA FIT
Ancient practice bringing
body, breath & mind into a group exercise in the US Class format/unique fusion
of traditional & modern yoga poses & postures; benefits – flexibility,
relaxation & increased mental focus. (included with membership)
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WEIGHT
TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Fight cellulite & win! A program proven to
work, according to Wayne Wescott, Ph.D/ South Shore YMCA in Boston.
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| Racquetball Tourneys
Round robin format; Open A, A & B
divisions.
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| Annual 5K Run/Walk
Held in Spring season; course
starts and ends at the YMCA and travels through scenic northern Sidney.
Registration forms will be available in the Spring at the front member service
desk.
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| Annual "Golf for Kids"
YMCA Golfathon.
Held in Summer - 27 holes - Ryder
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exciting way for teens to attain fun and personal growth through
group activities and service learning projects. Grades 9-12
are eligible for Sr. Leaders Club; meet every Sunday at 12:30PM.
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Healthy Kids Day
Held in the Spring; sponsored by The
Medicine Shoppe; activities and fun that will help the entire family live a
healthier lifestyle.
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Fall Festival
October event for the entire community. |
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SPECIALTY CLASSES
Check YMCA Brochure & the News Page..
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Saturday Night Live at the
YMCA
Fall / Winter / Spring
dates;
sponsored by the City of Sidney Parks & Recreation Department; free and open
to all youth in Grades K-6; swimming, games, basketball, scooter football,
and youth center.
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Youth Center "300 E Parkwood"
Buckeye
Cafe', 18ft climbing wall, arcade games, Internet access & more. |
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For information concerning YSports Activities,
contact Sam Casalano, Senior
Program Director.
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Progressive Soccer
An instructional program for children ages 5 and up.
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All-Star Indoor Soccer Team
A squad dedicated to excellence, ages 7 and up. Contact Sam Casalano, Senior
Program Director for evaluation.
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TAE KWON DO
The YMCA is partnering with Meng's Martial Arts to offer Tae Kwon Do classes. The training aims at developing balance, speed, agility, power, rhythm, muscular endurance, and strength. Students are also taught relaxation, coordination, timing, mental attitude, and character development for a person's spirit, mind, and body. Class is instructed by Mr. Tae Hayden who is currently a fourth degree Tae Kwon Do Black Belt and a second degree Kung Fu Black Sash.
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INDOOR
SOCCER LEAGUES
Organized games of soccer during a 10 week
program.
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Fundamental Soccer
Learn to play soccer – no evaluations, just fun!
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TEEN STRENGTH
TRAINING CERTIFICATION
Ages 14-17 – 5 week
session teaches proper weight training techniques; Instructor Calvin
Cooley. Classes cover safety, muscle function, spotting, partnering &
record keeping. Youth, passing the post-test after the 5 weeks of training,
become Youth Fitness Center members and will be permitted to train in the
Fitness Center on their own. All new Youth Fitness members and members of a
Family Fitness membership (ages 14-17) are required to take this class.
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BASKETBALL – GRADES 3
& 4
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JR HIGH BASKETBALL
LEAGUE – Grades 7 & 8
Players not participating on a school team
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GIRLS BASKETBALL – GRADES 5 & 6
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| Competitive
Basketball League – Grades 5 & 6
This league encourages individuals or teams to sign up and compete
at the YMCA. For more information,
contact
Nicole Butt , Aquatic / Youth Director
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Coed Tee-Ball League
Ages 4, 5, & 6; stresses the learning of
fundamental skills while building confidence, meeting new friends, and
having fun; practices begin Jun 2 with games beginning Jun 10.
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Youth
Tennis
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Youth
Flag Football League
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Youth
Golf
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A program of physical
activity integrated into a child's life can strongly influence the
process of brain growth and neurological organization. These classes
are specifically designed to stimulate intellectual growth as well
as physical development. For more information on any of these classes,
contact
Shirley Sprague, Kinetics Director.
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TINY TOTS GYMNASTICS –
after ages 2 & 3 (with parents) – Mighty Mites/Beginners & Mighty
Tykes/Advanced Beginners & after 4 & 5 – Tumble Weeds/Intermediate & Tumble
Tots/Advanced.
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NATIONAL YMCA
PROGRESSIVE GYMNASTICS
Tiny Rollers/Pre-Beginners; Roller/Beginners; Swingers/Advanced Beginners;
Kippers/Intermediate; Flyers/Advanced; Pre-Team/Gymnastics.
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Progressive Gymnastics
For children ages 5 and up.
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Progressive Acrobatics
A combination of lifting and balancing, partner tosses and tumbling passes, for ages 4 and up.
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NATIONAL YMCA
PROGRESSIVE ACROBATICS
Ages 5 & up – combines lifting, balancing, high flight of partner tosses &
tumbling passes; Jumpers/Beginners; Flippers/Intermediate; Twisters/Advanced;
Pre-Team/Acrobatics.
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| Competitive Teams
GYMNASTICS TEAM – Participants, successfully progressing through pre-team, may
try out. In this artistic gymnastics, athletes perform in 4 exercises –
vault, balance beam, uneven bars, and floor exercise; they compete in their
age group level with other YMCA athletes at home and away meets.
ACROBATIC TEAM – Participants, successfully progressing through pre-team, may
try out. Sports acrobatics is a combination of gymnastics, dance and mounts;
5 pair/group events including women’s pair, men’s pair, mixed pair, women’s
trio and men’s four; they compete with private gyms at home and away meets.
ALL-STAR CHEERLEADING TEAM – Participants, successfully completing the
pre-team class &/or making the team during the spring try outs, may join this
traveling team. Team members are expected to learn a choreographed routine to
music consisting of mounts, dance & tumbling; team competes with other squads
of the same grade division
ALL SPORTS CHEERLEADING TEAM – An in-house competitive cheerleading squad that
improves skills for the traveling All-Star Cheerleading Squad; team members
will learn a routine to music with stunts, tumbling, cheers & chants; try outs
conducted in the spring for ages 5 & up.
COMPETITIVE DANCE TEAM - Team
performs a dance routine with other squads of the same grade division.
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One-on-One Coaching
A
tailor-made workout will be developed to meet personal needs in gymnastics,
acrobatics, cheerleading, etc. An initial assessment as well
as specific conditioning activities will help obtain goals.
For more information, contact Shirley Sprague,
Kinetics Director.
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Baton
Ages 5 and up. Basic twirls, baton techniques, marching, and combinations of body movements for routines.
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Pre-Team Cheerleading
Open to participants who have successfully progressed through the cheerleading
class and want to further their skills for the All-Sport/All-Star Competitive
Teams.
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Cheerleading
Ages 5 and up. Designed to improve cheerleading skills such as jumps, dance, mounts and tumbling
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DANCE
– Ages 5 & Up
Features
basic steps in jazz and ballet, along with combination of rhythms needed for
the beginner and intermediate.
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TUMBLING
CLASSES - BEGINNER AND ADVANCED
These classes emphasize working with participants to achieve their
individual goals.
Beginners must be able to do a cartwheel, while Advanced must be able
to do a back handspring.
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