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UPCOMING EVENTS
Blarney Bash Zumbathon
Saturday, March 16
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$10 entry fee
Register up until the day of event.
Spring I: March 18 – April 28
Priority Registration begins February 25 and March 2 for all members.
Spring Break Fun Days
March 28 and April 1 - April 5, 2013
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Kids ages 6-12 can enjoy days full of activities, swimming and gym time. Register by Wednesday, March 20.Click to download a Registration Form. If new to YMCA Child Care, an Enrollment forms is required.
Spring II: April 29 – June 9
Priority Registration begins April 8 & April 13 for all members.
Eagle Run
May 25 at Avon High School
8:30 a.m. - 5k or 5-mile run/walk
10 a.m. – 1-mile fun run
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YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP: CREATING ADVENTURE
Keep the kids busy this summer with one of our Camp options:
Summer Sports Camp is right around the corner and Coaches Rocky, Zach and Kaity will return to run 10-weeks of games and activities that will keep your child active all summer long! Sports Camp begins the week of June 10 and will cost $100 per week for Members and $125 per week for Program Members.
French Creek and Sheffield Lake YMCA Summer Camp is a 10-week program for kids who have completed kindergarten through 12-years-old. Running 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, kids can enjoy weekly themes, swimming, field trips and much more. Summer Camp begins the week of June 10 through August 16.
Registration for current child care participants begins March 4. A parent meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 22 at Tennyson Elementary School. Space is limited. |
ADULTS ARE TAKING OVER THE GYM
Monday nights in the gym have been a different scene in 2013.
Now adults can drop off their kids in Child Watch and join other members and staff in Adult Open Nets. Every Monday from 7 – 8:30 p.m., nets are set up for pick-up volleyball games. This fun and non-competitive activity is a great way to relive your high school/college days and stay in shape.
The second session of our Adult Men’s Basketball League begins March 14 and continues through April 25. The league plays four-on-four on Thursday nights and members can register a team or themselves as free agents. A team only has to consist of one member. The cost is $200 per team or $35 for free agents. Stop by the Member Services Desk to register for the league by March 10. |
GET CREATIVE THIS SPRING
Get your child’s creative juices flowing this spring with various visual art classes taught by Rachel Mangan. Cartooning, Arts & Crafts and Kiddie Krafts and Krafty Kiddos are options for kids 18-months and older. Parents can join in the fun as kids explore different artistic mediums.
In addition to visual arts classes, our popular Tumbling, Cheer, Baton and Danceclasses are available. Starting at age two, kids can learn the basics of ballet, jazz and tumbling.
Stop by the Member Services Desk or call 440-934-9622 to register for one of these popular classes.
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GET READY FOR WARRIOR DASH, TOUGH MUDDER, 5K, 10K OR MARATHON-STYLE RACES
Let our knowledgeable staff help you get ready for your big race this spring and summer.
Triathlon Cycle - Tuesday nights- 7—8:30 p.m.
Triathlon Personal Record Running - Thursday nights - 7:30 -- 8:30 p.m.
In addition, we will offer outdoor variations of Bootcamp, Kettlebell, and HIIT. Be ready for tire flips, kettlebell swings, rope pulls, hill sprints and much, much more. |
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HELP US HELP THE NORTH CENTRAL OHIO FOOD BANK
The French Creek Family YMCA is partnering with Chicks against Hunger to collect non-perishable food items for the North Central Ohio Food Bank.
Throughout the year donation boxes will be located in our lobby. Please join us in giving back to Lorain County.
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A MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS CHARITY BUTCH
In 2012 hundreds of members responded to our survey and the resounding demand for family programming was overwhelming. Your voices have been heard and we’re pleased to announce the revamped and newest additions of youth and family classes. |
- Now available 4 days a week, our incredibly popular Youth Fitness classes are more clearly defined per age group and will continue to teach kids between the ages of 3 and 12 how to have fun with fitness.
- Family Bootcamp on Friday nights have been so successful that we’ve added another class on the same night! Join Thom for fun, music and fitness that every member of family, ages 6 and up, can enjoy.
- Beginning this month Friday Family Fun Nights will hopefully be a new staple for your family. Join us in the Child Watch room from 6:30 – 8 p.m. for various activities that everyone can enjoy including, arts and crafts, movie night, games and more.
- Healthy Family Home is a free class designed to focus the family’s efforts on taking small steps for a stronger and healthier home.
- Coming soon. Adventure Guides help parents and children foster a lifetime of understanding and strengthen relationships by spending quality time doing group activities.
Thank you to our members for providing your valuable feedback. We are happy to listen to your needs and work together to make your Y experience the best it can be.
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POWER IN PINK GIRLS BASKETBALL
Coming during the Spring I session is the Power in Pink Youth Girls Basketball League.
This parent/child program is designed to enrich experiences through a team sport and engage parents as a part of the process. Parents, especially mothers, are asked to play a role by volunteering, coaching or refereeing, thereby serving as a role model for the entire division. Registration for Power in Pink is open until March 3.
In 2013, over 300 kids participated in our basketball and volleyball leagues.
If your child is between the ages 3-14 wants to get involved, now is the time. Register by March 3 and don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn the importance of team work, honesty, respect, caring, responsibility and faith.
The Power in Pink, basketball and volleyball leagues begin practice the week of March 4 and games begin on Saturday, March 23 running through May 4.
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FRENCH CREEK SWIM TEAM WINS BIG
The French Creek Marlins are wrapping up their season in a big way on March 2.
Fifty-three swimmers will represent the branch at the Northeast Ohio Y League Championship on that date. That’s nearly three times more swimmers as the number that qualified in 2012.
The Marlins will have 46 individual swims and 21 relay swims at championships for a total of 67 swims.
The following swimmers qualified for individual events:
Maya Assaf
Katerina Benny
Adam Broadbent
Ryan Campbell
Wesley Czatt
Samuel Eddington
Emily Elliot
Jacob Fabian
Alexandra Hollo
Morgan Hughes
Maura Kelley
Jaclyn Loper
Joseph Lubertozzi
Mallory Mackay
Colin Mangan
Noah Mangan
Kayla Mavrakis
Evan Osoteo
Erin O'Toole
Olivia Schauss
Emma Sherban
Rayna Swope
Abby Williams
Katie Williams
Maggie Williams
Tyler Williams
Jacob Winslow
Nolan Woods
Zoe Wysong
The following swimmers qualified to swim on Marlin relays:
Sam Colston
David Creedon
Kyle Czatt
Kyela Evenhouse
Jacob Fazio
Dylan Gonzalez
Jasef Gonzalez
Ryann Hess
Tucker Howard
Lauren Johnson
William Kelley
Blake Kovacs
Nicholas Mackin
Steven Malloy
Max Mayer
Mark Morris
Matt Sherban
Olivia Slivinski
Paighten Sprenger
Santiago Vanegas
Cole Winslow
Hayden Winslow
Emily Wysong
For more info on how to get your child involved in swim team this spring and summer visit the Marlins’ web page or contact Coach Rich Szczepinski at rszczepinski@clevelandymca.org. Registration is at 6 p.m. March 23. Swimmers K-12 and of all levels are invited to participate. |
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to three of our own lifeguards and Avon High School swimmers for qualifying for the High School Division I District Meet.
Junior, Alyssa Sauter swam the 200 yard Individual Medley, 100 yard Breaststroke, 200 yard Medley Relay and the 200 yard Freestyle Relay.
Senior, Nick Pettegrew swam the 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard backstroke, 200 yard Medley Relay, and the 200 yard Freestyle Relay.
Senior, Alexander Johnson swam the 1 meter diving, 100 yard butterfly, 200 yard Medley Relay, and the 200 yard Freestyle Relay.
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