West Side Family YMCA

Newsletter • July 2009

"Building a healthier community, one person at a time"

News & Events

Happy 4th of July!

The main facility of the West Side YMCA will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independance Day. The Outdoor Pool will be open from 11am to 6pm. Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

WSY Triathlon - Saturday, July 11th

The West Side YMCA will host its 2nd annual triathlon on Saturday, July 11th. Due to this event, the main facility will open at 11 am on this date. To register for the triathlon go to www.racedayevents.net.

June Pot-Luck - Friday, July 17th

Come enjoy our monthly pot-luck lunch on Friday, July 17th at noon! The YMCA will provide Petro's baked potatoes so bring a side dish or dessert to share! Don't forget to invite your friends!

Splash Bash - Friday, July 17th

Join us at the Outdoor Pool on Friday, July 17th from 6-9pm for our summer Splash Bash!! We'll have games and activities for the whole family! Admission is free for members and nonmembers and grilled hotdogs and hamburgers will be availalbe for sale.

Kool Kidz

YMCA Kool Kidz is back for the summer! Kool Kidz is for kids ages 7 to 14 and offers a place for these youth to go while parent's workout. Kool Kidz will meet at the outdoor pool beginning Tuesday, May 26th. The hours for Kool Kidz are 8am to 1pm Monday through Friday (2 hour time limit) and kids have the opporutnity to play games, watch movies, or swim (the pool opens at 10am).

Outdoor Adventure Group - Whitewater Rafting!!

The Outdoor Adventure Group would like to invite you to join them as they go WHITEWATER RAFTING on the Nantahala River in western North Carolina, Saturday, August 1st. They will be utilizing the services of the world-class NOC Outfitters, located alongside the world-renowned whitewater river. OA Group leader Adam Noll can personally vouch for both the exciting adventure awaiting those who go rafting--having rafted the Nantahala himself since the late 70's--as well as the professional expertise provided by the knowledgeable staff of the Nantahala Outdoor Center guides.

The cost for this adventure will be based on how many choose to participate, but will not exceed $46 per person. (Participants are encouraged to carpool in order to help reduce the cost of transportation.

Contact Adam at 386--6394, or email him at outdoor_adventures@ymail.com with any questions or comments.

In Our Thoughts & Prayers

John Nichols - Health
Betsy Mullins
Earl McCaw
Ann Butler
Men & Women of Service

Aquatics (Indoor)

Swim Lessons

Group swim lessons will not be offered during the month of August, however private lessons will be available. Registration for September swim lessons will be August 17th for members and August 19th for non-members.

Indoor Pool Schedule

Aquatics (Outdoor)

Outdoor Pool Lap Swim

Lap lanes are available at the outdoor pool for lap swim and exercise purposes. Early bird lap swim is Monday through Friday from 7am to 8am. Additional lap swim hours are as follows:

Mondays........................................................11am to 7pm
Tuesdays........................................................11am to 5:30pm
Wednesdays...................................................11am to 7pm
Thursdays.......................................................11am to 8pm
Fridays.........................................1................11am to 8pm
Saturdays.......................................................11am to 6pm
Sundays..........................................................1pm to 6pm

2009 Outdoor Pool Hours

Regular pool hours are:

Mondays & Wednesdays...............................10am to 7pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays.....................10am to 8pm
Saturdays.......................................................11am to 6pm
Sundays...........................................................1pm to 6pm

**Early morning lap swim will be open from 7am to 8am Monday - Friday BEGINNING Monday, June 1st.

Outdoor Pool Closings for WSY Swim Meet - Thursday, July 2nd & Tuesday, July 7th

The outdoor pool will close at 4:45pm on Thursday, July 2nd and Tuesday, July 7th for WSY Swim Team meets. Come cheer on our team!

Child Care

Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp at the West Side YMCA is now in full swing! Day Camp hours are 7am until 6pm, Monday through Friday. The gym will be closed to members during these hours. Campers will be swimming on Tuesdays and Fridays and going on Field Trips on Thursdays. Participants must be here by 8:45am each morning.

Health & Wellness

Express Room Summer Hours

The Express Room will be open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for kids ages 7-14 from 9am until 12pm. The Express Room will also be open from 5pm to 8pm Monday through Thursday evening and Saturday morning from 9am until 12pm.

Group Exercise Schedule - July 2009

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
			1	2	3	4
			6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9:15am Exp Circuit 9:30am Box Step 10am SilverSplash® 10:35 Pilates 12pm Senior Yoga 12pm Spin 1pm SilverSplash® 5:15pm ButtsNGutts 6pm Yoga 6pm Aqua 7:30pm Zumba	8:30am Aqua 9am Kick Butt Cardio 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Total Body 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua 7pm Power Yoga	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 9:30am SBR 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates 12pm SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Zumba 6pm Aqua	YMCA CLOSED
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
1:30pm Zumba No Child Watch	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9:15am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates 12pm Spin 12pm SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Total Body 6pm Spin 6pm Aqua 7pm Kickboxing	8:30am Aqua 9am Step & Strength 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Zumba 6pm Beginner Spin 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9:15am Exp Circuit 9:30am Box Step 10am SilverSplash® 10:35 Pilates 12pm Senior Yoga 12pm Spin 1pm SilverSplash® 5:15pm ButtsNGutts 6pm Yoga 6pm Aqua 7:30pm Zumba	8:30am Aqua 9am Kick Butt Cardio 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Total Body 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua 7pm Power Yoga	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 9:30am SBR 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates 12pm SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Zumba 6pm Aqua	Y Opens at 11am 11:30am Zumba
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
1:30pm Zumba No Child Watch	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9:15am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates 12pm Spin 12pm SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Total Body 6pm Spin 6pm Aqua 7pm Kickboxing	8:30am Aqua 9am Step & Strength 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Zumba 6pm Beginner Spin 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9:15am Exp Circuit 9:30am Box Step 10am SilverSplash® 10:35 Pilates 12pm Senior Yoga 12pm Spin 1pm SilverSplash® 5:15pm ButtsNGutts 6pm Yoga 6pm Aqua 7:30pm Zumba	8:30am Aqua 9am Kick Butt Cardio 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Total Body 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua 7pm Power Yoga	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 9:30am SBR 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates Pot-Luck NO SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Zumba 6pm Aqua	8:30am Yoga 9:30am Zumba
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
1:30pm Zumba No Child Watch	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9:15am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates 12pm Spin 12pm SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Total Body 6pm Spin 6pm Aqua 7pm Kickboxing	8:30am Aqua 9am Step & Strength 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Zumba 6pm Beginner Spin 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9:15am Exp Circuit 9:30am Box Step 10am SilverSplash® 10:35 Pilates 12pm Senior Yoga 12pm Spin 1pm SilverSplash® 5:15pm ButtsNGutts 6pm Yoga 6pm Aqua 7:30pm Zumba	8:30am Aqua 9am Kick Butt Cardio 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Total Body 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua 7pm Power Yoga	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 9:30am SBR 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates 12pm SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Zumba 6pm Aqua	8:30am Yoga 9:30am Zumba
26	27	28	29	30	31
1:30pm Zumba No Child Watch	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates 12pm Spin 12pm SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Total Body 6pm Spin 6pm Aqua 7pm Kickboxing	8:30am Aqua 9am Step & Strength 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 10:30am Exp. Circuit 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Zumba 6pm Beginner Spin 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9:15am Exp Circuit 9:30am Box Step 10am SilverSplash® 10:35 Pilates 12pm Senior Yoga 12pm Spin 1pm SilverSplash® 5:15pm ButtsNGutts 6pm Yoga 6pm Aqua 7:30pm Zumba	8:30am Aqua 9am Kick Butt Cardio 9:30am Spin 10:15 SilverSneakers II 11:05am Yoga 1pm SilverSplash® 1:15pm Senior Yoga 6pm Total Body 6pm SBR 6pm Aqua 7pm Power Yoga	6am Spin 8:30am Spin 8:30am Aqua 9am Exp. Circuit 9:30am Zumba 9:30am SBR 10am SilverSplash® 10:35am Yogilates 12pm SilverSneakers® 1pm SilverSplash® 6pm Zumba 6pm Aqua

Schedule is subject to change.

Sports

Flag Football & Cheerleading Registration

Sign your kids up for YMCA Flag Football! Flag football is for boys and girls ages 6-14 (teams are coed).  All practices and games will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene located across from West Hills Elementary.  Practices will be held once a week with games on Saturdays. Registration begins on July 27th and the cost is $55 for members and $75 for non-members.

In addition to Flag Football, we we also soon be registering for YMCA Cheerleading!.  YMCA Cheerleading is about having fun, building character, and showing your spirit for the YMCA.  Squads will practice once a week and cheer during the flag football games on Saturdays.  Practices will be held in the gym at the West Side Y or at the field at the First Church of the Nazarene. The cost is $80 for members and $100 for non-members.

For questions regarding the upcoming Flag Fooball and Cheerleading season, contact Rebecca Miller.

Gym Schedule - June 2009

**Schedule is subject to change.

**On days when Knox County Schools are closed, the gym will be closed from 7am until 6pm to accommodate our Child Care.