West Side Family YMCA

Newsletter • August 2008

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

News & Events

Back To School Bash...Friday, August 1st!

Our annual Back to School Bash will be held on Friday, August 1st. Please be aware that over 500 day campers will be coming to the West Side YMCA on this date to celebrate the end of a great summer. Members and guests are welcome to join us, however please be advised ahead of time of the large crowd expected at this event.

New Outdoor Pool Hours ...Effective Monday, August 11th!

The WSY outdoor pool hours will change on Monday, August 11th as the 2008-2009 Knox County school year gets underway. The adjusted hours are as follows:

         Monday - Thursday.............4pm - 7pm
         Friday.................................4pm - 8pm
         Saturday..............................11am - 6pm
         Sunday.................................1pm - 6pm

Parent's Night Out ...Friday, August 15th from 6:30-10pm!

The West Side YMCA will host a Parent's Night Out on Friday, August 15th from 6:30-10pm. Bring your kids to the Y for an evening full of fun, games, movies, crafts and more! Enjoy a date night with your spouse or indulge in some "me" time! The cost is $10 for 1 child, $15 for 2, or $20 for 3 or more children (same family). MUST RSVP to Tonya Creed by Wednesday, August 13th! Email or call 690-9622 .

West Hills Gazebo Run - Saturday, August 2nd

The annual West Hills Gazebo Run will be held on Saturday, August 2nd. In collaboration with this event, the YMCA sponsors a 1-mile fun run for kids! Please check with the front desk at the Y for more information on this race!

Knox County Schools Begin Monday, August 11th

Get your backpacks ready...it's back to school time! School for Knox County begins on Monday, August 11th (full day).

Labor Day Hours

The West Side YMCA will be open from 8am until 12pm on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. (No classes and no child watch this day.) The Outdoor Pool will be open from 10am until 4pm. Be sure to come enjoy the pool as after Labor Day we will be closing down for the season!

In Our Thoughts & Prayers...

Jill & Faith Caldwell - Recent car accident
Justin Cochran - Health
Jennifer Ward & Family - Health
All the Men & Women of service
Robin Baker
Sandy Becker
Kim Gilchrist

Aquatics

New Outdoor Pool Hours ...Effective Monday, August 11th!

The WSY outdoor pool hours will change on Monday, August 11th as the 2008-2009 Knox County school year gets underway. The adjusted hours are as follows:

         Monday - Thursday.............4pm - 7pm
         Friday.................................4pm - 8pm
         Saturday..............................11am - 6pm
         Sunday.................................1pm - 6pm

Fall Swim Clinic

Swim clinic is a great way for swimmers to stay in the water during the off season and work on stroke technique and endurance with qualified coaches. In fact, we're excited to announce that Mighty Marlins coach Joseph Clay will be joining the swim clinic coaching team this fall! This 10-week clinic runs from September 9 through November 13 and meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 10 & under swimmers meet from 7-7:50pm and 11 & up swimmers meet from 8-8:50pm. The cost of the clinic is $100 for members and $160 for non-members. Space is limited so sign up early!

Member Registration: August 11th beginning at 5:30pm
Non-member Registration: August 13th beginning at 5:30pm

Congratulations Mighty Marlins Swimmers!!!

The West Side YMCA swim team, the Mighty Marlins, just finished up another great season! With over 100 swimmers involved in the team, this summer season has definitely been a success! Go Mighty Marlins!!

Special CONGRATULATIONS to swimmers who placed 12th or better at the Smoky Mountain Meet!

Avery Adzima...............10th in the 100 yd I.M.
Landon Adzima.............11th in the 25 yd Breastroke
Lexie Creed..................11th in the 50 yd Freestyle
Cheyenne Quinones.......4th in the 25 yd Backstroke
Shea Bolling..................11th in the 50 yd Freestyle, 9th in the 50 yd Backstroke, 1st in the                                        100 yd Freestyle, 9th in the 50 yd Butterfly
Caroline Lutz.................12th in the 50 yd Backstroke, 11th in the 100 yd Freestyle
Maria Colquitt................3rd in the 100 yd Freestyle, 2nd in the 50 yd Breastroke
Jake Ellis.......................12th in the 100 yd Freestyle, 9th in the 50 yd Breastoke, 12th in                                        the 50 yd Butterfly

Swim Lessons

Group swim lessons will not be offered during the month of August. Private instruction will be available. Registration for September swim lessons will begin August 25th for members and August 27th for non-members.

Indoor Pool Schedule

Child Care

West Side YMCA - Child Care August 4th - 7th

Summer Camps end August 1st.  We will have care for a daily rate of $22 on August 4-7.  Parents must pre-register with Suzanne or Leslie.  All sites will be closed Friday August 8th to prepare for the first day of School on August 11th.  All sites have a 3-STAR rating.

After School Child Care Registration!

We are now taking enrollment for afterschool child care at West Side, Karns, and Hardin Valley.  Bearden and Bluegrass will begin registration on site the week before school starts.  Call the sites for more information. 

Bearden................... 973-4074.........Melissa
Bluegrass.................539-0979......... Leslie
Karns.......................692-8249..........April
Hardin Valley......... 670-4008,.........Amanda
West Side................690-9622..........Suzanne

Fitness

Youth Express Room Hours: Effective August 1st

Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 8pm
Friday: 4pm-7pm
Saturday: 9am - 12pm

Group Exercise Schedule - August 2008

*No SilverSneakers® on Friday, August 15th due to potluck.

Schedule is subject to change.

Sports

Flag Football Sign-Ups Begin July 28th!

YMCA flag football is a great way to introduce kids and youth to the sport of football while teaching fundamentals of the game and having lots of fun!! Players AND coaches needed!!!

Registration: July 28 - August 15
Ages: 6-14
Mandatory Skills Test: Saturday, August 16th
Practice: Begins the week of August 25th
Games: September 13 - November 1 (Saturdays)
Cost: $50/member; $75/non-member *Late fee applies if registered after August 15th.

Interested in YMCA Cheerleading?!!

If your child is interested in being a YMCA Cheerleader for the upcoming flag football season, we want to know!! We are currently taking interest sign-ups. The estimated cost of the program is $75 for members and $100 for non-members (cost includes the uniform). Let us know if you're interested so we can add you to the list! For more information contact Rebecca Miller.

Gym Schedule - August 2008

Open Gym 5a-7a

Open Gym 5a-7a

Open Gym 5a-7a

Open Gym 5a-7a

Summer Day Camp 
7am-6:15 pm

Summer Day Camp 
7am-6:15 pm

Summer Day Camp 
7am-6:15 pm

Summer Day Camp 
7am-6:15 pm

**Schedule is subject to change.

***Effective August 11th, the gym will be open from 5am until 12pm, Monday through Friday. The gym will close at 12pm for After School Child Care.