JANUARY 2012

 
In This Issue
THE GOOD LIFE
FLICK AND FLOAT
UPCOMING HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
UPCOMING SPORTS PROGRAMS
THANK YOU
 
HAMPTON FAMILY YMCA 
1322 LaSalle Avenue
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 722-9044
 
A branch of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
 
Calendar

January 1
New Year's Day YMCA Closed
 
January 2 
BAM! Body and Mind Youth Wellness Program begins
 
January 4
Teen Sports Conditioning begins
 
January 6
Flick and Float 6:45 PM
 
Youth Swim Lesson registration ends
 
Adult Swim Lesson registration ends
 
Youth Indoor Soccer League begins
 
January 9
Lose To Win begins
 
January 12
Adult Flag Football League Interest Meeting 7 PM
 
January 13
Adult Flag Football League registration ends
 
Youth Indoor Soccer registration ends
 
Adult Volleyball League registration ends
January 15
Spirit Day Open House 1-4 PM
 
January 16
Mon./Wed. Youth Swim Lesson registration begins
 
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class begins
 
January 18
Adult Flag Football League Captain's Meeting 7 PM
 
Youth Super Sports Basketball registration ends
 
January 20
Kid's Night Out Lock In
 
Youth Indoor Soccer begins
 
January 24
Adult Volleyball League begins
 
January 28
Adult Flag Football League begins
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THE GOOD LIFE
Happy New Year! In 2012, live the good life and let the Y help! With classes like Zumba, Turbokick, and Fit Yoga you'll improve your health, meet friends and have fun all at the same time. The Y has healthy activities for people of all ages and abilities. Health, happiness, family, friends, laughter - live the good life at the Y! 

 

Join the Y January 2-16 and we'll waive the joining fee. January 17-31 receive half off the joining fee. Families save $100 and there are no contracts. Already a member? Refer your friends and share the health. Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a buddy pass for a friend today!

 

Also join us for our Spirit Day Open House on Sunday, January 15th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Bring your friends and family to tour the facility, try our group exercise classes, and get a wellness screening!

FLICK AND FLOAT

Spend quality time with your family at the YMCA pool! The Flick and Float allows parents and children to enjoy a movie while lounging around on their floats in the pool.

 

On Friday, January 6th from 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM, we are screening Disney Pixar's Finding Nemo in the Lap Pool and Teaching Pool. Feel free to bring your floats or beach chairs to watch from the water or the deck!

 

This event is free for members; normal age guidelines for the pool apply. Please contact Elizabeth Pattison for more information at 757-722-9044 ext. 216 or elizabeth.pattison@peninsulaymca.org.

UPCOMING HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Lose To Win: Our 8-week weight loss challenge offers a supportive and nurturing environment in both individual and group settings. The program includes nutrition counseling, strength and cardiovascular training, group classes, exercise and nutrition tips, guidance, motivation, and support meetings.

 

Lose To Win meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM or Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.

 

Register soon! Classes begin January 9th. Cost is $65 for Members, $125 for Program Participants.

 

Teen Sports Conditioning: This program takes the basic concepts taught in the Teen Strength & Conditioning class and advances them to the next level while incorporating a focus on sports and athletics and helping the participant gain an edge to become a better athlete through strength, agility and plyometric training.

 

Teen Sports Conditioning meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:00 PM.

 

Register soon! Classes begin January 4th. Cost is $30 for Members, $50 for Program Participants.

 

BAM! Youth Wellness Program: Body and Mind Youth Wellness Program is an 8-week class focusing on the needs of 10-15 year olds. Students learn five components of physical fitness and how to make good nutritional choices. Once the participant has passed this class, he or she has access to the wellness floor during family fitness hours.

 

BAM! meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. Classes begin January 2nd, cost is $30.

 

For more information on any Health and Wellness programs, please contact Lee Grandison at 757-722-9044 ext. 217 or lee.grandison@peninsulaymca.org.

UPCOMING SPORTS PROGRAMS

Parent/Child Basketball: Parents and children ages 3-5 learn the basic skills of basketball through active play and participation. This co-ed program focuses on teachinig parents basketball 2011and children the game of basketball while having fun quality time together. Parent and child receive a t-shirt.

 

Parent/Child Basketball meets Thursdays at 6:00 PM. Registration ends February 16th; cost is $29 for Members, $65 for Program Participants.

 

Youth Super Sports Basketball: Youth Super Sports trained coaches introduce the basic skills and rules of basketball through this co-ed league. Some of the fundamentals included are dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and ball handling. Good sportsmanship and character development are emphasized. Fitness concepts include fitness for the heart, lungs, and muslces, flexibility and healthy eating.

 

Registration ends January 18th; cost is $55 for Members and $70 for Program Participants.

 

Youth Indoor Soccer: This 10-session co-ed league provides an opportunity for advanced competition. League focus remains on YMCA core values and producing good sportsmanship. Participants can register as a team or as an individual.

 

Registration ends January 13th; cost is $35 for Members and $50 for Program Participants. As a reminder, all Select teams must provide their own uniforms.

 

Flag Football League: This league stresses fundamentals as well as team atmosphere where everyone gets involved. This league is designed to bring adults together in fellowship and fun while adhering to the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Men and women of all skill levels are invited to join. Remember, this league is designed as a way to fellowship with other adults with the emphasis on fun and exercise rather than competition.

 

Come to an Interest Meeting, January 12th at 7:00 PM. Registration ends January 13th. Cost is $400 for a team, t-shirts are included.

 

Please contact Brian McLaughlin at 757-722-9044 ext. 211 or brian.mclaughlin@peninsulaymca.org for more information on any sports programs.

THANK YOU

The Hampton Family YMCA would like to express its sincere gratitude for the support we received for our Angel Tree last month.

 

With your gifts and donations, 33 children were provided with gifts of clothes, games and toys while volunteers helped to sort and wrap each gift.

 

You all helped Hampton children have a very merry Christmas! Thank you again.