July 2010
YMCA TimesWe build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
Richmond County Family YMCA  |  45 George Brown Lane  |  P.O. Box 1136  |  Warsaw, Virginia 22572 | (804) 333-4117







IN THIS ISSUE:
CALENDAR

QUICK LINKS

YMCA Super Sports

YMCA Softball Camp

Need a YMCA?

Get Ready


CALENDAR:
 
July 2 - Last Day to register for YMCA Soccer Camp
 
July 2 - Last Day to register for Day Trip on the Spirit of Norfolk
 
July 4 - Independence Day!
 
July 9 - Last Day to register for YMCA Softball Camp
 
July 12 - Soccer Camp to Start
 
July 16 - Day Trip on Spirit of Norfolk Lunch Cruise
 
July 26 - Softball Camp to Start
QUICK LINKS:
 
Richmond County YMCA Website
 
Richmond County Schools
 
Warsaw-Richmond Co. Chamber of Commerce
 
 
 
If you would like to link your church, civic group or non profit to this email, let us know.

Youth Super Sports

 Building Winners for Life

 

 At the YMCA, youth sports is as much about building

character as it is about learning sports skills.

 

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YMCA Sports...Going Super!  

 

Starting this fall the YMCA is introducing Youth Super Sports. This is the YMCA's new progressive youth sports program that combines the marvelous philosophy of past YMCA youth sports programs with new program concepts. Children learn character values as well as sports skills and tactics by incorporating fun and creative games during every practice. Our "games approach" sessions during each practice are designed to better prepare players for competitions. 

 

There are 3 components to YMCA Super Sports

 

YMCA Rookies

Non-competitive, developmental program that teaches young players basic skills and strategies of the sport while incorporating our character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 

 
YMCA Winners

Competitive, unique, values-based sports program for older boys and girls that develops skills and tactics while keeping our character values in play.

 

YMCA Champions

Designed to motivate youngsters to strive for excellence.

Designed to motivate youngsters to strive for excellence. It is an innovative, challenging awards program for youth participating in YMCA Winners.

 
The 7 Pillars of Youth Super Sports
Pillar 1 - Everyone Plays

Pillar 2 - Safety First

Pillar 3 - Fair Play

Pillar 4 - Positive Competition

Pillar 5 - Family Involvement

Pillar 6 - Sport for All

Pillar 7 - Sport for Fun

 

YMCA Youth Super Sports Programs

Soccer, Basketball and T-Ball.

 

For more information on Youth Super Sports offered see the Richmond County YMCA Spirit Guide, call or come in or go to www.peninsulaymca.org.

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"Complete Game" Softball Camp Has Big Plans 
 
In just its first year, the YMCA Softball Camp has a great week (July 26-29) lined up.  Current collegiate softball players such as Kori Oord of Galveston College and Sara Caudle of Roanoke College will give defensive instruction.  Brandon Elliott, Head Coach at Virginia Wesleyan, will drop in along with former Lynchburg College catcher Kirstin Swank who will specialize in catching and hitting.  "From playing strong defense to teaching the mental approach at the plate, pitching and catching and baserunning this camp will cover every aspect of the game," explains Barbie Miles.  There are even plans for an end of the camp slip and slide.  
 
Camp Directors are Barbie Miles, who was named ODAC Pitcher of the Year during her time at Lynchburg College, and Philip Belfield, who has coached fast-pitch softball at the U16, U18 and currently the U23 level. The camp registration deadline is July 9.  See the Camp Flyer for more details.
YMCA Finder

Need a YMCA?
 
If you are traveling and wondering where the nearest YMCA is...there is now an app for that.  Download the YMCA Finder APP for your iphone. 
 


Gettin' Ready 
The YMCA wants to help you prepare for the Fall. 
 
After School -
Registration is now being accepted for preivious After School & Preschool participants.  If you need after school care for the first time, register August 3 from 6 - 8 pm.
 
Warsaw Fest 5K - Plans are underway for the Warsaw Fest 5K Saturday, October 9 at RCC.  Ask how you can join the 5K training team...the Y can help you accomplish your goals!
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.




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