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June 6, 2012
Summer's here and the time is right to get your workout into high gear! This issue will focus on helping you keep your fitness routine a priority. We'll also introduce you to our new swim coach and tell you all about the exciting programs and events the YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG is offering this summer. See you at the Y! | |
Y-Spartaquatics Swim Club Produces Olympic Trials Qualifiers
Eight Y-Spartaquatic Swim Club swimmers will be traveling to Omaha, Nebraska at the end of June to compete in the 2012 United States Olympic Team Trials.
Finals will be televised each night June 25-July 2nd from the Quest Center. Click here to get more information on schedules:
YSSC Swimmers competing in the 2012 Olympic Trials are:
Haley Lips (age 18) 100,200Fly, 200,400FR, 400IM; Annie Gillig (17) 200bk, 400IM; Kendall Crawford (age 18) 100, 200bk; Danielle Galyer (age 17) 200bk; Katrina Konopka (age 15) 50fr; Chrissy Oberg (age 19) 200bk; David Ingraham (age 19) 100fly, 200, 400IM; and Jay Warner (age 20) 100fly.
Haley Lips was the first YSSC swimmer to qualify for the Olympic Trials in 2008. Our warmest congratulations to these hard-working, talented swimmers and the coaches who helped them achieve this tremendous honor!
Swim Team Expands to the THOMAS E. HANNAH FAMILY YMCA
Meet Coach Ted Pierson, the newest addition to the Y-Spartaquatics Swim Club coaching staff. Ted has just joined the YSSC coaching staff and will coach the THOMAS E. HANNAH FAMILY YMCA branch of the highly successful Y-Spartaquatics Swim Club. Coach Ted comes to the YSSC program from Raleigh NC, where he was the Head Senior Coach at the Ravenscroft Site for the Marlins of Raleigh. Read on.
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New Parking Lot Under Construction at "The Tom." Members are flocking to the new THOMAS E. HANNAH FAMILY YMCA facility to experience the many exciting group fitness classes, youth programs, and indoor water park, not to mention the state-of-the-art wellness area, gymnasium, and aquatics facility. For some, finding a place to park has been a challenge, but help is on the way. A new 45-spot parking area to the right of the driveway is currently under construction and scheduled for completion by Monday, June 18. Parking is also available in the unused lots across Ribault Street opposite the old building. "We appreciate everyone's patience as we proceed through the demolition phase of this construction project," says Leebo Keels, Branch Executive Director of the THOMAS E. HANNAH FAMILY YMCA. "Our goal is to provide top-notch service to each and every one of our members."
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Exercise for Success
All the research indicates that making exercise an indispensable part of your daily routine is imperative to staying healthy, not only physically, but also emotionally and spiritually. According to a UC Irvine study, "Getting more exercise, spending time outdoors and helping others are among the activities that can be as effective as drugs or counseling in treating an array of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety." (Source) If exercise and altruism can help people with serious issues like depression and anxiety, imagine what they can do to alleviate normal stress and the garden-variety bad mood! Read On
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Set a Goal
The Middle Tyger YMCA Back to School Run is coming up on Saturday, August 11. That's 68 days from today. This 5K run or 1 mile walk is a wonderful race for beginners and seasoned runners alike. If you've never run in a race before, set yourself a goal to make this your first. Set up a training schedule - walk or run three days a week, and vary your distance and speed. Our personal trainers are an excellent resource to use for one-on-one coaching. Click here for more info.
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June 11 - T-Ball & Coaches Pitch Baseball Registration Deadline at the Tom
June 4-8 - "Around the World" Summer Day Camp Week 2
June 11-15 - "Think Green" Summer Day Camp Week 3 & Soccer Camp
June 22-25 - Firecracker Invitational Swim Meet
June 23 - Day of Dance at The Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA
August 11 - Back to School Run
August 23-26 - Middle Tyger YMCA Consignment Sale
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Summer Day Camp
The YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG offers Summer Day Camp for youth ages 4-15 at the THOMAS E. HANNAH FAMILY YMCA facility (located behind the old Pine Street facility) and the MIDDLE TYGER YMCA facility in Duncan, SC. The June 4-8 theme is "Around the World." The June 11-15 theme is "Think Green," and Soccer Camp will also be featured during this week for both beginners or for those wishing to improve their game. Participants must be entering grades K-6.
Friday overnight camps will be offered on June 29th, July 20th, and Aug. 10th
Overnight campers will enjoy late night swimming, pizza party, s'mores, flashlight tag, games, and a few surprises!!! | |
Click here to learn all about the 12 weeks of fun, learning, and fitness we have planned for your children this summer!
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Summer Water Safety
Summertime means pool time for many kids and adults, and as they venture to their favorite spots to swim, play and create lasting memories, the YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG reminds swimmers to practice safety when in or around the water.
Practice these water safety tips this summer:
 Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.- Adults should constantly and actively watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are in the vicinity, designate a "water watcher" so everyone knows who is on duty.
- Inexperienced swimmers should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket when in, on or around the water.
- Parents or guardians of children who are non-swimmers or beginning level swimmers should be in the water and within arm's reach of their child.
- Children and adults should not engage in breath holding activities in the water.
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Membership News
Congratulations to Joan Ashmore, Middle Tyger YMCA June member of the month!
Members of the month are selected each month through a random selection process. Members' names are entered into the drawing each time they use the facility and swipe their membership card. A designated spot at the front of the parking lot is reserved for our member of the month, so be sure to come often and swipe your card every time. |
Healthy Living: Making Exercise a Priority | |
Even with the best intentions, many people struggle to make exercise a regular part of their existence. With work and family obligations, finding the time to fit in even a 30 minute workout can be a real challenge, and sticking with it can be even harder, but many of our members have lived an active lifestyle for a number of years. "I come to the YMCA because it keeps me feeling good; I had a very weak back before I started coming to the Y, and now it's fine," says Mary Lou, 75, a YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG long-time member. For Mary Lou and her husband, getting their workout in early is the key. "Starting the morning with a workout sets you up for a good day, and makes the next day possible," according to Mary Lou. |
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Steve Wilson, Facilities Director at the Middle Tyger Y, likes to quote Newton's law of inertia which essentially states that a body in motion stays in motion and a body at rest stays at rest until an external force acts upon it. Objects tend to resist change, and so do people.
Overcoming the inertia of a sedentary lifestyle isn't easy, so let the Y be your external force.
- Ask a fitness attendant for some encouragement.
- Make a new friend in a group fitness class and promise you'll see them next time.
- Get to know the member service staff.
Making connections is the best way to ensure that your new fitness routine sticks, and once you're in motion, you'll be unstoppable!
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Day of Dance Coming to "The Tom" | |
Spartanburg Regional and the YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG are teaming up again to present the annual Day of Dance at the THOMAS E. HANNAH FAMILY YMCA on Saturday, June 23 from 9am - Noon. Classes and performances in a variety of dance styles will be showcased. Open to the community - put on your dancing shoes and invite a friend.
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