Articles and news items from YMCA Sydney http://www.ymcasydney.org Copyright 2012 YMCA Sydney contactus@ymcasydney.org design@grafx.com.au Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:42:30 +1100 en-us http://www.ymcasydney.org/images/logo-ymca.gif http://www.ymcasydney.org Feed provided by YMCA Sydney. Click to visit. http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-23/fit-and-fabulous-camp-starts-5th-march Get 'Fit&Fab' at MIISC in March with our new fitness camp,  starting on March 5th at 10:30am.   Sessions will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to see us at reception and book you and your friends in for our upcoming... James Hall Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:32:28 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-22/2012-living-desert-dash-is-here-entries-open The Living Desert Dash is back again for 2012 and fast approaching! With 3 distances and the Open, Over 40yrs and Under 18yrs categories for competitors to choose from, there is something for every age and fitness level. 10km fun run/walk 5km... peta mcmillan Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:21:42 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-22/macksville-memorial-aquatic-centre-open-day Get into The Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre OPEN DAY! •             7:30am to 3pm – Saturday 25th Feb.... Andrew Marsh Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:13:08 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-22/downsize-starts-next-week Do you want to lose weight but don't know where to start? Struggling to lose that extra kilos or just want to get healthy? The downsize challenge kicks off on Monday 27 February at 6pm and is designed to help people put themselves back in control of... michael twohig Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:43:34 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-22/celebrate-the-ys-first-birthday You and your families are invited to share in the fun and festivities which coincide with the YMCA's first anniversary since taking management of the Singleton Gym and Swim. From 10 am to 6pm, a range of family activities are available including; Y... Shane Simmons Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:25:11 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-20/wave-pool-closed-from-6pm-on-24-february-2012 Dear Members and Guests,   Please be advised that the leisure/wave pool and the hydrotherapy pool will be closed for a private function on Friday 24/02/12 from 6:00pm-10:00pm.     We apologise for the inconvenience, all... michael twohig Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:19:18 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-20/ymca-teams-up-with-sydney-kings-to-bring-families-together Not-for-profit charitable organisation, the YMCA, is pleased to announce a partnership with National Basketball League team the Sydney Kings, with a commitment to work together in promoting the importance of staying healthy, having fun and spending... celia britton Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:17:09 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-19/dive-in-help-out-at-cook-and-phillip-park Cook and Phillip Park Fitness and Aquatic Centre in conjunction with the City of Sydney and over 100 YMCA pools across the country will simultaneously host Australia’s Biggest Swim, on 11th March 2012.  We are inviting our members,... michael twohig Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:49:41 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-13/kindergym-winners-announced- Congratulations to our seven lucky winners who have all won a free term of kindergym. The winners are  Ed Robinson Tabitha Halley James Keane Kate Irven Amy Mcglym Alex Kelly Dorothy Galmes Thank you to everyone who entered the... michael twohig Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:39:18 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-13/family-food-vs-family-fued-parents-workshop YMCA Caringbah is pleased to be hosting a Wellness Workshop, next Tuesday evening: Natalie Rowe, Paedeatric Dietician and passionate group fitness instructor will be taking you through an informative workshop, to help get you motivated to create fit,... peta mcmillan Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:03 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-13/dive-into-australias-biggest-swim-and-help-save-lives YMCA pools across NSW are calling on keen swimmers of all abilities to put their skills to good use and raise money for children who can’t swim by taking part in the inaugural YMCA Swimathon on March 11. With only four weeks left until... celia britton Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:53:00 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-13/january-events Check out our February Calendar for all the exciting events and programs beginning this month. Watch out, $30 for 30 Days ends soon, Group Personal training is available NOW, and SWIMATHON is getting close (March 11th). Check out our NEW Mobile Website,... peta mcmillan Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:44:10 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-12/kkac-ymca-centre-newsletter Check out whats happening at your local Y, with our latest centre newsletter. Kate Ziemba Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:02:38 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-10/updated-group-fitness-timetable- An amended group fitness timetable has been updated and can be viewed here Changes include Yoga and Pilates on Monday night has been moved respectively to 6. 30 and 7. 30 pm timeslot and we included more "abs n core" and express row classes.... michael twohig Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:59:23 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-09/dive-in-help-out The Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre in conjunction with the City of Sydney and over 100 YMCA pools across the country will simultaneously host Australia’s Biggest Swim, on 11th March 2012.  We are inviting our members, friends, family and... michael twohig Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:39:23 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-03/swim-school-term-1-update Unfortunately the swim school office will be closed for new enquiries between the 6th-13th February 2012 due to the swim school being at full capacity for all learn to swim programs.  Persons who have previously enquired will contacted early... michael twohig Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:29 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-02-03/free-myths-and-fads-of-weight-loss-seminar Dont miss out on our free weight loss seminar the "Myths and Fads of Weight Loss" on Tuesday 21st February at 7pm. The seminar is free to attend and open to the public, if you are thinking about losing weight or... michael twohig Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:57:01 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-31/advanced-basketball-skills-training ADVANCED SKILLS TRAINING 2011This Term resume 8th February 2012 This program is open to players 12years & over if you have some basketball skills egYou may play in a school team, this training will help you with Shooting,... Sandra Janes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:19:43 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-31/mens-division-1-and-2-wednesday-night-comp WEDNESDAY NIGHT SENIOR MEN DIVISION 1 A GRADE  & DIVISION 2 If you would like to join a team in Wednesday Night Mens Comp Division 1 or 2 please come along on Wednesday Night. Game times... Sandra Janes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:05:40 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-31/mid-week-shoot-around-times SHOOT AROUND IS OPEN TO ALL BASKETBALL... Sandra Janes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:09:58 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-31/new-season-ladies-monday-night-basketball MONDAY NIGHT LADIES  NEW COMP 2011-2012   Season has started if you would like to join a team please come along on Monday Night our staff will help you find a team. Our ladies comp starts at 7pm fist time slot then 8pm the next these... Sandra Janes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:43:40 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-31/new-junior-basketball-season  FRIDAY NIGHT JUNIOR BOYS & U10-12MIXED TUESDAY                 ... Sandra Janes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:04:25 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-31/learn-to-play-and-advanced-classes          LEARN TO PLAY BASKETBALL FOR NEW & ADVANCED... Sandra Janes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:57:12 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-30/ymca-epping-increases-focus-on-family-with-announcement-of-11-million-redevelopment-and-family-fun-day-this-weekend- YMCA Epping is excited to announce it has commenced a $1. 1 million redevelopment of the Centre, and invites the local community to come down and see the changes for themselves at its Family Fun Day this Saturday 4th February. For more than 50 years,... celia britton Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:38:01 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-27/aquatic-education-term-starts-monday-30-jan A reminder to all members that our Aquatic Education term willl commence on Monday 30th January 2012. If you have forgotten to re-enroll or would like to enroll for any aquatic programs please contact the swim school office at swimschool.... michael twohig Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:20:21 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-24/fitness-camp-starts-13th-february Fitness Camp starts 13th February Are you still worried about that holiday weight?  Having trouble getting back on track or staying motivated? We have our first Fitness Camp starting for the year with the it getting underway on Monday 13th of... James Hall Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:57:27 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-23/australia-day Australia Day Colouring In Competition! Simply click, print and colour in! Get your kids involved in colouring in Philbert the frog, and go in the draw to win some neat prizes! Dont get bored, get down to the Y! YMCA Caringbah will be CLOSED on... peta mcmillan Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:42:47 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-23/2012-kinder-programs Looking for programs for your little ones? 2012 at MIISC is going to be full of Kinder Class with Kinder Gym, Kinder Tots and Kinder Kick all available in Term 1. Kinder Gym: Monday-Wednesday 9:30am to 10:30am Kinder Tots: Monday-Wednesday 10:30am to... James Hall Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:05:48 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-23/fitness-classes-are-back Add even more to your weekly workouts with all new classes at MIISC.   Our new 2012 timetable is up and running with plenty of changes and variety. Give your health and fitness a boost in any of our classes and let our fantastic and experianced... James Hall Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:02 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-23/celebrate-australia-day-with-us This Australia Day at Singleton Gym and Swim, the YMCA will keep the whole family entertained with a range of FREE activities on offer from 10am - 6pm. For the entire day, direct debit memberships will be just half price and swimwear... Shane Simmons Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:32:02 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-20/australias-healthy-weight-week As part of Australia's Healthy Weight Week local Dietitian Heidi Drenkhahn will be at the YMCA providing healthy weight and diet check-ups free of charge on Monday 23rd January from 4-6pm. These will include a measure of weight, waist and height,... Kerry McDonald Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:10:48 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-19/australia-day-colouring-in-comp Colour in Philbert for a chance to WIN a backpack! Download the attached PDF document and let your child have fun colouring in! Submit it to us once complete, and your child will go into the draw to win a backpack! Alicia Malmur Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:48:57 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-19/challenge-fitness-camp-is-here YMCA Challenge Fitness Camp is back for 2012. The perfect way to get fit and healthy after the Christmas period! The Centre is now taking enrolments, below are the details for the camps:  Early Starters Camp | 6 - 7am Great for the early... Michelle Josephson Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:29:22 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-19/australia-day-open-hours The Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre will be open on this coming Australia Day between 8am and 1pm. Regular group fitness will run during these open hours however creche will be non-operational. We wish all our members a great Australia Day and hope... James Hall Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:25 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-18/australia-day-opening-hours Australis Day opening hours are 4. 00pm to 7. 00pm "Green and Gold" Spin class at 4. 30pm Kerry McDonald Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:52:07 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-17/ymcas-learn-to-swim-classes-helping-aussie-kids-prepare-for-first-ymca-swimathon Parents can help ensure their children are safe and happy in the water while also helping them prepare for Australia’s biggest pool-based swim, the YMCA Swimathon, by enrolling them in a Learn to Swim program at their local... celia britton Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:58:23 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-16/new-group-class-timetable-begins-monday We are pleased to announce, that January brings a fresh group timetable for the new year! New Timetable is effective Monday 23rd January! Make your way down to the centre to pick up your copy, or simply print one off yourself. With classes like Body... peta mcmillan Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:39:05 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-16/ymca-puts-fitness-and-aquatic-information-into-the-hands-of-locals-with-industry-first-mobile-website The YMCA, a not-for-profit and leading provider of community recreation, has officially unveiled its first mobile website today, giving its 60,000 members in NSW and the general public access to fitness and aquatic information at the click of a button. ... celia britton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:11:10 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-16/youth-lead-the-way-in-swimming-pool-reform A Youth Act passed by the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament in 2009 to implement compulsory swimming pool inspections has been flagged in a discussion paper released by the Minister for Local Government, Don Page. The Mandatory Aid for Pool Owners Youth Act... Joel Clark Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:56:48 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-10/ New Group Fitness timetable commencing Monday 24 January 2012. Will include new classes of ZUMBA LES MILLS Body Balance Saturday morning classes Abbs 30 minutes classes Early Morning BodyPump Kerry McDonald Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:35:09 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-10/dive-in-movie-night Stuck for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Look no further! On Friday January 20th the YMCA Hawkesbury is hosting a dive in movie night. Gates open at 6pm. The movie "The Zoo Keeper" will be screened from... Michelle Josephson Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:26:14 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-10/youth-members-of-parliament-announced-for-2012 110 young people representing 80 electorates from right across New South Wales have been announced as Youth Members of the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2012. The young leaders have been divided into twelve portfolio-based committees in which they will work... Joel Clark Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:12:02 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-08/summer-sports-comps Registrations now Open! Create your own Team at MIISC this summer and get invovled in one of our professionally run and seriously fun summer comps. With sports ranging from Basketball,  Futsal and Netball there is sure to be a sport you could... James Hall Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:25:41 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-07/30-days-for-30 From the 1st January 2012, join Singleton Gym and Swim for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) A great way to start 2012 and see first hand everything the centre has to offer & how this can benefit your health and... Andrew Marsh Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:40:41 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-07/30-days-for-30 From the 1st January 2012, join Raymond Terrace YMCA for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) A great way to start 2012 and see first hand everything the centre has to offer & how this can benefit your health and fitness... Andrew Marsh Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:39:48 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-07/30-days-for-30 From the 1st January 2012, join Muswellbrook YMCA for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) A great way to start 2012 and see first hand everything the centre has to offer & how this can benefit your health and fitness... Andrew Marsh Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:39:09 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-07/30-days-for-30 From the 1st January 2012, join Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) A great way to start 2012 and see first hand everything the centre has to offer & how this can benefit your... Andrew Marsh Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:37:33 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-07/30-days-for-30 From the 1st January 2012, join Lake Haven Recreation Centre for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) A great way to start 2012 and see first hand everything the centre has to offer & how this can benefit your health and... Andrew Marsh Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:36:45 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-07/30-days-for-30 From the 1st January 2012, join Kurri Kurri Aquatic Centre for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) A great way to start 2012 and see first hand everything the centre has to offer & how this can benefit your health and... Andrew Marsh Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:35:51 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-07/30-days-for-30 From the 1st January 2012, join Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) A great way to start 2012 and see first hand everything the centre has to offer & how this can benefit your... Andrew Marsh Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:33:12 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-06/ymca-stresses-importance-of-child-supervision-in-and-around-pools-this-summer The YMCA, a not-for-profit and leading provider of Aquatic and Leisure Management in NSW, together with Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) is strongly urging parents to “keep watch” and supervise their children in and around... celia britton Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:35:17 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-03/put-health-and-family-first-in-2012   As Australian’s start to plan or put into practise their New Year’s resolutions, not-for-profit community organisation the YMCA is urging everyone to make family and fitness a priority in 2012. Joining a gym, starting a... celia britton Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:04:45 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-01/30-days-for-just-30 Start now with no long term commitments & kick start 2012 to enjoy all the facilities at Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre has to offer for only $30* (*Terms and conditions apply) Enquire here Memberships can include... michael twohig Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:01:00 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2012-01-01/30-days-for-just-30 From the 1st January 2012, join Ian Thorpe Aquatic and Fitness Centre for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) . Memberships include access to: All Pools  Fitness centre & Gym Group fitness classes including... michael twohig Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2011-12-30/30-days-of-fitness-only-30 From the 1st January 2012, join The Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre for 30 days for just $30 (*Terms and conditions apply) A great way to start 2012 and see first hand everything the centre has to offer & how this can benefit your... James Hall Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:48:23 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2011-12-13/pryme-mover-takes-out-national-volunteer-award Congratulations to Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre member Sue Rymer who was recently recognise with a National Volunteer Award last week. Sue is passionate member of the PrYme movers and volunteer around the centre and was rewarded with her... michael twohig Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:57:41 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2011-12-13/ymca-launches-first-ever-national-swimathon-fundraiser- Not for profit community organisation, the YMCA, is encouraging locals to head to their nearest YMCA pool to take part in its first ever national Swimathon fundraiser. This event will see more than 100 YMCA-managed pools countrywide simultaneously host... celia britton Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:55:27 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2011-10-10/mp-nominations-for-ymca-nsw-youth-parliament-2012-now-open Do you have an idea that will change New South Wales for the better? Do you want to develop better leadership skills that you can use in your community? Do you want to represent your friends and other young people? If you answered yes to any of these... Joel Clark Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:10:16 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2011-10-06/ymca-nsw-youth-parliament-makes-a-mark-on-emergency-services-reform Several elements of the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2011's Emergency Services Restructuring (Coordination) Act are set to either become or influence upcoming changes to state legislation and regulations. Youth Attorney-General and Youth Minister for... Joel Clark Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:03:07 +1100 http://www.ymcasydney.org/news/2011-07-19/become-a-member-online-today Join Mt Annan Leisure Centre online today for only $30 for your first $30 days* Included in your membership is: a fitness consultation and personalised program and regular updates group fitness classes unlimited access to gym and pools, spa, sauna... Victoria Head Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +1000