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‘Middle School Madness’ at the Frisco YMCA offers teens fun, fitness, and free time

(FRISCO, TX – Nov. 8, 2017) The Frisco YMCA has introduced a new and exciting youth program called Middle School Madness, in which sixth through eighth graders are enjoying monthly Saturday night celebrations complete with a DJ, theater room, concessions, and access to The Garage – the Frisco Y’s newest training facility.

Supervised by Certified CPR staff and volunteers, the program brings teens together to have fun, form new friendships, and take on fitness challenges in a safe and secure environment. Parents can take advantage of a night off as their kids are entertained and engaged.

Middle School Madness will be open from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 20; and Feb. 17. Admission is $10 for Frisco YMCA members and $15 for non-members. Register in advance at the Frisco YMCA, 3415 W. Main St., or at the door on the day of the event. Members must present membership card to scan to receive the discounted rate. Refreshments such as pizza, snacks, candy, and drinks will be sold at the concession stand.

Parents may pick up between 10 and 10:30 p.m. YMCA staff will escort your teen to your car in a car pool lane. With safety as a priority, staff members will volunteers will be located throughout the facility; and students in elementary and high school will not be permitted to attend.

 For additional guidelines and information, visit www.friscoymca.org or call 214-297-9622.

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Playing It Safe and Cool

 

‘Middle School Madness’ at the Frisco YMCA offers teens fun, fitness, and free time

 

(FRISCO, TX – Sept. 22, 2017) The Frisco YMCA introduces a new and exciting youth program called Middle School Madness, in which sixth through eighth graders will enjoy monthly Saturday night celebrations complete with a DJ, theater room, concessions, and access to The Garage – the Frisco Y’s newest training facility.

 

Supervised by Certified CPR staff and volunteers, the program brings teens together to have fun, form new friendships, and take on fitness challenges in a safe and secure environment. Parents can take advantage of a night off as their kids are entertained and engaged.

 

Middle School Madness will be open from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21; Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 20; and Feb. 17. Admission is $10 for Frisco YMCA members and $15 for non-members. Register in advance at the Frisco YMCA, 3415 W. Main St., or at the door on the day of the event. Members must present membership card to scan to receive the discounted rate. Refreshments such as pizza, snacks, candy, and drinks will be sold at the concession stand.

 

Parents may pick up between 10 and 10:30 p.m. YMCA staff will escort your teen to your car in a car pool lane. With safety as a priority, staff members will volunteers will be located throughout the facility; and students in elementary and high school will not be permitted to attend.

 

For additional guidelines and information, visit www.friscoymca.org or call 214-297-9622.

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Hot Rocks Bike Ride returns to Rockwall

Registration underway for Hot Rocks Bike Ride Aug. 12

Get ready to ride. The 31st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will return August 12, 2017. You can register online NOW at www.HotRocksBikeRide.com.

This year’s ride includes 12, 24, and 42 mile routes and the main event: a 100k. The ride was originally designed to be a tune up for the Hotter N’ Hell Hundred Ride in Wichita Falls, which will be two weeks after Hot Rocks on August 24-27. But now riders of all ages and skills level can enjoy Hot Rocks by participating in one of our shorter routes.

All Hot Rocks participants will receive a free t-shirt and a free lunch. Sandwiches will be provided by Applebee’s, soup by Luby’s, and barbecue sponsored by Cendera Funding followed by ice cream treats provided by Oak Farms Dairy.

Six rest stops stocked with ice cold water, Gatorade, and fresh fruit are scattered over the course, ranging from 5 to 10 miles apart. This year, to encourage rest stop experiences that are better than ever, riders will vote on their favorite rest stops after the event and the top 2 will receive prizes.

Hot Rocks Chair Greg Blair said this year’s courses were redesigned in 2016 specifically with safety in mind. The ride will take place on the same route as last year, with the exception of an additional 2-mile loop through Rockwall Industrial Park early in the 100k.

“The changes were made for purposes of safety, minimizing traffic congestion, and enhancing the aesthetic beauty of the ride, as it largely takes place in rural northern Rockwall and southern Collin Counties,” Blair said. “The course is full of rolling hills and corn fields, with surprisingly light traffic for a ride in the Dallas Metroplex.”

Riders in the 100k route will take off at 7:30 a.m., while riders in the 12, 24, and 42 mile routes will take off at 8:30 a.m. Rockwall police officers will precede the first group of riders to keep them safe as they travel through intersections.

Proceeds from Hot Rocks go directly to local scholarships for graduating seniors from both Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath High School. In previous years, Hot Rocks has raised over $30,000 for students.

Join us for a great ride for a great cause! Register online today.

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YMCA welcomes local teachers to prayer breakfast

The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA cordially invites ALL teachers from Rockwall and Heath area schools to a Teacher Prayer Breakfast in their honor. The event is also open to the public for community members who want to celebrate their teachers.

The breakfast will be a time of encouragement and prayer and feature Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and his wife Kim speaking about “Walking with God” and how faith has helped guide them through personal challenges. 

The event will begin at 7 a.m. on August 4 at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, located at 1210 N Goliad St, Rockwall, TX. There will be steaming hot plates of delicious breakfast food from Preston Hollow Catering and drawings for prizes, which include YMCA annual memberships.

Executive Director of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Bonnie LaVielle said the YMCA staff embraces this opportunity to show teachers in the community how much they are appreciated.

“We think it is important to pray every year for our teachers and children that they will have God’s protection,” LaVielle said. “It is so important that we lift our teachers up and let them know we are so thankful for the impact they make on our children and our community.”

Seating is limited for this event, so RSVP today!

Contact Tina Young at cyoung@ymcadallas.org.

For more information, call J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at 972-772-9622 or visit www.jerchiltonymca.org.

ABOUT THE YMCA

J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is a nonprofit organization strengthening our local community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. More than just a gym, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA is a full-service recreational center offering a 6,000 sq. ft. fitness floor; indoor pool; personal training; group exercise classes including yoga, PiYo, Zumba, BodyCombat, spin, dance, and more; health and wellness programs; youth sports; Youth & Government and other teen programming; water fitness and swim lessons, Angel Camp for children with special needs; Camp Dakota Summer Day Camp; and Adventure Guides for fathers and their children. The Y’s mission is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

For more information, call 972-772-9622 or visit www.jerchiltonymca.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instragram.

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Get Fit in Frisco

 ‘The Garage’ at Frisco YMCA opens doors to new fitness opportunities

(FRISCO, TX – June 14, 2017) Construction on Phase 1 of the Frisco YMCA’s expansion project is nearly complete – and beginning June 19 through July 9, members will be able to take advantage of FREE demo classes during a special preview period of The Garage – the Y’s new functional fitness training facility.

The Garage will feature Power Fit classes, which comprises functional group training – the ideal way to increase strength, speed, endurance, and overall fitness.  The classes suit different lifestyles and fitness levels to offer a more personalized approach to group fitness sessions – complete with one-on-one advice, goal setting, access to peak performance coaching, and tailored session planning from the Y’s expert trainers. AND, these classes will be methodically laid out in a way that it is possible to attend classes six days per week.

The Frisco Y’s 2,444 sq. ft. expansion also includes Studio B, a new Group Exercise Studio featuring High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.); a dedicated Cycling Studio; Barre, Yoga, and Pilates classes; Kids Fit, a boot camp focusing on speed and ability training for young athletes ages 9 to 14; and an expanded Free Weight Room.

Grand Opening July 10 | Members Only Sneak Peek June 29

An official Grand Opening of The Garage is set for July 10. Current Y members will be treated to a special Frisco Y Friends and Family Sneak Peek Event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. There will be tours, demos, refreshments, give-aways, raffles for personal training, and opportunities to talk one-on-one with personal trainers about your fitness goals and how functional fitness training can help you achieve them.  

As a non-profit organization, the YMCA is dependent on individuals and local business to support its facility expansion. While Phase 1 is about to be complete, work continues to identify donors that will support the Y’s mission and its efforts to expand facilities to include an outdoor aquatic center/pool and a full size basketball gymnasium.

To learn more, visit www.friscoymca.org, www.getfitinfrisco.org, or call or stop by the Frisco YMCA today at 3415 Main St., 214-297-9622.

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Cure your body, heal your mind and restore your soul at our FREE Faith and Healing Lunch & Learn program at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall at noon Thursday, June 15. The program is presented by the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Chaplain. Everyone is welcome, and lunch will be provided.

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors.  Anchored in 23 North Texas communities, the Dallas Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.ymcadallas.org

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FRISCO, TX – May 26, 2017) The Frisco Family YMCA proudly invites all active military personnel and first responders, as well as those who have served before to enjoy the Y for free next week with their families. From Monday, May 29 through Friday, June 2 use our YMCA facilities free of charge by simply presenting a valid military ID as our thank you for your service.

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors.  Anchored in 23 North Texas communities, the Dallas Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.ymcadallas.org

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(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2017) The JER Chilton YMCA proudly invites all active military personnel and first responders, as well as those who have served before to enjoy the Y for free next week with their families. From Monday, May 29 through Friday, June 2 use our YMCA facilities free of charge by simply presenting a valid military ID as our thank you for your service.

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors.  Anchored in 23 North Texas communities, the Dallas Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.ymcadallas.org

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From beginner to advanced, the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon has something for everyone

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2017)

The Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock, where you can also find additional details and the bike and run course maps.

In addition to the regular trio of challenges, there is also a 5K and 1-mile fun run new this year, sponsored by Modern Woodmen. Sign up at playtri.com/yrockrun.

The event will kick off with a 6:00 a.m. practice, and the race will begin at 7:00 a.m. Awards will be presented at 9:30 a.m. The course officially closes at 11:00 a.m. for all participants. The courses this year will all be on-road, a change initiated last year when the former Dirty Rock off-road triathlon became the new Y Rock Triathlon.

Y Rock participants will receive finisher medals, ice cold water, and a free meal after they celebrate their final strides across the finish line.

Net proceeds from the Y Rock benefit the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The funds help ensure that everyone is able to participate in Y programs, regardless of their financial situation.

A six-week Y Rock Training Program has been underway since May 15 to help prepare race participants for the Y Rock. The program includes indoor cycling, running and swimming (Monday 6-7 a.m. swim, Wednesday 6-7 a.m. run, Friday 6-7 a.m. indoor ride). Those interested in joining the training in progress may still do so, but the full rate of $149/Y member or $199/non-Y member applies. All participants also receive a free quick bike tune. Participants must be 13+ years old, but beginners are welcome!

To inquire about the training program, race sponsorship opportunities, volunteering, or anything else related  to the Y Rock, contact John Ibrahim at 972-772-9622 or jibrahim@ymcadallas.org.

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YMCA celebrates spring volleyball championship

Rockwall, TX—May 24, 2017

The spring volleyball season served to a close last weekend for the JER Chilton YMCA with championship games at the Rockwall ISD Administration building on Saturday, May 20.

The Honeybees were the winners for the 3rd-4th grade division, with a final standing of 6-2. The Rockstars were the winners for the 5th, 6th, & 7th grade division, with a final standing of 8-0.

The Rockstars are no strangers to championship games, making it to the final round for the past two prior seasons. This was their first championship win. Rockstars coach Brandon Ashcraft said the team was “ecstatic and a little relieved.”

 “We have only lost one game during the regular season in our three years, but we lost two championship games,” Ashcraft said. “To finally break through and win was awesome. Most the girls left with tears in their eyes the last two seasons, so to see their smiling faces on Saturday was priceless.”

Ashcraft said during off-season months, the girls will continue finding ways to develop their skills and enjoy the game they love.

“Our girls love to play sand volleyball over the summer with each other and their families,” Ashcraft said. “We also get together and go to volleyball clinics at different volleyball clubs during the summer and fall to work on skill development.  Our parents also spend a lot of time in the driveway with their daughters working on getting better.”

Adam Wilkinson, who has coached the Honeybees team for the last two seasons, said they too have come close to previous championship wins and the game last weekend was “very emotional.”

“We had the same team as the previous three seasons, and we have been close a number of times,” Wilkinson said. “This has been a great moment for them, as it should be.”

For Wilkinson’s team, this year marks an especially emotional transition. Of the 12 girls on the Honeybees, all but two will be old enough to advance to the next age category next season. This could mean big changes for the team in the future.

Regardless of their future plans, both teams had a blast this season bonding with friends and building up new skills.

“Our girls really enjoy spending time with each other,” Ashcraft said. “Our practices were so much fun.  The girls push each other in practice and have a great time working hard.  We try and play fun games in practice that allow them to work on new skills.”