T-ball, baseball, softball registration
2023-03-02 - 2023-04-06
Registration begins Thursday, March 2nd and ends Thursday, April 6th
Fees: Members: $40 and Nonmembers: $75 (t-shirt included)
Season Begins: End of May 2023
Must turn 3 by May 2023 to play.

Mommy/Daddy and Me Swim Lessons
2023-04-24 11:00 - 11:30 UTC
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
Mommy and me classes are designed for infants and toddlers 6 months to 3 years.
$40 for members and $60 for nonmembers
This session will be Mondays and Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM in the warm water pool. Classes will begin Monday, April 24th and end Wednesday, May 3rd.

Safety Around Water (SAW)
2023-04-24 16:30 - 17:00
Safety Around Water is designed for preschool aged children 3 years to 5 years. Swimmers become comfortable and confident in the water through practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety if they fall into a body of water.
Students will achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: 1) Swim, Float, Swim – sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit and, 2) Jump, push, turn, grab.
$40 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
There session options in the warm water pool:

Monday/Wednesday 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Classes begin Monday, April 24th and end Thursday, May 4th.

Blood Drive
2023-04-27 13:30 - 16:15
Thursday, April 27, 2023
01:30 pm – 04:15 pm
Ardmore Family YMCA
Social Hall
920 15th Ave NW, Ardmore
Click the link to register. https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/398824

Healthy Kids Day!
2023-04-29 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for our Annual Healthy Kids Day at the Ardmore Family YMCA! This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 9:00 AM to Noon. There will be fun games and events all morning long! Some of our exciting events are below:
ALL MORNING:

Obstacle course and bounce house with Wonder Woman and Captain America
Photos with the Fireman
Pool Games and Photos
Chalk the Walk
Temporary Airbrushed Tattoos with Live In Colors Studios
Balloon Animals
Exercise Bingo with Prizes
Plank Station/Jump Rope Station/Push Up Contest
Live Music
Meet Officer Trotts and his therapy dog Tokey
Win Raffle Prizes
Enjoy Free Snow Cones
Receive giveaways from local kids friendly businesses

SCHEDULED EVENTS

9 AM – Family Pickleball Lessons with the Ardmore Pickleball Club
10 AM – Fun Run with the Ardmore Police Department’s DOC the remote control car
10:30 AM – Hoops with Heroes: Basketball with the Army, Air Force and Marine Recruiters
11 AM – Family Yoga
11 AM – Kids CPR

Lifeguard Training
2023-05-12 16:00 - 20:00
Training Dates:
Friday May 12th 4:00-8:00 PM, Saturday May 13th 9:00 – 5:00 PM and Sunday May 14th 1-5 PM
Or
Friday May 19th 4:00-8:00 PM, Saturday May 20th 9:00 – 5:00 PM and Sunday May 21st 1-5 PM
Must attend all days of selected session. Prerequisite work must be completed prior to 1st day of class.
Class Fee:
$250 with partial reimbursement if hired by YMCA.
Contact Michaela Craven for more details. 580-223-3990

Mommy/Daddy and Me
2023-05-15 11:00 - 11:30
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
Mommy and me classes are designed for infants and toddlers 6 months to 3 years.
$40 for members and $60 for nonmembers
This session will be Mondays and Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM in the warm water pool. Classes will begin Monday, May 15th and end Wednesday, May 24th.
Registration forms are available on our website under programs and services or at the Y front desk.

Safety Around Water
2023-05-16 17:30 - 18:00
Safety Around Water is designed for preschool aged children 3 years to 5 years. Swimmers become comfortable and confident in the water through practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety if they fall into a body of water.
Students will achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: 1) Swim, Float, Swim – sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit and, 2) Jump, push, turn, grab.
$40 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 6:00 PM in the warm water pool.

Intro to Strokes
2023-05-16 18:00 - 18:30
Swimmers are introduced to the four competitive swim strokes as well as rescue skills and healthy lifestyle habits.
Taught by Brooklynn, certified swim coach and YMCA swim instructor, your child will be on the right path for improved swim techniques.
$40 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-6:30 PM in the large pool
Classes begin Tuesday, May 16th

Swim Lessons: Session 1
2023-06-05
Session 1: June 5-15th
8:30 AM Safety Around Water with Madalyne
12:30 PM Level 1&2 with Emma
12:30 PM Safety Around Water with Elena
4:30 PM Level 1&2 with Elena
6:30 PM Level 3 with Madalyne
Safety Around Water (ages 3-5)
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: 1) Swim, float, swim and 2) Jump, push, turn, grab.
Swim Basics: Level 1-3 (ages 6+)
Basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: (1) Swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit. (2) Jump, push, turn, grab.
Strokes: Level 4-6 (ages 6+)
Swimmers are introduced to the four competitive swimming strokes as well as rescue skills and healthy lifestyle habits.
$50 for members
$70 for nonmembers

Summer Kids Club
2023-06-05 09:00 - 2023-07-28 12:00
Supervised gym and pool play, Summer Kids Club is designed for kids 5 to 11 years old.
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00 AM to Noon
Dates: Monday, June 5th – Friday, July 28th
Swim tests will be administered to every child prior to their first day in the pool. Children who do not pass the swim test will be required to bring coast guard approved lifejackets to be permitted in the pool.

Partner Swing and Country Two Step Lessons
2023-06-11 18:00 - 18:45
Enjoy a fun evening out with your dance partner every Wednesday evening @ 6:00 PM this summer. Each week you and partner will learn the basics of swing or country two step. Ages 12+
Free to members. $10 day pass for nonmembers (first lesson is FREE)
Wednesday nights in June and July in Studio 1
Wear comfy shoes, bring a water, and dance, dance, DANCE!

Swim Lessons: Session 2
2023-06-19
Session 2: June 19-29th
12:30 PM Level 1&2 with Emma
12:30 PM Safety Around Water with Elena
4:30 PM Level 1&2 with Madalyne
6:30 PM Safety Around Water with Maggie
6:30 PM Level 3 with Madalyne
6:15 PM Level 4-6 with Brooklynn
Safety Around Water (ages 3-5)
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: 1) Swim, float, swim and 2) Jump, push, turn, grab.
Swim Basics: Level 1-3 (ages 6+)
Basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: (1) Swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit. (2) Jump, push, turn, grab.
Strokes: Level 4-6 (ages 6+)
Swimmers are introduced to the four competitive swimming strokes as well as rescue skills and healthy lifestyle habits.
$50 for members and $70 for nonmembers

YMCA CLOSED
2023-07-04

Flag Football Registration
2023-07-13 - 2023-08-17
AGES
boys and girls 3 years old to 5th grade (child must turn 4 by October 2023 to play)
GAMES PLAYED
At P street fields on Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday evenings starting September 11, 2023.
FEE
$50 Members (t-shirt included) $75 Nonmembers (t-shirt included)
Scholarships available for qualified applicants.

Registering now through Thursday, August 17th. Scholarship deadline has been EXTENDED to Thursday, August 17, 2023. Scholarship forms are available at the Y front desk.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Jerry Bostic at ardmoreyprograms@gmail.com or call 580-223-3990.

Softball Invitational @ Regional Field
2023-07-29
12U Fastpitch $225
10U Fastpitch $225
8U Coach Pitch $200
6U Tee Ball $175
14 team limit, 3 game guarantee, pool play into single elimination tournament
Contact Jerry Bostic, Ardmore Family YMCA Program Director, at 580-504-1066 for more details.

Baseball Invitational - Regional Park
2023-08-12
12U baseball $250
10U Baseball $250
8U Coach Pitch $225
6U Tee Ball $200
14 team limit, 3 game guarantee, pool play into single elimination tournament,
Contact Jerry Bostic, YMCA program director, for more information 580-504-1066.

Competitive Baseball and Softball Signups
2023-08-14 08:00 - 2023-09-01 21:00
Baseball: 10U and 12U
Softball: 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U
Register online https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2013/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG52394 or at the Y front desk.
Contact Jerry Bostic for more information. 580-223-3990 or text 580-504-1066

Flag Football Scholarship Applications Due
2023-08-17 05:00 - 17:30

LAST DAY FOR FLAG FOOTBALL SIGNUPS
2023-08-17 05:00 - 20:30
Ages: 3 years to 5th grade
Fee: $50 members | $75 for nonmembers (includes t-shirt)
Questions: Contact Jerry Bostic @ 580-223-3990

FREE CPR training
2023-08-23 15:00 - 17:00
Free for Members and Nonmembers. Register at the Y front desk. Space is limited

The Ardmore Family YMCA’s CPR and AED course is designed for individuals who desire, or are required, to be certified in CPR training and the use of an AED. Participants will learn through class discussions, videos and hand on training. This is an American Safety & Health Institute approved class and is not intended for healthcare providers or professional rescuers. Certification is valid for one year.

Closed for Labor Day
2023-09-04

GRIT September
2023-09-11 12:15 - 12:45
LES MILLS GRIT™ Strength is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, designed to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and build lean muscle. This workout uses barbell, weight plate and bodyweight exercises to blast all major muscle groups. LES MILLS GRIT Strength takes cutting-edge HIIT and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches who will be down on the floor with you, motivating you to go harder to get fit, fast.
$120 for the 6 week session
$15 drop in per class

Swim Team Prep - Stroke Refinement
2023-09-12 04:00 - 17:00
Join the Y Swim Team Prep – Stroke Refinement class and help your child improve their skills in the water. This class is designed for kids 7 and up to improve their strokes and prepare them, if the chose, to join the swim team this fall.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM
$40 for members | $65 for nonmembers
Register at the Y front desk.

Swim Team Tryouts
2023-09-15 08:00 - 17:00
Tryout for the Y Fall/Winter Swim Team on Monday, September 18th from 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
REQUIREMENTS

For children 5 years old to 18 years old.
Must have a family membership/single parent membership.
Swimmers will be placed in workouts according to age, strength, and experience per coach’s discretion.
Swimmer must be able to swim one length of the pool unassisted.
Cost to participate is $200.
Parent responsible for swimsuit (black competitive suit) and goggles.

Kids Bootcamp and Conditioning Class
2023-09-18 16:15 - 17:00
Teen bootcamp and conditioning is designed for kids 10-14. With Personal Trainer Jake Norton and Sports Conditioning Specialist Lethabo Kedijang, your teen will be introduced to weight room workouts and active movement programs in the gym. This 6 week program is FREE for members and just $30 for nonmembers.

FREE CPR & AED training
2023-09-20 15:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, September 20th 3:00—5:00 PM
Ardmore Family YMCA Social Hall
The Ardmore Family YMCA’s CPR and AED course is designed for individuals who desire, or are required, to be certified in CPR training and the use of an AED. Participants will learn through class discussions, videos and hands on training. This is an American Safety & Health Institute approved class and is not intended for healthcare providers or professional rescuers. Certification is valid for one year. Register at the Y front desk.
For more information, please contact Michaela Craven at 580-223-3990 ext. 106 or email ardmoreyaquatics@gmail.com.

CPR & AED Training 5:00 - 7:00 PM
2023-09-20 17:00 - 19:00
The Ardmore Family YMCA’s CPR and AED course is designed for individuals who desire, or are required, to be certified in CPR training and the use of an AED. Participants will learn through class discussions, videos and hands on training. This is an American Safety & Health Institute approved class and is not intended for healthcare providers or professional rescuers. Certification is valid for one year. Register at the Y front desk.
For more information, please contact Michaela Craven at 580-223-3990 ext. 106 or email ardmoreyaquatics@gmail.com.

Lunch and Learn - Fall Prevention
2023-09-21 11:30 - 13:00
September is Fall Prevention Awareness and in recognition the Ardmore Family YMCA has invited Amy Thompson, Physical Therapist and Owner of Excel Therapy to address our group regarding the importance of good form and staying active to prevent falling.
Potluck lunch begins at 11:30 am and Ms. Thompson will address the group at Noon.
Free to the public.

Kids Cooking Class
2023-09-21 17:15 - 18:45
In recognition of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the Ardmore Family YMCA will be offering a Kid’s Cooking Class on Thursday, September 21st @ 5:15 PM with guest cooking Guru, Gratiela Sabangan. This FREE class is for Y members AND nonmembers ages 8-12 years. Registration is required and space is limited!
