Calgary

Kids Active in the Snow and Rain at YMCA

At Camp Chief Hector YMCA today, I heard a student say, “When it rains, that’s when I go outside to play.” Kids love to be active, and they love adventure. It is not always easy, and it is not always …

YMCA leaders on course for new skills

Staff at YMCA Calgary have become a leading example to others by completing the new LEAD (leadership, education and development) program. Directors and supervisors have taken the new course designed to improve staff leadership skills. It was originally envisaged that …

Jumpstart June with YMCA Healthy Kids Day!

Sunday June 2nd will be the YMCA annual and national event called Healthy Kids Day. All across Canada, associations will be celebrating an active lifestyle, for all families and especially…. Kids! What a better way to spend a Sunday than …

The Top 5 Things Not To Do In a Running Race: Lesson 3

The Top 5 Things Not To Do In a Running Race The Tales and Lamentations of the Ill-Prepared Runner Lesson 3 – Hitting the Wall(s) Pain is temporary, victory is forever – this was the caption written on a large …

Contributing to a Healthy Community: Group Exercise Etiquette

Participating in a group exercise class can be a very motivating and enjoyable fitness activity.  There are as many reasons for taking a group class as there are people in the class!  Some are there primarily to socialize and visit …

The Top 5 Things Not To Do In a Running Race: Lesson 2

The Top 5 Things Not To Do In a Running Race The Tales and Lamentations of the Ill-Prepared Runner Lesson 2 – Not Training At All October 16, 2011, Toronto half-marathon, the smell of victory in the air. As I …

It must be summer – it’s time for camp!

CALLING all campers, YMCA Calgary has five different locations to choose from this year for those wishing to join in the fun! YMCA at the South Health Campus will also be offering summer day camp programs for youngsters from the …

The Top 5 Things Not To Do In a Running Race: Lesson 1

The Top 5 Things Not To Do In a Running Race The Tales and Lamentations of the Ill-Prepared Runner Lesson 1 – Starting Too Fast I have been a competitive distance runner for 4 years. Throughout the duration of my …

Y Members: Bring a Friend for Free Today!

May 5 is Free Fifth Day at all YMCA locations in Calgary! On the fifth of every month, members can bring one guest for free-access all day long! Join us today and let’s get healthy.    

A Generous Legacy Gift

A very generous legacy gift of $117,000,000 was made to The Calgary Foundation today by Mr. Daryl “Doc” Seaman. This is an amazing, almost incomprehensible gift, that truly will create a legacy for generations to come in our great city. …