sports

YMCA Spring Summer Program Registration

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Lisa Kingston

Spring/Summer Program Registration is open Spring Programs start April 1st – it’s not too late to register! Members – February 25th 5:30am. Non Members – Spring March 5th 5:30am Non Members – Summer June 3rd 5:30am Don’t miss your chance …

Soccer at the YMCA!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Selena Gignac

Did you know that soccer is played by 250 million people in over 200 countries? This makes it the most popular sport in the world!   On Saturday March 23, 2013 YMCA Calgary is hosting Play It Forward, our first ever …

Pumped about YMCA Soccer Tourney!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jason Lidberg

Soccer, a game played by 250 million people in over 200 countries, making it the most popular sport in the world. On Saturday March 23, 2013 YMCA Calgary’s International committee is hosting Play it Forward, our first ever soccer marathon …

YMCA Saddletowne Preschool- Spring Term Registration

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Steve Elliot

The Winter term is hopping along and it’s just about time to register for Spring classes!  Registration begins Monday, February 25th for YMCA members; there are many convenient ways to register including in person, by phone or online. Check out …

Preschool Sports at the Saddletowne YMCA

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Steve Elliot

The YMCA Saddletowne Preschool will be offering a 5-week Sports class for children aged 3-5.  We will be exploring sports such as basketball, soccer, golf, bowling and baseball using developmentally appropriate games, cooperative activities and equipment. Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 PM Starts …

New Spots Available!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Fan Wu

Great News! Eau Claire YMCA have just opened up a limited number of spots in the Discoverers and Tenderfoot age groups for next week’s Teacher’s Convention Day Camps (Feb 14 & 15). Call us at 403-269-6701 to register! Hurry before it’s …

Summer Day Camp Registration Begins Tomorrow!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Hayley Saunders

At YMCA Calgary’s Summer Day Camps, your child will learn responsibility and make new friends while enjoying activities like art, gym time, group games, recreational swimming and environmental awareness.  What a great way to spend the summer!  Registration begins on February 1st.  …

New Snowy Sports Trends

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Thought you’d seen it all? Check out this article about new creations for having fun in the great outdoors during the winter months: “After nearly 50 years of living in the Rocky Mountains, I thought I knew how to enjoy the winter. …

Olympians Live Longer

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Turns out hard work training and watching what you eat really does pay off. Two recent studies show Olympians outlive the rest of us, though the color of their winning medal makes no difference: “Both studies, published in the BMJ, …

A Workout Buddy Helps You Reach Fitness Goals

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Hayley Saunders

Wanna get motivated to work out? There are lots of stats out there that show having a workout buddy is one of the best ways to stay on track with your fitness routine. There are a number of reasons why: …