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203 S. Wells St. Lake Geneva, WI, 53147 | Tel: 262.248.6211 |
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Y Connect Newsletter - April, 2015
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Spring has finally sprung in Lake Geneva! It's so exciting!
Speaking of excitement, the Y is thrilled to announce that we're adding NEW, top-of-the-line treadmills, bikes & ellipticals to our wellness center this spring, and we've just installed new 50-inch LED TVs!
Additionally, we are very blessed to be the recipient of a $140,000 gift from the Priebe Family Foundation. In a letter accompanying his donation, Mr. Priebe stated, "We are very proud of the outstanding work our Y does in the community and hope this gift helps solidify its future for generations to come." Thank you, Priebe family, for supporting the YMCA!
We have a lot of other exciting news to report and many new program offerings and updates to announce, including registration info for our NEW SUMMER DAY CAMP & INDOOR TRIATHLON on April 12! Read on for all the details.
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Register Now for Spring II Programs
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YMCA Summer Day Camp
Starts June 1!
Registration
Begins April 1.
Also Offering a New Leaders in Training Program for
Teens Ages 13-15.
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YMCA Spring Fever Indoor Triathlon - April 12
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Free Event: YMCA Healthy Kids Day - April 25
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YMCA Healthy Kids Day is
Saturday, April 25, 2-4 pm
Gather your family and friends, and join us at the Y for a
FREE & fun-filled afternoon of active play, games,
swimming & educational opportunities, all designed
to get you & your kids healthy & moving.
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GYST Swimmers Finish Season with a Splash,
Team Prepares to Host Olympic Swimmers at Upcoming Swim Clinic
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Congratulations to the Geneva Lakes YMCA Swim Team on an incredible winter season!
We are pleased to report that all of our swimmers who competed in the YMCA Sectional Championships on March 14 & 15
achieved best times!
The following finished in the top 8 in their events: Colton Clark, Summer Clark, Allen Davenport, Jasmine Davenport, Ella Eck, Audra Ferguson, Tesse Jahneke, Kylie Kramp, Evan Langeland, Noah Langeland, Steven Rodriquez, Gabrielle Verdoni, Lilly Westlund, & Jane Wisniewski.
Additionally, we had six GYST swimmers qualify for & compete at the Wisconsin YMCA &/or USA State Championships. GYST had a strong showing with numerous best times & several top 16 placements. Our 2015 State Team m
embers are:
Colton Clark,
Summer Clark,
Kylie Kramp,
Evan Langlund,
Noah Langlund, &
Lilly Westlund. Congrats!
In other team news...
2 TEAM USA OLYMPIC SWIMMERS are coming to Lake Geneva May 15 & 16
to lead a special Mutual of Omaha Breakout Swim Clinic at the Y. The Olympians are
Misty Hyman, gold medalist in the 200 butterfly, & five-time medalist Ian Crocker.
We're ecstatic to have the opportunity to host such a distinguished event!
Registration for this clinic is now open. You must be on a swim team to participate. Download a registration form
here
, or call Coach Amber Johnson at 262-248-6211. Registration deadline is May 5.
Want to join swim team? The spring season begins April 27. A free trial/level placement night will be held Thursday, April 23 at 5pm. See you at the pool!
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YMCA Summer Program Guide Now Available
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BEST SUMMER EVER!
The Y has an exciting
line-up of programs to
keep your family
active & healthy all summer long!
Members, Register Now!
Community Registration Begins April 27.
Register at the Y, on LakeGenevaYMCA.com, or call 262-248-6211.
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Meet Debbi Oas - YMCA Aquatics Director
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Welcome, Debbie Oas! Debbie is our new Director of Aquatics & comes to us with more than 20 years of aquatics & safety experience. She previously worked for a YMCA in Willmington, NC, & most recently was the Aquatics Director for a school district in the Green Bay area. In those roles she managed a full range of aquatic programming.
Debbie is a certified pool operator, life guard/swim lesson instructor, Red Cross CPR/1st Aid/AED instructor, water fitness instructor, adaptive aquatics instructor, & previously coached a high school girls swim team, as well as a youth swim club. We are thrilled to have such a dynamic professional on our team!
Outside of aquatics, Debbie enjoys spending time with her husband, and loves taking walks with her three mini Dachshunds. Please say hello to Debbi the next time you're at the Y, & join her water fitness class this summer on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
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April Program Reminders & Updates
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FREE: Swim Team Trial & Level Placement Night - April 23, 5pm
Join the Geneva Lakes YMCA Swim Team for the spring season, April 27-June 14.
GYST is an age-group USA/YMCA Swimming team that offers expert coaching in a supportive, fun environment for beginners to national-level competitors. Sibling discounts & financial assistance is available. Learn more.
Join the Adult Y Master's Dolphin Swim Team. Learn more.
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SPORTS...
Youth Baseball, Softball & T-ball - Register Now!
Access the registration forms via the links below:
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Co-Ed T-ball:
June 2-July 9. Ages 5-6 - Registration Deadline - May 23
NEW! Boys Baseball Tournament Team:
Tryouts -
April 25, 9:30-11:30 am
Try-Outs are mandatory & will be held at Veteran's Park
or at the Y if inclement weather. See summer program guide for full program & registration details.
Youth Tennis Lessons:
Ages 4-8th Grade. Session I starts June 15. Register now.
Youth & Adult Karate:
Ages 7+. Next session begins April 20. Learn more.
Adult Summer Sports Leagues Forming Now!
See program guide for details, & access registration forms via the links below:
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Upcoming Early Release Day Camps: April 9 & May 14
When Lake Geneva schools let out early, send your kids to the Y! Transportation from schools is provided. Get a registration packet here.
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Spring II Land & Water Classes - Sign Up Now
Click
HERE
for the Spring II class schedule. Classes begin April 20 & are FREE for members!
Women's Restorative Workshop: Sat. April 25 - 10:30-Noon
Relax, restore & rejuvenate at this uplifting mini retreat. Led by our mind/body fitness experts Ruth Rorig & Sue Pederson. Cost: $8 in advance/$10 at door. Register now.
NEW: Y "Try-a-Tri" Triathlon Club - Starts April 22!
For ages 16+.
Practices start April 22 at 6pm. We'll train as a group for the Big Foot Triathlon on June 28. No previous triathlon experience required to join.
Learn more & get a registration form
here.
Congrats to Claus Wellhausen on Receiving the YMCA Star Staff Award!
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Upcoming Lifeguard Certification Course
April 16th(6-9 pm), 18th (8:30am -5 pm), 19th (12:30-4:30pm), 23rd (5:30-9pm),
25th (8:30-3:30pm). Learn more & view May course dates.
Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Certification Course
April 15 (8:30-11:45 am) & April 16 (8:30-11 am). Learn more.
Employment Opportunities
Join our Y team! The Y is now hiring for several spring/summer part-time positions. See our
employment page for full details.
Remember, the YMCA offers
income-based financial assistance for Y programs & memberships. If your family is unable to afford our standard rates, please call the Y at 262-248-6211, inquire at the front desk, or download and complete a financial assistance
application.
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Thank you!
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