CELEBRATING 125 YEARS
Serving Gage County and Surrounding Communities!



  1801 Scott Street, Beatrice, NE 68310
402-223-5266


Hours of Operation
Labor Day to Memorial Day Facility Hours
Monday - Thursday  5am-10pm
Friday  5am-8:00pm
Saturday  7:00 am-6 pm
Sunday  1pm-6 pm

Labor Day to Memorial Day Pool Hours
Mon-Thurs 5:30am-9pm
Friday 5:30am-7pm
Saturday 7:30am-11am & 1pm-4 pm
Sunday 1 pm -4 pm


INFORMATION GUIDE

 FITNESS  AQUATICS
SUMMER CAMP FACILITY RENTAL
 CHILD CARE  GYMNASTICS
 YOUTH SPORTS  ADULT SPORTS
BIRTHDAY PARTY
 MEMBERSHIP
 Beatrice All Star Cheerleading  BRIGHT
BEGINNINGS
PRESCHOOL
 Barracuda Swim Team  Firestars Team Gymnastics
   **For Facility Rental or Birthday Party Information, please contact Denise Larsen**

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS!!
High quality candidates will possess these qualities...
*Highly Energetic
*Loves being outdoors and can handle the Nebraska heat.
*Loves school-aged children
*Loves to sing, dance and be silly
*Loves to swim
*Wants to be a team player
*Creative
We are also looking for people who have specific skills in these areas:
*Arts/Crafts
*Recreation Activities
*Science/Activities
If you feel you have these qualities, fill out an application at the front desk NOW for the BEST positions.  Applications will be accepted until March 1st.  Applicants will be contacted in the order applications are received.


Natural Health Fair
Benefiting Gage County's Relay for Life
January 28th, 2012 from 1 - 3 pm
Beatrice YMCA
Please join us for educational and interactive activities to make this 2012 a HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!  Our goal is to connect people with natural health care professionals who can help guide them to healthier alternatives and lifestyles.
At this event you will be able to visit the displays of each and every exhibitor, and talk with them firsthand, obtaining valuable information and resources.  There will also be an afternoon of inspiring and educational speakers!


DADDY - DAUGHTER DANCE!!
The Beatrice YMCA will be hosting it's
First Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on
Friday, February 10th, 2012 from 6-8 pm.
Fathers, Grandfathers and Uncles are invited to spend the evening together with their little ladies.  They will be enjoying a sit down dinner, dessert, dancing to a live DJ, pictures and a cup cake walk.  Decorated just like a high-school prom, the dance will be held in the YMCA's gymnasium.  Dinner will be from 6 - 6:30 with the dance starting at 6:30.  Pictures will be available from 6:00 - 8:00.
Registration for the dance will be open from January 13th through February 9th and will cost $30 (an extra $5 will be charged for each additional daughter attending).  Those registering after February 9th will be charged a $5 late fee.
click here for registration form


CPR & First Aid classes and recertification are available at the Y.  For information, contact Denise at 402-223-5266

~YOUTH SPORTS NEWS~

Indoor Youth Soccer information and registration sheets are now available on the Youth Soccer page.

Winter Youth Sports Basketball
January 14th through February 25th
Schedules available at the very bottom of this page.




~CHILD CARE NEWS~


January Kids Night Out
January 27th
6-9 pm
Kids will enjoy a night of swimming fun and games, pizza, pop and a snack.  The rest of the evening will be spent in the gym...we're turning into a movie theater!  Bring jammies, pillow, blanket and favorite stuffed animal!
Be sure all personal items are marked with name.
Cost is $12/members, $20/non-members.
 $5 for each additional child in family.
click here for registration form.


Before and After School Weekly Newsletter

click here for the week of January 23rd-27th.

Don't forget to 'Like' our Facebook pages for updates and important messages!
Bright Beginnings Preschool at the YMCA
Beatrice YMCA Before and After School Program

A new year, some new changes...  Please take a minute to read this letter from Jenny Dugan, the Y's Child Care Director, about some changes being made the the Before and After School Child Care Curriculum.

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We are still taking registrations for Before and After School Care for School-Aged Children
This year the Y is offering options to suit your Child Care needs! 
Head to the Child Care page for more information!


Preschool registration is still open...we now offer 
Before & After School options to our
Preschool Program!!




~AQUATICS NEWS~

~Pool Closings~
The pool will be closing at 3 pm and remain closed for the remainder of the day on the following dates:
Thursday, January 26th
Monday, January 30th
Tuesday, February 7th
The pool will be closed ALL DAY Saturday, February 4th for a YMCA Swim Meet.




Barracuda Swim Team
Practice times:
Monday:  6:30-7:30 pm
Tuesday-Thursday:  5:45-6:45 pm
All swimmers must attend at least 2 practices per week.
click here for flyer


Pool Schedule

click here for schedule


The Hot Tub is cleaned every two weeks on Thursdays at 2:00 and will be closed for the remainder of that day.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday, January 26th
Tuesday, February7th
Thursday, February 23rd
Thursday, March 8th
Thursday, March 22nd



~ADULT FITNESS NEWS~

Kick Boxing!!
Kick Boxing classes will begin on Tuesday, January 3rd.  Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6 - 6:45 pm.  Class lasts 4 weeks; registration is open as long as class is not full.

Just a reminder...
The Y offers several Group Exercise Classes that are included in your membership!
Aquacise
Arthritic Aquacise
Yoga
Cori's Cardio
Stability Ball
Kettle Bells
Step & Sculpt
ZUMBA
Y'sercise
Step Aerobics
Silver Sneakers
Crazy Abs
Abs with Ann
Check out the Adult Fitness page for a schedule!



KETTLE BELLS ARE HERE!!
  Class will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:15,
and Saturdays from 9-9:45

If you're planning to attend class, stop at the front desk for a laminated number.  Class size is limited!  If the numbers are gone, the class is full for the day!
If you have your own personal kettle bell, bring it along and your spot in class is guarenteed!



Spin is now open to non-members!!
Stop at the front desk for more information.

Come try YOGA at the Y!!
Classes are held Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the conference room!
*There will be no Monday/Wednesday Yoga classes throughout the month of January*



Group Cycling News


The new Group Cycling Session begins Monday, December 5th!!
The schedule has changed from last session, so be sure to check it out!
Class Schedule:
Monday
5:30 - 6:30 am with Jaci
5:30 - 6:15 pm with Geana
7:30 - 8:30 pm with Christie VanZyl
Tuesday
8:15 - 9:00 am with Geana
4:00 - 4:45 pm with Geana *NEW*
Wednesday
5:30 - 6:30 am with Jaci
7:30 - 8:30 pm with Christie VanZyl *NEW*
Thursday
8:15 - 9:00 am with Geana
12:00 - 12:45 pm with Angie *NEW*

There are still bikes available!!


The Group Exercise Schedule has been updated!
(as of January 3, 2012)
Click here to view.
 
GYM SCHEDULE
It's that time of year at The Y!  Time for the gymnasium to be a BUSY place!
You may want to print off a gym schedule and refer to it before you
come in to shoot some hoops!
click here for schedule
January 2012

2011-12 Men's 5v5 Basketball form is
available on "Downloadable Files"



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Contacts:

Terry Gilfry
CEO
402-223-5266
Alison Leonard
Membership/Wellness
402-223-5266
Pat Marlatt
Sports & Gymnastics
402-223-5266
Denise Larsen
Aquatics
402-223-5266
Jenny Dugan
Childcare Director
402-223-5266
Cindy Waltke
Bookkeeper 402-223-5266



Our mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs
that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.



Basketball - Adult Winter-1 2012
Men's 5v5 Basketball

Basketball - Youth Winter-1 2012
5-6 year old Boys Basketball
7-9 year old Boys Basketball
8-10 year old Girls Basketball
6-7 year old girls Basketball

Volleyball - Adult Winter-1 2012
Co-Ed Volleyball