News from the Greater Marco Family YMCA

Tai Chi Classes

Learn Yang Style Tai Chi to find your inner calm and reduce your stress. Improve your health, flexibility, balance, posture, strength, memory, and sense of well- being. Class Instructor: Jane Kiester

• Beginner Class – Tuesdays 10:15 – 11 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
• Beginner/Intermediate – Wednesdays 5:45 – 6: 45 p.m.
• Intermediate – Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
• Advanced- Tuesdays and Thursdays- 9:30 – 10: 15 a.m.

FREE to Greater Marco Family YMCA members/ $10 Day Pass for Community Participants

Y Reads! Needs Tutors

A Child Needs You! Make a difference in their life by becoming a tutor with Y READS!

Y READS! Is an after-school reading tutorial for first and second grade students. You will teach basic reading skills using a structured program. You will be trained and supported by the program coordinator who is a teacher and works with you. At least one hour per week during the school year from Monday thru Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Manatee Elementary School.

Contact: Y READS! Coordinator Maria Catena for more information at 239-394-3144 ext. 275 or maria@marcoislandymca.org

Youth Fall 2010 Basketball Season

Join us for some fun this fall for the Youth Basketball Season. Everyone makes the team, and everyone plays each game. Financial assistance is available. For ages: Co-Ed 5-6 years and boys and girls teams that include 7-8 year olds, 9-10 year olds, 11-12 year olds and 12-14 year olds. Some age levels may be combined depending on the number of sign-ups. Greater Marco Family YMCA and Naples YMCA. $50/members; $90/community members. Coaches and team sponsors are always welcome. Practices will be held at the Y and games will; be held at the Naples YMCA. Transportation can be arranged if needed.

• Team Registration: September 1 to October 30
• Program Dates: October 23- December 18

Important Dates to remember:

• September 1 – Registration begins
• Week of October 11 – Participant phone calls
• October 14/15 – Coaches Meeting
• Week of October 18 – First practice
• Week of October 25 – Second practice, Game schedules to be handed out.
• October 30 – First game
• November 13 – Picture Day
• December 11 – Last regular season game
• December 19 – Playoff Tournament

Games will always be played on Saturdays. For more information please contact Stephanie Percell at 239-394-3144 ext. 224 or email at tennis@marcoislandymca.org

Girls Youth Volleyball Fall 2010 Season

Join us for some fun for Girls Youth Volleyball. Everyone makes the team, and everyone plays each game. Financial assistance is available. This league is for girls ages 7-9, 10-11 and 11-14 years old. Greater Marco Family YMCA and Naples YMCA. $50/members; $90/community members. Team coaches and sponsors welcome.

• Team Registration: September 1- October 30
• Program Dates: October 23- December 18

Important dates to remember:

• September 1 – Registration Begins
• Week of October 11 – Participant phone calls
• Week of October 18 – First Practice
• Week of October 25 – Second Practice, Game schedules handed out
• October 30 – First game
• November 13 – Picture Day
• December 11 – Last Regular Season Game
• December 18 – Playoff Tournament

Practices will be on Mondays or Tuesdays. Games will always be on Saturdays. For more information, please contact Stephanie Percell at 239-394-3144 ext. 224 or tennis@marcoislandymca.org

Little Tykes Flag Football & Fitness

The Greater Marco Family YMCA presents Little Tykes Flag Football & Fitness for boys and girls ages 4-5-6. South Field at the Y. Coaches and team Sponsors always welcome. $30/Y member; $40/community member. Late fee after September 2 – $10. This program promotes youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

September 2 through October 21, 2010

• Thursdays 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 pm.
• Practice Dates: September 2- through October 21
• Celebration Party: October 21

For more information please contact Jennifer Bristow at 239-394-3144 ext. 222 or email at jennifer@marcoislandymca.org.

Adult Co- Ed Volleyball

The Greater Marco Family YMCA continues its fine tradition of Adult Co-Ed Volleyball during the fall of 2010. League play will begin Monday, October 11, 2010 and continue through December 27, 2010 (9 regular weeks plus playoff games). Y Airnasium- outside court.

• Night games at 6 p.m., 7 p.m and 8 p.m.
• Team play: 6 players – up to 12 players allowed on roster. 6 team maximum in league.
• Team Fee – $350 and sponsor supplies team shirts or enter as an individual for only $75.

For more information contact Steve Reynolds, league Director at 239-394-3144 ext. 228 or email at marketing@marcoislandymca.org.

Swim Lessons with Dottie

Fall 2010 Swim Program Schedule

• September 14 to September 23
• October 4- October 14

All classes meet Monday thru Thursday for two weeks. Y members: $50; $70/community participants. Marco Island residents may receive a 410 discount with proof of residency.

Class Schedule

• Pike/Eel: 3:30 – 4 p.m.
• Ray/Starfish: 4 – 4:45 p.m.
• Guppy/Minnow: 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
• Fish/Flying Fish/Shark: 4: 45 – 5: 30 p.m.
• Parent/Child: 5:30 – 6 p.m (min. age 6 months)
• Pike/Eel: 6 – 6:30 p.m.

For more information please contact Miss Dottie at 239-394-3144 or email at dottie@marcoislandymca.org

Greater Marco Family YMCA Swim Team

Join Coach Kamal and become part of the excitement by representing the Greater Marco Family YMCA at swim meets. Our team is part of Swim Florida and is the perfect opportunity for your child to make new friends, challenge themselves, improve swimming skills, and stay in shape all year round. Y Member, Draft only $60; Sibling, Draft only $55. Non-Member Monthly Fee $107.

• Beginners Swim Team: 3 to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Advanced Swim Team: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday

For more information please call Jennifer Bristow at 239-394-3144 ext. 222 or email at Jennifer@marcoislandymca.org

Fitness Assessment

Fitness Assessments are valuable tools when evaluating and designing your personalized exercise program. A variety of health and fitness categories will be assessed including:

• Resting heart rate and blood pressure
• Muscular strength and endurance
• Aerobic capacity
• Height and Weight
• Body composition and girth measurements
• Flexibility assessment

Full assessment: $50/members; $75/community members. Body Fat Analysis: $20/members; $25/community members.

Personal Training

The Y Personal Training program will benefit all fitness levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether your goal is to tone and trim, lose weight, train for a specific sport, or you just need a jumpstart to get motivated, our personal training program is the answer. Let our staff of certified trainers give you an individualized program suited to fit your needs.

Individualized 55-minute session member rate:

• One session: $70
• Three sessions: $175
• Six sessions: $320

Individualized 55-minute session non-member rates:

• One session: $80
• Three sessions: $205
• Six sessions: $380

Gym Buddies – Members only – 2 people:

• One session: $110
• Three sessions: $295
• Six sessions: $560
• Other sessions available

All sessions must be paid in advance.