health fitness: youth | adult | older adult

Personal Training

PERSONAL TRAINING Be the best you yet. Our personal trainers are nationally certified and have educational backgrounds in exercise science-related fields. They work with you to help you reach your goals, whether you are just starting out with your program or training for a triathlon. To learn more about the YMCA personal trainers' backgrounds and get started, please stop by the Life Center, or call 345-9814. Benefits of working with a Certified Personal Trainer: Learn how to begin an exercise program safely and intelligently. Learn the proper use and form for strength and conditioning equipment Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your workouts Continued motivation Decrease injury risk A ...

Brother/Sister

BROTHER/SISTER PROGRAM Making a positive difference in the life of a kid who needs it. That's the role -- and reward -- of the Brother/Sister volunteer. The Brother/Sister program creates a unique bridge connecting caring adult mentors to youth. Mentors help youth increase their self-confidence, social and communication skills, positive behaviors and and help improve relationships at home, school and within the community. The Basics To ensure mentors and their matches have the betw experience possible we recruit, screen and train mentors. We also provide ongoing support of the relationship and coordinate the monthly group activities. Matches meet once a week for two to three ...

Camps

Summer Camp 2012 A tradition for so many Mankato area youth. Where lasting experiences and friendships take shape. Preschool camps School age camps School age specialty camps Teen Camps Skateboarding camps Helping pay for camp The YMCA is offering kids the opportunity to earn their way to camp. The 2012 coupon book will give kids a chance to earn the dollars to help pay for their camp experiences. To participate, kids and a parent must attend a fundraising meeting on Tuesday, March 20. That will also be an ideal time to register for a camp to make sure they secure a spot.

About

For youth development. For healthy living. For social responsibility. Thank you for visiting the Mankato Family YMCA's Web site. We hope you find what you need and enjoy what you find. If you have any questions about the Y or the Web site, please contact Joe Tougas at 507-345-9807.

Court Sports

RACQUETBALL AND HANDBALL

BASKETBALL

35 and Over Basketball League Registration Information

Players must be 35 years or older to be eligible to play. Captains are responsible to verify players’ birthdates. Team Captains must complete a team roster and turn it in to the YMCA along with a Minimum of 8 completed player registration Slips and accompanying fees. Player registration slips must be filled in completely. Only team captains may turn in team registration & fees. Individual registrations will not be taken. Players must form teams.

League is limited to 7 teams, so form your team early!
Registration Begins Friday, September 30
Registration Ends Sunday, October 23

Games Begin November 9 – March (A single elimination tournament will be held the last few weeks in March, 2012)
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 p.m.

For a registration form or more information please email Laura Diaz at ldiaz@mankatoymca.com

ADULT DODGEBALL

Bring back a classic for ultimate fun and laughter. Join us at the Y for a game of dodgeball Thursday evenings.
Games are played in a 6 vs 6 format with a maximum of 10 players per team. Each evening will consist of as many games as teams can play in 25 minutes.

Rankings will be based on overall percentage of wins. There will be 7 weeks of games followed by a single elimination tournament.

Winter Session II_February 23 – April 26
Thurs. 7:05-9:00 p.m. Blue Gym
FEE : Member: $16 each person Non-Member: $21 each person.

Download the registration sheet here or call the Y at 387-8255.

UNDER 35 BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Players must be at least 18, out of high school and, you guessed it, under 35 to be eligible to play.
Captains are responsible to verify players’ birth dates. Team captains must complete a team roster and turn it in to the YMCA along with a minimum of eight 8 completed
player registration slips and accompanying fee.

Player registration slips must be filled in completely. Only team captains may turn in team registration and fees — individual registrations will not be taken. Players must form teams. The league is limited to six teams, so form your team early.
Registration Begins Sunday, January 1
Registration Ends Sunday, January 29
Games Begin February 20
Session II February 20 – May 21
Mon. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Red Gym
FEE : Team Fee of $343.00