Wright has been coaching competitive swimming for 15 years. He most recently served as an assistant coach at Georgetown University, and is the former director of competitive swimming at the Coffman YMCA in Springboro, Ohio. The team at the Coffman Y doubled its number of YMCA Short-Course Nationals qualifiers in Wright’s first season at the helm there.

Wright was signed to a three-year contract and will start on the job on Monday, Aug. 30.

“I’ve heard from people with concerns about ‘dropping the C,’ as some have phrased it. But ‘Christian’ is still in our mission statement. It’s just not in the name anymore,” said Jeff Fife, the executive director of the Waynesboro Y.

The YMCA of the USA announced last month that it was updating its brand to now call itself the Y. Ys across the country will be transitioning to the new brand over the next five years.

The idea behind the change is to align the Y brand with the terminology that people usually use to refer to the organization.

“We are changing how we talk about ourselves so that people better understand the benefits of engaging with the Y,” said Kate Coleman, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of YMCA of the USA. “We are simplifying how we describe the programs we offer so that it is immediately apparent that everything we do is designed to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being and support our neighbors and the larger community.”

“The intent of this change is to bring us all together and refocus us better as to who we are as an organization,” Fife said.

The move was made after an exhaustive market analysis done by the YMCA of the USA that found as good news that the Y logo was the second most recognizable logo among consumers in the United States, and as the not-so-good news that people had a hard time explaining what the Y’s mission was.

The rollout of the new logo and brand coincides with a national effort aimed at raising public awareness of the Y’s core values in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

“This is a very important, exciting time for the Y,” said Neil Nicoll, president and CEO of YMCA of the USA. “For 160 years, we’ve focused on changing lives for the better. Our commitment to building greater awareness for the important work we do will enable us to expand our efforts and further strengthen communities across the country.”

“It’s not about changing who we are or what we do. We see this as an opportunity to celebrate who we are and to celebrate the diversity of our organization,” Fife said.

The 10-week summer program for children ages kindergarten through age 12 has given young Y members the opportunity to not only take walking field trips to the park pool, but they have also gone to Kline’s for ice cream, gone bowling, gone to the library, visited a peach orchard and ventured to the Safari Park. The staff also held an ’80s week for the kids.

The leaders of the summer camp have their hands full with about 70 children at the YMCA location and 25 kids at the satellite location at Berkeley Glenn Elementary School. For Rebecca Patton, the childcare director at the Y, who has been working with the program for 10 years, “it’s a lot of work, but the kids love the field trips.”

The youngsters are in for a treat when they go on their finale field trip to Massanutten Water Park. The younger kids will be heading to Pump It Up in Harrisonburg to play on the inflatables. There will also be a summer block party to end the summer that is open to the community.

The program does not stop when the summer ends. There is an afterschool program that will pick up students from all Waynesboro city schools, plus Ladd Elementary, Stump Elementary, Stuarts Draft Elementary, Hugh K. Cassell Elementary and Faith Primary.

The students will be picked up and brought back to the Waynesboro Y, where they will have time for homework, playing on the playground or in the gym, and snacks. Twice a week, the kids will be able to swim, and on days the school are closed, the program is open all day long for kids to come and hang out.

Tuition for the after school program is $41 per week if you are a member and your child will be attending full-time (4-5 days per week), and $47 if you are not a member and your child is attending full time. Part-time tuition (1-3 days per week) for members is $35 per week for members and $45 per week for those who are not members.

The Endowment Fund currently has over 40 living members that have made a legacy gift to assist the YMCA mission to not only serve today’s youth and families but ensure future generations will have the opportunities for programming that impact the mind, body and spirit.

For more information on the dinner or to inquire on ways to make a lasting gift to the Waynesboro YMCA Endowment Fund please contact Jeff Fife at 540.943.9622.

Inaugural members of the Heritage Club

Forrest & Betty Arehart

Bernie & Liz Barnhart

John & Theresa Curry

Ann Egleston

Charlie & Karen Fairchilds

Jeff & Sue Fife

Mark & Madilyn Graves

Reo Hatfield

Bill & Kyle Hausrath

Bill Jongeward & Mary McDermott

Randy & Cary McGann

Lee Quillen & Sandy Trujillo

Burnie & Carol Powers

Ruth & Ray Quillen

Rob & Pam Rule

Kirk & Virginia Snell

2009 Additions to the Heritage Club

John Cabell Jr. & Lynn Lawson

Ron & Kathy Denney

DuBose Egleston Jr.

Robin & Patsy Hersey

Scott & Barger Jeutter-Roberston

Carl & Cheryl Rosberg

Don & Polly Weaver

Dan & Sue Woodworth

Your generous contribution can be designated specifically for any program or scholarship for a youth or family that could normally not afford our programming or be undesignated and let the YMCA chose best where your gift can have the greatest impact.

The YMCA is always looking for dedicated volunteers to share they stories with family and friends and encourage gifting to benefit our organization.

For more information on our annual fund drive or to how to become a campaign volunteer, please contact Jeff Fife at 540.943.9622 or jefffife@ntelos.net.

Information on the Waynesboro YMCA Turkey Trot 2010.

For more information, contact Denise Hill at 540.943.9622 or ymca.aquatics@ntelos.net.

5K Run or Walk (8 a.m.)

500 yard Swim (7:30 a.m.)

Child Care offered from 7-10:30 a.m. Space is limited and pre-registration is needed. Cost: $20.

Entry Fee (Per Person):

• Individual Early Bird (received by Nov 14) $20

• Family/Team (8 or more mailed together) $17 (must be received by Nov. 14)

• Regular Registration (Nov. 15-23) $24

• Nov 24th Registration $30

• Race Day Registration $35

•　Gobbler Trot (1K)- $12 (adults running in the 5K may accompany their child in the gobbler trot for free)

•　All fees are non-refundable.

Race Day volunteersm please contact Denise Hill at 540.943.9622 or ymca.aquatics@ntelos.net.

Hey, dads, uncles, grandpas, significant male role models, this is your chance to create a special memory with your daughter. Bring her to the Father-Daughter Dance! This is the perfect event for all dads and their daughters age 3 and up to celebrate the special bond they share. The night will include food, music and dancing. Each father and daughter will receive a special keepsake to remember the evening always. A photographer will also be there to capture such an extraordinary occasion.

$18 Members (per pair)
$36 General Public (per pair)
$9 for each additional daughter

For more information on aquatics programs at the Y, contact aquatics director Denise Hill at 540.943.9622.

Silver Sneaker Fitness Program

Silver Sneaker is the perfect class for older adults and rehab exercisers looking to improve their strength for daily activities. As a participant, you’ll feel good and have fun while moving through a variety of exercises designed to increase your strength, balance, range of motion, endurance and physical skills required for daily living. The purpose of the Silver Sneaker program is to provide a universal fitness benefit for managed care organizations’ Medicare members through an exclusive network of contracted fitness centers and approved fitness classes

Silver Sneakers– Tuesday – Thursday 9:15—10:15 a.m.

Water Fitness: It’s Not Just For Women! Men Are Welcome To Join!

Water aerobics is recommended by exercise physiologists for the general population as well as for those with arthritis, pregnant women, overweight and active older adults! No swimming skills are required, unless indicated.

As with all exercise programs, please consult your doctor before beginning classes.

Power Of Water

8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Monday and Wednesday and Friday

This is a high-intensity class which combines shallow water kickboxing and circuit training and aerobic conditioning moves with a suspended deep water segment for extra challenge. Designed for all ages and all levels.

Seniors Surprise

Monday – Friday 12 noon

This low-intensity class will provide benefits including greater joint range of motion, muscle strengthening, cardiovascular stimulation, and fun interaction.

Multiple Sclerosis Water Exercise

Your life will never be the same once you experience this inspiring water exercise program held in the lap pool. Not only will it be therapeutic physically but mentally as well. Learn to increase your range of motion, stabilize your balance and build your strength. Physician release required prior to class participation.

Monday and Friday 10-10:45 a.m.

$55 for 10 sessions non-member

Happy Ducks

M/W/F 1-2 p.m.

Ages 55 and older.

A great way to meet people and get a water workout at the same time. This program is designed to create camaraderie and develop spirit, mind and body!!! Lanes open to lap swimmers at 1:30 p.m.

For more information on aquatics programs at the Y, contact aquatics director Denise Hill at 540.943.9622.

Parent/Child: 6 Months to 3 Years

This program gives parents and their infants/toddlers an early introduction to water safety and swimming.　 Instructors provide individual and group activities to help promote water safety knowledge and practices, aquatic adjustment and readiness skills, fun in the water, and interaction and socialization.　 Parent/child classes require that one parent be in the water with the child at all times. Class is 30 minutes long.

Preschool: Age 3 to Kindergarten

These beginning classes provide a child’s first experience in the pool without parents. Children learn the basic building blocks of swimming, and they are exposed to pool safety, boating safety, and personal flotation devices.

Pike: Designed for children with no previous water experience. This class is a gradual general water orientation utilizing creative water play, breath control, floating, basic arm and kicking skills, and safety skills.　 Class is 30 minutes long.

Eel: For children who can put their head underwater voluntarily. This class introduces alternate/symmetrical front and back paddle skills, breath control, and safety skills. Class is 30 minutes long.

Ray: Refines the skills learned in Pike/Eel classes. This class introduces rotary breathing and the use of personal flotation devices.　 Treading water, elementary backstroke, front and back crawl 25 yards without assistance. Class is 30 minutes.

Starfish: Swimmers develop their front crawl backstroke, floating, underwater swimming, and retrieving skills. Class is 30 minutes.

Youth: First Grade to 12 Years

These classes for school-age children focus on water safety and stroke skills. Classes expand synchronized swimming and water polo skills at each level. All youth swimming lessons are 30-45 minutes long.

Polliwog: Gradual water orientation, breath control, floating, basic arm and kicking skills, personal safety skills, lifesaving skills, survival float, and confidence building are emphasized at this level.

Guppy: Refining skills learned in Polliwog. Introduction of alternate/symmetrical front and back paddle, and rotary breathing.　 Helps build endurance and confidence.

Minnow: Mastering front crawl, rotary breathing and increased endurance. Continuation of back crawl, elementary backstroke, and survival skills.

Fish: Students perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Also includes an introduction to the Dolphin Kick and basic Butterfly.

Flying Fish: Advanced swimmers refine their strokes and increase their endurance. They develop the ability to perform complex swimming activities.

New: Porpoise Club

This is a non-competitive swim club for children ages 6-14 that have passed the YMCA flying fish swim level or a 100 yard swim test given by the Porpoise Club coach. The Porpoise Club will focus on building the swimmers endurance and improving their stroke technique, while emphasizing teamwork. Games will be a part of each session. M/F – 4:30-5:15 p.m. Start August 30 to November 12. M:$125 P:$175

Private Swim Lessons

Individual swim lessons provide extra personal instruction and attention in order to improve stroke technique and develop more proficient swimmers. Lessons are geared toward basic, correct body position and introduction to various swimming strokes.

Private swim lessons are available for youth and adults ages 3 and older. Lessons are conducted 1-on-1 with a trained YMCA swim instructor. Due to popularity of private lessons and limited instructor availability, advanced planning and reservations are required. Please contact the Waynesboro Family YMCA’s aquatics department for more information.

1 30-minute session: Y Member: $18 / CP: $36

3 30-minute sessions: Y Member: $50 / CP: $100

4:30-minute sessions: Y Member: $67 / CP: $135

6 30-minute sessions: Y Member: $95 / CP: $185

Semi-Private Lessons

Do you have family or friends that are interested in learning to swim in a class together? Private group lessons are geared for small groups of similar swim levels to learn in a group environment. Lessons focus on improving stroke technique and proficiency in various strokes. Please see our Member Service Center for more information.

What Level is My Child?

All students who have never enrolled in swim lessons – and without any swimming skills – must sign-up for Pike or Polliwog, depending on their age. Swim evaluations are required for all children other than beginners.

If children have completed a level at another YMCA, please ask that YMCA to provide written proof. The first day of class your child may be moved to a class which best fits their swimming ability. Each class requires three participants to be offered.
 
 

Schedule　

Parent and Child 2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday

Parent and Child 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Pike (Beginner) 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday

Eel 10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday

Pike (Beginner) 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Eel 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Ray 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Ray 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Polliwog 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Pike (Beginner) 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Eel 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Guppy 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Minnow 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Fish 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Members: $42 and Participants: $79

Session 1:August 30-September 23, 2010

Session 2: October 4 – October 28, 2010

Session 3: November 1 – December 2, 2010

Session 4: Holiday Swim Camp ($32/$64)

December 20 to December 29, 2010

Saturday Swim Lessons

Parent and Child 9:30 a.m.

Pike (Beginner) 10 a.m.

Eel 10:30 a.m.

Ray 11 a.m.

Polliwog 10 a.m.

Guppy 10:30 a.m.

Minnow 11 a.m.

Fish 11:30 a.m.

Members: $32 and Participants: $64

Session 1: September 11- October 16, 2010

Session 2: October 23 – December 11, 2010

No Lessons November 20, 2010 (Swim Meet)

No Lessons November 27, 2010

(Happy Thanksgiving)

Home School Swim Lessons (Ages 7-12)

This program is only for children who receive home schooling. Children participate in a 45-minute swim lesson followed by 15 minutes of recreational swim.

Begins Monday, September 13, 2010

Home School Schedule: Monday 3-4 p.m.

Registration Fees:

$48/Member

$96/Non-Member

Teen and Adult Swimming Lessons (Age 13 & Older)

It’s never too late to learn. Lessons are available for every ability level, from the non-swimmer who is terrified of the water to the lap swimmer just looking to improve their strokes. Classes are 45 minutes long.

Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

Tuesday 9-9:45 a.m.

Saturday 12-12:45 p.m.

Registration Fees:

$48/Member

$96/Non-Member

For more information, contact youth sports director John Spears at 540.943.9622 or ybball@cfw.com.
   

2010 Girls Basketball League Registrations

Ages: (6 – 16)

Member Fee: $45

Program Participant Fee: $90

Two Divisions

NCAA: (ages 6 – 10)

WNBA: (ages 11 – 16)

The Y Sports Director has final authorization on a participant division of play…

Registration Begins: August 2, 2010

Registration Deadline: September 11, 2010

A $5 late registration fee will be applied if registering after deadline.

A $5 discount given to members only for the second child of the immediate family

Late Registrations will be accepted if openings exist. A $5 late fee will be charged with no discount being honored! No refunds will be given once orientation begins!

** All participants required to attend an Orientation Session **

NCAA: Sunday, September 12, 2010 (New Gym) – 1:30p – 3:00p

WNBA: Sunday, September 12, 2010 (Old Gym) – 6:00p – 7:30p

The league coaches will set up practice times/days after the completion of the various drafts.

Each participant will be given one (1) BAD PRACTICE DAY. Coaches have the authority of reducing playing time if a participant misses too many practice sessions.

League play tentatively set to begin on Saturday, October 9, 2010

Games will be played primarily on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Looking for volunteer coaches, referees and scorekeepers. Contact Coach Spears if interested at 942-5107 or email ybball@cfw.com.
 

Pee Wee Soccer Instructional Training

Ages: 3½ – 5

Member Fee: $30

Program Participant Fee: $60

Member Registration begins on August 2, 2010

Non-Participants Registration begins on August 9, 2010

Registrations will be accepted until classes become full.

A $5 discount given to members only for the second child of the immediate family

All sessions will be run for eight weeks.

Sessions will be offer on the following days:

Session I: September 13 – November 1 (Meets Every Monday from 1:00p – 1:30p)

Session II: September 7 – October 26 (Meets every Tuesday from 11:00a – 11:30a)

Session III: September 8 – October 27 (Meets every Wednesday from 1:00p – 1:30p)

Session IV: September 9 – October 28 (Meets every Thursday from 1:00p – 1:30p)

Classes will be held in our lower gym facility. A minimum of four participants needed for class to be held with a maximum of eight. Classes may be combined if agreeable with participant schedule. Emphasis placed on basic soccer fundamentals. Learn dribbling, passing, green light – red light and many more drills in this fun-filled 30-minute session. This program will promote the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. No actual games will be associated with these classes. No refunds will be given once each session starts!
 

Little Dribblers Instructional Basketball

Ages: 3½ – 5

Member Fee: $30

Program Participant Fee: $60

Member Registration begins on August 2, 2010

Non-Participants Registration begins on August 9, 2010

Registrations will be accepted until classes become full.

A $5 discount given to members only for the second child of the immediate family

All sessions will be run for eight weeks.

Sessions will be offer on the following days:

Session I: September 13 – November 1 (Meets Every Monday from 1:30p – 2:00p)

Session II: September 7 – October 26 (Meets every Tuesday from 11:30a – 12:00p)

Session III: September 8 – October 27 (Meets every Wednesday from 1:30p – 2:00p)

Session IV: September 9 – October 28 (Meets every Thursday from 1:30p – 2:00p)

Classes will be held in our lower gym facility. A minimum of four participants needed for class to held with a maximum of eight. Classes may be combined if agreeable with participant schedule. Emphasis placed on basic basketball fundamentals. Learn dribbling, passing, correct form in shooting and many more drills in this fun-filled 30-minute session. No actual playing of games will be associated with these classes. This program will promote the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. No refunds will be given once each session starts!
 

Advance Dribblers Basketball Instructional Training

Ages: 5 – 7

Member Fee: $30

Program Participant Fee: $60

Member Registration begins on August 2, 2010

Non-Participants Registration begins on August 9, 2010

Registrations will be accepted until classes become full.

A $5 discount given to members only for the second child of the immediate family

All sessions will be run for eight weeks.

Sessions will be offer on the following days:

Session I: September 13 – November 1 (Meets Every Monday from 4:00p – 4:45p)

Session II: September 8 – October 27 (Meets every Wednesday from 4:00p – 4:45p)

Session III: September 9 – October 28 (Meets every Thursday from 4:00p – 4:45p)

Classes will be held in our lower gym facility. A minimum of four participants needed for class to held with a maximum of eight. Classes may be combined if not enough registrations. Learn how to become a better ball-handler, learn defensive techniques and many offensive drills to make you become a much improved shooter. This 45-minute session will improve your skill level and put your game to the forefront. No actual games will be played in any of these sessions. No refunds will be given once each session starts! This program will promote the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
 

2010 – 2011 COED Youth Basketball League Registrations

For Ages 5½ – 14

Three Divisions:

[Little All-Stars (ages 5½ - 7)] — [Rookies (ages 8 - 10)] — [Juniors (ages 11 - 14)]

* Child age as of 01/01/2011*

Participants may be moved up or down in divisions due to size and/or skill level.

Fees: Member – $45 / Program Participant: $90

Member Registration begins on October 4, 2010

Non-Participants Registration begins on October 11, 2010

A $5 discount will be given to members only for the second/third child of the immediate family

Registration Deadline – December 4, 2010. A $5 late registration fee will be applied if registering after deadline.

No discount to Y members will be recognized after deadline.

All participants required to attend an Orientation Session on the following dates:

All-Stars – Sunday, December 5, 2010….1:30 – 3:30 PM {New Gym}

Rookies – Sunday, December 5, 2009….5:30 – 7:00 PM {New Gym}

Juniors – Monday, December 6, 2010 …6:00 – 7:30 PM {Old Gym}

The League Coaches will set practice times/day(s) after the completion of our various drafts.

Each participant will be given one (1) BAD PRACTICE DAY. Coaches have the authority of reducing playing time if participant misses too many practice sessions. League Play tentatively set to begin on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Games will be played on Saturday and Sunday with very likable weekday games. Looking for volunteer coaches, referees and scorekeepers. Contact Coach Spears if interested at 942-5107 or email ybball@cfw.com.
 

One-on-One w/Coach Spears

This program is for any boy or girl (ages 5- 18) that is serious about improving/enhancing their basketball skills. Fundamentals of basketball will be taught to each and every participant. If you are willing to be taught and coachable, your basketball skills could thrive with some extra supervise workouts. Coach Spears has over 30+ years of coaching experience and was instrumental in the growth of former UVa. All-American Cory Alexander, who was the #1 draft choice of the San Antonio Spurs. There is an neverending list of players that he has assisted over the years to acquire some type of college basketball scholarship or aid. Spears has also taken four Waynesboro Basketball Club teams to the AAU Nationals with numerous state and regional championships under his leadership.

Fees: 30 Minutes – $15 / 60 Minutes – $25

Sessions:

4 sessions / 30 minutes per – $55

4 sessions / 60 minutes per – $90

Sessions will be arranged to meet the participant schedule. Contact Coach Spears at 942-5107 or email ybball@cfw.com.