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Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
2017 Fall Program Guide
September 10November 4
FACILITY HOURS We at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA challenge our
 ondayThursday
M
5:00am9:30 pm members, volunteers, and staff to embrace the values
Friday of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in their
5:00am9:00 pm
Saturday
daily living.
7:00am7:00 pm The Y is a community destination point where everyone can become
Sunday a member; regardless of their sex, religion, ethnicity, race, or physical
10:00am5:00 pm
Aquatics area closes 30 minutes prior
abilities. Here since 1885, the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA continues to
to facility closing. Facility begins provide programs that help build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
closing 15 minutes prior to closing.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
HOLIDAY HOURS Free member classes to provide variety to AWAY Program - Always Welcome At The
Closed Labor Day, September 4 your workout schedule YMCA Show your card at Ys throughout the
Normal hours on Sept 5 country and enjoy the benefits of membership,
Free Fitness Orientation to help you reach your
conditional on each YMCAs specific policy.
Pool Closing September 2 health and wellness goals
For Annual Pool Maintenance Free drop-in babysitting while you work out for My Y is Every Y in Michigan Statewide
Will reopen on September 10 membership for all member types. Coming
those with Household memberships
soon, nationwide membership to enjoy YMCAs
Special low rates for all programs all over the country with more freedom.
KIDZONE
L eave your children in caring
hands for up to 2 hours for ages MONTHLY *ONE TIME
2 months10 years old. MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS FEE JOINING FEE
Y-Member, Household YOUTH
17 years of age and younger $22 $66
Free MEMBERSHIP
Y-Member, Adult or YOUNG ADULT
Prospective Member Ages 1826 $30 $90
MEMBERSHIP
$3 per child
ADULT
Kidzone Hours Ages 27 and older $45 $135
MEMBERSHIP
MondayFriday
8:0011:30 am, 4:307:30 pm HOUSEHOLD Two adults living in the same household and
$80 $240
MEMBERSHIP all dependents and full time students
Saturday
9:00am12:00 pm
NEW MEMBERSHIP LEVEL: YOUNG ADULT
LOCKER ROOMS Were offering a new membership rate for young adults. People ages 1826 can enjoy all
Mens/Womens: 18+ yrs. old of the benefits of our Y including free Health & Wellness classes and our state-of-the-
art fitness center for only $30 a month.
Boys/Girls: 1017 yrs. old
*Our one-time joining fee is used for our Building Endowment Trust Fund, to ensure, protect, and
Family: Families with children maintain this building for the future of this Y. For our continuous members, it is our pledge to only
under 10 yrs. old charge this joining fee once during initial sign-up. This joining fee has the ability to be split over the
first three months for those who pay through EFT.
Please remember to lock
your lockers. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PAYMENT OPTIONS
The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is a membership Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): An easy way
CONTACT US organization open to all people. Through the to pay as you go! Your checking, savings, or credit
Phone: 989.895.8596 generosity of donors, we are able to provide card account is debited once a month.
Fax: 989.895.0544 programs and services to those who otherwise Annual Payment: Dues may be paid in full upon
may not be able to participate. Financial assistance, joining and yearly thereafter. Payment is accepted
Email: info@ymcabaycity.org to the extent possible, is available to help those via cash, check, or credit card.
URL: ymcabaycity.org in need. Funding for this program is provided by
the Dow Bay Area Family YMCAs annual events. MILITARY & VETERANS DISCOUNT
Giving Campaign, the United Way, community-wide The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is proud to offer
donors, and foundations. For information, please a military and veterans discount. Please visit our
contact us at 989.895.8596. Membership Service Desk or call 989.895.8596.
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SAVE THE DATES AQUATICS
FOR ALL IMPORTANT DATES, PLEASE VISIT FOR FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT
YMCABAYCITY.ORG/EVENTS-CALENDAR YMCABAYCITY.ORG/AQUATICS
SWIM LESSONS
PARENT & CHILD
STAGE A: WATER DISCOVERY
Tue 10:1510:45 am
Sat 11:0011:30 am
STAGE B: WATER EXPLORATION
Tue 10:4511:15am
Sat 11:30 amNoon
Y-Member $30
Prospective Member $60
PRESCHOOL
JEFF BUCZEK
STAGE 1: WATER ACCLIMATION
Wed 4:004:30 pm
Sat 10:3011:00 am
MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING STAGE 2: WATER MOVEMENT
SEPTEMBER 11TH
Wed 4:305:00 pm
Sat 10:0010:30 am
STAGE 3: WATER STAMINA
for more visit Wed
Sat
5:005:30 pm
9:3010:00 am
ymcabaycity.org/golf STAGE 4: STROKE INTRODUCTION
Wed 5:306:00 pm
Sat 9:009:30 am
Y-Member $30
Prospective Member $60
SCHOOL AGE
STAGE 1: WATER ACCLIMATION
Thurs 4:004:30 pm
Sat 9:009:30 am
STAGE 2: WATER MOVEMENT
Thurs 4:305:00 pm
Sat 9:3010:00 am
STAGE 3: WATER STAMINA
Thurs 4:004:30 pm
Sat 10:0010:50 am
STAGE 4: STROKE INTRODUCTION
Thurs 5:005:50 pm
Sat 11:0011:50 am
STAGE 5: STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Thurs 4:004:50 pm
Sat 8:008:50 am
STAGE 6: STROKE MECHANICS
DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA Thurs 5:005:50 pm
HALLOWEEN
Sat 8:008:50 am
Y-Member $30
Prospective Member $60
SPOOKTACULAR PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSONS
Must be at least 2 years of age.
LESSONS MEMBER PROSPECTIVE
1 (30 min) $15 $25
OCTOBER 28th 5 (30 min) $65 $100
1 (60 min) $30 $50
5 (60 min) $130 $225
SEMI-PRIVATE BUDDY LESSONS
Must be at least 2 years of age. 2
participants must register together and
parents should provide both names.
Participants must be around the same
age and skill level.
LESSONS MEMBER PROSPECTIVE
1 (30 min) $10 each $15 each
5 (30 min) $40 each $65 each
AQUATIC EXERCISE
ADAPTED AQUATICS EXERCISE
Tue 9:3010:15 am
Thurs 9:3010:15 am
Y-Member $25 Prospective Member $25
AI CHI
Tue 8:309:15 am
Thurs 8:309:15 am
RIVER FITNESS
Wed 6:307:30 pm
Y-Member $25
Prospective Member $60
SENIOR SPLASH
M/W/F 9:3010:15am(Free/$90)
WATERWORKS
M/W/F 8:309:15am(Free/$90)
Mon 6:307:30pm (Free/$30)
Sat 8:00-8:50am(Free/$30)
(Y-Member/Prospective Member)
TRIATHLETE FREESTYLE CLINIC
Tue 10:3011:30 am
Thurs 10:3011:30 am
Y-Member $25 Prospective Member $45
TSUNAMI WARRIOR
Thurs 6:007:00 pm
Y-Member $30 Prospective Member $45
TSUNAMI SWIM
Thurs 6:307:30 am
Y-Member $30 Prospective Member $45
YOGA FLOAT
Wed 6:007:00 am
Y-Member $25 Prospective Member $45
AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Candidates must attend all classes.
Ages 15+
October 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
Fri
Sat/Sun
5:009:00 pm
11:00 am5:00 pm
Y-Member $180
Prospective Member $200
OPEN SWIM FOR
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
This program is free of charge and is
made available by the United Way
Tue 4:00-6:00 pm
Open Swim for
Children with Autism

Every This program is free of charge and is

made available by the United Way.

Tuesday All school age children in Bay County with

Autism welcome.

46 pm
Children must be accompanied by a
parent, guardian, or other caregiver and
must sign in at the Membership Service
Desk upon arrival.

DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA

225 Washington Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
989.895.8596
ymcabaycity.org 5
FAMILY, EDUCATION & CHILDCARE
FAMILY
Time spent bonding teaches us positive principles, instills honest values and
virtues, and present countless life lessons along the way.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Calling all parents! When was the last time you had a night to yourselves? Drop
your children off at the YMCA for some well-deserved time off. Your kids will
have time in the pool (ages 5 and up), themed games, and crafts.
Children ages 2 months to 12 years welcome!
Unlimited pizza included.
EDUCATION & CHILDCARE
The Early Child Curriculum is designed around the Creative Curriculum. The
Creative Curriculum is an educational component with lesson plans that
support each childs physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and language
development.
YOUNG 5S
The Young 5s classroom is a fun, developmentally appropriate, exciting, safe,
loving, and healthy learning environment. The children learn through play
and have the freedom to explore and excel, at a level that is appropriate and
comfortable for each individual child.

Friday, Sept 15 5:00 9:30pm

Back to School Edition PRESCHOOL
Friday, Oct 13 5:00 9:30pm Our preschool program encourages social, emotional, cognitive, and physical
Spooktacular Edition development in each and every child, using Creative Curriculum to provide the
Friday, Nov 17 5:00 9:30pm best foundations for growth. Creative Curriculum is an educational component
Deer Widows Edition with lesson plans that also support intellectual development and language
Friday, Dec 15 11:00 5:00pm development. Children must be potty trained. Daily snacks are included.
Drop N Shop Edition
Mon Thurs 9:00 11:30 am
Friday, Jan 12 5:00 9:30pm
Winter Edition Call for pricing
Friday, Feb 16 5:00 9:30pm First day of Preschool, September 11th!
Valentines Day Edition
Y-Member $15 per child/ $25 for family
INFANT/TODDLER CARE
Prospective Member $20 per child/ $35 for family
A warm, safe, and caring environment is provided that encourages your childs
*Late Registration begins one week before the scheduled program. social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Parents supply diapers
and meals.
*Y-Members $20 per child/ $35 for family
Birth 2 years old.
*Prospective Member $25 per child/ $45 for family
Mon Fri 7:00am 6:00pm
Call for pricing
 We have openings in our Preschool and Childcare Programs.
Call 989.895.8596 for more information.

CHILDCARE
A warm, safe, and caring environment is provided that encourages your childs Y Kids- AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Children must be potty
The YMCA is a fun place for your child to unwind after school! Activities
trained. Snacks are included and we ask that parents supply a lunch. 2 - 5
offered include homework time, social activities, ice breakers, games, and
years old.
outdoor play. A free healthy snack is also included. Bus service available if
Mon Fri 7:00am 6:00pm the child attends Washington Elementary and pick up also available if the child
attends All Saints Elementary.
Call for pricing
Mon Fri 3:00 6:00pm
Call for pricing
NON-SCHOOL DAYS & HOLIDAY BREAKS
When school is closed for teacher in-service days or Holiday breaks, kids can
enjoy the day here at the Y and parents can feel comfortable that their children
have a fun way to spend their day. Pool time, gym time, games, arts and crafts,
and other fun activities. Bring your swimsuit and a sack lunch and/or snack.
Must pre-register and pre-pay at the Member Service Desk for this program.
School-aged children. MOTHER-SON
Y-Member $30 per day
Prospective Member $35 per day
SUPERHERO DATE NIGHT
Calling all super Moms! Join us for our Mother Son Date Night at the Y!
Enjoy an evening full of super activities, obstacle courses, marshmallow
SNOW DAYS AT THE Y shooting contests, dancing, photos, and much more, all while bonding
When school is cancelled due to inclement weather, the Y has a place for your with your sons! Feel free to dress as your favorite superhero! Perfect for
children. Parents can relax and the kids can enjoy snow days off form school boys 3 to 12 years of age. Aunts, Grandmas, and other important role
by participating in fun activities here at the Y. Games, arts and crafts, gym and models welcome.
pool are available! Please send a sack lunch and/or snack, swim suit, and towel.
Saturday, September 16th 4:00-6:00PM
Register now to guarantee a spot.
Y-Member $20 per couple, additional $5 per child
Ages 6 12 yrs.
Prospective Member $30 per couple, additional $5 per child
Y-Member $100 (one time fee when registered by October 31st)
Starting November 1st: Y-Member $30 per day
Prospective Member $35 per day
ENGINEERING FOR KIDS
FOR FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT YMCABAYCITY.ORG/ENGINEERING-FOR-KIDS
JUNIOR ENGINEER CLASSES APPRENTICE ENGINEER CLASSES
AGES 4-6 AGES 7-10
Junior Robotics Engineering: Robotics Engineering:
FALL 1 - PLAY SOCCER FALL 1 - ROBOT SURGEONS
This class is a perfect mixture of fun and
During the Robot Surgeons classes,
learning, using LEGO WeDo Robots.
students design and program robots
Using LEGO bricks, students build a
to function as medical robots by
goal kicker, a goal keeper, and cheerful
accomplishing a task that would
fans. They also learn how to program and
cure a disease or address an issue
operate their creations using a laptop
within a human organ. Students use
computer.
LEGO Robotics and computers to
learn principles of robotics, computer
6 WEEK SESSION programming, and teamwork.
September 18 - October 23
Mondays 6 WEEK SESSION
September 18 - October 23
Junior Scratch/MakeyMakey: Mondays
FALL 2 - MUSICAL ADVENTURES
When your favorite song comes on the Electronic
Game Design:
radio, do you sit quietly or do you dance FALL 2 - SHARK ATTACK
around and play the air drum solo? In
Watch out! Its a shark attack! In Invader
Musical Adventures With Scratch Makey
Defense: Shark Attack, we will create
Makey, we are going to explore how
our own version of an invader defense
different sounds are created and we
game that will allow us to protect a coral
will create our own interpretations of
reef from hungry sharks. We will use the
common musical intruments like drums,
Engineering Design Process to create a
piano, guitar, and even a recorder. We will
storyboard and outline the rules of play
create our very own dancing program,
for our game. Then we will use Clickteam
all through the use of Makey Makey and
Fusion 2.5 to bring our storyboard to
Scratch to bring our music to life!
life with programming. At th end of the

class, everyone takes home a working
6 WEEK SESSION Windows-compatible game (Clickteam
October 30 - December 4 Fusion 2.5 does not support Mac or
Mondays Android operating systems).

6 WEEK SESSION

October 30 - December 4
Mondays

HEALTH & WELLNESS

FOR FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT YMCABAYCITY.ORG/HEALTH-WELLNESS

FREE MEMBER CLASSES ON THE BALL STEP GENTLE FLOW YOGA

AOA RANGE OF MOTION
Tue/Thur 9:3010:30 am
BARRE
Tue 6:307:30 pm
BREAKFAST CLUB BOOTCAMP
Mon/Wed/Fri 5:306:30 am
Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-10:00am
CARDIO COMBO
Mon 9:0010:00 am
ENHANCE FITNESS
Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30 am11:30 am
GUTS AND GLUTES
Wed 9:0010:00 am
KICKBOXING VARIETY
Tue/Thur 6:307:30 pm
Fri 9:0010:00 am
PILATES
Mon 6:307:30 pm
SPINNING
Mon 5:156:15am
Mon 5:30-6:30pm TAI CHI CHAUNLEVEL II Tue/Thur 8:309:30 am
Tue 6:457:45 pm
Wed 5:156:15 am
Wed 5:306:30 pm
Fri 5:156:15 am
Sat 9:0010:00 am
SPIN AND SCULPT
Mon 8:309:30 am
Tue 5:306:30 pm
Wed 8:309:30 am
Thur 5:306:30 pm
Wed 4:305:30 pm Wed/Fri 10:0011:00 am
Thur 9:3010:30 am
POWER YOGA
Thur 5:306:30 pm
Mon/Wed 6:307:30 pm
TAI CHI CHAUNLEVEL I
TOTAL BODY SCULPT
Wed 7:308:15 pm
Mon/Wed 5:306:30 pm
(REVIEW OF LEVEL I) Sat 8:009:00 am
Mon 7:30-8:30pm
ZUMBA
TAI CHI CHAUN-LEVEL III Mon 5:306:30 pm
Wed 8:15-9:00pm Tue 5:306:30 pm
Thur 6:307:30 pm
TURBO STEP
Sat 9:0010:00 am
Tue 9:3010:30 am
TRX
Mon 5:306:30 pm
Tue 8:309:30 am
Sat (TRX/Bootcamp) 7:308:30 am
PERSONAL TRAINING
FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT YMCABAYCITY.ORG/HEALTH-WELLNESS

GETTING STARTED
PERSONAL TRAINING
ORIENTATION FUNCTIONAL PERSONAL TRAINING
ONE HOUR PERSONAL TRAINING 30 MINUTE PERSONAL TRAINING
A knowledgeable Fitness Specialist will This style of training is focused on
This half-hour workout is an efficient
YMCA Qualified Personal Trainers can
give you the tools you need to succeed in getting you back to your everyday
and heart healthy approach that will burn
help you with your personal fitness goals
your wellness goals through an in-depth tasks by utilizing a functional exercise
calories, increase strength, and enhance
and design a workout structured to your
overview of the Cybex strength and cardio approach.
muscle tone. Great results in half the
lifestyle. Call for more information or
equipment. See the Wellness Staff on the time. Five (5) Sessions
fill out a Personal Trainer Request Form
2nd floor to schedule your orientation. Y-Member $180
at the Wellness Desk or Membership
ONE (1) 30-MINUTE SESSION
Members Only Service Desk. By appointment only. Prospective Member $230
Individual
Y-Member Free Available for ages 14+.Dont just get fit, Ten (10) Sessions
Y-Member $25
get Y fit! Y-Member $350
Prospective Member $40
FITNESS ASSESSMENTS ONE (1) 60-MINUTE SESSION Prospective Member $450
Buddy
Receive a full body fitness assessment from Individual Twenty (20) Sessions
Y-Member $15
one of our personal trainers! Assessments Y-Member $40 Y-Member $680
Prospective Member $30
include blood pressure, height, weight, waist Prospective Member $50 Prospective Member $880
and hip measurements, body fat percentage Buddy FIVE (5) 30-MINUTE SESSIONS
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINING
via skin fold analysis, cardiovascular Y-Member $30 Individual
Want to gain an edge on the
endurance, muscular endurance, and Prospective Member $40 Y-Member $125
competition? This individualized training
flexibility assessments. Our trainers will Prospective Member $200
FIVE (5) 60-MINUTE SESSIONS will help any athlete develop to their
review your results with you on the same Buddy
Individual fullest. Whether you want to jump
day and give you recommendations for Y-Member $75
Y-Member $180 higher, explode faster, or increase your
improvement! Prospective Member $150
Prospective Member $230 strength, our athlete training coaches
Y-Member $15 will tailor a program to help you meet
Buddy TEN (10) 30-MINUTE SESSIONS
Prospective Member $30 your goals! Up to 18 years old.
Y-Member $140 Individual
Prospective Member $190 Five (5) Sessions
NUTRITION COUNSELING Y-Member $250
TEN (10) 60-MINUTE SESSIONS Y-Member $180
Exercise is only one aspect of adopting Prospective Member $400
Individual Prospective Member $230
a healthier lifestyle. Schedule your one- Buddy
Y-Member $350 Ten (10) Sessions
on-one consultation with our registered Y-Member $150
Prospective Member $450 Prospective Member $300 Y-Member $350
dietitian to analyze your eating habits and
Buddy Prospective Member $450
design an individualized nutrition plan
Y-Member $275 TWENTY (20) 30-MINUTE SESSIONS Twenty (20) Sessions
that addresses your specific dietary and
Prospective Member $375 Individual Y-Member $680
supplement needs.
Y-Member $450 Prospective Member $880
ONE (1) 60-MINUTE SESSION TWENTY (20) 60-MINUTE SESSIONS Prospective Member $750
Individual Individual Buddy
Y-Member $40 Y-Member $680 Y-Member $275
Prospective Member $50 Prospective Member $880 Prospective Member $575
Buddy Buddy
Y-Member $30 Y-Member $540
Prospective Member $40 Prospective Member $740

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CHARACTER FIRST. COMPETITION SECOND.
ON THE COURTS
NOON BALL YMCA FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
This long standing tradition at the Y is
open to any person over the age of 18.
Mon/Wed/Fri 12:001:30pm
Y-Member Free
Prospective Member: Guest Pass
OPEN PICKLEBALL
Take part in the newest sport to hit the
Y! Open Pickleball is available during the
week to members for free.
Tues/Thurs 9 am1 pm
Y-Member Free
Prospective Member $3
RACQUETBALL/PADDLEBALL /
SQUASH COURT RESERVATIONS
Want to make sure that an open court
is ready and waiting for you? Call the
Member Service Desk to reserve a time.
Reservations may be placed up to a
week in advance.
Y-Member $2
Prospective Member $5
SPORTS SAMPLER
THE DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA
SPORTS SAMPLER RETURNS
Each week participants of this program
will gain the knowledge and skills
necessary to learn the sport of the
week. In a 30 minute session, the
participant will learn drills focused on
athletic development, organization, and
team work. Ages 3 - 5 years old.
Mon 4:004:30 pm
Y Member $25
Prospective Member $50
ONE-ON-ONE SPORTS TRAINING
TEAM UP WITH ONE OF OUR SPORTS STAFF TO
TAKE YOUR SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES TO THE NEXT
LEVEL. 1 ON 1 TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETES FOR BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL.
3 SESSIONS (45 MINUTES EACH)
Y-Members: $75
Prospective Members: $120
6 SESSIONS (45 MINUTES EACH)
Y-Members: $135
Prospective Members: $220
If interested or for additional information contact Nathan
Goddard at ngoddard@ymcabaycity.org.
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LEAGUES AND PROGRAMS
For all kids from first through sixth
grade and designed to help kids of
all skill levels improve in the sport.
Each team is coached by volunteer
and community members with a focus
on participation, sportsmanship, and
staying active. We do our best to form
teams based off the school the child
attends as well as their location.
REGISTRATION
Now until August 27.
$35 Bay City Public School Student and
Bangor Township Student (1st 6th
Grade) is an instructional program designed
$50 Community Member (1st 6th
Grade)
LATE REGISTRATION
August 28-September 11
$45 Bay City Public School Student and
Bangor Township Student (1st 6th
Grade) members with a focus on participation,
$60 Community Member (1st-6th Grade)
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY
CLINIC much more competitive game play with
This YVA clinic is designed to give
young volleyball athletes in 7th and
8th grade the fundamental skills and
knowledge to develop into successful
volleyball players. Players will be
trained through drills and live game
play to learn the basics of volleyball,
the value of teamwork, dedication, and
sportsmanship.
September 23 October 21 or area.
Saturday 10:00am 12:00pm registering.
7th/8th Graders $35
YMCA BASKETBALL
ACADEMY
Our YBA (YMCA Basketball Academy)
for youngsters new to the sport of
basketball as well as those who want
to brush up on the rules, tactics, and
skills, improve their game and most
importantly, HAVE FUN! Each team is
coached by volunteer and community
sportsmanship, and staying active.
The older age groups will experience
MHSAA officials that simulate higher-
level competition. Each team will have
one evening practice and one game
a week. Our league is offered to all
children from preschool to sixth grade,
with each level progressing from the
previous level. Players are placed by
the school they attend, as well as their
location. Every effort is made to create
teams with players from that school
divisions must have a coach before
REGISTRATION: AUG 14-SEP 25
$40 Hoopsters (Preschool, 3 5yrs)
$45 Bay City Public School Student
(K 6th Grade)
$60 Community Member (K 6th Grade)
$65 Competitive 5th/6th Grade
(gender/grade separate)
LATE REGISTRATION: SEP 26-OCT 9
$50 Hoopsters (Preschool, 3 5yrs)
$55 Bay City Public School Student
(K 6th Grade)
$70 Community Member (K 6th Grade)
$75 Competitive 5th/6th Grade
(gender/grade separate)
SEASON SCHEDULE
Games will be played on 11/4, 11/11,
11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13
(last games for K-3rd grade, tournament
begins for 4th-6th grades), and 1/20
(tournament finishes for 4th-6th grades)
HOOPSTERS:
Hoopsters is a co-ed program that
introduces the youngsters to the game
of basketball. The hoops are lowered
and hoop attachments are used to lower
the basket to six feet. Offensive skills
are the primary focus in this first time
basketball exposure for participants.
Shooting, dribbling and passing are the
main areas of focus. Sessions will be
45 minutes long and will run 5:30-
6:15pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Participants will attend one session each
week. November 7 December 20. Each
day is limited to 35 participants.
K 6TH GRADE:
Teams are formed based on the school/
location of the player. Each team is
guaranteed at least one, one hour
practice per week. Games will be played
on Saturdays beginning November 5th
at either the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
or Handy Middle School. Practices will
begin the week of October 23rd.
COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS FOR
5TH/6TH GRADES:
Competitive division games will be
played more like a middle school
regulation game. Players in competitive
divisions should have 2-3 years
experience and an expanding knowledge
of basketball. Boys and girls will be
separated and each grade will have their
own division. Team rosters will need to
be turned in with coach/player captain
registration. Teams for competitive
INTERESTED IN COACHING
OR OFFICIATING?
Contact Nathan Goddard at ngoddard@
ymcabaycity.org if you are interested
in helping out the community and YBA
program by volunteering. Coaching or
officiating during the season is a great
way to help develop the young players
involved in the program. We are excited
to have as many people involved in the
program as possible.
Anyone interested in coaching must apply
by filling out a coachs application at the
Wellness desk. Applicants must also pass
a background check. All YBA coaching
applicants must take and pass the youth
sports training on concussions.
 The new home to the

BAY COUNTY SPORTS

HALL OF FAME
BAY COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME
at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
225 Washington Ave. Bay City, MI 48706

FALL INTO FITNESS

FALL FIT CHALLENGE
Are you looking for motivation to keep healthy this
fall? Let us put together a plan specifically for you
revolving around your diet, your exercise, and your
overall wellness. We will work with you over the
course of 8 weeks, and keep you accountable to
achieve your goals! Contact Myke at
mking@ymcabaycity.org for more information.
Initial Orientation: Monday, Sep 18th at 6:00 pm
BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS OF JIM LYMAN,
A NEW YEAR FIT CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT THAT LOST 9% BODY FAT
AND 4.5 INCHES IN THE FIRST SIX WEEKS
 TOTAL RAISED FOR OUR FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
$30,752
YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT WILL PROVIDE

232
YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS OR
410
WEEKS OF DAY CAMP OR

1026
SWIM LESSON SESSIONS OR

1230
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATIONS

THANK YOU
TO ALL OF THE GENEROUS SPONSORS OF THE FIRST ANNUAL
RISE N SHINE 5K WALK & RUN EVENT. WITHOUT YOUR
SUPPORT THIS EVENT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE.

DAVID BRY
DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA
225 Washington Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
989.895.8596
ymcabaycity.org