Dear Friends,
We are excited to share that we are planning a phased opening of our new and repurposed Family Center spaces, bringing additional programs and services online beginning in August. Our new 8-lane pool will be open for lap swim to our Madison Area YMCA members, beginning Monday, August 2! Keep reading for details on how and when to participate.
Aquatic safety and swimming instruction are among our highest priorities, and we continue to work on recruiting and fully training certified, experienced instructors and additional lifeguards to expand our existing team of aquatics coaches, lifeguards and managers. Now with two pools, we need a larger number of highly qualified aquatics staff so we can meet the growing demand for swimming lessons for people of all ages.
We anticipate that more programs and services will be introduced throughout the remainder of 2021 and into 2022 to fully-utilize the new expansion and repurposed spaces. Please continue reading to learn more about our phased opening and additional swim programs, employment opportunities and more.
Be sure to check out our FAQs here, to learn about our expanded programs and services, including basketball, pickleball, volleyball and more. Learn about our new strength, performance and functional training area, opening on August 4, here.
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Our new 8-lane pool will be open for lap swim to our Madison Area YMCA members, beginning Monday, August 2! Lap Swim will be available Monday - Friday, 7-10AM (8 lanes) and from 3:30-7:30PM (4 lanes) both in our new 8-lane pool. Although registration is not required for lap swim, we will require swimmers to sign in and out at the pool deck to allow our team to best evaluate our members' pool usage and adjust our schedule and staffing needs as we continue to expand our offerings.
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HOW DO I ACCESS THE 8-LANE POOL? |
Our new 8-lane pool can be accessed through the corridor adjacent to the 4-lane pool in the locker room area. The locker room suite is designed to connect into the Aquatics Center seamlessly. The entrance to the 8-lane pool can be found through the corridor at the back of the Women's and Men's locker rooms, along the far end of the hallway. |
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Swimming is part of building a healthy lifestyle and the Madison Area YMCA is offering instructional stroke clinics this summer! Whether you want to further develop your swimming skills, are a current Mariner Swim Team swimmer, or want to try out for the team, this is the program for you. Swimmers will build endurance and stroke technique on the four competitive strokes. Each week will focus on different techniques. Sign up for one or sign up for them all today! Participants must be able to swim at least 25 yards each of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly (does not need to be consecutive). Online registration is now open for clinics that begin Monday, August 2.
Learn more and sign up here.
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MASTERS ADULT SWIMMING PROGRAM |
Looking to get back into the water to improve your health, prepare for a competition, or enhance your endurance and technique? Join our Masters Swim Program, for adults ages 18+. This August, we are offering a special Masters Adult Swim Welcome Back Clinic, starting, Tuesday, August 3, at no fee for Madison Area YMCA members and open to nonmembers for $15/clinic. The Masters Clinic runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of August at 6:15-7:15 p.m. Participants can join by registering online, or in person at the Welcome Center before getting to the pool deck. Our Masters Adult Swimming Program will return in September with our Fall program session.
Learn more and sign up here. |
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The Madison Area YMCA's new Walker D. Kirby Aquatics Center, featuring our new 8-lane pool and upgraded 4-lane pool, will fully open with youth and adult programming with our Fall 2021 Program Session, beginning on September 13. Aquatic safety and swimming instruction are among our highest priorities, and we are working to recruit and fully train certified, experienced instructors and additional lifeguards to expand our existing team of aquatics coaches, lifeguards and managers. Now with two pools, we need a larger number of highly qualified aquatics staff so we can meet the growing demand for swimming lessons for people of all ages.
In addition to youth and adult swim programs, we plan to provide parent/child swim lessons, our Masters Adult Swimming Program, private swim lessons, lifeguard classes, Aqua exercise, water aerobics, and more new and exciting programs!
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For more information on our Aquatics programs including private swim lessons, or joining our team of dedicated swim professionals, please contact Senior Aquatics Director Jon Siegel by email or call 973-822-9622 x2228.
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JOIN OUR STAFF
Interested in joining our Y staff? Join our team of dedicated professionals, enjoy a free YMCA membership and make an impact on the life of children, adults and families.
“Our purpose is so much deeper than our new pool. As we continue to expand our spaces to bring home our Mariners swim team, teach lifesaving skills to those learning how to swim, and classes for members swimming for health and wellness, we also look to expand our staff. With trainings and competitive pay, the Y truly invests in its staff.”
-Senior Aquatics Director & Mariners Head Coach Jon Siegel
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HELP US BUILD FOR THE FUTURE.
For many, the Y is a second home, where we can connect, learn, grow and thrive. GIVE TODAY to the Madison Area YMCA’s Family Center Expansion Project to help get us to the Homestretch and help us build for the future! Make a difference in the life of your family, and the community as a whole now and for years to come. Together, we can leave a legacy for future generations, just as community members of the past made our current facility possible. Please join us in supporting this important community project. Donations now can also be made via Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
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JOIN US, WE'RE HERE FOR GOOD.
When you join the Madison Area YMCA, you become part of a worldwide association of people working together to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and the community. With the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of a cause. Check out our current Membership Offers here. |
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FACE MASK POLICY
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The Y is a key partner in keeping our community physically and mentally healthy by providing much needed access to exercise and programs for all ages. We believe it is our responsibility to protect our members, participants, and employees so a visit to our facilities is as safe and enjoyable and possible.
Our YMCA has followed regulations and guidelines set by the state of New Jersey, local Public Health Department and the CDC throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with that practice, we have eased our mask and distancing restrictions in some cases in alignment with the CDC and the Governor’s new Executive Order issued on Monday, May 24. In accordance with the State's announcement and CDC guidelines, individuals age 12 and older, including members, guests, volunteers and staff, who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, are no longer required to wear a mask while inside our Y’s Family Center.
Click here to visit the NJ state website with up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine and FAQs.
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HELP US BUILD A BETTER US |
Get your dancing shoes on! Watch our video to get a sneak peek as our staff dance their way through the expansion!
Our more than 1,000 donors have made this important capital expansion possible! Thank you for being part of our Y community as we build for the future.
We know we still have more fundraising to do to continue to cover the cost of the project. Please consider making a gift to ensure we can better serve the needs of our community today and in the future. Did you know that donations to our Family Center Expansion can be made via Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and more through Givebutter.com?! The process is easy, paperless and can be completed in less time than it takes to decide what's for dinner.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
As members, donors and/or program participants of the Madison Area YMCA, we encourage you to remain subscribed to these newsletters to continue to receive important information. By choosing to "opt out" from any of these emails, it will automatically opt you out of receiving ALL communications from the Madison Area YMCA.
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THE Y FOR ALL
As a mission-driven nonprofit charitable organization, the Madison Area YMCA believes everyone, regardless of age, income or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. For more information about financial assistance (available for Y membership, programs, child care and education) or to make a tax-deductible donation to support these efforts, please call 973-822-YMCA (9622) or click here to make a secure online donation today.
MADISON AREA YMCA
FAMILY CENTER: 111 Kings Road, Madison - 973-822-9622
F.M. KIRBY CHILDREN'S CENTER: 54 East Street, Madison - 973-377-4945
PROJECT COMMUNITY PRIDE: 973-845-6480
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MADISON AREA YMCA madisonareaymca.org
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