Weekly Fees:
Before Care: $2 per day per child
After Care: $35/ 5 days
$28/ 4 days
$24/ 3 days
$18/ 2 days
$10/ 1 day
Illinois Valley YMCA Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do teaches self defense as well as improves self confidence, discipline, coordination, and physical and mental capabilities. Through Tae Kwon Do, students learn to become leaders, not followers, and they develop the ''yes, I can'' attitude when facing daily challenges at home, school or work. The Illinois Valley YMCA's Tae Kwon Do is a branch school of the Won Jung Martial Arts Association of Rockford. Amber Sessler is the instructor. When: Tuesdays & Thursdays Times: 5:00-6:00 white, yellow belts & children 6-12 6:00-7:00 purple belt and above & children and all ranks of Adults 13 and up Fees: $30 Monthly YMCA member $45 Monthly non YMCA member
Parent's Night Out
Enjoy a night out away from the children with our Parent's Night Out program. This program runs from October through May of each year. This program allows parents to drop their children off at the YMCA with the youth sports staff supervising and enjoy a night out without the children. Sports, movies, games and a snack will be provided for your children. Registration deadline is 24 hours in advance. Limited enrollment. Who: Boys/Girls, Ages 3-12 When: First Saturday of the month 6-10 p.m. Fee: $7 First child YMCA member $10 First child non/YMCA member $5 Second child YMCA member $7 Second child non YMCA member $3 Third child YMCA member $4 Third child non/YMCA member
Come join the fun! Learn proper stroke and form technique, sportsmanship, goal setting, and competitive spirit. Coaches are American Swim Coaches Association certified. The program is open to all athletes aged 5-21, with a minimum requirement of the ability to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) by the end of the first week of practice. That first week is called "Rookie Week" and it is an opportunity to come and try out the team with no financial obligation. |
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Dolphin swimmers hail from many areas in north central Illinois; as far west as Princeton, south as Varna, north as Mendota, and east as Utica, with all towns within those borders represented. Competitions are held, usually on Saturdays, in accordance with NCAA swimming rules at various area YMCA's and include season end District, State and National opportunities, with these last three dependent on achieving qualifying times for the respective meets. The team strives to have qualifiers in all areas, and many of our athletes help us achieve this goal!
Swimming practices are held at two locations: the Link Aquatic Facility at the Illinois Valley Y (6:00-7:00 & 7:00-8:00 PM) and the Hennepin Pool (4:00-5:00 PM), Monday thru Thursdays. There is also an "elite" level practice at the Y from 6-8 PM on Fridays. Athlete's ability level will determine practice time within above time frames, with novice swimmers from 6-8 PM. Coaches will determine ability level and assign practice times to all swimmers.
Practices and swim meet attendance are not mandatory; however, athletes will see quicker improvement in both swimming techniques and stamina as they become more involved with the program. We have signup sheets posted weekly regarding whether you will attend that week's meet and DO require attendance at a minimum of TWO practices that week. This team policy allows athletes to participate at whatever level feels comfortable to them, with the hope that their love of both sport and swimming in particular, inspires them to greater success!
Rookie Week begins September 13th with the first swim meet on October 23, and the season runs through early April, with swim meets just about every weekend, holidays excluded. The team also hosts an Awards Banquet, held at season's end, in order to recognize outstanding performances throughout the year.
Participation fees are $100 per swimmer per year with discounts for additional family members. This fee is paid directly to the swim team. You must also have a currently paid Y membership. Scholarships are available for families needing them. Contact the Y at 815-223-7904 for more information about Illinois Valley Y membership rates.
For additional information or to answer any questions, call Head Coach Rob McNally at 815-223-7904, xt. 48.
Also, you can go to the Dolphin Swim Team website (below)
Plan on attending the new and returning parent's open house and meeting at the Illinois Valley Y on Sunday, September 12, from 1-4 pm (new parents from 1-2 PM, please)
To access the Dolphin swim team page, please go to: www.ilvydolphinswimteam.org
Junior High Dance Nights
Come and hang out with friends at the Illinois Valley YMCA Junior High Nights every third Saturday of the month. Live DJ services are provided for grades 6, 7 and 8. Dances open at 7:00 p.m., and parents are required to pick up students at 10:00 p.m. No student is allowed to leave without his parent's permission. Dances are chaperoned by Y staff. Who: 6th,7th, & 8th graders. When: Monthly - Every 3rd Saturday, September - May. Special Holiday Dates Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Fee: $3 YMCA members, $5 Non-Y members
Dates of Y Dances
October 29th
November 19th
December 17th
January 21st
February 18th
March 17th
March 31st
April 21st
May 19th
Wellness Training
Are you thirteen years of age and tired of just playing in the gym and are you serious about getting in shape? Well the YMCA has a program for you. Sign up now to receive your Wellness Center Training from one of the quality YMCA personal trainers. Class is required if you wish to use the Wellness Center. MUST HAVE BLUE CARD TRAINING AND BLUE CARD ON PERSON AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE WELLNESS CENTER Who: YMCA members age 13-17, How: Call the YMCA at 815-223-7904 to set up your appointment Fee: Free to YMCA Members only ***Please call and set up an appointment now***
Youth Gym
The Illinois Valley youth gym is open during all operation hours of the YMCA. The gym is open for basketball or volleyball, and is equipped with 3 volleyball courts and 6 basketball backboards. At times the gym may be scheduled with youth activities in non-prime time hours
