NEWS & EVENTS

British Soccer Camp 2012

Soccer CampThe Odessa Family YMCA is pleased to announce another year of partnership with Challenger Sports, providers of the USA’s most popular soccer camp, to host a week long British Soccer camps during the week of June 11th – 15th at theMike Neeley Park, South across University Blvd. from the Y, Odessa, TX 79762.

The camps will run Monday through Friday and each child will be coached by a member of Challenger’s British coaching staff flown to the USA exclusively to work on these programs. Challenger will hold over 4,000 British Soccer Camps this summer and will coach over 120,000 players between the ages of 3 and 18, as well as completing FREE coach education clinics for over 30,000 parents and coaches.

Challenger’s British Soccer Camp is more than a week of drills and skills. In addition to taking part in a daily regimen of foot skill development (through the 1,000 touches curriculum), technical and tactical practices and daily ‘World Cup’ tournament style plays, each child will be treated to a rich cultural experience and lessons on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship.

Each camper will receive a FREE camp T-shirt, soccer ball, soccer poster, individual skills performance evaluation and free access to an educational soccer website. In addition, any child who signs up online at least 45 days (April 27th) prior to camp will receive a genuine British Soccer replica Jersey valued at $39.

 

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Any Coaches interested in a specific Team Camp should contact

Nick Rundell
nrundell@challengersports.com
469-713-2737

To register please click here

The Big Loser Contest

DEADLINE FOR EARLY REGISTRATION JANUARY 6TH, 2012 Note: you may register anytime during the first 3 weeks

Odessa American Article - GOOD NEWS: Helmets for skaters

In celebration of National Kids Day (Aug. 7), the Odessa Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer/President Mitch Gerig gave out safety helmets to kids Aug. 8 at the Ruben Pier Memorial Park, located at Sherwood Park. The helmets were donated by the Tony Hawk Foundation for the Odessa community and its skaters. The Y provides co-ed youth programs for all ages: basketball, tee-ball, flag football, tackle football, soccer, lil pom pom and childcare from 6:30 am to 1 a.m. for parents working or going to school.

http://www.oaoa.com/articles/football-70531-park-helmets.html

Swim Aquatics

Can't Swim? Get Help from America's Favorite Swim Instructor!

The Odessa Family Y swim lessons are designed to ensure the student's safety, provide the student with regular progressive success, and make the learning process more enjoyable. Our emphasis is on fun while learning!

SWIM LESSONS

WHO?
Preschool: ages 4 and 5
Youth: 6 and Up

WHAT?
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Preschool lessons 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Youth lessons 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm

There are 8 lessons per session. Sessions are:

September 20th - October 13th

October 18th - November 10th

 

WHERE?
Central Branch YMCA, 3001 E. University 

 

Have Your Pool Party at the Y

From birthdays to anniversaries, call us NOW! (432) 362-4301

Leave the hard part to us & have your child's birthday party at the YMCA!

YMCA and/or American Red Cross certified lifeguards on duty at all times in our heated swimming pool.

$60.00 per additional hour  |  A host will be present to assist you with your party plans.  |  You must supply cake, ice cream, punch, etc. Odessa Family Y offers great ways to help you celebrate your special occasoions while providing safe & fun facilities for your events.