SNAG Golf (Ages 4 to 10)

Falling somewhere between miniature golf and regulation golf, SNAG® allows for full shots, pitching, chipping, and putting. The SNAG Ball^TM has a limited distance, with the average player launching it a maximum of 50 yards. The key is in simplifying the instruction so that it can be an effective transition into the game of golf.

The SNAG^TM Golf teaching method removes the frustration out of learning golf for little ones. The equipment helps your young golfer learn to take full shots, pitch, chip and putt. The colorful and easy-to-use clubs keep the kids interested and the tennis "golf" balls help them learn to hit the ball with ease. Instead of aiming at a small hole your child can barely see, he or she aims at colorful cones and targets.

Cost
YMCA Members: $80
Non-members: $120

Ages 4 to 6 (Pre-K)
 

Late Spring (7 weeks)
SP936 Thursdays        May 6             1:45-2:30 pm 

Ages 7 to 10 (Grades 1-4)

Early Spring (7 weeks)
SP936B Thursdays        March 4             4:00 - 5:00 pm

Late Spring (7 weeks)
SP936B Thursdays        May 6             1:45-2:30 pm 

Ages 11-15

Early Spring (7 weeks)
SP936C Tuesdays        March 2             4:00 - 5:00 pm

Late Spring (7 weeks)
SP936C Tuesdays         May 4             4:00 - 5:00 pm

* Please call the Sports Department for pricing and details! (617) 244-6050 ext. 3651

On the Wednesday, Feb. 24 we will be celebrating Member Appreciation Day in honor of Healthy Heart month! Phil Wong will conduct blood pressure, oxygen, and heart rate testing for our members from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm!

 All of us involved in the YMCA are deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake in Haiti. The Haitian people are suffering a crisis of a magnitude no one can comprehend. On the evening of the earthquake, Gwenael Apollon, General Secretary of the Haiti YMCA, reported that he, his family and YMCA staff survived, but that YMCA operations had been severely impacted.

Working in collaboration with the Red Cross, Action Churches Together and other relief and emergency agencies, YMCAs around the world are responding to the urgent basic needs of those displaced by providing food, water, medicines, blankets, and in the longer term, care and psycho-social counseling.

 The West Suburban YMCA has made a donation to the YMCA World Service on behalf of its staff. If you would like to join us and support our efforts in Haiti, please donate to YMCA World Service by visiting www.ymca.net/worldservice. It is important to specify "Haiti Earthquake Support" in the "Comments/special instructions" box at the bottom of the online donation page to ensure immediate designation of your contribution.

Updates on the YMCA’s efforts will be posted as they become available. For more information, please contact the YMCA of the USA International Group at (800) 872-9622. We ask for your support, hope and prayers for the Haiti YMCA and the people of Haiti

Gift Certificates

You love your friends and family, so why not brighten up their holiday with the gift of:

• YMCA Memberships
• Personal Training
• Sports & Water Polo Leagues
• Birthday Parties
• Basketball Leagues
• Golf Conditioning
• Tennis Instruction
• Or, one of our other programs

We have a program for everyone on your holiday list, so stop by the front desk and purchase your gift certificates today. For more information, call (617) 244-6050 and hit "0".

Winter Weight Loss Challenge

Sign up today for the Winter Weight Loss Challenge!  Our 8-week contest begins on Monday, January 11th. 
The participant that loses the highest percentage of weight wins a one-year adult membership. Second place wins 3 personal training sessions and third place wins a fitness consultation.
Participating is easy:
1) Register at the front desk or online. The contest is $75 for members and $100 for non-members.
2) Make your first weigh-in appointment for January 11th with Jane Carroll at janec@westsuburbanymca.org. Weigh-ins are scheduled between 5:45 am and 10 pm on the 1st, 4th and 8th week of the competition. If we have a high volume of participants, the January 11th weigh-in may be extended to Tuesday, January 12th. You will receive a packet of fitness and nutrition information to help you through your competition and beyond at the first weigh-in, and we need you to fill out a health history form.
3) Schedule your orientation for the new fitness equipment*
4) Lose weight and get fit using our weight loss group classes and fitness and nutrition blog, which goes live on Jan 11. You can take up to three group classes a week. You do not need to sign up for the classes in advance and may mix and match the classes you attend according to your schedule. Classes are offered:
Mondays
6-7am: Advanced
6:45-7:30pm: Beginner/Intermediate
Wednesdays
11-11:45am: Beginner/Intermediate
6-6:45pm: Intermediate/Advanced
Thursdays
6-7am: Advanced
Friday  
12-12:45pm: Beginner/Advanced
Saturdays
8-8:45am: Intermediate
Please contact Jane Carroll at (617) 244-6050 x3007 or janec@westsuburbanymca.org for more information.
*Non members who register for this program may ONLY use the fitness center and group exercise classes during the following times 5:45-8am, 12-3pm and 8-10pm.