Swim Team Tryouts and Y-Nastics start this week!

The Polar Bears Swim Team: Through spirited competition, participants will learn how to reach their potential in this water sport for children ages 6-18 years old. Practices and competitions focus on skills development, teamwork and confidence building. Practice is scheduled according to age and ability with certified and experienced swim coaches. All swim team participants MUST have an annual membership. Swim team dates: Sept. 12, 2012-Jan. 31, 2013. Tryouts: Sept. 12-28, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:15-6:30 p.m. Later tryouts must be scheduled with the coach. Full Details: http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/swim-team/

Y-Nastics: Registrations are now open for our Fall Y-Nastics, our gymnastic programming for those ages 18 months to adulthood and led by our USA Gymnastics Certified instructors. No matter the age or ability, we offer a class that is the right fit for you and your child. Our programming is recreational, and the focus is on building healthy fit bodies and instilling confidence and a sense of achievement for each athlete. Y-Nastics develops each athlete’s strength, flexibility, endurance, power and speed. Our programs teach team building skills in a positive learning environment, giving each athlete a sense of belonging, strengthening their social and communication skills. Y-Nastics offers skills that reach far beyond the classroom which can be utilized throughout athletes’ lives. **FALL GYMNASTICS START THE WEEK OF SEPT. 10! Full Details: http://www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org/1409/gymnastics-2/