Y Snow Day Program

St. Pat's Y Teen Dance - Change of date

Note the change of date of this month's Y teen dance!

Y School's Out Program - March 2 & 3

As with any days when TCAPS is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a half day on Thursday, March 1, noon – 6:00 pm and full day on Friday, March 2, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.

“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Erica Wilson supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”

Cost of the program is $25 for full day for non-members with YMCA members costing $16.  Half days are $10 for Y members and $20 for non-members. The program is at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive just south of South Airport Drive in Traverse City. This program is a licensed by the State of Michigan. This program is for 5 – 15 year olds.

In addition there will be a full day School’s Out Program on Friday, March 23, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm. Registration deadline is March 16.

For those who are planning Spring Break in town this year, our Y Spring Break Camp will be held March 26 – 30. Registration deadline is March 19.

The Y is for Youth Development. Contact Erica Wilson at the Y at 933-9622 for more information about our School’s Out Program or any of our camps.

March 2 - Y St Pat's Family Fun Night

St. Patrick's Day Teen Dance - March 3

Membership sign up Special

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YMCA Men’s Softball League

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

2012 YMCA MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE

What:                YMCA Men’s Softball League

When:                League begins April 30 at the Civic Center

Leagues:            ‘Senior” = (Monday)    “B” = (Thursday)   “C” = (Tuesday)   “D” = (Wednesday) Friday night is for overflow.

Cost:             $690.00 team fee

Registration:      Between March 1 and March 31, a $300.00 deposit is required to hold your spot in a league.  The balance is due by April 15.  Returning teams have priority registration status; others will be placed on a waiting list. Returning teams must follow registration deadlines, as we will begin taking waiting list teams April 1.  Please respond early, as space is limited!

Format:             Round robin league schedule with a tournament. Please check with League Director as to the legality of bats.

How to Pay:       Please make checks payable to “GT Bay YMCA” and drop off or mail to:

YMCA 3000 Racquet Club Dr Traverse City, MI  49684.                  231.933.9622

Notes : League home run limits: “B” = 6   “C” = 2   “D” = 1. All bats must be on the ASA approved list. Rosters will be kept in our umpire room, so that they may be referred to if needed. Names may be added or deleted from your roster by calling Barb Beckett (933-9622) who will update.

Rosters MUST be turned in to Barb by April 22. Click here for registration form.  Sign up early.

Y Women's Softball League

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

YMCA 2012 Women’s  Softball League  

Where:        All games played at the Civic Center

Nights:        Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (see league director for “A”, “B” League info)

Cost:           $690.00 per team fee. Fee must be paid in full to register

Deadline:   April 20

Play Begins: Week of May 14

Format:       Round robin league play.

Registration may be started by completing the form below and returning it along with your $690.00 team fee to the YMCA 3000 Racquet Club Dr. Traverse City, MI  49684. 


Click here for registration form. Contact Barb Beckett at 231.933.9622.
www.gtbayymca.org  .

Y Coed Softball League

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

2012 COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE 

Registration Deadline: before March 31! 

Space limited! Do not wait to register!

             League:                     Starting Date & Number of Teams in League 

Sunday Competitive                 May 6  - first 12 teams paid

Sunday Recreational                May 6  - first 12 teams

Monday                                  May 7 – first 9 teams

Friday                                    May 11 – first 9 teams paid

Notes: Teams returning from last year have priority registration status; others will be placed on a waiting list. Regardless, all registration deadlines are enforced. Waiting list teams will be allowed to register on April 1. Your team must be paid in full to be included on the league schedule.  If you are a returning or new team trying to switch leagues, please circle above your 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd choice.

Click here for registration form. Contact League Director Barb Beckett at 231-933-9622.

www.gtbayymca.org .

Y Gymnasts Win National Meet

Turner, Davis, Flores 

Win National Meet

(Chicago, IL) – On the face of it, the challenge was insurmountable.  Over 4,000 gymnasts were on hand from 30 states plus Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, and New Zealand.  It was confirmed by Guinness as the “World’s Largest Invitation Gymnastics Meet”, and only a venue as large as Chicago’s Navy Pier could accommodate the six full gyms required to host the event.

To top it off, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA’s top two gymnasts, Kendra Benak and Annie Gerstner, were unable to compete due illness. 

YMCA veterans Amy Davis and Francie Flores embraced the pressure, however, each winning gold medal all-around awards in their respective Level 7 age divisions with identical scores of 37.4.  “Amy and Francie competed against some great gymnasts, but came out on top,” said coach Jennifer Van Deinse.  “Those were great wins for both of them, but it was Jade Turner who really had a break-out performance.” 

10-year-old Turner rose to the occasion with a 37.05 gold-medal all-around championship performance at Level 6, winning the meet by capturing the gold on vault with a score of 9.2 and beam with a 9.55.  “Jade was not intimidated at all on this international stage,” said  Van Deinse.  “She was solid on all four events, and really earned her all-around gold.”

Altogether, the ten competing YMCA gymnasts brought home 44 individual medals, including ten first-place gold medals and three all-around championships.  “Those medal performances would be considered quite an accomplishment at any meet,” added co-coach Gina Van Deinse, “but it’s especially meaningful at the world’s largest gymnastics meet.  Still, we could have done better, and we’re going to get to work on that right away this week.”

At Level 5 for the YMCA team, Ryan Zrimec won 6^th-place all-around with a score of 35.125, while Summer Bennetts came in 10^th-place all-around.  Patricia Davis won bars with a score of 9.475, en route to a 4^th-place all-around finish at Level 7.  Combined with sister Amy’s all-around gold medal, including a first place 9.6 floor routine, and Flores’ all-around gold medal bolstered by a 2^nd-place 9.55 floor routine by Kayla Jackson, the YMCA Level 7 team missed the all-around gold team award by only four tenths of a point.

“We were happy the team came in 3^rd-place,” said Van Deinse.  “At a meet of this stature, any medal is phenomenal, but we’re going to work hard for that four tenths next year to take the team gold.”

Also competing for the YMCA team were Level 6 gymnasts Darby Drake, recording a gold medal beam routine and 5^th place all-around, and Kayla Brady, 4^th place all-around in her age division.   Annemarie Jenkins placed 14^th all-around.

The next meet for the YMCA gymnasts is the Tulip City Invitational to be held March 3 – 5 in Holland, Michigan.  For more information about YMCA gymnastics, contact gym director Betsy Van Deinse at 929-2869 or visit www.gtbayymca.org to find meet photos and more information.

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All around champions: Amy Davis, Jade Turner and Francie Flores.

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Team.

back row left to right: Kayla Brady, Jade Turner, Annemarie Jenkins, Summer Bennetts, Ryan Zrimec, front row left to right: Rachel Ovalle, Patricia Davis, Francie Flores, Kendra Benak, Kayla Jackson, Annie Gerstner, Amy Davis

Pickleball at the Y

PICKLEBALL

Pickleball is played on a small court with a wooden paddle and a plastic ball. Join the fun! Coed sport. A great game for adults of all ages!

Location: YMCA Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Drive

Dates/Sessions:  Mon, Wed, Fri

Times: Call Y for times - 933-9622

Y Member Fee: $3 court fee per player

Non-member fee: $10 day pass plus $3 court fee per player

The Y has three indoor and three outdoor courts.

Some pictures from today and other days with Pickleball participants:

Family Fun Night at Y Early Childhood Center

This Family Fun Night is geared to families with pre-schoolers.

Fun and Health - Youth WOW partnership

First published in Family First Monthly, February 2012


Fun and Health

By Diane Roach, RD

    Fun and health are mixed together all the time at the YMCA. A special program for overweight youth ages 10-17 years, Youth WOW (Working on Wellness) provides structured, fun exercise and reliable nutrition guidance for a healthy lifestyle.

     During the 4 month program, Y fitness trainer, Rebecca Galsterer, leads Y Youth WOW participants each week with a wide variety of activities, including racquetball, pickle ball, tennis, and basketball. She also teaches them how to use fitness equipment and monitor their heart rates. They are excited to see their fitness levels improve during the 4 month program, and to feel their clothes fit looser. Judging by the smiles on kids’ faces at the end of the “work out” sessions, she seems to have a gift for working with each person. When complimented for her work, she always replies, “It’s so much fun!” 

 

    For nutrition guidance, participants meet as a group and individually with Munson Medical Center Registered Dietitian, Diane Roach.  A non-diet approach is used which includes learning about hunger and fullness, balanced meals, portion sizes, behavior change tips, fiber, beverages, snacking, social eating, and eating cues. There are games and challenges along the way.

    Pine Rest Counseling Center staff provide a behavioral health group session, and are available for further support, if needed.

    If you’d like to learn more about the Youth WOW Program, go to www.gtbayymca.org or call 933-9622 YMCA or call Diane Roach, RD 935-8451.The next session begins May 9, with registration deadline April 27. Cost is $392 for a four-month program. This includes YMCA membership for the entire family. Current YMCA members pay $272 for four months. Scholarship assistance may be available.

Fun and Healthy Snacks

As you plan your next party, here are some snack ideas to mix a little health with the fun. These snacks can be prepared ahead of time, or can be a fun activity for party guests to create together.

Fruit Kabobs or Fruit Bowls

Pick any combination of colorful fruits! Rinse, cut them bite size, and slide them onto wooden skewers or long toothpicks. If you don’t have the kabob sticks, place all the fruit in a beautiful bowl! It’s fun to choose fruit colors that match your party theme!

Grapes

Berries

Pineapple chunks

Orange sections

Banana slices

Kiwi slices

Melon balls

Dried fruit

Parfait Perfect

  Ingredients:

Fancy clear plastic or glass containers

Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries (if frozen, thaw and drain berries first

Vanilla yogurt

Granola topping

  Instructions: 

Make a layer of berries in the containers, and then yogurt, and continue these layers until it’s almost full. Sprinkle granola on top!

Funny Faces

  Ingredients:

Small tortilla (or English muffin halves, pita bread)

Pizza sauce

Shredded mozzarella cheese

Sliced green pepper, red pepper

Sliced mushrooms

Black olives

   Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or lightly oil; set aside.
2. Place disk on prepared baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce on each disk. Sprinkle with mozzarella

    cheese. Decorate with toppings as desired to create faces.

3. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is just melted and bottom of pizzas are light brown.

Fresh Tomato Salsa to serve with tortilla chips

  Ingredients:

1/2 of a small onion

1/4 cup of cilantro leaves or parsley

1 minced garlic clove

1 pound of diced ripe tomatoes

1 tablespoon of lime juice

1/4 teaspoon of salt

  Instructions:

Finely chop one half of a small onion. Mince 1/4 cup of cilantro leaves or parsley.

In a mixing bowl, combine the onion, cilantro or parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 pound of diced ripe tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Snack mix

  Ingredients:

2 cups unsweetened cereal (such as Cheerios®, Wheat Chex®, Fiber One®,

2 cups sweetened cereal (such as Honey Nut Cheerios®, Frosted Mini-Wheats® or Life®)

2 cups small pretzel twists

1 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries)

1 cup peanuts

  Instructions:

Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.

Measure 1/2-cup amounts into snack-size plastic bags so they’re ready to grab and go.

Sparkling Punch

  Ingredients:

Frozen orange-pineapple-banana juice concentrate

Faygo cherry flavored sparkling

Optional: fresh strawberries to garnish

  Instructions:

Follow directions to make frozen orange-pineapple-banana juice from the frozen concentrate.

Stir in Faygo cherry flavored sparkling water, up to half of the amount of juice.

Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim of the glass, or in the punch bowl.

Diane earned a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University in Clinical and Community Dietetics, and is a Registered Dietitian.  She has worked at Munson Medical Center for 28 years, including inpatient care and education, outpatient nutrition counseling, and nutrition presentations and demos in the community. Her office number is 935-8451.

The Youth Working on Wellness Program (Youth WOW) is a partnership of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA and the Munson Medical Center (Traverse City). At the Y we are for Youth Development and Healthy Living.

Y Recieves 2% Grant from Tribe

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA was deeply honored yesterday to receive a $10,000 grant for the New Y from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians through its 2% Grant Program.

Here is more information about the 2% funding:

Tribal Council and Dusty Bear during presentation

PESHAWBESTOWN, MICHIGAN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2011 –The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians is pleased to announce the distribution of $958,867.88 of gaming revenue allocation to local units of government.  The dollars have been allocated to 58 local applicants as a part of the Tribe’s “2 percent allocation,” which takes place twice per year.

Under the terms of a consent decree settling Tribes v. Engler (Case no. 1:90-CV-611, U.S. District Court, Western District Michigan), the Grand Traverse Band allocates 2 percent of its video gaming revenue to local units of government, as defined in the stipulation, no later than 60 days after October 1^st and March 31^st of each year.  This payment schedule was modified with the consent of the State of Michigan to July 31^st and January 31^st of each year because the fiscal year of the Grand Traverse Band’s gaming operation is calendar-based.

Since the 2 percent allocation began in 1994, the Grand Traverse Band has allocated $28,195,952.44 to hundreds of local organizations.

“The test for determining the distribution standards, as outlined in Tribes v. Engler are:  “Each tribe shall determine which local unit or units of government shall receive payments and the amounts thereof; provided however, the guidelines governing the tribes in making said determinations shall be based upon compensating said local units of government for governmental services provided to the tribes and for impacts associated with the existence and location of the tribal casino in its vicinity; and provided further, however…each local unit of government shall receive no less than an amount equivalent to its share of ad valorem property taxes…”

On January 25, 2012, the Tribal Council voted to determine which organizations would receive allocations.  Of the 100 applications received, totaling $3,040,951.44 in requests, the Council awarded 58 applicants for a total of $958,867.88.

The Grand Traverse Band will announce its first 2012 2 percent allocation in July.

It is with great pleasure that the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians is able to provide all citizens of northern Michigan with these services that are furnished solely by gaming revenues.

Freshman Night at Y - Feb 18

Valentine's Family Night Feb 3