Community Health

The YMCA Series of Races is a three race series designed to challenge and motivate. Series scoring for these events also presents a great opportunity for additional prizes and personal achievement.

The Series includes:

• YMCA 5K/10K – August
• YMCA 15K – September
• Evansville Half Marathon – October

The Annual Evansville Half Marathon presented by German American is held in early October. Make Plans now to participate in this great community event!

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The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana offers a training program for individuals interested in the October race. This volunteer led program helps individuals from all types of backgrounds gain confidence, improve health and establish friendships while training toward a common goal.

“Jump Start” Training – Begins in late May

Free program to members and non-members

The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana and our team of volunteers is offering a FREE 7 week program to help you start making your way toward a healthier version of yourself this year! Training starts at 1 mile and work up to 3 consecutive miles over 7 weeks. The goal is to transition from Jump Start to the Team 13 Program with the end result being completion of the Evansville Half Marathon presented by German American Bank in October.

You will have fun, meet people, and be inspired to make lifestyle changes along the way. Trainings are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 pm and Saturdays at 7 am.

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“Team 13” Training – Begins in mid July

Nominal fee for members and non members

Registration fee includes a commemorative gift, door prizes, access to email updates, a special race number identifying you as a training participant and much more!

Over the past several years thousands of people have worked with volunteer trainers to train for and complete the Evansville Half Marathon. This training is designed to help individuals at all fitness levels find success. This is your chance to begin or better your training program for the October race. Informational meeting and kick off will be held in mid July.

All trainings will take place on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. Training program is open to the community.

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The American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED is combined CPR/AED program designed specifically for those who do not work in the healthcare field but are occupationally required to, or desire to, have CPR knowledge and skills. This training is suited for emergency response teams in business and industry, school bus drivers, teachers, and child care workers.

We are happy to host individuals as well as company groups for certification. Contact Heather Polley at 812. 492. 6708 or polley@ymcaswin.org for more information on CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or to schedule a training.

The American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) basic First Aid Class develops basic first aid knowledge, skills, and the confidence to respond. This class is an excellent choice for both the community and workplace setting and is consistent with recommendations of the 2010 National First Aid Science Advisory Board and OSHA’s best practices for first aid training programs in the workplace.

Rock Steady Boxing is a unique exercise program, based on training used by boxing pros that is adapted for people with Parkinson’s disease.  The program involves regular exercises, such as stretching, bicycling, running, jump-roping, push-ups, balancing and lots of non-contact boxing, led by experienced trainers/coaches.  This program serves both men and women of all ages and levels of ability, giving people with Parkinson’s disease hope.  The program enables people with Parkinson’s to fight their illness by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness classes that improve their quality of life.

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Cancer is a devastating diagnosis for people of all ages and backgrounds. Going through a diagnosis and various forms of treatment can take a serious toll on a person both physically and emotionally. LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA focuses on you – the whole person – not the disease by providing support and guidance to help rebuild and gain strength.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE 12-week program for adult cancer survivors that meet twice a week for 90 minutes. YMCA instructors work with each participant to fit the program to his or her individual needs. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise and supportive cancer care.

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Coaches Luncheon

The YMCA Coaches Luncheon is held each November to highlight the U of E Basketball program and generate funds for YMCA Youth Programs. Patrons are treated to lunch, camaraderie and a talk given by both the men’s and women’s coaches, followed by a question and answer period. This event was started in 1990. Corporate tables as well as individual tickets are available for the luncheon.

YMCA Golf Outing

The “Play-a-Round for The Y” Golf Outing is held every year in the spring. The “four man” scramble event brings out many avid golfers and friends of the Y. Many great sponsors make this event an ongoing success. Golfers are treated to a “prize on every hole”, a chance to putt for cash, food and gifts, and the fun and friendship that playing golf for a worthy cause can bring.

For more information, please contact Meghan Craven at craven@ymcaswin.org.