News
Soccer Parents – Show-off Your Support!
Dec 20th
The YMCA has new T-Shirts for supportive Soccer Parents to wear during League games, or any time!
YMCA Soccer League 2007/08 Official Opens
Nov 28th
A brand new soccer season is underway at the YMCA on Grand Bahama Island. On Saturday, November 24th an official opening ceremony took place on a beautiful sunny morning out on the YMCA playing fields. An opening prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. George L. Cumberbatch (Chaplin on Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors) and the National Anthem was sung by Miss Grand Bahama (Nathalie Brown). Mistress of Ceremony and YMCA Executive Director, Mrs. Karon Pinder-Johnson welcomed the many special guests, coaches, parents and players.
Brief remarks were made by Narissa Lockhart, a representative from Ministry of Youth & Sport. The visiting Guest Speaker was Anton Sealey, President of Bahamas Football Association from New Providence. Mr. Wildgoose, Y.M.C.A. Program Director gave honour to the coaches and players, and closing remarks came from Mr. Joseph Darville, the Y.M.C.A. Program Vice Chairperson. Read more – CLICK HERE
YMCA Soccer Registration Now Underway!
Oct 8th
The YMCA 2007/08 Soccer League, which begins on November 17th at 10am is now registering. Our soccer programme is for boys and girls aged 4 to 14 years. The $45.00 registration fee includes your child’s Uniform T-Shirt and awards at the season end. The League runs Saturdays from 10 am to Noon.
Our Renovated Pool makes a SPLASH!
Oct 4th
The YMCA swimming pool is new and improved and already, the masses of Grand Bahamians (particularly kids) are benefitting from the recent renovations that took place at the popular swimming pool.
“The pool has gone under major renovations,” said Johnson, Executive Director of the YMCA.
“We’ve implemented a number of tasks that once completed would make the pool look like brand-new.”
YMCA takes Lifeguard course to new level
Sep 11th
Read The Freeport News article
Terry Wildgoose is new Activities Director at the YMCA
Aug 16th
No, Terry is not experienced in that capacity, per se, but having grown up in the YMCA, and having been both an athlete and a coach for almost every core sport there is, Terry indeed has what it takes to take up the challenge.
“I began my coaching career at the YMCA,” said Terry, during Wednesday’s press conference.
“Before that I was fortunate enough to have been a very good athlete and I played just about every sport in the country.
YMCA offers a full slate of Summer Activities
Jun 17th
YMCA Summer Camp Curly Tail 2007
Jun 7th
Disneys Pirates of the Caribbean II/III Cast and Crew donate computers to the YMCA
May 28th
Raquel Oliver comes 1st in The Big Stage Show
May 4th
On Saturday, April 28th The Big Stage Show held the final showdown at the YMCA in Grand Bahama. It was very entertaining with stiff competition! Despite the rallies going on throughout town a good crowd turned out to cheer on their favorite contestant.