Wednesday, January 05, 2000
New Y offers options for all
BY DAVID ECK
Enquirer Contributor
SPRINGBORO — After nearly a year of construction, the Helen and Charles Coffman Family YMCA in Springboro will open Saturday, boosting recreation options here.
The 45,000-square-foot YMCA, located on Remick Boulevard off Ohio 741, cost $5 million, said Dale Brunner, executive director.
The building will feature two indoor pools, a walking/running track, a high school-size gym and a multipurpose room. The fitness center is 5,000 square feet.
A nursery for parents using the Y will care for children up to age 7.
Middletown Regional Hospital will use 8,000 square feet for medical programs and services. Southwest Church will use the Y for Sunday morning worship, Mr. Brunner said.
The YMCA, which started taking memberships in September, has about 1,250 members.
“The response we're getting to this Y is great,” Mr. Brunner said.
Monthly memberships range from $19 a month for youths to $41 a month for families. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it to join.
Planned programs for the YMCA include youth sports like floor hockey and indoor soccer.
Adult basketball, indoor soccer, aerobics and cardiovascular kick boxing are also planned.
“Our vision of it is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities,” Mr. Brunner said. “Our values (are) to build character through the promotion of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.”
Adult and youth swim teams will be formed, and swim lessons for infants to adults will be offered, Mr. Brunner said.
A skate park, where youngsters could enjoy in-line skating and ride skateboards, is also being considered, Mr. Brunner said.
“It fills a definite void that is here for a recreational/athletic facility,” said Springboro City Manager Ed Doczy. “We're ecstatic with the success that they've had. (City) staff has always been very supportive of them.”
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