Member Testimonials
YMCA sports give kids the opportunity to try sports before the games become competitive. All skill levels are accepted without judgement and without pressure on the child to feel that they are bringing the team down if their skill set is not great. Kids activities allow children to try out a sport at a young age, so they can see if it might be something they would be interested in playing.
One thing I don't like about the Y sports this year is that Picture Day was held out at Millard North High School at 144th Street. Many in the urban area cannot get out to 144th Street. This location and the one-time event on Feb 4 were not feasible for many families that participate in the Y kids sports program. Picture Day was geared toward white, middle-class families and left out most kids who participate at the Maple Street Y and Butler Gast. The Metro YMCA can do better than this. Please offer more opportunities to have photo sessions at more reasonable locations.
Also, please provide another kind of photo opportunity. Perhaps have a time when parents can take a photo of their children in front of the nice photo background, holding a basketball. Parents who can't afford the professional photo could still have a picture of their kid participating in Y sports - taken with their own cell phones. Please offer some alternative to the professional Picture Day. The current arrangement is biased against diverse inner-city youth.
Participants are friendly, coaches are great, and George is easy to work with.
George Rocks!
Convenience in location.
Convenience in hours.
Friendly employees; although not very helpful as far as the trainers noticing if you're doing something wrong and correcting it.
Water aerobics
The instructors are very good I feel I get a good work out with them, people are all very friendly
We joined up a month ago for the main purpose that your Y offered classes for people with Parkinson’s from certified Parkinson’s trainers. We love the classes and the trainers . I am looking forward to getting some one on one training for myself, with Covid I have been sitting way too long.
The coaches are great! They have the right attitude about sports!
Caring staff and great instruction
Everything is amazing. Thank you
I like the group fitness classes, the strength training area and cardio rooms are large, and all of the class instructors I have met are all very nice.
Variety
I have noticed there is plenty of machines which is always a good thing, specially when you have a limited amount of time to visit your day.
I notice this location is cleaned, and the filter water fountain is really a good thing to have.
keep up the good work.
We enjoy all the senior classes we avail ourselves of. The instructors are knowledgeable and friendly, and the days/times are convenient for our schedule.
Loved your step and dance fit classes! My 2yo loves going to child watch! I appreciate how clean the facilities are when we are there.
LOVE the instructors Marilee and Sherri!! They are very punctual, reliable, fun, accountable, and very welcoming. The morning staff is very friendly!
Very nice People and welcoming
Convenient to home. Great class schedule. Helpful staff!! Always clean shower rooms. SWIMMING
I have only used the weight room and cardio room so far. It would be nice to have some 5 pound weights in the weight room. And two 8 pound weights. I have only seen one.
Water aerobics is what I do. Very good instructors. Enjoy it
I have not yet participated in any programs or activities. Perusing the schedule has yielded several interesting classes, such as kickboxing, strength training with lower weight and yoga.
Love the variety of equipment and programs available at the Y. The staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. A great atmosphere!
Showers need to be warmer but I like the Y
Love the friendly faces
Group activities classes are really rewarding and the option to interact with fellow members is a fun way to exercise 👍
I enjoy the ymca instructors are terrific. Very good at showing modifications. During class or after. Love that changes are made. Not same routine in classes. I like variety.
I like how we have different classes in a day throughout the week and you get to choose the time that works with you schedule
I love the classes. That works for me. The staff is very friendly and greets you when you come in. In fact their is one gentlemen that remembers my name and checks me in at times when i come. I can't remember names, so I am impressed.
So happy that you have a program specifically for persons with Parkinsons disease. Also, I am enjoying the Chair group classes and Silver sneakers. Perfect offerings for retired people! Thank you!
Enthusiastic trainers and the broad range of activities.