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At the YMCA
Lots of exciting things are happening in the pool at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. One of the first programs that was able to return during COVID-19 was the swim team program.
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Under the leadership of Head Coach and Aquatics Director, Shawn Columbia, The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA offers competitive the option of swimming with the US year-round team, Fin Aquatics (FAST) and SHARKS Summer Swim Team. Swim team emphasis is on personal skill improvement, as well as good sportsmanship and team spirit. Dedication, teamwork, discipline and goal setting are objectives of the program. Membership with the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA and the ability to swim 25 meters without stopping are required.
The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, for the past twenty years, has had representation at State and National Championships and nationally ranked swimmers. Most recently, one swimmer received some exciting news from the NISCA (National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association). Jennah Fadely was named as a 2019-2020 NISCA Girls High School Swimming All-American in the 100 Yard Breaststroke (1 of only 3 from NC). Jennah not only swims for the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA FAST Swim Team, she also works as one of the Y’s Lifeguards and is a swimmer for Jordan Matthews High School.
Shawn Columbia, Head Coach and Aquatics Director states, “Our goal is to continue to build a swim program that will be a developmental tool for all swimmers.” Jennah is a great example of what can be accomplished through determination and hard work.
The program is dedicated to providing the environment, resources and encouragement for all of it’s swimmers to make a commitment to the highest level of personal potential and the pursuit of humble excellence. The F.A.S.T Swim Club is committed to providing a safe, healthy and positive environment for all athletes to grow in their sport. The Y adheres to the practices and policies of USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Initiative.
You can learn more about the Swim Team programs at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA on their website at www. randolphasheboroymca.com or by calling (336) 625-1976.
YMCA offers a light to the community during this crisis
Over the past couple months our world has changed. We all find ourselves in a very different place, as individuals, as a community and here as a YMCA. It has forced us to all embrace a new normal. Throughout this time, we have asked members to #StayWithUs, and because of their ongoing support, we have been able to continue being a light in our community.
We are so thankful for the love and support we have felt from our members, and want to say thank you to those who have stayed with us and allowed us to deliver critical services in our community. Some of the services provided include: • Hosting 2 Blood Drive with the American Red Cross • Use of showers to members of the US Special Forces in March and June during Robin Sage • Over 200 pounds of vegetables from our Community Garden donated to the CUOC and Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen • Volunteering at Our Daily Bread Soup kitchen serving lunch to the community • Provided childcare to Essential Workers during the Stay At Home Order • Provided childcare to both Essential and Nonessential Workers during Phase 1 • Added in home and virtual exercise classes and devotions from local Pastors • Park and Learn free WiFi spot for Asheboro City Schools • Summer Camp Food Drive goal of 600 cans for the CUOC and Soup Kitchen
In June we were able to open up our Summer Camp, which is now in full swing! We also started offering Outdoor Group Exercise, Yoga, Cycle and BeastMode classes. We added BINGO, doing it outside while practicing social distancing as well as Bible Studies. Our pool was able to open offering Adult Lap Swim, Water Walking and Water Fitness classes. We also opened up our Splash Pad! All these have been made available to our members, which has allowed us to start seeing some familiar faces back on campus. All schedules and announcements regarding the status of the facility and programming as we continue to move forward in these challenging times can be found on the homepage of our website and on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.
On behalf of the Y community, thank you for your support. We couldn’t do this without you!
