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Cary Y Gets a Taste of Pickleball

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Cary, NC — The Pickleball phenomenon is sweeping the country and now’s it’s arrived at the Cary YMCA. Read more

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Youth Basketball Just Got Even Less Expensive

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Cary, NC — As if things couldn’t get any better at the Cary Y, Youth Basketball prices have been rolled back more than 33% this season. Registration is open now through September 20.

Youth Basketball: Game On

Youth sports build character, strength, agility, teamwork and confidence. The Cary Y runs an incredible number of programs for children of all ages and needs. It’s a wholesome and professionally run atmosphere for kids.

But youth sports shouldn’t be the privilege of the fortunate few. In that spirit, The Cary Y has rolled back the cost of you basketball by more than 33% for members and non-members. There’s even financial assistance for the most needy.

From the Cary Y:

Age, grade and skill level determine team assignments. Volunteers coach our teams, and all kids play. All YMCA sports leagues emphasize teamwork and fair play.

Registration is open for the Fall 2013 season. Register by September 20, 2013.

Youth Basketball in Action

Here’s a fun video from the Y that shows the diversity and range of the program in one minute.

Game On from Cary Family YMCA on Vimeo.

Cary Y Youth Basketball

  • Grades 7-8 (Boys)
  • Grades 5-6 (Boys)
  • Grades 3-4 (Boys)
  • Grades 5-8 (Girls)
  • Grades 3-4 (Girls)
  • Grades 1-2 (Coed)
  • Kindergarten Development
  • Pre-K Development (Ages 3-4)

Practices/Games

  • Starts Sept. 23, 2013

Cost

  • $69 (Was $92) (Member)
  • $80 (Was $107) (Participant)

Financial assistance is available.

Registration

To register, you have to go to the Cary Y at 101 YMCA Drive. No online registration is available.

Registration ends Sept. 20, 2013.  For more information, visit http://www.ymcatriangle.org/programs-services/sports/youth-basketball/cary-family-ymca.

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Cary SuperSkippers Repeat as #1 in the USA

Cary SuperskippersCary, NC — Once again, the Cary YMCA’s SuperSkippers have been declared the best jump rope team in the nation. Open tryouts are this weekend. Read more

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Health: Preventing Golf Aches and Pains

golf injuriesCary, NC — The average golfer plays approximately 37 rounds per year, so it is no surprise that golf injuries are on the rise. Read more

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Cary Bicycle Survey: The $1 Million Dollar Question

bicycle survey cary ncCary, NC – Last autumn, voters in Cary approved a Transportation Bond that included $1 million for bicycle facilities and programs. Now, the Town wants to know how you think we should spend the money. Read more

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Triangle Rock Club to Open New Location in Raleigh

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Above: Triangle Rock Club’s concept drawing for their new space.

Morrisville, NC – Triangle Rock Club (TRC), an indoor rock climbing gym and fitness center located off Morrisville Parkway, is opening a second indoor climbing facility to be located in North Raleigh. Read more

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At Cary’s Aradia Fitness, Pole Dancing Stays In The Family

aradia-pole-dancing-caryCary, NC — When Terri Kerr opened America’s first Aradia Fitness franchise in 2007, few would have considered trying pole dancing as their weekly exercise regimen. But the sport has quickly merged towards the mainstream over the past six years, thanks in large part to the success of pole dancers on television shows like America’s Got Talent. Now in her fifties, Kerr is passing ownership of the successful studio on to her daughter, Dakota Fox. Read more

Aquatots Offer Swim Lessons in a Strip Mall

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Cary, NC – How would you like to run to the grocery store and drop your kids off next door for their swim lessons? Read more

70 Runners Run 7 miles in 70 minutes to Dedicate Greenway

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Story by Alisa Wright Colopy, photos courtesy of Fit and Able Productions which offers classes through the town of Cary to motivate people to get fit and active outdoors.

Cary, NC – The Town of Cary dedicated the final section of the Black Creek Greenway this past Saturday, June 1, 2013. There was also a novel twist: signing up 70 Runners to Run 7 miles in 70 minutes or less (at 7am). Read more

Pole Dancing Fitness at Cary Arts Center

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Photo of Caterina Gennaro by Iris Romanowski-Smoot.

Cary, NC – Not sure how we missed this, but there was a Pole Dancing Fitness Competition over the past weekend at Cary Arts Center. Read more