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Renovation Update
Published: 10.11.18 - The wait is almost over... After a slight interruption due to Hurricane Florence, we're happy to report that construction is back on track at the Nir Family YMCA with an expected completion date in December of 2018. Over the past few weeks Thomas Construction has painted the gymnasium walls and ceiling, installed the lay-in fixtures on the first floor, and
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YMCA Wrightsville Beach Triathlon Hosts 5K Event to Support Hurricane Recovery
Published: 09.26.18 - This Saturday, September 29th was the scheduled date for the 40th Annual YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon. In celebration of its 40th year, this year’s event was expanded into a weekend-long festival to include new Youth Triathlon and Evening Swim events. Due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Florence, the City of Wilmington and Town of
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YMCA Hosts Field Day This Saturday
Published: 09.21.18 - The YMCA of Southeastern NC is hosting a community field day on Saturday, September 22 from 9:00am–1:00pm at the Midtown YMCA. Kids and families are invited to come out for some pick-up soccer and flag football at our Midtown branch. The Y will also host family basketball from 11:00am-12:00pm in its gymnasium. Our hope is to help provide an outlet
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Hurricane Florence
Published: 09.19.18 - As Hurricane Florence has now passed, and we begin recovery mode, we wanted to share an update on the storm's impact to our YMCA. The greatest damage suffered has been up at Camp Kirkwood. One of the new residents corridors had a tree that fell through the roof in the midst of the storm. There was both water and physical damage the the building and its
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YMCA's Cape Fear Aquatic Club Breaks Multiple Records at Nationals
Published: 08.13.18 - The YMCA of Southeastern NC’s Cape Fear Aquatic Club senior swimmers wrapped up their most successful long course season with some fast swimming at 2018 YMCA National Long Course Championship. Several team records were broken at this prestigious national competition held at College Park Maryland. The Y’s Cape Fear Aquatic Club was represented
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YMCA Cape Fear Aquatic Club Recruits New Head Coach Scott VanKuilenburg
Published: 08.08.18 - The Y looks forward to another incredible season for its Cape Fear Aquatic Club. Scott Vankuilenburg joins the Y’s Cape Fear Aquatic Club as Head Coach after serving three years as the Head Age Group Coach for the Water Rats Swim Team at the Westport Weston Family YMCA in Connecticut. As Head Age Group Coach, Scott led the team’s age group
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Renovation Update: Windows Installed, 1st Floor Drywall Completed
Published: 08.06.18 - We are happy to report the completion of our new Family Pool- which is already being enjoyed by Y members and summer campers! Construction continues at 2710 Market Street, take a look at some of our recent progress below: Windows have been installed in the Jewel Box, or what will be better known as the new main entrance! Here is a view from inside
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We Want Your Feedback!
Published: 08.01.18 - Do you use the cardio equipment at the Express Y? If so, we want to hear from you! We are preparing for our big move to the Nir Family YMCA and have important decisions to make regarding the type, brand, and quantities of cardio equipment to purchase for our new Y! Those of you able to attend our Community Vision Tour last month have seen first-hand how
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