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Check here to find important updates about what is happening at Mission Valley YMCA and its facilities. You will also find news about about upcoming events.
What You Should Know This Week
Updated: 11 a.m., 5/8/12
 | Important Facility News Ongoing See the right column of this page for important facility news, including closures, schedule changes and more. Details |
| Fitness Center Remodel Mission Valley, April 23-May 20 The fitness centers (Cross-Training Center, stretch room and Exercise Support Center) are closed for a major remodel until May 20 at Mission Valley. Improvements include new equipment, a functional training area, and new flooring and paint. Read more about this exciting update. Details. |
| Nutrition & Fitness Apps May Nutritionist Krista Martinez-Trimlett recommends some helpful and easy-to-use apps that make tracking your nutrition and fitness activities a breeze. Also: Krista's recipe of the month, Asparagus with Lemon and Mustard Sauce. Details |
| Y Fitness Stories Team Challenge Blog: J.J. Knightly is 60 pounds lighter and doing triathlons, thanks to some hard work and the Team Weight Loss Challenge. Read her blog posts about this highly successful and fun program. |
| Health Fair June 23, Mission Valley Join us for FREE health screenings, demo classes (TRX, Pilates and cycle), health & nutrition advice and workshops, senior & sports resources and some fun giveaways, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 23 at Mission Valley. Download the flyer (PDF). |
| Teens: Travel to Brazil July 2012 Your teenager can have a unique learning experience this summer — a trip to Brazil, complete with a service learning component, sightseeing, and immersion into Brazilian culture. Find out more March 19 at a mandatory meeting. See our international teen exchange page for details. |
| Youth Rugby Clinic May 20 A two-hour clinic featuring expert instruction from Matt Hawkins, Team USA rugby player and former USA Eagles rugby team captain. Designed to develop the basic physical and mental skills of rugby for ages 5-17, May 20 at Clairemont High School. Details |
| Fitness Class Sub Instructors All locations Now you can check to see if a substitute instructor is scheduled to teach your favorite exercise class Details |
| Upcoming Events Ongoing Check here for a round up of new programs and upcoming events, plus links to flyers you can download. Details |
Local events
Check out events put on by our friends and partners around town!Coming up:
- ROC Race - The Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge 5K: May 19-20, Del Mar
- Hoops at the Beach basketball tournament: May 19-20, Crown Point
- Rock 'n' Roll Marathon: Sunday, June 3.
Facility updates
Updated: 5/10/12
Mission Valley (Friars Road)
- May 9-10: The indoor pool at Mission Valley is currently closed, reopening at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 10. Please call for updates, 619-298-3576.
- Through May 20: The fitness centers (Cross-Training Center, stretch room and Exercise Support Center) will be closed for a major remodel that will bring new equipment, a functional training area, and new flooring and paint. During the remodel, we have additional group exercise classes, extended hours at our other facilities and access to other YMCA's. »» Details
- May 28: Closed for Memorial Day
- June 3: Closed until 2 p.m.
The Mission Valley facility will be closed until 2 p.m., Sunday, June 3 for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. — posted 4/17/12 - June 10: All Mission Valley pools will be closed for a countywide lifeguard training. — posted 5/10
Hazard Center
- May 28: Closed for Memorial Day
- June 10: All Mission Valley pools will be closed for a countywide lifeguard training. — posted 5/10
Toby Wells
- May 28: Closed for Memorial Day
- June 10: All Mission Valley pools will be closed for a countywide lifeguard training. — posted 5/10
- Parking:
Y Members have three parking options:
1. The regular lot, of course
2. The first row (closest to the Y's fence) of the National University parking lot
3. The County Administration lot after 6 p.m.
Please do not park in the AIS lot across Lightwave; this are is for staff parking only. — revised 10/31/11
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