Rockwall YMCA offers free swim skills assessments, learning sessions during Memorial Weekend Open House

Rockwall YMCA offers free swim skills assessments, learning sessions during Memorial Weekend Open House

ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2022) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomes families to their Memorial Weekend Swim Lesson Open House, in which participants will receive a free swim skills assessment and learning session. This community event will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Rockwall Y, located at 1210 N. […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to open Monday, June 1

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to open Monday, June 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2020) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, along with six other YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas branches, will welcome members back Monday, June 1 after closing their doors in March due to COVID-19. With counsel of medical experts and best practices from other YMCA’s around the country, a phased opening is […]

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Successful Fall Sports Season

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Successful Fall Sports Season

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 30, 2018) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall wrapped up another highly successful fall sports season, with over 1,000 players participating in the Y’s youth soccer, flag football and volleyball programs. The Rockwall YMCA welcomed 127 flag football players, 174 volleyball players, and kicked off its fall Small Fry and Youth […]

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 15

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 15

Tickets selling fast at DodiesCrawfishFest.com (ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2018) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual fundraising event, presented by Dodie’s Cajun Diner, […]

WE ARE THE MILLERS: Rockwall YMCA celebrates three generations on its Board

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) The JER Chilton YMCA reached a special milestone in its history when it recently welcomed third generation member Grant Miller to its Board of Managers. Grant joins his grandfather Dr. Frank Miller and father Dr. Bart Miller, who each currently serve on the Board. The Miller family has been […]

YMCA hosts prayer breakfast for Rockwall area teachers

(Rockwall, TX—August 4, 2016) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA invited all Rockwall area teachers to a special appreciation breakfast offering prayer for the coming school year. The teachers munched on eggs, sausage, gravy, muffins and cinnamon rolls provided by Preston Hollow Catering while YMCA Executive Director Bonnie LaVielle sang with her two sisters Betty Methvin and […]

Rockwall YMCA holds successful first Y ROCK Sprint Triathlon

Rockwall YMCA holds successful first Y ROCK Sprint Triathlon

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 27, 2016) Over 100 triathletes of all skill levels took part in Rockwall’s newest triathlon known as the Y ROCK (formerly Dirty Rock) Sprint Triathlon 2016, produced by PlayTri Racing and hosted by the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA on Sunday, June 26. The event saw 120 participants hit the race course bright and […]

Pickleball tourney brings exciting, competitive action to Rockwall YMCA

Pickleball tourney brings exciting, competitive action to Rockwall YMCA

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) Tons of blood-pumping, paddle-swinging, sweat-inducing excitement filled the JER Chilton YMCA of Rockwall gymnasium during the Pickleball PlayDay Double Elimination Tournament on Saturday, April 23, sponsored by Home Depot, Tom Thumb, Target and USAPA Pickleball. The event saw many Pickleball players from across Rockwall County compete in three different […]

Recital caps successful Spring Dance program at YMCA

Recital caps successful Spring Dance program at YMCA

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2016) The JER Chilton YMCA‘s Spring Beginner Dance class finished out a successful program with a dance recital on Wednesday, April 20, at the Y. Performing in the “Waltz of the Flowers” Spring Dance Recital 2016 and showing off their elegant dance movements were: Anisa Campbell, Dylan Logan, Isabella Rogers, […]

Dirty Rock off-road sprint triathlon Aug 23 at Rockwall YMCA

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) Registration is underway for the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall‘s 6th Annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon (originally scheduled for June but postponed due to heavy rains).  Rockwall County’s first and only mountain-bike based off-road triathlon will now take place on Sunday, August 23. Produced by Playtri  Racing, this year’s event is […]