Angel Camp for kids with special needs underway at Rockwall YMCA

(ROCKWALLL, TX – June 24, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently opened registration for its Angel Camp summer program, providing kids with special needs the ability to have fun and socialize through a number of different enjoyable activities. Angel Camp runs for five one-week sessions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 […]

Barbara Lee named JER Chilton YMCA’s Volunteer of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA of Rockwall volunteer Barbara Lee was honored with the Sam G. Winstead Volunteer of the Year Award for her substantial volunteer efforts to the Chilton YMCA’s swim team during the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’s 130th Annual Meeting held at the Belo Mansion on Thursday, April 9. The […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Respect for one another led us in right direction

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) As I enter the last weeks as mayor of this great city, I want to thank residents for their trust and support and to thank City Council and city staff for their efforts in working together to make Rockwall the best hometown in Texas. I can say will all honesty […]

JER Chilton YMCA ribbon cutting a ‘legacy event’ for the community

ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 25, 2014) A ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House on Nov. 20 marked the completion of Phase I renovations and the official opening of the newly expanded JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Larry Parks, longtime member of the JER Chilton YMCA Board of Management and Chairman of the Capital Campaign, described the occasion […]

Rockwall YMCA Grand Opening Weekend to feature free classes, giveaways, family fun

YMCA Phase I Renovation Complete ROCKWALL, TX (November 10, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will kick off the Phase I grand reopening for its newly renovated facility with a plethora of fun activities and programs on the weekend of Nov. 20-23. The Y will host a ribbon cutting Thursday, Nov. 20 to begin […]

Color Dash, 5K to honor memory of Rockwall student

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW! (ROCKWALL – October 7, 2014) Registration is underway for the Christian Corneau “Go the Distance” Memorial Run, set for 8 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The seventh annual event honors the memory of Christian Corneau, son of Max and Michelle Corneau of […]

Color Dash, 5K to honor memory of Rockwall student

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW! (ROCKWALL – September 16, 2014) Registration is underway for the Christian Corneau “Go the Distance” Memorial Run, set for 8 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The seventh annual event honors the memory of Christian Corneau, son of Max and Michelle Corneau of […]

Rockwall YMCA’s Dirty Rock Triathlon Saturday

Rockwall YMCA’s Dirty Rock Triathlon Saturday

STILL TIME TO REGISTER! UPDATE – JULY 19: DIRTY ROCK POSTPONED! The City and DORBA (who manage the trail) have decided to close the trail through tomorrow due to lack of drying up.  As such, we are reluctantly having to reschedule the Dirty Rock triathlon to Sat, Aug 2.  ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2014) Register today […]

Local coach infuses life lessons into football

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 13, 2014) While juggling a job and a family of six kids, Preston Nix still finds time to give back to his community and make an impact in the lives of young athletes by coaching football for the JER Chilton YMCA. Nix started a sports program eight years ago to offer a […]

Dirty Rock Triathlon returns to benefit Rockwall YMCA

Dirty Rock Triathlon returns to benefit Rockwall YMCA

ROCKWALL, TX (June 20, 2014) Register today for the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall‘s 5th Annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon, Rockwall’s first and only mountain-bike based off-road triathlon in Rockwall County, on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Produced by Playtri  Racing, this year’s event is expected to draw 250 individual participants and more than 30 relay teams. […]