Y Rock sprints to successful finish with new 5K, 1-mile Fun Run

Y Rock sprints to successful finish with new 5K, 1-mile Fun Run

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2017) Around 200 triathletes and runners hit the race course at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall early Sunday morning for the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run. Presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the Y Rock Sprint Triathlon this […]

Saving Havens

Saving Havens

Heroic actions revive 84-year-old in YMCA aerobics class (ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2017)  Paul Havens may have turned 84 this year, but he hasn’t slowed down for a second. After attending daily exercise classes at the JER Chilton YMCA for the past eight  years, he has become somewhat of a favorite amongst instructors and […]

YMCA soccer season sees sign ups spike

YMCA soccer season sees sign ups spike

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2017) Soccer season has wrapped up at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, and this year the program scored with its highest enrollment ever. Over 900 kids signed up to build new skills and new friendships. YMCA Sports Director Bill Cadman said he is excited to see record-breaking numbers of kids enjoying […]

JER Chilton YMCA selects annual father of the year

JER Chilton YMCA selects annual father of the year

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 17, 2017) So many fathers make such a big impact on the people in their lives that it’s strange to think that Father’s Day was not always celebrated. However, the tradition was not started until 1910, when Sonora Louise Smart Dodd decided to create a day to honor her father, William […]

Play It Cool at the Pool

Play It Cool at the Pool

Put water safety first this summer (ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2017) With summer approaching, lots of folks will be looking to beat the Texas heat by partaking in a variety of fun water activities such as swimming and boating. But regardless whether you’re taking your child for a fun swim at the local community […]

YMCA celebrates spring volleyball championship

YMCA celebrates spring volleyball championship

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) The spring volleyball season served to a close last weekend for the JER Chilton YMCA with championship games at the Rockwall ISD Administration building on Saturday, May 20. The Honeybees were the winners for the 3rd-4th grade division, with a final standing of 6-2. The Rockstars were the winners […]

Rockwall Police prayer service honors fallen state law enforcement officers

Rockwall Police prayer service honors fallen state law enforcement officers

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2017) In recognition of National Police Week, officers with the Rockwall Police Department gathered with community members for a prayer service in remembrance of 21 Texas law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty within the past year. The event took place in the parking lot of the […]

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 […]

Rockwall YMCA Youth Soccer focuses on more than the game

Rockwall YMCA Youth Soccer focuses on more than the game

Soccer season at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA sure has been a kick, but now all of the teams have to hang up their cleats until next season. Coach Susie Leff said she was impressed this season by the positive and uplifting attitudes from parents and coaches as their young athletes improved their skills and had […]

Volleyball participation spikes at Rockwall Y, spring season ends with championship tournament

Volleyball participation spikes at Rockwall Y, spring season ends with championship tournament

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Spring Volleyball finished its seven-game season strong with a single elimination tournament. The 5th-6th grade champions are the Rockwall Volleyball Club, and the 3rd-4th grade champions are the Little Chargers. RVC Coach Susie Leff said the season was full of fun times and big improvements for […]