JER Chilton Rockwall YMCA unveils plaque to honor namesake, Bob Chilton

JER Chilton Rockwall YMCA unveils plaque to honor namesake, Bob Chilton

Rockwall, TX (September 25, 2023) – On Thursday, September 21, JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall held a special event to commemorate the contributions of Bob Chilton, who was an avid supporter and friend. The evening kicked off with a ribbon cutting with the Royse City Chamber of Commerce. All in attendance spoke to the significant […]

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for another year. The memories though are extra sweet, and the friendships are rich! The Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp is designed […]

Rockwall County Kiwanis TRI-ROCK Sprint Triathlon will Challenge Athletes for a Day of Endurance and Community Spirit

Rockwall County Kiwanis TRI-ROCK Sprint Triathlon will Challenge Athletes for a Day of Endurance and Community Spirit

  Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2023) – The Rockwall County Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the annual Rockwall Kiwanis TRI-ROCK, set to take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023, 7:00am – 10:00am. With a legacy of promoting health, wellness, and community engagement, this iconic sprint triathlon promises participants a fun and challenging experience while […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrates 13th Annual Father of the Year Awards

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrates 13th Annual Father of the Year Awards

DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16, 2023) – Every year, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has taken part in spotlighting dads who are making a difference. Through a detailed nomination process, 18 individuals are chosen to represent their branch based on evaluations from Y leaders who examine a father’s ability to demonstrate the organization’s character values of: […]

Registration now open for 56th annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

Registration now open for 56th annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

DALLAS, TEXAS (June 1, 2023) – Registration is now open for the 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health.  The Trot is a North Texas tradition that takes place each year on Thanksgiving Day morning. Participants can choose to run or walk the race in-person in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, November 24, or join […]

JER Chilton YMCA volleyball tournament serves up competition and sportsmanship

JER Chilton YMCA volleyball tournament serves up competition and sportsmanship

Rockwall, TX (May 23, 2023) – The Spring 2023 Volleyball season came to an exciting conclusion this weekend with two divisions playing out their season tournaments. The talented JER Chilton YMCA teams fought hard and finished strong to determine who would be crowned top team! Competition was certainly present! With many of the teams having […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Safety Around Water Program Kicks Off Water Safety Season

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Safety Around Water Program Kicks Off Water Safety Season

 ROCKWALL, Texas, March 15, 2023 – The JER Chilton YMCA embarked on their annual Safety Around Water (SAW) program in partnership with Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy (PTAA). Working with the Greenville campus, over 600 children are learning to save themselves should they experience an accident or water emergency. Strengthening communities through a wide […]

Fate to partner with YMCA of Rockwall for youth sports programming

Fate to partner with YMCA of Rockwall for youth sports programming

FATE, TX (January 6, 2023) – As part of the adopted Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan, City of Fate staff continue to foster relationships with school districts and the YMCA of Rockwall to enter into a shared use agreement allowing Fate families access to youth sports within the community. Therefore, the City of Fate is happy to […]

Why New Year’s fitness resolutions often crumble and how to overcome it

Why New Year’s fitness resolutions often crumble and how to overcome it

Advice from a YMCA Wellness Expert ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 29, 2022) 113 million – that’s how many results show up if you type in “New Year’s Fitness Resolution” into Google, from hacks and guides to charts showing you how many miles to run per day to reach your goal. It can leave many of us […]