| History |
| There are over 2000 YMCA's in the United
States and over 4000 worldwide. During its long and distinguished history,
YMCA's have been known for their tradition of program innovations to
better serve members and communities. The following are just a few
YMCA "firsts" given to us all: |
| Volleyball - Created
by the YMCA in 1895. |
| Racquetball - Originated
by Joe Solbeck in the Greenwich, Connecticut YMCA. |
| Softball - Developed
by a physical director in the Denver YMCA. |
Basketball - Originated by the YMCA
at Springfield College, Massachusetts
in 1891. |
| Systematic Certifications
- The YMCA was the first to establish certification programs for Life
Saving, Swimming and Aquatic Instruction. |
| Boy Scouts - Originated under YMCA leadership.
The first Chief Scout Executive was a Washington, DC YMCA volunteer. |
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| Location |
2424 Gornto Road
Valdosta GA. 31602
(229) 244-4646
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| Hours |
| Monday - Thursday |
5:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday |
5:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday |
8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Sunday |
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
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| Staff |
| Larry Tobey, Pres./CEO
- Email: Ltobey@valdostaymca.com |
| Cheryl Marshall, Sr.
Programs Director - Email: Cmarshall@valdostaymca.com |
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| Randy Gaytan, Member Services Director
- Email: Rgaytan@valdostaymca.com |
| Mitzi Hancock, Membership Director
- Email: Mhancock@valdostaymca.com |
| Nichole Hill, Youth and Teen Director
- Email: nhill@valdostaymca.com |
| Angie Leach Aquatics Director - Email: aleach@valdostaymca.com |
| Tammy Parham, Gymnastics Manager -
Email: Tparham@valdostaymca.com |
| Donna Davis, Lake Park Branch Manager
- Email: Ddavis@valdostaymca.com |
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