LEAGUES
Racquetball Leagues
Summer
organized Racquetball play is in the Challenge Ladder format. Players
are assigned to the ladder, then issue challenges to advance by playing
those one, two or three ladder rungs above themselves. The ladder
is underway - you may join at any time. See the Courtesy Desk for
a registration for and get in on the action! Or download and print
the form,
mail it in or drop it by the Courtesy Desk. Late registrations will
be placed at the bottom of the ladder. Challenge
Ladder Rules will
govern play. Check out the current Ladder Standings.
Volleyball
The Decatur Family
YMCA has played host to Adult Volleyball leagues and is interested
in continuing that program. Any interested adults (18 and older)
should contact Gene at 872-3835 ext. 146.
OPEN
GYM/PLAY
Basketball
Tuesday
and Wednesday mornings from 10:00 AM through noon Gym A (north) is
reserved for Adult Only open basketball. Members only.
Handball
Yes
there still is Handball in Decatur and its at the Y! There are at
least two groups of regular players, so if you are looking for a
game, contact Gene, 872-3835 ext. 146. He'll put you in touch with
folks with like interest!
Racquetball
Courts are available
much of the day for walk-ons or reserve a court to be certain that
your time is secure. Players of all levels are looking for a match.
If you are new to the Y, contact Gene to be put in touch with players
of your level.
Volleyball
Adult Open Volleyball is expanding. The gym will close to basketball at 7:15 PM and become
volleyball on Wednesday nights only beginning January 4, 2006. Friday will continue
to host open volleyball in Gym B only. Open to all adult volleyball
players.
Members |
Prospective
Members |
Free |
$3.00 per evening |
Adult
Competitive volleyball leagues will be forming soon. Talk to your
friends and neighbors, get your team together and get ready to play!
Played on Sunday evenings,
co-ed teams/rules.
SWIM/BIKE/RUN
Duathlon
Watch
this site for information on the first annual "SpookyDu", a end-of-season
duathlon scheduled for October, 2008.
LazyMan
III
Coming back September 1, this will be the third LazyMan, with
two options for participants. The original format: six
weeks to complete the iron distance of 140.6 miles (2.4 miles
swimming, 112 miles cycling, 26.2 miles running) or, for those
who really want to be pushed: the LazyMan Double - six weeks
to complete 281.2 miles! Let the games begin!
Tri-Gator
Family Team-Tri
Adults
and youth compete side by side in this time-trial event. Don't
have a youth - rent one for a Strong Kids Donation! Timed swim, bike
and run for distance. Watch for the second annual event in the winter
of 2009.
It
All Stars At DMH and then its 2 Miles to MILES
Coming
in December, the 9th
annual New Year's Eve 5K race/2K walk/fun run. The race will start
in front of the Greater Decatur Y at 2PM, circle around
St. John's Lutheran Church, swing past DMH and on to Miles Chevrolet/Nissan.
A turn around in the Nissan lot 
returns
the 5K runners to the Greater Decatur Y. This is a great way to say "Good
bye" to 2009
and bring in 2009! The 2008 race brought together almost 50 runners
for the two races, runners from all accross Central Illinois. Race
results posted here following the race.*
The
"It All Starts at DMH and then its Two Miles to MILES" race
is made possible in part through these generous sponsors and organizations.
Please thank them for their support!
* All
forms are in .pdf format. If you have not downloaded a free copy of
Abobe Reader, click
here.
