Dowd YMCA

🏀⚽🏈 For one afternoon, the Dowd YMCA belongs to the kids!

Join us Saturday, August 22, from 4–6 PM for a free, community-wide multi-sport sampler at the Dowd YMCA, part of ESPN’s Take Back Sports Initiative.

Kids and their families can rotate through hands-on stations featuring soccer, NFL FLAG Football, basketball, and athletic conditioning. Coaches will be at every stop to encourage participants, and families are invited to jump into the drills and cheer on their athletes.

No experience or YMCA membership is required. Stop by for ten minutes or stay for the whole event—just be sure to register in advance!

👉 Register today and complete one program waiver for each child attending: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/events/youth-sports-takeover

You asked. We listened. 💪

New dumbbells are now available at the Dowd YMCA, giving members refreshed equipment for everything from curls and presses to rows and more.

Already added them to your workout? Let us know what you think!

🏀 Ready to get back in the game? Registration is now open for Fall Adult Basketball and Volleyball at select YMCA locations across Greater Charlotte.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or looking for a fun way to get moving, YMCA Adult Sports bring together friendly competition, an active routine, and a community that makes every game more meaningful.

Play more. Connect more. Find your community on the court this fall.

👉 Explore leagues and register: https://bit.ly/4fGuvrP

🦌 Ready, set, romp! Registration is open for the 13th Annual YMCA Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K on December 5.

Pull out your favorite holiday gear and join us at the Harris YMCA for a festive dash through SouthPark, plus a kids obstacle course and a special visit from Santa. 🎅🏃‍♀️

Register early to save—prices increase August 16: https://bit.ly/4pt5pQC

More options. More ways to train. More reasons to keep showing up. 💪

Small Group Training has expanded at the Y with new classes, new formats, and new opportunities to take your fitness to the next level.

From strength and mobility to endurance and performance, these coach-led programs are designed to help you push past plateaus, stay motivated, and keep making progress.

📱 Explore available classes in the YCLT app.

📲 Download the app today:
App Store: https://apple.co/4bLket1
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3M5CToZ

🏆 The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has been nominated in 7 Charlotte's Best categories!

If the Y has made a difference for you or your family, we'd be honored to have your vote.

Vote for the YMCA in all 7 categories: https://bit.ly/4vrULea

You can vote every 24 hours through July 24.

Thank you for supporting the Y and our mission to strengthen our community.

🚨 New Offerings from Small Group Training has arrived at the Y—and for a limited time, members can try them for FREE!

Now with more classes, more formats, and more coaches.

Whether you're ready to build strength, improve mobility, boost endurance, or take your fitness to the next level, our expanded Small Group Training lineup offers more ways than ever to reach your goals.

Explore our expanded lineup and try any of our new Small Group Training classes FREE through the end of July.

📱 Browse classes and reserve your spot in the YCLT app.

📲 Download the app today:

App Store: https://apple.co/4bLket1

Google Play: https://bit.ly/3M5CToZ

🍂 This fall, be part of something bigger.

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is hiring team members for afterschool, preschool, youth sports, aquatics, bus drivers, and more.

Whether you're looking for a part-time job, a flexible schedule, or a chance to make a real difference, you'll find more at the Y. You'll build relationships, grow your skills, and help kids and families thrive every day.

Join a team where your work matters.

👉 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4vm3ezC

There's still time to make the most of your summer in Charlotte.

If you're 18–24, our Young Professional Membership gives you three months of YMCA access for just $180. Join now and enjoy the Y through the fall. Explore 14 locations, work out with the latest equipment, take group fitness classes, cool off at one of our 27 pools, and find your community along the way.

This limited-time offer is only available through July 15.

Stop by your nearest YMCA for a tour or join by July 15: https://bit.ly/4xH2Iyq

🏆 We're honored to be nominated for Charlotte's Best 2026!

Thanks to the support of our members, participants, volunteers, donors and community, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte has been nominated in 7 categories:

💜 Aquatics Facility/Water Park
💜 Childcare
💜 Family Attraction
💜 Fitness Center/Gym
💜 Nonprofit Organization
💜 Pre-School
💜 Summer Camp

If the Y has made a difference for you or your family, we'd be honored to have your vote.

🗳️ Vote for the YMCA in all 7 categories: https://bit.ly/4vrULea

You can vote every 24 hours through July 24.

Thank you for helping us continue to strengthen our community.