Join Us at the Y for Pickleball!
Join us in the YMCA of Columbia for one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is a great low impact, aerobic workout for all ages and ability levels. Available at 3 YMCA of Columbia locations!
OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS
Outdoor courts are available at our Jeep Rogers Family YMCA (Lake Carolina) and
Welcome, Lane! Downtown YMCA Sports Director
If you frequent the Downtown YMCA, you’ll recognize our new Sports Director – Lane Hein!
A native of Chapin, South Carolina, Lane has a lifelong connection to the outdoors and a passion for sports. From soccer and basketball to football and weightlifting, Lane has always embraced physical challenges and the camaraderie of team sports. These experiences instilled in him the value of discipline, teamwork, and goal setting.
Lane’s background may seem surprising, but his experience in the culinary world has been instrumental in his leadership approach. It honed his ability to lead with […]
Summer Swim League
Make a Splash this Summer with YMCA Summer Swim League! Does your child love the water and crave friendly competition? The YMCA of Columbia, in partnership with Columbia Swim League, offers Summer Swim League – the perfect program to introduce them to the exciting world of competitive swimming!
Our focus? FUN! While building teamwork and a love for the sport, we’ll help your child improve their strokes and endurance, preparing them for weekly meets. Summer Swim League is a fantastic springboard to our year-round Mudcats swim team, but it’s also a blast on its […]
YMCA of Columbia Announces Jim Vietti as New CEO
YMCA of Columbia Announces Jim Vietti as New CEO
With 14 years of YMCA experience, Vietti is committed to serving the Midlands.
Columbia, SC (January 4, 2024) – The YMCA of Columbia Board of Directors is thrilled to announce Jim Vietti as the YMCA of Columbia’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Vietti brings 14 years of YMCA leadership experience to the role, most recently having served as the VP of Operations at the Downtown YMCA and VP of Finance for the Association. Prior […]
Gymnasium Schedules
GYMNASIUM SCHEDULES
- Northwest
- Jeep Rogers
- Orangeburg
BRANCH SPORTS DIRECTORS
Please contact your Branch Sports Director for questions about the gymnasium schedule.
Northwest: Destin Jackson
Jeep Rogers: Tiara Ramey
Orangeburg: Ashley Fields
GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULES
Branch Healthy Living Directors
Please contact your Healthy Living Director for more information about a class.
Ballentine/Northwest: Laura Shand
Chapin: Kate Yutuc
Downtown: dtwellnesscoordinator@columbiaymca.org
Jeep Rogers: Carrie Rampey
Orangeburg: Ashley Fields
