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 […]
Downtown Health and Wellness Coordinator, Kinley McDougald!
We’re thrilled to introduce Kinley McDougald, a new addition to our YMCA team!
A South Carolina native, Kinley thrives outdoors, whether tending her yard or soaking up sunshine by the lake.When she’s not working, you can find her spending quality time with family or staying active.
Kinley’s connection to the Y goes way back. It all started at her hometown YMCA, where she swam on the team in elementary school, enjoyed summer camps, and even landed her first job as a lifeguard. Throughout high school and college, she continued her Y journey, working […]
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: Lindsey Stoner
Downtown: dtwellnesscoordinator@columbiaymca.org
Jeep Rogers: jeeprogersinfo@columbiaymca.org
Orangeburg: Ashley Fields
