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 […]
Get Active and Save with the YMCA of Columbia and Academy Sports + Outdoors!
The YMCA of Columbia is excited to announce a new promotion from our partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors! This is a great opportunity for our members to save on all the gear they need to stay active and reach their fitness goals.
Here’s the scoop:
- YMCA of Columbia members get 20% off their entire purchase at Academy Sports + Outdoors from Friday, August 15th through Sunday, August 17th, 2025 at two locations: 237 Park Terrace Dr. and 730 Fashion Dr.
- Stock up on everything you need to stay active this fall, from running shoes and […]
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
BRANCH SPORTS DIRECTORS
Please contact your Branch Sports Director for questions about the gymnasium schedule.
Northwest: Max Antonneau
Jeep Rogers: Sports Director
Orangeburg: Kate Deidloff
2023 Prayer Breakfast
Join us on Nov. 16 for our 2023 Prayer Breakfast! All proceeds will benefit our Annual Campaign which provides life-changing programs and services to families in our community that need them most!
This year’s featured speaker is nationally renowned University of South Carolina Track and Field Coach, Curtis Frye. He will share with us how his faith has guided him through his long and storied career.
Frye has coached or overseen 28 Olympians who have garnered 14 Olympic medals, 60 NCAA Champions, 126 SEC Champions, more than 500 NCAA All-Americans and 21 Academic All-Americans. He coached 14 SEC Athletes […]
