Special Events
Throughout the year, the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County provides special events and programs for the community. Below is a list of our annual events that you and your family can take advantage of (sponsorship opportunities are available for some of these programs).

YMCA Splash Week
June 5-8, 2012
at the Lansdowne YMCA and Ridley Area YMCA

This four day program is a beginner program for children that stresses pool safety. Advanced registration required, space is limited. Choose from the following times:

Pre School (ages 3-5)
10:15-10:45am   LY
10:45-11:15am   LY
11-11:30am   RY
3:30-4pm   RY
3:45-4:15pm   LY

Youth (ages 6-12)
11:15am-12pm   LY
4-4:45pm   RY
4:15-5pm   LY
4:45-5:30pm   RY

Cost: FP: $5 Prog./Non-Member: $10

Contact:
» Terry Fonio, Lansdowne YMCA Aquatic Director, at 610.259.1661 ext. 3013
» Kevin Pierce, Ridley Area YMCA Aquatic Director, at 610.544.1080 ext. 225

Reindeer Run
Saturday, December, 2012
Race Start 8:00am
at the Lansdowne YMCA

» Registration Flyer
» Route Information

Each runner is asked to bring a non-perishable food item for a local food bank.

Cost:
» Pre Registration Fee (until Nov. 19): $10
» Day of Race Registration Fee: $20

Sponsorships available. We are currently seeking food and beverage donations for race day. For more information about the Lansdowne YMCA Reindeer Run and sponsorship information, contact Dan Fratantoni at 610.259.1661, ext. 3025.

Ridley Run
Saturday, April, 2013
Check-in & On-site Registration Time: 6:15-7:15am at Ridley High School
Race Start: 8:00am

» Download Registration

This event benefits the Community YMCA's (CYEDC) Annual Support Campaign and the Ridley Educational Foundation (REF).

CYEDC - Contributions to the Y's campaign are used to provide Financial Assistance to individuals and families who cannot afford Y programs and services. We believe no person should be turned away for inability to pay and to honor this commitment, we annually raise funds to support this program.

REF – Is a non-profit organization that raises private dollars through tax-deductible contributions to enrich educational opportunities in schools. The funds will be used to award grants to members of the Ridley School District professional staff. The primary beneficiaries of the funds raised by the foundation are the Ridley students who are afforded opportunities to experience these programs and activities.

EVENT INFORMATION
USATF/RRTB Certification Code PA10002WB
LOCATION:
Start: Ridley Area YMCA, 900 South Avenue, Secane, PA
Finish: Ridley High School, 901 Morton Avenue, Folsom, PA

CHECK-IN & ON-SITE REGISTRATION: at the Ridley High School (6:15-7:15am)
» Runners must check in to receive bib number.
» Registration CLOSES at 7:15am.
» Bus transportation provided to the race start point, last bus leaves for the Y at 7:30am.

COST:
$15 (12/11- 1/31 includes t-shirt)
$20 (2/1- 3/30 includes t-shirt)
$20 (3/31-Race Day, cash/check only - no t-shirt)

REGISTER BY MARCH 26 TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE EVENT T-SHIRT!
(distributed to pre-registered participants after the race only) All runners receive a goodie bag at race completion.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
Register using the YMCA Online Registration, by visiting Run the Day website, in person at the Ridley High School with Maryann Salerno, or at the Ridley YMCA Front Desk.

AGE CATEGORIES:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

AWARDS (presented at the track):
» Top three Male and Female Overall
» Top three Male and Female (in all age categories)
» All students receive a finishers medal

RACE ROUTE (start at Ridley Area YMCA):
Left on South Avenue
Right on Academy Avenue
Right on Hutchinson Terrace
Left on Grand Avenue follow to Academy Avenue
Academy Ave./Cross Rt. 420/Kedron Avenue
Academy Avenue becomes 4th Avenue
Right on Edgewood Avenue
Left on 6th Avenue
Right on Morton Avenue
Left into Ridley High School at far entrance (traffic light)
Continue around back of school and through marked path to the track to finish

PARKING:
This is a point to point race. Runners MUST park vehicles at the Ridley High School Check in is from 6:15-7:15am. After check in, runners will be transported by bus to the starting location at the Ridley Area YMCA.

RHS students and their families can get registration information online at www.ridleysd.k12.pa.us. For information on sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact MJ Gilbert at 610.638.1270 ext. 3032.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day & Ridley Health Awareness Day
Saturday, April, 2013
9am to Noon
at the Ridley High School

Some health screenings will begin at 8am and require fasting.

Benefactor and volunteer opportunities available. Contact MJ Gilbert or Maureen McKellar.

Children's Water Safety Evaluation Week
April, 2013
at the Lansdowne YMCA

Don't wait until summer to have your child evaluated in the water. Choose from the following evaluation times:

Pre School (ages 3-5)
10:30-11am
11-11:30am
11:30am-12pm

Youth (ages 6-12)
4-4:45pm
4:45-5:30pm

YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April, 2013
at the Lansdowne YMCA

Join the Healthy Family Fun Walk at 1pm First 100 registered will receive a FREE event t-shirt.

For information about this special, family event, contact MJ Gilbert at 610.259.1661 ext. 3032.