While the “Y” may be a national name, the Southern Boone Area YMCA is firmly rooted in our local community. Branch Director Kip Batye says the Y is #HereForGood and is invested in building a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all residents of Southern Boone.
“Many of our staff are born and raised from Southern Boone. Three of our full-time directors are also from Ashland and graduated from high school at Southern Boone. We all share the same passion; we love our community and are proud to work in it every day to make the lives better for kids and adults.”
MORE THAN A GYM
Batye and his wife Jill have two sons in the school district, Evan (3rd grade) and Jaxon (1st grade), and they’re always looking for new ways to empower our local youth. Batye coaches 7th and 8th grade middle school football, flag football, youth baseball, and youth basketball and Jill teaches 5th grade at the middle school, coaches youth basketball and is the assistant varsity girls coach, and also leads the Y’s Little Ballers program. Batye considers it an honor and a blessing to be able to give back to the community that did so much for him growing up.
Batye says that that before the YMCA opened in April 2015, Southern Boone was lacking a community recreation center.
“As a growing community, we needed a place for our residents to exercise and make their fitness a priority. We were also lacking certain sports that were not otherwise available. It’s important to give kids and adults a place to go to work on their health and wellness, as well as social skills and a sense of civic responsibility. We have big plans in the future to continue with our mission, including an outdoor walking trail, sports fields, pickleball courts and basketball courts. Stay tuned.”
Batye says that since its inception, the Y has received overwhelming support from the Southern Boone community, particularly from the advisory board, Jefferson City Area YMCA, Lonna Trammell, Dave Westhoff, Kim Ponder, Pat Lacy, Joe Lopez, and Craig Lammers.
With its continued growth, the Y plans to expand its facilities soon, including additional parking, a walking trail, and sports fields.
The Y is #MoreThanAGym and is ready to keep you and your little ones active and healthy during the fall season. They have partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods to offer an exclusive shop event from Aug. 2-4 (see coupon below) as they kick off fall programs and events:
Jr. Eagles Tennis: 11-16 years, tryout on Aug. 14th @ 6:00pm at Ashland Tennis courts, Sep. 11th-Oct. 16th
Eagle Cheer: rising K-6th, Aug. 13th-Oct. 19th
NFL Flag Football: preK- 2nd, Sep. 15th- Oct. 20th
SB Youth Tackle Football: 3rd-6th, Aug. 5th- Oct. 19th
7th Annual Southern Boone Area YMCA Golf Classic: Sep. 28th
Trick or Treat Wellness Challenge: Oct. 1-31st, open to all
Monster Dash 5k: Oct. 26th
The Southern Boone Area YMCA is on a mission to help members achieve a more active, healthier lifestyle. Contact them today to find the program that’s right for you.
Visit: 405 South Main Street in Ashland
Website: https://www.southernbooneymca.org/
Call: 573-657-9622
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This article is sponsored by Southern Boone
Chamber of Commerce
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