IT FEELS GOOD TO DO GOOD

“You don’t understand. I have to keep coming to Achievers. It’s the only place I can go where somebody actually notices I’m here.”

Those were the words tearfully spoken by Christian, a 13 year old member of the Y Achievers program at the Hazelwood Y. For two years he’d struggled in the program-refusing to participate, prone to angry outbursts and frequent fights. At school he was failing classes and often suspended. A Y staff member finally pulled Christian aside and warned him he would be expelled if his behavior didn’t improve. Christian’s tearful response had an immediate impact: the program coordinators developed an individualized improvement plan and worked with him one on one to help address his many issues. Since then Christian has made vast improvements at both the Y and school. He still struggles, but his attitude and interest have changed and Christian now thinks and talks about his future.

Each day the Y has a chance to make a difference in the lives of children like Christian-but we can’t do it without you. Your gift helps fund programs so youngsters can grow to their fullest potential.

Support the YMCA and your community by donating today!

General Information

Address

236 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-471-9622

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Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

Have something to say?

We welcome your feedback! Let us know what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can better serve you. All completed surveys will be entered into a raffle for a free month of membership!
Click here to complete the PNC Y Member Survey.

Staff

Kevin Bolding, District Vice President
Paul McComb, Executive Director
Joseph Barnhart, Property Director
Meghan Slavic, Member Services Director
Marlia Dennis, Membership Director
Kari Caldwell, Aquatics Director
Michelle Santia, Health & Wellness Program Coordinator

What’s New

What’s New at the PNC YMCA

WALK FOR THE YMCA

Make a difference one step at a time.
The 2012 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community will be held Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at Stage AE. Register to walk for the PNC YMCA at www.walkforahealthycommunity.com!

Join the Leaders Club

Attention Teens! Want to help out and contribute to your environment doing the types of projects that interest you? Do you want to make new friends? The Leaders Club is a group like none other; the teens in the group decide on everything about the group from community service projects and fundraisers to trips and social outings. Participants will get a t-shirt and snacks are provided at each meeting.

Group meets every other Tuesday from 4-6 p.m.
Monthly Fee: $10 (Must be a program or full facility member to participate)
Questions? Contact Kari at kcaldwell@ymcapgh.org

Wellness

For Healthy Living

PNC YMCA Group Exercise Schedule, March 2012

For additional information contact Michelle, our Health & Wellness Coordinator, at msantia@ymcapgh.org.

Single Client Training

Have a fitness goal that you desperately want to achieve but aren’t sure how to do it on your own? Try the Single Client Training Package. You will work one-on-one with one of our trainers who will design a workout regime specifically tailored to your fitness goals, including emphasis on muscular strength, functional strength, cardio endurance, flexibility and core strength.

Partner Training

If you need motivation or want some friendly competition during your workouts, try our Partner Training Packages. You and a friend will share a trainer who will help you both reach your personal fitness goals. It’s a great way to challenge yourselves and stay motivated.

Kinesis Group Training

Users of all fitness levels and backgrounds can benefit from Kinesis. Kinesis helps to train and improve balance with movements that simulate everyday activities, making it a useful tool for anyone easing back into an active lifestyle or those looking to strengthen the connection between mind and body.

TOP REASONS TO SIGN UP FOR PERSONAL TRAINING:

Achieve Your Goals

Our trainers will help to define your goals and design specific workouts for you. This will help you obtain your desired results faster and safer than exercising on your own.

Accountability

Working with a trainer will hold you accountable to regular exercise, keeping your commitment to yourself. It’s much harder to skip a trip to the Y when you have someone there waiting for you!

Turn Weaknesses to Strengths

You can’t know how far you’ve come unless you know where you started. Our trainers can assess your strengths and weakness, focusing on your targeted areas of improvement throughout your individual sessions.

Motivation and Encouragement

Our trainers will take you through each of your sessions while offering personalized feedback, encouragement, and support to keep you on track for achieving your goals!

Knowledge

Our trainers hold a minimum of a bachelors degree, as well as a nationally recognized exercise certification. Each trainer can effectively asses your fitness level and design a program specific for your needs.

Aquatics

PNC Y Reed Smith Aquatic Center

Pool Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m

For questions about programs in the Reed Smith Aquatics Center or to register for any of the classes listed below, please contact Kari at kcaldwell@ymcapgh.org or 412-773-6462.

Swimming Lessons

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

All swimming levels are welcome! We have knowledgeable instructors with the experience to teach anywhere from beginners to competing swimmers and divers!

PRIVATE/ SEMI- PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

The Reed Smith Aquatic Center offers Private and Semi-Private Swimming Lessons for all ages. These lessons are ongoing and are scheduled at your convenience. Private Swimming Lessons can be started at any time, so enroll today!

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Classes

The PNC YMCA offers the American Red Cross CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification classes. The next class has not been scheduled, but check back frequently for updated class offerings.

CPR/AED Full Certification – $50
First Aid/ CPR/ AED- $75

Lifeguarding Certification Classes

Become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard at the PNC YMCA. During the course, various topics and rescue techniques will be covered through discussion, drills, and hands on activities. Participants will learn kills such as patron rescue and surveillance, First Aid, and CPR/AED. This course covers a variety of aquatic settings, focusing primarily on pools.

The next class will be held on May 18th & 19th

New Certification: $225
Re-Certification: $195

Pool Parties

Come and enjoy a fun-filled pool party at the PNC Y! The Reed Smith Aquatic Center features a 4-lane, 25-meter pool that is spacious and a perfect place to celebrate your next event.

The pool is also available for rent for special interest groups. Past rentals have included a kayaking roll clinic, scuba diving class, and deep water testing. For further information on pricing and to schedule your pool rental, contact Kari at kcaldwell@ymcapgh.org or 412-773-6462.

Membership

You Belong at the Y

When you belong to the Y, you get a chance to be part of something bigger. You become part of a community that cares about you and your goals. At the Y, we’ve always known that positive change only comes about when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. And that’s why we’re here.

We invite you to stop by and tour our new facility. Our experienced staff will help you navigate your path to wellness. They’ll help you find a routine that will guide you toward your fitness goals. With over 100 pieces of equipment, more than 50 group exercise classes per week and dozens of wellness and social programs, we’re confident you’ll find real value in your membership.

Our pledge is to deliver services that promote and maintain a balanced spirit, mind and body. As part of the Y’s commitment to sustainability, the PNC Y is LEED Gold Certified and features amenities that reduce our environmental impact.

Click here to download the Membership Application!

Membership Options

All memberships include full use of the wellness floor, swimming pool, a free wellness orientation, and all regularly scheduled group exercise classes. For information on pricing, please call us at 412-471-9622 or stop by anytime for a tour of our facility!

Branch Adult - Grants access for one adult to the PNC YMCA , PNC YMCA at U.S. Steel Tower, Allegheny YMCA, Homewood-Brushton YMCA and Thelma Lovette YMCA.
Branch Family - Grants access for two adults and all dependents up to the age of 18 in the same household access to the PNC YMCA, PNC YMCA at U.S. Steel Tower, Allegheny YMCA, Homewood-Brushton YMCA and Thelma Lovette YMCA. Any young adults up to age 22 who are full-time students are also eligible for the membership, but must present their valid student I.D. or current class schedule.
Association-wide Adult – Grants access for one adult to all YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh locations.
Association-wide Family – Grants access for two adults and all dependents up to the age of 18 in the same household access to all YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh locations. Any young adults up to age 22 who are full-time students are also eligible for the membership, but must present their valid student I.D. or current class schedule.
Young Adult - Grants access for one adult age 18-28 to the PNC YMCA, PNC YMCA at U.S. Steel Tower, Allegheny YMCA, Homewood-Brushton YMCA and Thelma Lovette YMCA.
Senior – Grants access for one adult age 62 and over access to the PNC YMCA , PNC YMCA at U.S. Steel Tower, Allegheny YMCA, Homewood-Brushton YMCA and Thelma Lovette YMCA.

Building Bridges Financial Assistance Program

As a health and human service agency, the YMCA plays charitable role in improving the health of the region by making wellness memberships affordable and accessible to all through our income-based membership program, Building Bridges. Individuals or families with household incomes below $40,000 a year may be eligible to take part in this program. A sliding scale format has been pre-determined for monthly membership fees. In order to qualify, we ask that you supply the YMCA with a copy for your 2010 Tax Return.

If you do not file takes, please bring the following documentation as proof of income:

Social Security Statement
Disability Statement
Welfare/Food Stamps Statement
Unemployment Statement

*Pay stubs and W2 Forms are NOT ACCEPTED.

Program Memberships

Any non-members who would still like to participate in programs at the Y are required to purchase an annual program membership. Program memberships are available for individuals and families.

Corporate Partnerships

The PNC Y offers membership incentives with many corporations within the Downtown community. If you think your employer may have a partnership with us, please inquire at the Welcome Center.

If you are interested in establishing a corporate partnership between your company and the YMCA, please contact Kevin Bolding at kbolding@ymcapgh.org.

Guest Policy

As a member organization, our facilities, programs, and activities are designed primarily for our members. However, guests are able to use the facility by purchasing a Day Pass for $10 or a Week Pass for $30. Photo ID is required.

AWAY Program

As a member of the Y, you’re part of the AWAY program which gives you access to Any Where Any Y in the country outside a 50-mile radius from your home YMCA. Members visiting from another YMCA that is 50 miles or greater away from the PNC Y are granted access to our facility 14 times per year with a valid YMCA membership card and Photo I.D.

SilverSneakers

SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults, provided through Healthyways, a leader in the health care industry. Any SilverSneakers program members have a complimentary membership with the PNC YMCA. We offer daily group exercise and aquatics classes specifically designed for our SilverSneakers members, along with a monthly calendar of special events that encourages a healthy and active lifestyle. To find out if you qualify for the SilverSneakers Program, please contact your healthcare provider.

Facility Amenities

Towel Service – The PNC Y offers towel service free of charge for all members.
Day to Day Lockers – Day lockers are included in your membership. Locks are not provided, so please bring your own lock to secure your belongings. Locks are available for sale at the PNC Y for $5.
Kit Lockers ($15/month) - The PNC Y offers personal lockers for rent that allow you to keep your personal items at the Y as long as you like.
Kit Lockers with Laundry Service ($35/month) - The Y offers an add-on option of laundry service available with your Kit Locker Monday through Friday.

Parking

Lot
Kails parking located at 226 Forbes Avenue provides discounted parking to YMCA members. Mon-Fri 5am-8am, 6pm-9pm & all day Sat & Sun at a $3 flat rate.

Meter
Meters surround the PNC YMCA and have various posted enforcement hours. Most are free on Sun and after 6pm! Credit cards can be used for payment in Market Square.

Garage
Oliver Garage is located off Oliver Avenue underneath Piatt Place. The garage capacity is 480 vehicles & is open Mon. through Sun., 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. Night, weekend and holiday parking is max. of $5.

Public Transportation
The PNC YMCA is conveniently located
- A block from the Wood St. Light Tail Transit (T) station which can be accessed by both RED line and BLUE line service routes.
- Just a few steps away from the Fifth Avenue & Wood Street Port Authority bus stop.
*For more info go to http://www.portauthority.org or call Customer Service: 412-442-2000

Bike Racks
Bike racks are available in front of the PNC YMCA on 5^th Ave.

Y Stories

It’s your Y. Tell us your story.

Everyday at the Y, members of our community, like you, inspire us with the remarkable things you are doing to grow stronger in spirit, mind, and body–and we want to know about it! Perhaps there was a time in your past where an experience with the YMCA has made a memorable impact. The PNC YMCA is looking for members willing to share their YMCA stories.

Don’t think you have a story to tell? Think again.

No story is too insignificant if it inspires just one other person to follow a path to a life of better health and well-being. Email your 150-250 word story to Dana at dslavic@ymcapgh.org and we’ll enter you into a drawing to win a month of free membership!

Check out the stories below to get inspired yourself!

Dee’s Story

After year’s of experiencing mysterious symptoms Dee was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the age of 28. With the help of the PNC Y’s personal trainer, Chris, Dee shows us all how to take detours around life’s occasional roadblocks.

Marty’s Story

A Pittsburgh native, accomplished marathon runner from the 1970s (competing in the ’76 Olympic qualifiers), former U.S. Steel worker, and YMCA member since the 1980s… Marty has a story you don’t want to miss!

Ben’s Story

The average person puts on 7-10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Ben made a commitment to himself and his health on Thanksgiving Eve 2010 that he would not be part of that statistic. Read on to see how he conquered the holiday temptation and kept his resolution going strong long past January.

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