Capital Campaign
The YMCA of Wichita Falls seeks to respond to the needs of our community through construction of a 22,000 square foot, multi-pool Natatorium located at the Bill Bartley Family YMCA complex. The Natatorium expansion will house a ten lane, 25 yard by 25 meter short course competition swimming pool along with a secondary multi-purpose pool to hold swim lessons, aquatic fitness classes, and family swim activities. Other features include ample elevated bleacher seating, competition scoreboards, starting blocks, and direct access to adult and family locker rooms. Upon completion of this project, the Texoma Region will have its only premier Aquatics Center to host major swim meets and serve as the home to multiple swim teams of all ages. At the YMCA, we want to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to learn how to be safe around the water. Free Safety Around Water programming will be made available to all families and through partnerships with other youth serving organizations and local ISDs numbering in the thousands.
NEEDS OF THE
COMMUNITY
Safety Around Water
Drowning is the Number One cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-4 and a leading cause for ages 1-14.
The Y is focused on making a difference and addressing these tragic statistics. The Y’s Safety Around Water program ensures that every kid can learn essential skills to help them stay safe, develop confidence, and have fun around the water.
Lifelong Exercise
By 2030, 1 in 6 people will be aged 60 or over.
As our community ages, it is vital that the Y remains the leader in providing a variety of healthy living solutions for all. Exercising in water has continues to be a valuable resource to active older adults.
Competitive Swimming
Competitive swimmers make up less than 1% of athletes enrolled in local Independent School Districts throughout Texoma.
For nearly a century, the Y has been known as America’s Swim Instructor and a place for youth to experience the joy of swimming. During this time, YMCA’s have been at the forefront of providing competitive swim opportunities and youth grow in spirit, mind, and body to become the best version of themselves.
