What’s Happening at Southwest Family Y in January

We are excited to welcome Lyndsay Muller, LPC – Associate, Mark Gomez, clinical intern to our team. Lyndsay and Mark will be joining our clinical intern Gabby at SW YMCA. Please click the link below to see their availability for in-person and telehealth appointments. 

BONUS: Any family with a child currently attending a school in Eanes or Hays ISD can receive 2 free therapy appointments with one of our clinical interns for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Simply register for an appointment and notify your therapist at the time of your appointment. 

Each Kids’ Night Out features a new theme, plus kids can choose swimming or bounce house fun. The night includes a themed craft, themed movie with a snack, and dinner provided (two slices of pizza and a juice box).💲 $35 per child

Youth Volleyball League (Ages 8–14) 🏐
Get ready for an exciting spring on the court! Our Youth Volleyball League for ages 8–14 runs March 16 – May 23 and is the perfect way for athletes to learn, play, and grow in a fun, supportive environment. 

Players will build skills and confidence through weekly practices, then put it all into action with Saturday games filled with teamwork, energy, and YMCA values. Whether your athlete is brand new to volleyball or ready to level up and prepare for school volleyball, this league offers a welcoming place to serve, set, and spike with friends. 

We’re excited to head into 2026 with a growing and energized gymnastics program led by our new Head Gymnastics Coach, Alissan! With several years of experience in gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and dance, Coach Alissan brings passion, positivity, and strong fundamentals to every class. 

Our gymnastics programs are designed to help athletes build confidence, coordination, strength, and a love for movement in a fun and supportive environment. From Parent & Tot and Little Gymnasts to Level 1 Gymnastics and Beginner Tumble & Cheer, there’s a place for every child to grow at their own pace. We can’t wait to flip, tumble, and cheer our way through an exciting year of skill-building and fun in 2026! 

Unleash your strength in our Women with Weights small group class. Discover the transformative benefits of barbell-centric workouts, as you learn proper techniques in a supportive environment. 

Help us strengthen our community this spring! 🌟 We’re seeking volunteers to support our Community Strong Campaign. If you’d like to learn more about getting involved, email Southwest.Welcome@austinymca.org — we’d love to hear from you! 

❄️ Guess the Winter Ducks! 🦆❄️ 

Stop by the front desk and put your guessing skills to the test!
How many winter ducks are there? Make your guess for a chance to WIN a prize! 🎁✨
Join the fun and see if you can quack the code! 🦆🎉 

🎉 Senior Punch Pass! 🎉
From January 1–31, stop by the front desk and grab your Senior Punch Pass! 
Come in 10 times throughout the month and get your pass punched each visit.
Complete your pass by the end of the month and you’ll be entered to WIN a prize! 🎁🏆 

Stay active, have fun, and don’t miss out! 💪😊 

To help keep all members safe and ensure kids are using age‑appropriate equipment, we are introducing youth wristbands on the fitness floor. 

Orange Wristbands (Ages 8–11)
Must have direct parent/guardian supervision at all times. Access is limited to the indoor track, and cardio equipment. 

Black Wristbands (Ages 12-15)
May have access to fitness floor once they have completed the required Youth/Teen Fitness Orientation and have a signed waiver on file. 

Thank you for helping us create a safer, more supportive fitness environment for our youth!