Court Closings
The South YM-YWCA, EK YM-YWCA and the Downtown YM-YWCA (except one court), all in Winnipeg, are planning on closing all of their existing racquetball courts, leaving their members who play racquetball... continue reading »
"If the YM-YWCA closes their racquetball courts, I can assure that my family will not support the Y any longer. The Y has turned into a health club, not a family oriented organization, like it once was. Personally, I see no use to closing down the courts. "
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"DON'T CLOSE THE COURTS!!!"
"YMCA was great venue to pass this life sport on to younger members!!"
"The racquetball courts at all the YM-YWCAs are vital for racquetball to prosper in Winnipeg. Closing them will hurt many people."
"We have been members of the EK Ym-YWCA since our daughter Cheryl was born, 1987 to be exact. After she finished all her swimming instructions the only reason why we have decided to keep our membership was for Cheryl's love of racquetball. She started play"
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"As a casual player, I have noticed the courts are very active on weekends and after regular work hours, closing the courts for another activity does not cater to the overall image of a "Y". Promoting recreation and exercise in various forms is necessary t"
"For an organization dedicated to encouraging youth in sport, this is appalling!"
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"wellness initiatives need raquetball!!"
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"cancelled mebership"
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"I have watched with much pride as my grandchildren have become active in this sport. Keep the courts open for them and others like them."
"This Horrible news!"
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"As a member of the EKY I am very opposed to the closure of the racquetball courts. If the courts were to close I will not keep my membership. In my experiences the courts are always busy and are one of the great parts about being a member of the Y. The le"
"I find this sort of action disturbing. I cannot understand why the YM-YWCA would consider this type of action. My son and I enjoy playing the sport and it is a great time for us to spend time together. My son is now 14 years old and we do not get out as m"
"Racquetball is the only sport that our entire has enjoyed together. Our children started playing at rather young ages and had been encouraged by their coaches to play on the Manitoba Jr. Racquetball Team. That has led to wonderful trips to cities across C"
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