About US
Our mission:
To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
We are a cause driven, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening our community in spirit, mind, and body. Much more than just a fitness center, we focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility as well. At the Y we know we aren’t simply in the community, but a part of it, and when we strengthen others we strengthen ourselves. Welcome to the Y. You belong here.
Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have about the Uniontown Area YMCA.
Our Directors
Our dedicated team is here and excited to help you with your heath and wellness goals!
Casey Dascenzo
Interim CEO
caseyd@uniontownymca.org
724.438.2584 x-100
Matt Butina
Maintenance Director
mattb@uniontownymca.org
724.438.2584
Pam George
Associate Executive Director
pamg@uniontownymca.org
724.438.2584 x-112
Crystal Jackson
Director of Child Development
crystalj@uniontownymca.org
724.438.2584 x-108
Bob McCombie
Senior Aqautic Director
bob@uniontownymca.org
724.438.2584 x-102
Tessa Hibbard
Program Director
theresah@uniontownymca.org
724.438.2584 x-103
Robin Shimko
Finance and Membership Director
robins@uniontownymca.org
724.438.2584 x-101
Our Officers
Tim Flecker Chief Volunteer Officer/Board Chair
Yvonica Melvin First Vice Chair
Bryan Ponzurick Treasurer
Lori Scott Secretary
Our Officers
Tim Flecker
Chief Volunteer Officer/Board Chair
Yvonica Melvin
First Vice Chair
Bryan Ponzurick
Treasurer
Lori Scott
Secretary
Our Board of Directors
Reid Smith
Mike Maendel
Ed Balling
Josh Gerson
Cheryl Yeardie
Gary Monaghan
Mike Quinn
Dr. Ashley Parker
Lori Scott
Pastor Al Thompson
Honorary Board Members
Ralph K. Barlay, Jr.
Dr. Joe T. Ruby
Dr. Michael George
Terry McMillen
John McCune
OUr Advisory Board:
Dave Fullmer
Jonathan Garlow
Chuck Michael
Greg Parsons
Our Board of Directors
Mike Maendel
Ed Balling
Josh Gerson
Cheryl Yeardie
Jeff MCCabe
Gary Monaghan
Mike Quinn
Dr. Ashley Parker
Lori Scott
Pastor Al Thompson
Honorary Board Members
Ralph K. Barlay, Jr.
Dr. Joe T. Ruby
Dr. Michael George
Terry McMillen
John McCune
Our Advisory Board:
Dave Fullmer
Jonathan Garlow
Chuck Michael
Greg Parsons
Membership Rates
Monthly Rate: $16.00
Annual Rate: $192.00
Young Adult Age 14 – 23
Monthly Rate: $27.00
Annual Rate: $324.00
Adult (24 & Older)
Monthly Rate: $45.00
Annual Rate: $540.00
Household
Monthly Rate: $65.00
Annual Rate: $780.00
Summer Memberships: ONLY college students, families home for summer and day camp children!
Summer Two Month Enrollment
Adult Summer (24 & Older) $110
Household Summer $160
Young Adult Summer (Age 14 – 23) $85
Youth Summer (To Age 13) $50
Summer Three Month Enrollment
Adult Summer (24 & Older) $160
Household Summer $210
Young Adult Summer (Age 14 – 23) $110
Youth Summer (To Age 13) $60
One Time New Member Processing Fee $10.00
*Rates Subject to Change*
What is a Household Membership?
A couple and their dependents under the age of 18 living together in one household qualify for a household membership. Dependents 18 and older require an independent membership unless they are under the age of 24, residing at home, and currently enrolled in a minimum of six college, university, or vocational credits.
Payment Options:
Monthly: Electronic Bank Draft from your checking or savings or charge to your credit card either on the 5th or the 20th. To end membership a cancellation form MUST be completed, and allow 30 days before the bank draft is terminated.
Yearly: Pay in full one year at a time with credit, cash, or check.
Scholarships:
Scholarships for memberships and programs are made possible by the generous gifts to our Annual Campaign. Scholarship applications are available at the Welcome Desk.
Corporate Discount Programs are available. Let us help your employees stay healthy and strong with one of our Corporate memberships.
We also offer Wellness programming at your workplace and disease prevention programming for employees.
Our History
1851: First YMCA in the United States was started in Boston, Massachusetts.
1888 June 12: Uniontown Area YMCA was Chartered.
1921: The Gallatin Avenue facility was opened, during its 63 years of service it served the community with multitude of programs services and activities.
1984: Because of an aging facility and the need to expand programs to the community we moved to our current site at 1 YMCA Drive. This 9.8 acre site was donated by USX. in 2000 2.1 additional acres were purchased to complete the current property footprint.
1986: Facility wellness addition made to the YMCA.
1988: 100 year anniversary of the Uniontown Area YMCA.
1991: A significant highlight for the Uniontown Area YMCA was when we completed the indoor Pool Project with special contributions by the Eberly Family Trust and Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Eberly.
1991: We welcomed new Chief Executive Officer Steve Cooper.
1998: Wellness facility addition made to the YMCA.
2000: Wellness free-weight area facility addition made to the YMCA.
2010: Welcomed Roderick Berger as CEO
2010 September: Locker room updates and Wellness Cardio floor addition was completed to the YMCA.
2011 May: Childcare wing addition was completed.
2013: 125 year anniversary of the Uniontown Area YMCA.
2015: Welcomed Steve Snider as CEO
2016: Welcomed Jacquelyn Core as CEO
2016 September: We added our first evidence based program, Blood Pressure Self Monitoring.
2017: We added LiveSTRONG at the YMCA to our no-cost, community offerings.
2018 August: We launched Enhance Fitness and Moving for Better Balance at no cost to the community for arthritis management and falls prevention.
2019 January: We launched an evidence based, CDC-approved, Diabetes Prevention Program and Chronic Pain Self-Management Programming.
2019 March: We launched Healthy Weight and Your Child, an evidence based, childhood obesity/weight maintenance program.
2021 February: Steve Redrup joined the Uniontown Area YMCA as CEO
OUR Policies and Procedures
The YMCA will base its decisions on closings and cancellations on the recommendation of the CEO and Board CVO.
Closings will be broadcasted on WMBS Radio and on Channel 2, 4, and 11 News, www.uniontownymca.org, and Facebook. Severe Thunderstorm decisions are at Manager’s on Duty discretion.
Unsupervised Youth Policy:
Children Eleven (11) and under must be supervised by an adult or enrolled in a structured program at all times while within the YMCA. Parents or guardians supervising youth swimmers may remain in the pool seating area during swimming supervision. If children are in child watch parent/guardian must remain in the building.
Youth ages 12 and 13 may use only the pool and basketball court areas unsupervised by an adult unless enrolled in a structured program.
Youth ages 14 to 17 may use all appropriate areas of the facility unsupervised by an adult provided all YMCA rules and regulations are followed at all times. Failure to follow YMCA rules and regulations will result in immediate revocation of membership and/or a requirement for continuous adult supervision during facility use. Youth ages 14 to 17 must be supervised while spectators at YMCA sporting events.
Racquetball Court: A racquetball court is available for use by individuals age 14 and older at no additional fee. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 724.438.2584 for reservations.
Fitness Center/Weight Room Policy: Fitness facilities are available to individuals ages 14 years and older. (Fitness facilities include cardiovascular center, free weight room, and selectorized resistance training circuit). An orientation with the Fitness Center/Weight room is recommended for all new members ages 14 and up- please ask at the Welcome Center to schedule this orientation. Appropriate workout clothing and shoes must be worn at all times. (Appropriate clothing includes shirt and shorts or appropriate for exercise pants and shoes). Absolutely no horseplay will be tolerated. Courtesy to other members and guests is expected. You must wipe down the pieces of equipment you used as you move from one machine to another.
Family Cardio Hours: Family Cardio hours are ONLY for the times listed and are for youth ONLY ages 12 and 13. Parent or guardian must be on machine next to youth. Youth ages 12 and 13 CANNOT use selectorized weight equipment or free weights.
Please note that children under the age of 12 are NOT permitted in the Wellness Area at any time.
Membership will be at risk for continued infractions of policies.
Locker Room Policies:
To ensure the safety of both youth and adults, no adults other than supervisory staff will be permitted in the youth locker rooms under any circumstances unless there is a health or safety emergency. Youth locker rooms may only be used by youth under age eighteen (18) who do not require the assistance of a parent or guardian. Youth requiring assistance should be taken by parents or guardians to the ADA shower and changing facilities near the fitness room and child watch areas.
Adult female parents or guardians may take female youth into the women’s locker room so long as the youth remain with the accompanying adult and are supervised at all times.
Adult male parents or guardians may take male youth into the men’s locker room so long as the youth remain with the accompanying adult and are supervised at all times. NO exceptions to these policies will be made for any guest or member unless there is a health or safety emergency.
Full lockers may be used for day use ONLY. The YMCA reserves the right to remove unauthorized locks from lockers left overnight.
Members need to bring their own locks to secure personal items. The Uniontown Area YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Lockers: May be rented on a yearly basis. Locker rentals purchased mid-year will not be pro-rated.
Cost: $60 per year for small lockers
Guest Policies
Guest Policy:
The Y is a member organization and seeks to encourage membership through guest privileges. Complimentary guest passes must be approved through the CEO. In order to avoid overcrowding during peak hours or for our most popular classes, the Y reserves the right to limit access to the facility and/or a class by guests.
Away Member: Members of other Y’s involved in the AWAY program and temporarily visiting from out of town may use the Y for unlimited visits. Members must show photo ID, proof of Y membership, and sign a Y release form.
Short Term Membership: As an opportunity to provide service to out of town guests and college students who are in town for Christmas and Summer Break and who would like to enjoy the Y for their limited stay in our community, we have short term memberships available. Participants must show a photo ID and sign a release form.