Fremont Family YMCA
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 Front of the Fremont Family YMCA, with the Dillon Family Aquatic Center and Sidner Ice Arena | |
| Formation | 1888 |
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| Lindy Hoyer | |
| Website | fremontfamilyymca |
The Fremont Family YMCA is the largest YMCA in the United States located in Fremont, Nebraska.[1][2] The organization was founded in 1888 and includes the Sidner Ice Arena, the Dillon Family Aquatic Center, the Hazel R. Keene Wellness Center, and the Sidner Family Sports Complex.[3]
The first building opened in 1907 on 5th and Park streets. Prior to this, YMCA met in small rooms around Fremont.[4] The current building opened in 1969.[5] Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new facility in 1967.[6]
In 1985, the Sidner Family Sports Complex opened. In 1992, $1.5 million was raised for renovations, a new tennis court, and a new gymnasium.[7] In 2004, the Sidner Ice Arena opened.[8] In 2006, the Hazel R. Keene Wellness Center opened.[9] In 2018, the Dillon Family Aquatic Center opened.[10]
Sidner Ice Arena
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The Sidner Ice Arena is an ice arena opened in 2004.[11] Ice is melted in April, and re-installed in August.[12] The arena was named after Evelyn Sidner, following her death in 1998.[13]
In 2023, the ice rink fell into disrepair and had to be renovated.[14][15] Local businessman Kent Johnson founded SETT LLC to help fund the project. They were able to raise $1.2 million within four months.[16][17] The Sidner Ice Arena closed April 8, of the following year for renovations.[18]
Dillon Family Aquatic Center
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The Dillon Family Aquatic Center is an Aquatic Center located in the Fremont Family YMCA. It is the successor to the original instructional pool built in 1969,[5] and the 25-meter lap pool built in 1994. Construction of the pool was completed in February 2018 and opened later that month.[10][19]
The Dillon Family Aquatic Center is used by Fremont Senior High School and Midland University. The facility is also open to the public.[20] The facility has a seating capacity of 450.[21]
Hazel R. Keene Wellness Center
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The Hazel R. Keene Wellness Center is a physical fitness center located at the Fremont Family YMCA. The center opened in 2006 and was named after Hazel R. Keene.[22] When it opened, the addition measured 10,000 square feet in size.[9]
Sidner Family Sports Complex
[edit]The Sidner Family Sports Complex is a sports complex located in the Fremont Family YMCA. The complex was opened in January 1985 and was named after Arthur C. Sidner.[23] The opening of the complex caused a reported dramatic increase in membership.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fremont is home to largest YMCA in America". KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. November 3, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Fernandez, Jacqueline (August 30, 2023). "Our Town Fremont: The largest YMCA in the U.S. and then some!". www.wowt.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Real-McKeighan, Tammy (December 4, 2021). "Rinne to retire as president, CEO of Fremont Family YMCA". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "History of the YMCA". Fremont Tribune. 1985.
- ^ a b Tribune, Chris Zavadil/Fremont (June 27, 2013). "YMCA ready to launch aquatics center fund drive". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Three Years Of Planning, Work Go Into New City Y". Fremont Tribune. 1969.
- ^ Staff, Allison Rushton/Tribune (June 26, 2002). "Ice rink skating into town". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Staff, Russ Krebs/Tribune (May 7, 2004). "Skate into Sidner Indoor Ice rink". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hazel R. Keene Wellness Center". Fremont Tribune. 2006.
- ^ a b "Dillon Family Aquatics Center at the Fremont Family YMCA". Weitz. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Flyers launch campaign to fund ice rink repairs". Fremont. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Lundak, Marlo (January 4, 2024). "'Save Sidner': Fremont community raising funds to repair ice rink". www.wowt.com. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "A Special Thank You!". Fremont Tribune. May 5, 2004.
- ^ Lundak, Marlo (January 4, 2024). "'Save Sidner': Fremont community raising funds to repair ice rink". www.wowt.com. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "Capital campaign kicks off for renovations to Sidner Ice Arena in Fremont". KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. December 5, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Larsen, Cal (April 1, 2024). "'Hopefully this is a one-time raise' group set to start repairs on Sidner Ice Arena following fundraising efforts". KETV. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Tribune, JEFF FORWARD Fremont (February 28, 2024). "Donations to Sidner Ice Arena repairs top $1.2 million". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Tribune, JEFF FORWARD Fremont (April 4, 2024). "Sidner Ice Arena to close on April 8 for renovations". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Tribune, Sam Pimper Fremont (February 6, 2018). "Ribbon Cutting held for Dillon Family YMCA Aquatic Center". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Dillon Family Aquatic Center". Athletic Business. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Dillon Family Aquatic Center". www.swimcloud.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Buffington, Tracy (December 15, 2005). "Wellness center will honor Keene". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Nolan, Jim (March 15, 1985). "Sidner complex makes Fremont Y one of the best". Fremont Tribune.