YMCA Of Boulder Valley

We live in Lafayette maybe a half mile from this Ymca, and have a now 11 year old boy and 9 year old girl who have participated in some of the youth sports programs over the past few years. The program has steadily gone down in quality. Was great a few years ago, but now it seems to be completely disorganized. Coaches, refs, administration, all around sub par from where it used to be. The costs used to be fair, but for what you get now, in all honesty you should look elsewhere if possible. We are friends with a lot of the other parents in the neighborhood and a lot of people feel the same way.

I really enjoy going to this Y. They have everything, an ice skating rink, a pool that stays open year around & a gym that is hardly ever full. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great gym experience!

Yes, I am a fan of YMCA’s. A pretty good gym that tries to meet lots of needs, for seniors, families, community.
BUT-​the YMCA of Boulder Valley cannot figure out how to register people for classes, either on line or in person. I have been taking the same class for 4 years and every month when I TRY to pay it is a major ordeal. Sometimes takes 30+ mins. in person, sometimes takes longer, usually cannot be done at all on line, it is just a nightmare. It is a monthly trial I truly dread. (I know, First World problems, but come on-​join the 20^th century at least.)

Three years ago I decided to learn to play hockey. The YMCA had the easiest and best website for info on programs and schedules. I joined the reasonably priced «no nonsense hockey» program. Roy is a very «dry» character but does a great job with the program. He spent time with us individually if requested.
As time went on, I improved and played drop-​in. After some time playing drop in’s, I joined the leagues. Before I moved to AZ in Jan, I was a member who was at the Y 4 – 5 times a week.
Hockey:
The vast majority of the guys I played with or against were great. Bunch of guys just having a good time, competing against one another. However, it’s hockey… There’s always some a-​hole playing for the scouts.
Staff:
The staff are all great. From the front desk to Jaime H, they are all great. The only exception were the hockey officials (horrible). If you even say anything to a ref, you are met with an insult or taunt. Chris (adult hockey coordinator) does his best with the refs he can get. I got booted for breaking up a fight! Are you kidding me? The ref pushed me hard in the chest. spoke with Chris and the ref got himself fired. (There is more to the story, but that’s a whole long story)
Weights/​cardio:
They have nice equipment in good condition. Nobody bothers you. No complaints.
Gym:
I often used the gym to shoot hoops with my little boy. Clean place with plenty of hoops and basketballs. They could replace a few of the worn out balls, but I’m just being picky.
Child watch:
5 stars, these people are GREAT! I always felt comfortable leaving my kids with them. In fact, my kids looked forward to it! They actually play with and read books to the kids!
Value:
I paid $ 49 a month. This included 2 hrs of child watch, drop-​in hockey, gym, workout and $ 100 off league fees. For hockey, there is no better value to be found, PERIOD. I moved and realize I will never find a place like this elsewhere. Rare.
I highly recommend the Y, not a pretentious day spa, but a family and community oriented rec center.
Side note:
I recommend the skate pro shop there. Scott is great and has became a friend. I don’t know crap about hockey gear, but he has taken the time to teach me and give advice… Even if it means he doesn’t get the sale.

We love EVERYTHING about the YMCA of Boulder Valley! Classes are excellent. Facilities are clean and well outfitted. Staff is friendly and always personable. My kid LOVES child watch. The pool is fantastic in the summer. The yoga room & instruction is outstanding. I especially like that they reach out to the community offering programs that help people through every phase and stage in life. We will be members here forever.

I’ve taken a lot of Zumba, but the classes at the Y are the best! Lots of fun, great energy, challenging without being too difficult. I smile the whole time!

Great place. YMCA BV has very low membership fees and you get access to good gyms. I joined because of the ice rink at the Arapahoe Branch. Though other rinks were closer to me, I did the extra driving to play here because they have an electric zamboni. Its quite a sight to see, a cord connects the zamboni to an outlet in the ceiling; no propane smell, no dirty tailpipe. I honestly noticed a difference too, no more difficulty breathing or chest tightness. Support this rink and others like it who are making a commitment to clean indoor air.

Great place to be a member.
I taught my oldest son to ice skate here. Since they are so family oriented they allow skating aids like milk crates that the kids can lean on when they can barely stand on their skates. The youth hockey program is well run and the director Roy is knowledgeable and fair. I found that when coaching mite hockey here that the parents think there shouldn’t be any contact… Uh, hello people, it’s hockey not tennis.
I also played adult hockey here and overall it was a good experience. The ref’s were okay. Not as good as the Promenade but not bad.