YMCA of Greater Spartanburg

The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organisation serving Spartanburg, South Carolina and nearby areas through youth development, healthy-living and social-responsibility programmes. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programmes that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The association operates the Thomas E. Hannah, Middle Tyger and Willis Road YMCA branches in South Carolina, and also runs the Polk County YMCA in North Carolina through public partnerships. Its youth sports programme offers soccer, volleyball, flag football, basketball, T-ball, cross country, martial arts and pickleball, using QuickScores for game schedules, standings and updates. Volunteer coaches focus on skills, teamwork, leadership and confidence. Adult activity includes basketball leagues, pickleball, tennis and other racquet sports, while the wider YMCA programme includes aquatics, swim teams and lessons, fitness, childcare, camps, adapted RISE activity for adults with learning differences or physical limitations, and LIVESTRONG support for cancer survivors. In Polk County, the YMCA coordinates youth and adult sport, pool activity and recreation in partnership with local government.