The Christian County YMCA is in winter mode, focusing their events on the pool area and basketball court.  The youth basketball program is halfway over, and the program has helped young players begin to develop their skills in the sport.  The Y is also looking to maximize its use of the pool area for special program.  One upcoming event provides a way for kids to stay active, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy the new space. 

Mike Eisenbarth is a director of facilities and programming at the Christian County YMCA.  He says the youth basketball program is for kids in first through fourth grade and focuses on the fundamentals.

The Y will host a basketball tournament for fourth graders.  Dates and times are yet to be decided.

As for the pool, the YMCA is preparing for the Reindeer River Run, which again is scheduled for December 21 from noon to 3 p.m.  Santa Claus will be there, albeit in a more summer-appropriate outfit. 

Eisenbarth praises the new pool space and the contractors who helped work on it.  He views it as an investment in their efforts to put on fun events for the community.

More information on the Christian County YMCA is available at www.ccymca.org. 

Mike Eisenbarth appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.