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The YMCA Movement
 The Young Mens Christian Association or YMCA as it is commonly known is a world renowned not for profit organisation based in 124 countries worldwide. There are over 14,000 local YMCAs with more than 45 million members
History
1840
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George Williams founded the 1st YMCA in London during the industrial revolution. |
1851
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YMCAs formed in Great Britain, Canada, United States, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands and France. First Australian branch opens in Adelaide. |
| 1853 |
Branches of the YMCA open in Sydney and Melbourne. |
| 1855 |
First world conference of YMCAs. |
| 1891 |
Basketball was invented by Dr James Naismith while studying at the YMCA International Training School in Sprinfield, Massachusetts using peach baskets tacked to the gym wall, as a means for students to get involved in physical activity during the winter months. |
| 1894 |
George Williams was knighted by Queen Victoria |
1895
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Volleyball invented by YMCA as an alternative to Basketball for older members of the YMCA. |
1901
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Henry Dunant co founder of the Geneva YMCA wins first ever Nobel Peace prize. |
| 1908 |
Perth YMCA firmly established. |
1910
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Fathers day was invented to recognise the significant role fathers and male role models play in our communities. |
| 1920 |
The National committee of the YMCAS of Australia was formed. |
| 2006 |
YMCAs present in 124 countries with 45 milion members. |
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Contact Details
Address: 201 Star St Welshpool, 6106
Phone: (08) 9473 8400
Fax: (08) 9472 7522
Email: perth@ymca.org.au
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