YMCA Rules and Regulations

The YMCA is a private, not-for-profit membership organization. We reserve the right to deny service to any person for any reason. Membership or guest privileges may be revoked at any time for failure to abide by the YMCA policies and procedures.

Membership Card Policy

To ensure the best service to our members, we have a "No card, No entry" policy. Everyone is required to show their YMCA Membership Card to gain entrance to the facility, so please bring your YMCA card on every visit to prevent delay. Should you not have your card with you, you may be delayed while your membership is verified and while you fill out a "forgotten card" registration. There is a $5.00 charge to replace a lost card.

Day Membership Policy

A current photo ID is required
A Non Member Information Form must be completed
Photo ID will be held at the Front Desk while in the facility
Non Members are allowed up to three day memberships per calendar year. After the third visit you must become a member to continue to use the facility.


 

Please note: There are no guest passes, however a complimentary one day membership may be granted to prospective members who are guests of current members.

Building Policy

• Pre-school and grade school youth will not be allowed in the YMCA after 6:00 p.m. unless accompanied by their own parents.
• Grade School and Jr. High students are not permitted in the YMCA from 12:00 - 1:00 due to adult scheduled programs and limited supervision.
• Youth grades 6 and below must be accompanied by a parent on Sunday.
• Youth 9 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times while using the YMCA.
• The YMCA conducts scheduled programs and is not be used as an all day supervision service for children. Please bring children to scheduled programs only.

Building Dress Code

• Shoes and shirts required.
• Non-marking athletic shoes only on wood surfaced floors.
• Exercise clothing must be appropriate for the activity. No street clothes.
• Exercise clothing should reflect YMCA values.

YMCA Whirlpool Policy

• Whirlpool area is for people 16 years and older
• STATE LAW requires showering before using whirlpool
• Read warning signs on walls before entering whirlpool
• Pregnant women and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure should not enter whirlpool without prior permission from their doctor.
• Persons with communicable diseases, skin infections or open sores shall not enter whirlpool
• Check whirlpool water temperature before use. Max safe temperature is 104 degrees. If temperature is higher than 104 degrees, report to lifeguard immediately and do not enter
• Enter whirlpool backward down steps slowly
• Do not submerge face or head
• Observe reasonable time limits. If experiencing nausea, dizziness or unusual feelings, exit whirlpool immediately
• Lifeguard must be on duty at all times while using whirlpool
• ABSOLUTELY NO HORSE PLAY!

Adventure Center Policy

• Youth 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent

Play Pool Policy

• For use by all YMCA members. Children 6 years and under must be supervised "hands-on" by their parent at all times. ABSOLUTELY NO HORSE PLAY! Open only when lifeguard is on duty. Check with front desk for schedule.

Swimming Pool Policy

• Follow all lifeguard instructions
• STATE LAW requires showering before entering pool
• Swimming pool and whirlpool are closed unless lifeguard is present
• Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and within arm's reach at all times
• Children 7-9 must pass a swim test to swim without a parent
• No running, pushing or shoving
• No diving in shallow water. Must be in 9 ft. of water to dive
• No back dives or flips from side of pool
• Food, gum, drinks prohibited in pool area. Plastic water bottles allowed.
• Pool participants are to stay in appropriate designed swim areas
• No sitting on, hanging on, or crossing over the safety lines or hard rails
• Kick boards are to be used for kicking only
• Equipment or toys are not permitted in deep water
• Cutoffs, see-through clothes and diapers without waterproof pants are not permitted
• Persons with communicable diseases or open wounds must not enter pools
• Diving blocks are to be used for instructional program and related activities only
• To swim in deep end, swimmers must swim one length of the pool without stopping
• Personal inflatable flotation devices are not permitted. Other flotation devices must be approved by lifeguard
• Infants must be at least 6 months old to enter pool with an adult
• Participants must enter and exit pool area through locker rooms
• Participants must go down stairs backwards

Slide Policy

• Slide feet first only
• Only one person on platform at a time
• Lifeguard must be present when slide is open
• Participants must pass deep-water test before using slide
• Swim to ladder after sliding
• ABSOLUTELY NO HORSE PLAY!

For more details and play pool schedule, contact the front desk.