MEMBERSHIP INFO & POLICIES MEMBERSHIP POLICIES
CHILDREN AGES 15 AND UNDER
To ensure that all YMCA members and guests have an enjoyable and safe experience at the Athens YMCA, we have developed the following policies: • Food and drinks are permitted in the front common and concession area only. • Profanity and abusive language are not allowed. • Tobacco and alcohol are not permitted in the building or on the grounds. • Pets are not permitted in the facility or on the grounds. • Please report any damaged equipment or maintenance problems to office@athensymca.org. • The YMCA may terminate membership without cause at any time determined by the YMCA’s CEO. The YMCA is a private, non-profit corporation and reserves the right to refuse service at their discretion. • Members must leave the facility and grounds by the posted closing times and may not enter the facility prior to opening times. • The pool, field and outdoor facilities close 30 minutes before the building. • Appropriate and family friendly workout attire is required. Shirts or tank tops covering the midriff must be worn at all times inside the facility. Closed toe athletic shoes must be worn in all fitness ares. • Members are only allowed to use Athens YMCA trainers. No outside trainers are allowed.
To ensure the safety of our youth members and guests, all children 15 and under must follow our family fitness policies & guidelines.
GUEST PASSES & POLICIES
In the event of inclement weather, the Athens YMCA bases youth program decisions on the Clarke County School System. • If Clarke County Schools have a delayed opening: programs will resume as scheduled. Please check our website and social media pages for updates throughout the day. • If Clarke County Schools are closed: programs will be cancelled. • If Clarke County Schools are dismissed during school hours: all youth programs will be cancelled. Children will be sent home from school. Buses will not drop kids off at the Athens YMCA. Anything before 2:30 pm is considered early.
We welcome guests in our facility. A guest pass is a great way to try the Athens YMCA out before joining. • All guests are required to show ID and sign the guest waiver. • All guests are required to adhere to the Athens YMCA code of conduct and all policies and procedures. • Visiting with an Athens YMCA member: all guests visiting with a member receive one guest pass per year at no cost. • Visiting without a member: each guest must purchase an Athens YMCA guest pass. If the guest decides to join the Athens YMCA on the same day, the guest pass cost will be credited towards the membership.
GUEST PASS COST Adult Youth Family (maximum of 5 people)
$15 per day $10 per day $20 per day
Please note: • The Athens YMCA reserves the right to change the guest pass policy at any time. • The YMCA will not offer family guest passes from May 1st to September 1st. • Guests are unable to use the health clubs and child watch.
See page 8 for what fitness activities your child can participate in.
FACILITY CLOSINGS The Athens YMCA makes every effort to operate regular business hours. In the event of inclement weather, certain areas of the YMCA will open only if staff can arrive safely to the site. The YMCA reserves the right to close the entire facility depending on the severity of the inclement weather. Decisions are made in the best interest of our members, guests and staff. The decision to close the YMCA facility due to weather is that of the CEO or her designate.
YOUTH PROGRAM INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
ADDITIONAL CLOSING INFORMATION Please check the Athens YMCA website and social media pages for updates on fitness classes, swim lessons, facility closings and delayed openings.
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