Facility Guidelines

FACILITY RULES AND GUIDELINES

Fitness/Wellness Center (2nd floor)

• No one under the age of 15 allowed in the Wellness Area unless:
  • They are on the walking track with an adult
  • They are taking T-N-T (teens in training)
  • They have completed T-N-T and are 10-12 years old (will be given a red bracelet). Must be with an adult and may only use the Cybex & Cardio areas.
  • They have completed T-N-T and are 13-14 years old (will be given a green bracelet). May use the Cybex and Cardio areas only for up to 2 hrs.
• Do not drop weights on the floor.
• No sandals may be worn in the Wellness Area
• Do not remove equipment from respective areas.
• No wearing inappropriate (i.e., containing profanity or illegal product marketing), immodest, or revealing attire. 
• No member-to-member personal training.
• Limit use of cardio equipment to 30 minutes.
• Wipe equipment down after every use.
• Do not deny access to equipment you are not using.
• Do not enter class more than 10 minutes after start.
• Please use day lockers to store your belongings.

Basketball Courts

• Court 1: (front) For ages 15 and up
• Court 2: (back) For ages 11-14 
• Court 3: (Family Gym) For ages 10 & Under, as well as families 
• No unsportsmanlike conduct
• No profanity or abusive language
• No loud verbal exchanges
• No threatening gestures or contact
• No dunking or hanging from rim or net
• No food or bags allowed in the gym
• Respect other YMCA members and staff
• Proper attire must be worn at all times
• Only non-marking shoes allowed on gym floor
• Anyone 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult (Family Gym)
• The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen property
• If rules are broken then you will be asked to leave the facility. (May be suspended due to offense)
• Kids 10 and under should be with a non-participant parent if they are in the main gym.

Locker Room Age Limits

• The Family Locker Room is for anyone who needs adult assistance.
  • This may include people with a mental or physical disability, or adults assisting their children.
  • Please refrain from using this locker room as a "walk-through" to get to the pool deck. You should still use your respective locker room to enter and exit the pool deck.
• The Girl's Locker Room is for girls 17 years old & younger.
• The Boy's Locker Room is for boys 17 years old & younger.
• The Women's Locker Room is for women ages 18 & older.
• The Men's Locker Room is for men ages 18 & older. 

Pool Rules

• CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
• ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE.
• Pets are not allowed in the pool area.
• Glass containers are not allowed in the pool area.
• Patrons must shower before entering pool.
• No prolonged breath holding.
• One long whistle blast clears the pool.
• Children 10 and under must be supervised by an adult at least 18 years of age.
• Children 4 and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult at 18 years of age.
• Appropriate swimming attire required.
• Only Coast Guard approved lifejackets will be allowed for use by non-swimmers.
• No running, pushing, dunking, rowdiness at any time.
• No gum, food, drink or smoking.
• No hanging on lane lines, lifelines or pool ladders.
• Only one person allowed on pool ladder at a time.
• Flotation devices (including water wings, rafts, beach balls, noodles and kick boards, etc.) are not allowed during Open Swim Sessions.
• Kickboards, fins, pull buoys, water fitness belts and noodles may be used during lap swim, swim team practice and instructional classes.
• No sitting, playing, jumping or diving from starting blocks, these are for competitive use only under the supervision of a swim coach.
• Lap lanes may have to be shared.
• Jumping from edge of pool must be feet first, facing forward, no spinning, jumping backwards, or somersaults.
• No diving in shallow water, diving only allowed from deep end of competitive pool.
• The pool will be closed during electrical storms.
• The Lifeguard has the authority to enforce the rules and to request those in violation to leave the pool.

Pool Slide Rules

• SWIMMING ABILITY IS REQUIRED to use the slide.
• Use of lifejackets or other floatation devices is prohibited. Loose clothing shall not be worn.
• No stopping or slowing down inside of the flume.
• Absolutely NO diving or any other head first entry down the slide.
• Single user only, sliding face up and feet first. No chain of people or holding of small children while sliding.
• Pool slide is to be operated with water running down the flume.
• No waiting in line on the steps, only one slider allowed on first landing and one slider allowed on top landing.
• Users are to slide only after splash down area is cleared. Exit splash down area immediately.
• No eyeglasses, sunglasses or goggles allowed to be worn while sliding.
• Slide mats or other riding equipment are not allowed.
• Slider must wait for Lifeguard signal to slide.
• Swimming is prohibited in splash area while pool slide is in operation.
• Sliders should keep legs crossed or together when entering the water.
• No hanging from flume is allowed.
• Recommended minimum weight is 70lbs and maximum weight is 280lbs.

Spa Rules and Cautions

• Pregnant women, elderly persons, and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should not enter the spa/hot tub without prior medical consultation and permission from their doctor.
• Do not use the spa/hot tub while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or that raise or lower blood pressure.
• Do not use alone.
• Unsupervised use by children is prohibited.
• Enter and exit slowly.
• Observe reasonable time limits (10 minutes), then leave the water and cool down before returning for another brief stay.
• Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting.
• Keep all breakable objects out of the area.
• Patrons must shower before entering spa.
• Oils, body lotion, and minerals in the water are prohibited.
• Maximum number allowed in spa at one time: 12
• MINIMUM AGE TO USE SPA: 14 YEARS OLD