MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT
The YMCA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and guests. To promote safety and comfort for all, all individuals are asked to act appropriately at all times when in our facility or participating in our programs. We expect persons using the YMCA to act maturely, to behave responsibly, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Our Member’s Code of Conduct outlines prohibited action, but the actions listed below are not an all-inclusive list of behaviors considered inappropriate in our facilities and programs:
- Using or possessing alcohol or illegal chemicals on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, or at YMCA sponsored programs.
- Smoking on YMCA property– the YMCA and its property is a smoke free environment.
- Carrying or concealing a weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon.
- Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior.
- Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive, or threatening way.
- Verbally abusive behavior, including angry or vulgar language, swearing, name-calling, or shouting.
- Sexually explicit conversation, behavior or any sexual contact with another person.
- Wearing inappropriate gym or swim attire.
- Theft or behavior that results in the destruction or loss of property.
- Transferring of membership cards.
FACILITY POLICIES
The Gloucester County YMCA is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, volunteers, donors and guests. Facility Policies are in place to ensure a positive experience for all.
MEMBER & GUEST CHECK IN
For the safety and security of all members and guests, you are required to check in at the Welcome Center upon entry to the Y.
- Members: Your digital membership card is required for access into the facility. Members are required to scan their cards on each visit to verify current membership If you forget this card, you will be required to present photo ID at the Welcome Center. All members are required to have a photo on file for entry verification.
- Non-members & Guests: Check in at the Welcome Center is required on each visit. You will be required to present a photo ID and sign a liability waiver.
Failure to check in and sharing/transferring of membership card will result in denied facility entry and could lead to membership revocation.
FACILITY ACCESS BY AGE
- 0-11: Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult member over the age of 18 at all times unless child is in organized program.
- 12-17: Members will be able to access the facility by themselves but will have limited access to some areas pending youth orientations.
- 18+: Members 18 years and older will have full access to the facility.
AREA & EQUIPMENT ACCESS BY AGE
Cardio Room & Cable Exercise Equipment
- Ages 10-11: Children must be accompanied by an adult member over the age of 18 at all times.
- Ages 12-14: Members must have successfully completed youth orientation in order to use equipment without an adult member over the age of 18.
- Ages 15+: Members permitted to use equipment safely, must abide by Cardio Room rules and wear appropriate gym attire at all times.
Free Weights:
- Ages 0-13: Children are not permitted to use the free weight equipment at any time.
- Ages 14-15: Members must have successfully completed youth orientation in order to work out without an adult member over the age of 18.
- Ages 16+: Members permitted to use equipment safely, must abide by Weight Room rules and wear appropriate gym attire at all times.
Gymnasium:
- Ages 0-11: Members must be accompanied by an adult member over the age of 18 at all times unless the child is in an organized program.
- Ages 12+: Members must abide by gym rules and wear appropriate gym attire at all times.
Pool:
- Ages 14 and +: Members must abide by pool rules and wear appropriate swim attire at all times.
- Ages 8-13: Members and guests must successfully complete the swim test or wear a lifejacket at all times unless accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water. Parent/guardian must remain in the pool area at all times.
- Ages 7 and Under: Members and guests must successfully complete the swim test or wear a lifejacket at all times, unless within arm’s reach of a parent in the water. A parent/guardian over the age of 18, must be in the water.
