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 Precor & Cardio areas.
- They have completed T-N-T and are 13-14 years old (will be given a green bracelet). May use the Precor 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 & 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 least18 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

Each guest 16 years of age and older must provide a valid photo ID on each visit.
Each guest 16 years of age and older will be scanned through our Raptor database (National Sex Offender Registry). Access will be denied to any individual registered as a sex offender.
All guests 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied and signed in by a current YMCA member or registered guest 18 years of age or older at each visit. The current YMCA member or guest will be held responsible for any discipline issues of their guest(s) up to and including suspension or termination of membership. The YMCA member or guest 18 years of age or older must remain with a guest(s) 17 years of age or younger while they are in the facility.
A member may not sign in more than 2 guests per visit.
Each guest must be properly registered and checked in through Membership Services at the front desk.
Guests who live in the state of North Carolina may come 3 times per calendar year as a guest. After the third guest visit, a person must become a member if they want to use the facility again.

An adult is defined as a person at least 18 years of age.
10 year olds are permitted in Strength/Cardio Area upon completion of T-N-T with adult supervision.
Teens-N-Training (T-N-T) is a 2 hour course for ages 10-14 that teaches participants about health, nutrition, and proper workout technique. This course is scheduled at the participant’s convenience. See the membership desk to schedule a session.
13-14 year old may use Precor area unsupervised for no more than 2 hours per day.
Youth under the age of 16 may attend aerobics classes with a doctor’s prescription.
For all youth programs mandatory sign-in and sign-out policy is required by authorized parent/guardian. See program instructor for sign in/sign out policy.
In order to support schools and education, school aged children who are not participating in an organized school program are not allowed in the YMCA prior to 3:00 pm on scheduled school days.
Please refer to the Before & After School Page and Summer Camp Page for After School & Camp age guidelines.

The YMCA is committed to providing a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for all. We expect people using YMCA programs and our facility to behave in a mature and responsible way, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. To promote safety and comfort, we ask all people to act appropriately at all times when in our facility, on our property or participating in our programs.

The actions listed below, which are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of behaviors, are considered inappropriate and are prohibited in our facilities or programs:

Card sharing, presenting false identification, or intentional abuse or non-compliance of YMCA policies.
Using or possessing alcohol or illegal drugs on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles or facilities, or at YMCA-sponsored programs is prohibited.
Smoking on YMCA property – All YMCA buildings and grounds are smoke and tobacco product-free environments. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
Carrying or concealing a weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon.
Harassment, verbal abuse 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 profanity, angry language, swearing, name-calling, or shouting.
Inappropriate sexual conduct including explicit conversations or any sexual contact with another person.
Wearing inappropriate (i.e., containing profanity or illegal product marketing), immodest or revealing attire.
Theft or behavior that results in the destruction or loss of property.
Loitering within facilities or on the grounds of the YMCA after being requested to depart the YMCA’s property
Inappropriate use of cell phones in locker room or bathrooms.
Use of social networking websites in a manner that is contrary to the YMCA’s mission, is detrimental to the community or is in violation of the law.

The YMCA reserves the right to deny, suspend or revoke access or membership privileges to any person if, in the YMCA’s sole discretion, the actions or inactions of a person are detrimental to the health, safety or enjoyment of its employees, volunteers, members or participants. In addition, the YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been accused or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse, is or has been a registered sex offender, has ever been convicted of any offense related to the sale, possession and/or transportation of illegal drugs, is currently under the influence of illegal or dangerous drugs or chemicals, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages, or has been arrested for or convicted of any crime involving weapons or violence.

Please notify a YMCA staff person immediately if there is an accident, injury, unusual incident or you believe that our Code of Conduct is being violated.

Suspension or termination of YMCA membership or guest privileges may result from a violation of this Code of Conduct. While an incident is being investigated, the membership of the person(s) accused of violating this Code of Conduct may be temporarily suspended pending a final decision.

Our YMCA utilizes video technology to protect all persons. Cameras are installed in open/public areas only and not in private areas such as locker rooms, restrooms, etc.

This privacy notice will advise you about our guidelines concerning the use of your personal information, including the reasonable efforts we make to protect your personal information in accordance with these guidelines, and about what choices you have concerning our use of such information. Please read this notice carefully. Click here for entire document.

Locker Room Guidelines