Facility Guidelines

Wellness Center

Dress Code

Sneakers, athletic pants / shorts, and a shirt must be worn at all times. No jeans, belts, or exposed metal are permitted.

Etiquette

  • You must be at least 14 years of age to use the Wellness Center.
  • Allow others to “work-in” or take turns when working with strength equipment.
  • When others are waiting please limit cardio machine use to 20-minutes.
  • Eating or drinking (except for water in a sealable bottle) is not permitted.
  • Glass bottles are not allowed.
  • Profanity, horseplay of any kind, and misuse of equipment is not tolerated and may result in suspension or loss of membership privileges.
  • Bags and personal belongings are not allowed on the floor. Please hang all items on the hooks provided or secure items in a locker.
  • The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 

Gymnasium

Dress Code

Appropriate athletic attire and non-marking shoes.

Etiquette

  • Eating or drinking (except for water in a sealable bottle) is not permitted.
  • Glass bottles are not allowed.
  • Share the court. Allow others to play if needed. See pickup game rules on wall.
  • The YMCA is not responsible for any items lost or stolen.
  • Please secure your belongings in a locked storage space.
  • Staff only in the storage areas.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 

Swimming Pool

Dress Code

Anyone entering the pool must be in swim attire.

Etiquette

  • Shower before and after entering the water.
  • Use feet-first entry in shallow water; diving is permitted only in water 9 feet or deeper.
  • Be considerate of other swimmers.
  • Stay off safety ropes, railings, stairs and ladders when not using them.
  • Avoid excessive breath holding.
  • Stop, look and listen any time you hear a lifeguard’s whistle.
  • For your safety, lifeguards have the final authority in all situations.
  • Plastic water bottles are permitted; other drinks, food, gum, glass containers, or sharp objects are not permitted.
  • Do not run while in the Aquatics Center.
  • Wear appropriate swim attire; street shoes and clothes are not allowed in the Aquatics center.
  • Only U.S. Coast Guard approved floatation devices may be used in the water.
  • Swimming diapers must be worn by non-toilet trained swimmers.
  • Pollution of pools is prohibited, no urinating, discharge of fecal matter, spitting, or blowing the nose in the pool.
  • Pools are open only when lifeguards are on duty, swimming is prohibited all other times; refer to schedule for pool hours.
  • Pool capacity is 210 at the West Family Y.