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
- Drinks should be placed in a container with a cap. Food is not permitted.
- 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 area.
- 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 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 down 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