Policies

  1. An annual medical examination is strongly recommended for
    all members and participants, particularly if you are new to
    an exercise program. Each person participates at their own risk. The YMCA was constructed with the highest health and safety standards and does not provide accident insurance.
  2. Members must bring and show their membership card each
    time they come to the YMCA. Identification will be required
    if you forget your card. Those too young for an ID will be required to come to the membership desk for verification.
  3. Please bring your own padlock to secure your belongings.
  4. Children must be picked up by 9:30 p.m. weeknights and
    5:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The police may be called
    to take children home if they are not picked up.
  5. Boys and girls locker rooms are for all ages. Children six and above must use the same sex locker room. Children five years and younger are allowed to use the boys and girls locker room facilities of the opposite sex under the direct supervision of an adult. Special Needs Changing Room is available.
  6. Women's and men's locker rooms are for those 18 years or older.
  7. Youth Supervision - Children six years and under must be under the direct supervision of an adult. Youth ages seven and eight must have a parent in the building. Children under eight must be under the direct supervision of an adult and must be accompanied by an adult in the water (in either pool) to swim.
  8. For your safety and security, no gym bags, jackets, etc. may be left on the gym floor or workout areas. Please place in a locker or hang on hooks in the gym or Mississippi Room hallway.
  9. The decision(s) of the lifeguard on duty is final.
  10. Only YMCA Personal Trainers may provide personal training within the Two Rivers YMCA.
  11. All participants are required to wear appropriate athletic attire. Please do not wear jeans in exercise areas. Rivets can tear exercise machine pads. No dark soled gym shoes are permitted. Gym shorts, shirts, or sweat suits in the physical area, and regular swimsuits or clean shorts without frayed ends in the pool area. Children who are not toilet trained must wear tightly fitted plastic pants or swim diapers (can be purchased at the service center).
  12. All scheduled activities (times, fees, staff) may be changed or cancelled at the discretion of YMCA staff.
  13. YMCA phones are not permitted for personal calls. There is a pay phone located at each entrance.
  14. Missed classes cannot be made up.
  15. Paging an individual can be done only on an emergency basis.
  16. Management of the Two Rivers YMCA may suspend or cancel the rights, privileges, or membership of any member at any time whose actions are detrimental to the enjoyment of the facilities. We reserve the right to verify identification of members and guests.
  17. The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any program not meeting a minimum enrollment. If a program is cancelled, paid program fees are refunded in full. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with a class and wish to withdraw from it prior to the class meeting the second week, the YMCA will refund your fees. Withdrawal after this point must be for medical reasons only and will be prorated from the date of the doctor's statement. Refunds will be mailed. We will not reschedule or refund classes due to inclement weather or uncontrollable circumstances.
  18. The Building and Equipment Fee is not refundable. Paid up memberships are refunded the unused balance if you are dissatisfied for any reason. A 30-day written notification is required to cancel a bank draft membership.
  19. There are no cell phones or cameras allowed in locker rooms.

Disclaimer

The Two Rivers YMCA was constructed with the highest health and safety standards and does not provide accident insurance and is not liable for injuries that occur on its premises or during its activities.

Membership Code of Conduct

  • The YMCA reserves the right to temporarily or permanently terminate membership and/or facility usage based on misconduct.
  • In relation to the goals and philosophy of the YMCA, tobacco use and smoking are prohibited on YMCA property.
  • The YMCA will not tolerate those who try to hurt or steal from others.
  • Loaning a membership card to someone may result in termination of membership with no refund.
  • Theft or damage of property belonging to the YMCA or its members will result in criminal prosecution.
  • Foul language, arguing, fighting, or any type of harassment is not permitted.
  • Criminal penalties apply to the possession, use, or sale of drugs and/or weapons. The YMCA will prosecute.
  • The YMCA is a neutral zone and will not tolerate gang representation or activity.
    Pool Safety Policies
  • Lifeguards may prohibit any activities that affect the safety and enjoyment of pool users.
  • Children under eight years must be accompanied in either pool by an adult (18 or older). The adult should be within arms reach of the child at all times.
  • Children who are not toilet trained must wear tightly fitted plastic pants or swim diapers.
  • Pool equipment will be issued and removed at the lifeguard's discretion.
  • Fins and snorkels may be used by adults only at the lifeguard's discretion.
  • No food, drink, or gum allowed in the pool area.
  • Admission to pools will be refused to persons with infections such as rashes, open wounds, etc. Bandages of any sort should be removed prior to entering the pool.
  • No running, pushing, or dunking allowed.
  • Please do not swim if you have recently had diarrhea.
  • Diving is allowed only at the deep end of the Cool Pool.
  • No flips, cartwheels, back dives, back jumps, or pushing from the side of the pool. Playing on the steps, ropes and the ladders is prohibited.
  • Swimmers will wear clean swimsuits, leotards, or shorts. No cutoffs with frays allowed. Shirts cannot be worn in the deep end.
  • A shower is required before entering the pool.
  • No street shoes in the pool area.
  • There will be no shooting or dunking balls from the deck into the basketball hoop. Balls should not be thrown from the deck or at another person.
  • Only adults and those under 18 who can swim a full length of the pool and/or tread water for one minute without assistance are allowed in the deep end.
  • Playing in the lap lanes during Lap or Lap/Open times is not allowed.
  • The Warm Pool slide is for children 2-6 years old who are assisted by an adult over 18 years of age.

Men's and Women's Locker Room Policies

These locker rooms are for those 18 years and older. Boys and girls locker rooms are for all ages, and must be used if you are here with your young children. We also have a special needs/family locker room available for parent/child (up to age 8) or to those who might need to assist an adult of the opposite sex.

All members and guests using the locker room should bring a lock to use. A Kit Locker can be rented for a small fee and includes a YMCA combination lock. Other than the rental lockers, locks must be removed after each use in order to have enough space for all members. Locks that are left overnight on the non-rental lockers will be cut off at the end of the day and contents bagged and stored at the service center.

The YMCA is not responsible for personal belongings. Please do not leave items of value in a locker or unattended. If you forget your lock or need to purchase a lock, they are sold in the service centers. Loaner locks are available.

Sauna/Steam/Whirlpool

Many medical conditions and use of medications limit or prevent usage of these facilities. If you have any medical problems, please consult your physician before use. Some of these conditions include high blood pressure, heart disease, and pregnancy. Steam and Sauna are turned on and ready to use – use the time switch on the west wall of the whirlpool to activate the jets.

  • Steam: Wet heat, high humidity, 110-115 degrees F, 5 minutes recommended. Nude or swimsuit only - no street clothes or shoes.
  • Sauna: Dry heat, 170 degrees F, 5-10 minutes recommended. Due to filtration, nude is preferred, but swimsuits may be worn.
  • Whirlpool: 104 degrees F, 5-10 minutes recommended. Due to filtration, nude is preferred, but swimsuits may be worn.

If any symptoms of nausea, dizziness or faintness develop, discontinue use immediately.
For safety reasons, never enter these high-heat areas directly after strenuous exercise. Wait at least 10 minutes to cool down.
Use of these areas does not promote weight loss. Exercising in high-heat areas is not permitted. Wearing “rubber suits” or other heat trapping clothing is prohibited in these areas.
A “suit spinner” is located between the steam room and the whirlpool to help dry your swim suit. Place the suit (straps-first) into the tank and press the lid down firmly to activate the spinner –release after a few seconds (it's very quick!) Swimsuits only in spinner.
There are various hooks throughout the shower room – please use for your bags or towels. Be a courteous locker mate and don't leave your bag in a shower as a means of “reserving” a shower. It is also a courtesy to clean up spilled makeup, excessive hair in the sink, etc., and to let the service center know immediately if there is a “major” mess to be cleaned up. We need your eyes and ears!

Please help keep your locker room clean and safe by reporting any inappropriate use of these facilities, including use by those under age 18.