A SAFER SPACE AT THE Y
YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming members have the opportunity to explore, experience and enjoy everything our YMCAs have to offer. To maintain a secure and comfortable environment for all, we ask you to follow these supervision and use guidelines for our equipment, spaces and facilities. Please remember that the YMCA is not a drop-off facility.
Below are the YMCA’s age restrictions by area. These age guidelines do not pertain to those taking part in our YMCA programs, including sports, swim team and hockey programs.
DEFINITIONS
Access with Supervision: A responsible person 18 years or older is required to have the child in their sight at all times.
Access with Supervision in the Building: A responsible person 16 years or older is required to be in the building and accessible to the child at all times. Child is only allowed in areas that don't require supervision.
Access: Child is allowed to access area without supervision.
BUILDING
11 years and younger: Access with supervision.
12 years and older: Access.
CHILD WATCH
6 weeks-10 years: Access.
WELLNESS CENTER: CARDIO AND WEIGHT ROOMS
7 years and under: No access.
8-10 years: Access to cardio equipment within arm’s length of adult supervision.
11-12 years: Access to cardio equipment and machines with adult supervision after completion of youth Smart Start. Schedule appointment with a staff member.
13-14 years: Full access after completion of youth Smart Start. Schedule appointment with a staff member.
15 years and older: Full access, no Smart Start required but recommended.
Shoes, shirts and bottoms must be worn at all times within the facility.
Wipe down equipment after each use with the cleaning solution and towels provided.
When you are done with your weights and plates, re-rack and put in their proper place.
Please do not drop your weights.
Remember to share. Allow others to rotate in between sets.
Be courteous and respectful, and refrain from talking on your cell phone.
Personal training sessions are allowed with certified YMCA staff only.
Provide assistance to others, such as spotting, when appropriate.
Feel free to ask our fitness staff about safety, etiquette, equipment and form. Better yet, sign up for a Smart Start.
Inform staff of safety concerns or guideline violations.
GYM
7 years and younger: Access with supervision.
8-11 years: Access with supervision in building.
12 years and older: Access.
REC SKATE
7 years and younger: Access with supervision.
8-11 years: Access with supervision in building.
12 years and older: Access.
RACQUETBALL COURT (LONGMONT)
All racquetball court requires non-marking soled shoes. Protective eye wear is strongly recommended.
7 years and under: Access with supervision.
8-11 years: Access with supervision in building.
12 years and older: Access.
GROUP EXERCISE STUDIO
No cell phone use while in the group exercise studio.
8-10 years: Access to participate in classes that do not require weights or equipment with adult supervision.
11-12 years: Access to participate in classes with supervision.
13 years and older: Access.
CYCLING STUDIO
No age requirement to participate in cycling classes; however, participants must be of appropriate height to use the bike safely.
Spirit, Mind, Body STUDIO
8-12 years: Access to participate in classes with supervision.
13 years and older: Access to participate in classes.
PILATES STUDIO
17 years and younger: No access unless approved by Fitness Director.
18 years and older: Access with instructor supervision.
SWIMMING POOL AND SPRAY PARK
11 years and under: Access with supervision.
12 years and up: Access.
SAUNA & HOT TUB
A bathing suit or gym clothing and towel must be worn.
Please limit exposure to 10-15 minutes.
Do not wearing perfume or bring scented oils into the sauna.
Do not bring newspapers, magazine, glass, electronics or jewelry into the sauna.
15 years and younger: No Access.
16 and 17 years: Access with supervision.
18 years and up: Access.
TRACK
Due to the safety of those using the track, spectators on the track are not allowed.
7 years and under: No Access.
8-10 years: Access with supervision.
11 years and up: Access.
Program Participants and Spectators
No access to facility outside of space used for specific program.
LOCKER ROOMS
Members and guests must follow the Y’s core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and inclusion.
Secure personal items in a locker with a lock. The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Lockers are for day use in all of our Ys except the Cheyenne Y, which also offers overnight storage. Items left in lockers overnight may be removed and donated to charity.
The use of recording devices, including cell phone and tablet cameras, is prohibited in the locker rooms.
Bullying, unsafe or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Report conduct that is offensive, intolerant, disruptive or inappropriate.
Children older than 5 are encouraged to use locker rooms and bathrooms that are consistent with their gender identities. Families are also welcome to use our family changing rooms.
Code of Conduct
We encourage our members to participate actively and continuously in anticipation that they will become committed to our mission of enriching the spirit, mind and body of the individual and the family. Our expectation is for all members, program participants and guests to follow the four core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and inclusion. The YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming reserves the right to suspend, terminate or deny membership to any individual. Failure to abide by set guidelines, inappropriate behavior toward staff or other members, acts of violence and anything else deemed hazardous to the safety of members, staff and guests will constitute a possible termination.
Children ages 12 and older can access the YMCA without an adult. To maintain a secure and comfortable environment for all, we ask that you follow certain supervision and use guidelines for our equipment and facilities.
Guests are welcome at the Y to explore our facilities and see all of the benefits of being a member at any time. All guests must pay a guest fee, present picture identification and complete a waiver of liability form prior to entry into the Y. Guests who visit with a member pay a preferred fee. Guest fees.
The Y is a family association and asks its members to wear appropriate attire. Members are required to wear appropriate sports clothing and closed-toe gym shoes with non-marking soles. A swimsuit is required in the pool and hot tub. Swimsuit covers are required in the facilities with the exception of the locker room. In the swimming pool, infants must wear swim diapers. Clothing with profane or offensive language or pictures is prohibited. The Y reserves the right to define inappropriate dress as necessary.
A bank or credit card draft electronically deducts monthly dues from a member’s checking, savings or credit card account. The Y accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Any check or bank account draft returned for insufficient funds will be assessed a fee at the time of the return. A member may be automatically terminated after one unsuccessful draft attempt; however, the member is still responsible for payment of any unpaid dues.
The YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming will begin to pass on a 3% surcharge for all program registration and point of sale transactions drafting from credit cards. Membership dues transactions will begin the surcharge on June 1, 2024.
The surcharge is not applicable to debit or gift cards.
Why this surcharge?
The YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming pays hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in credit card processing fees, which greatly affects our financial assistance program. Can you avoid the charge? Yes! You can avoid these fees by changing your payment method to debit card or ACH in your YMCA account. Below are a few questions and answers. If you have any further questions, please contact us. Thank you.
Why are you charging this fee now?
The state of Colorado and Wyoming are allowing businesses and organizations to legally “pass on” these fees.
Are you also adding this credit card surcharge to donations to the YMCA?
We are not adding the surcharge to your donation to the Y.
Join fees are collected at the time of joining. As a membership remains continuous, no additional join fees are applicable. Join fees will be collected if a member cancels and renews after 30 days of canceling. Members joining us from another Y will not pay a join fee if they join the YMCA of Northern Colorado within 30 days of leaving their previous Y.
If you are requesting a refund, please contact our business office. The Y will not refund membership dues dating back longer than 30 days.
A month-to-month member may voluntarily terminate his/her membership by contacting our business office or in person at any YMCA of Northern Colorado location. Terminations must be submitted at least five days prior to the member’s next scheduled draft date.
Membership privileges may be held for a maximum period of two consecutive months per calendar year. During the period of the hold, all facility access/usage and preferred program fees are denied to members on the account. In order to “hold” membership privileges, the member must complete a membership hold form online or in person at any YMCA of Northern Colorado location. Five days notice is required for hold requests.
The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lockers are for daily use only. All items must be removed when exiting the Y. Members may rent a locker for ongoing use for a monthly fee added to their monthly draft.
The Y is an alcohol, drug, tobacco, and weapons free environment. Possession or use of these items is prohibited anywhere on the Y premises and may result in termination from Y programs or membership.
The safety and protection of all who participate in YMCA programs or visit YMCA facilities is a top priority at the YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming. To ensure the safety of our children, The YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming regularly compares our membership, volunteer and participant databases to the Department of Justice National Sex Offender public website and terminates the membership, programs, and/or access rights of anyone registered as a sex offender.
The Y will have shortened hours and/or closures on select holidays. See facility hours for updates.
The Y will close facilities due to weather whenever deemed necessary for the safety of our staff and members. Communication of these closings will be on the YMCA of Northern Colorado website. There will be no adjustments or refunds of dues for these periods of closure.
In order to keep facilities in the best possible condition, the Y or portions of the Y may close temporarily for repairs and renovations. There will be no adjustments or refunds of dues for these periods of closure.