1. Members must wear a mask unless they are actively working out. Examples, included, but not limited to:
- Entering & Exiting the Facility
- Cleaning Equipment
- Walking Between
- Exercises on the Wellness Floor
- All Common Areas - Pool Deck, Locker Room, etc
- While in Between Sets in the Free Weights & Weight Machines Areas
2. Members need to provide their own mask upon entry.
Bringing and wearing a mask or facial covering is the responsibility of each member. We do not have a supply of masks on hand out to give to members.
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YMCA members may have their temperatures taken upon entry of a branch facility; upon entry members will be required to answer health screening questions, one which addresses recent or current presence of a temperature in excess of 100.0
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YMCA staff are required to have their temperature taken upon entry to the Y. This will happen at a Safety Station located outside of the Y.
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Staff or members with a temperature of 100.0 will not be allowed to enter for the day.
Yes. Following guidelines from the Governor, we will have reduced capacity at each location as well as require reservations for group exercise classes and pools. At times of full capacity, you will be asked to wait in a designated area until space is available. Building occupancy will be tracked by special software intended for this specific purpose.
Floor markers and signage will be posted throughout the branch to promote social distancing. Members and staff should stay at least six feet away from others whenever possible. Spacing of equipment, reservation system for group exercise, pools and other items throughout the building has been designed to reinforce distance.
Members are asked to use the supplied CDC recommended disinfectant before and after they use the exercise equipment. Staff will increase the frequency of cleaning high-touch surfaces. Staff will also perform regular and routine deep cleaning practices in the middle of the day and at closing.
We are doing everything possible to keep our Ys safe and clean, but only you can make the decision what is right for you. We have implemented strict cleaning protocols as well as safety measures to help decrease the spread of germs.
We ask that you only bring a facial covering, personal workout towel, and a filled bottle of water. We will not be able to store belongings at the Welcome Desk and our lockers will be at a reduced capacity as well.
There are a couple of ways you can request to reactivate your membership.
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When members placed their membership on hold, we committed to automatically restarting your membership when the Y reopens. You do not have to do anything to restart your membership once your home branch resumes operation.
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You may also place a hold on your membership by visiting, https://ymcacolumbus.org/break.
Our Sustaining Members will begin receiving tax acknowledgements in the couple of weeks following the reopening of our facilities, when dues are no longer able to be counted as donations. This will help us accurately report the full amount of your gift through these past months. If you have any other questions about giving to the YMCA of Central Ohio, please reach out to development@ymcacolumbus.org.
We understand that some members may not be ready to return to the Y when we resume operations. Please contact us using support@ymcacolumbus.org OR complete the online hold or cancel form available on our website to indicate your membership preferences.
Serving everyone in our community is part of our mission! If membership pricing is a barrier for you or your family, please speak with the staff at your branch to complete our Membership for All application. Read more about it at https://ymcacolumbus.org/join/financial-assistance
Pools at select locations are open for lap swimming and family swim time and require a reservation. We will increase services and hours as soon as possible; our re-opening is happening on an evolving basis. Find out more, https://ymcacolumbus.org/swimming/pool-reservation-policies
Yes. Personal training has returned at select YMCA of Central Ohio locations. If you have purchased personal training sessions, please contact us using support@ymcacolumbus.org.
Not at this time. During Phase 1, only active YMCA members will be able to access the Y.
Group exercise classes are taking place at select YMCA locations and require a reservation. We will increase services and hours as soon as possible; our re-opening is happening on an evolving basis. Find out more, https://ymcacolumbus.org/health-fitness/group-fitness-classes