Policies

Using the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as a guide, we have developed our code of conduct to ensure that all who enter the YMCA enjoy a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment. We ask all members and guests to act in a manner that upholds these principles at the YMCA:

• We treat each other with courtesy and respect others’ rights to participate in shared areas of the facility.
• We use appropriate language to avoid offending others and avoid wearing clothing imprinted with profanity or offensive language or pictures.
• We wear proper attire at all times. Shirts and shoes are worn at all times, except in the pool area. We wear swimsuits only in the pool areas; cut-off jeans or gym shorts are not worn in the pool.
• We turn off cell phones to respect others using the Fitness Center and class locations. Cell phone use in locker rooms is prohibited.
• We use the appropriate locker rooms.
• We refrain from smoking or using any tobacco product while on YMCA property.
• We respect property belonging to the YMCA and all its members.
• We respect patients of LMHS by not parking in spaces designated for Lima Memorial Health System.
• We respect individuals with limited mobility by not parking in spaces that are designated with the handicapped logo.

The YMCA reserves the right to suspend or terminate any membership for behavior that it deems inappropriate or in breach of our code of conduct. Individuals falsifying membership cards, allowing others to use their membership card, admitting unauthorized guests or engaging in similar behavior will be subject to membership suspension or termination.

Youth Under Age 8

Youth Members, ages 7 and under must be with a parent or responsible individual (age 18 or older) at all times while in the facility unless they are in a YMCA supervised the program. Membership cards are issued at age 8.

Youth Ages 8 – 12

Members, ages 8-12 may be in the facility Monday – Saturday, 3-6 pm without an adult and have use of the gymnasium and pool during open gym and pool periods. Sunday, youth ages 8-12 may enter the YMCA with a parent or responsible individual (age 18 or older) or without an adult if enrolled in a YMCA supervised the program. Hang Time is open 4-8 pm Monday– Thursday for youth ages 8 and up. Youth must have a responsible adult 18 or older in the building with them after 6 pm. A membership card is required to enter the building.

Youth Ages 13 – 15

Teens 13-15 have many of the same building hours and privileges as our adult members; however, they must be with a parent or responsible individual (age 18 or older) when in the facilities after curfew hours. When school is in session they may enter the building after 1 pm. They may enroll in adult group fitness classes or lessons, as long as a parent has signed the waiver associated with the class. They may be in the Wellness Center and Weight Room if a parent or responsible adult (age 18 or older) is with them in the room, and a parent or guardian has signed the appropriate waiver. A membership card is required to enter the building.

Youth Ages 16 – 18

Teens 16-18 have many of the same privileges as our adult members. When school is in session they may enter the building after 1 pm. They may use the Wellness Center/ Weight Room on their own as long as a parent or guardian has signed the appropriate waiver.  Teens ages 16-18 may enroll in adult leagues, lessons or classes. A membership card is required to enter the building.

Youth and teens are welcomed and encouraged to participate in YMCA programs and activities. Individuals not engaged in programs and/or meaningful activities while at the YMCA will be asked to leave the YMCA.

The YMCA reserves the right to cancel programs with low registration. Refund Policy: 90% refund if individuals cancel prior to the first class, 50% refund if cancellation occurs after the first class. No refunds are issued after 2 classes have occurred. Contact YMCA program director to receive program refunds.

SEVERE/INCLEMENT WEATHER, CLASS CANCELLATION & CLOSING POLICY
At the Lima YMCA safety is our utmost concern; we have policies in place to keep our members and staff safe at all times. In the case of a severe weather warning for this area, members will be asked to gather in one of our safe areas – which include all the interior rooms at the river level that do not have an outside window. We will alert our members if there is a severe weather watch, but not ask them to move unless there is a warning for this area. Programs may be canceled or building hours may change due to severe weather. Any changes or cancellations
will be announced on the YMCA hotline, 419-222-9624, posted on the YMCA website, www.limaymca.net and announced on local television and radio stations when possible.