FACILITY USE GUIDELINES

Building 

• 11 years and younger: Access with supervision.
• 12 years and older: Access. 

Child Watch

• 6 weeks-8 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.

Racquetball Court (Boulder)

• All racquetball court requires non-marking soled shoes. Protective eye wear is strongly recommended.
• 13 years and younger: Access with supervision.
• 14 years and older: Full 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 four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Secure personal items in a locker with a lock. The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Lockers are for day use. 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.