COVID-19 POLICIES

CARDIO AND WEIGHT AREA

We’re excited to welcome you back to the Y! We will have a staged approach to reopening, which will allow us to keep our equipment areas clean and safe. Children ages 9-14 can workout with a parent or guardian at the all locations at this time. No outside guests are permitted during Stage 3 but we do have short term membership available. All members will need to sign a new waiver and Covid commitment. This waiver can be completed before you return to the gym by going HERE

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

• Please bring a face covering to wear, a workout towel, and a water bottle. Water fountains will not be available but we do have a bottle refilling station.
• Acceptable face coverings are required at all times above your nose. Acceptable face coverings include cloth face masks, surgical masks, and N95 respirators.  
       NOTE: Bandanas, buffs, shields, and gaiters are not acceptable face coverings for use in gyms and fitness centers and cannot be allowed. 
• We will not be able to keep your keys or belongings at the Welcome Center. Rental lockers will be available. *UPDATE: DAY USE LOCKERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!*

WHAT WILL BE AVAILABLE?

TO ENSURE ALL MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO ENJOY THE EQUIPMENT, WE MAY LIMIT THE TIME IF NECESSARY. 

• Wellness floor and equipment
• Weight room and equipment
• Up to 6 members can reserve a Basketball Court or the fields.
• The facilities and lap pool are open to ages 9 and up. Members 9-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and must stay together in the cardio & weight area at all YMCA facilities. Members 15-17 are able to work out on their own in any YMCA facility.

Childwatch 

We are excited to reopen our Childwatch Center for members with a Family or Single Parent Membership with children ages 6 weeks-12 years. 

Downtown & Fairgrounds will be offering limited hours during the morning and evening. A reservation will be required to attend. Visit our NEW App, website (under programs), or call our Welcome Center 315-755-9622/315-782-3100 to reserve your spot. 

Downtown

Mon/Wed-8:45-10:00/10:30-11:45                              8 spots each time slot

Fairgrounds

Tues/Thurs/Fri-8:45-10:00/10:30-11:45                     12 spots each time slot

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs-4:15-5:30/6:00-7:15                12 spots each time slot

Carthage

Mon/Wed 4:00-7:00

Tues 8:00-11:00

Youth Lap Swim:

Ages 9-14 with a parent or 15-17: Hours will be available mid morning and evenings. A 48 hour reservation will be required. Please visit our website or call the welcome center to book your lap swim time.

WHICH AREAS ARE CLOSED?

• Sauna
• Carthage Showers are not open at this time. Showers are available at other facilities
• Towel service
• Water fountains (refillable station for water bottles available) 
• No coffee service
• No communal seating area
• Guest will not be permitted at this time but we do short term memberships
• Basement level (downtown)
• Birthday party reservations