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We ask that all YMCA members, staff, and visitors follow these rules and guidelines to help us keep our facilty safe and welcoming for all. If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding these policies, please contact us at membership@alexandriaymca.com or (320) 834-9622.

Code of Conduct

At the Y, we expect staff, members, and guests to behave in accordance with the rights and dignity of others. At the Y, we demonstrate Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility by:

  • Speaking in respectful tones, refraining from the use of vulgar or derogatory language and dressing appropriately;
  • Resolving conflicts in respectful, honest, and caring manners;
  • Respect others by refraining from intimate behavior in public;
  • Respecting the property of others;
  • Creating a safe, caring environment free of weapons and firearms;
  • Never engaging in the use, sale, dispensing, or possession of illegal drugs or unsanctioned use of alcohol on YMCA property;

Adherence to the YMCA Code of Conduct is essential. Noncompliance may result in suspension or termination of YMCA membership privileges.

Locker Rooms
  •  Adult Male, and Adult Female locker rooms are for adults 18+ only. Youth under the age of 18 are not allowed in this locker room at any time. Please use our Youth Male, and Youth Female locker rooms.
  • Youth Locker Rooms are for general use for all ages.
  • Family Locker Rooms are reserved for people who need an accessible locker room or for changing with opposite gender children 6 years and younger.
Sex Offender Policy

The Alexandria Area YMCA reserves the right to perform background checks on its members and program participants. Registered sex offenders are not eligible for membership or facility use.

Weather Policy

For your safety, and the safety of our staff, the YMCA may be forced to cancel a class, or close for a portion of the day during severe weather.

Please call ahead if the weather is questionable.

Youth Policy

Facility

  • Ages 12 and older: Allowed in the facility unaccompanied by an adult.
  • Ages 8 to 11: Must be accompanied by an adult in the facility.
  • Ages 7 and under: Must be directly accompanied by an adult or in Child Watch.

Pool

  • Ages 14 and older: Permitted to use the unaccompanied by an adult in the facility
  • Ages 7 to 13: Must be accompanied by an adult on the pool deck. Required to wear Safe Swimmer Wristbands while in the pool area.
  • Ages 6 and under: Must be accompanied by an adult in the pool, maintaining arm's length proximity
  • The height for using the waterslide is 48 inches or taller.

Wellness Center

  • Ages 14 and older: May participate in Group Exercise class and access the free weight area.
  • Ages 12 to 13: May use strength machines after Strong Teens Orientation.
  • Ages 10 to 11: May use cardio equipment after Active Teens Orientation.
  • Ages 9 & under: Permitted on the walking track only. Children must be within arm's length of an adult.

Child Watch

Children, ages 6 weeks to 7 years old, are allowed in Child Watch accompanied by an adult in the facility.