Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Santa Maria Valley YMCA family. Please read through our policies
and waivers to begin your journey to a healthy spirit, mind and body.
SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA
POLICIES & CODE OF CONDUCT
The YMCA reserves the right to make changes in the rules and policies at any time.
Any changes will be posted at the YMCA and incorporated in the activities brochure.
1)
It is the YMCA’s policy that once dues have been paid in full or via monthly draft, they are non-refundable.
2) MEMBERSHIP IDENTIFICATION CARDS
All members will utilize the card scanning system for member identification. All members will gain access to the YMCA
using this scanning system. Members will be charged $5 to replace a lost identification card.
3)
Payment Annually: non-cancelable; no partial refund.
Payment by Monthly Draft: may not be canceled until after we have drafted your account for 1 month. Your
membership is cancelable upon written notice provided to us by the 25th of the month in order to stop the next month’s
draft. Members must complete a YMCA Cancellation Form at the service desk to request your membership be canceled.
It is solely the responsibility of the member to validate monthly bank statements to ensure drafts have been discontinued.
The YMCA will not refund monthly membership dues beyond the effective cancellation date.
4) RETURNED PAYMENTS
A $25 service fee will be charged for any returned check or electronic payment.
5)
Youth: Ages 13 and under.
H.S. Student: Ages 14-18.
Adult: Ages 19-61.
Couple: Two people residing in the same household. Proof of residency required.
Senior: One adult age 62 or older.
Sr. Couple: Two adults, both age 62 or older, residing in the same household.
Family: No more than 2 adults (18 and over) living in the same household and their dependents under 18.
There is a limit of 5 children per household.
6) AGE RESTRICTIONS
DRY SAUNA and STEAM ROOM:
May only be used by members 18 years of age or older.
OUTDOOR SPA
May only be used by children 17 and under if directly accompanied by a parent.
FITNESS MACHINE ROOM AND FREE WEIGHT ROOM
Members ages 12-17 will be allowed to utilize the equipment in these rooms only after completing a youth exercise
certification. Certification classes are offered monthly.
No children, with or without supervision will be allowed in the Fitness Machine Room and Free Weight Room without a
valid youth certification and hand stamp. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.
7) APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
The YMCA is founded on Christian principles and values. Inappropriate behavior, abusive language, or criminal conduct
of any type is unacceptable. Consequently, the YMCA retains the right, at its sole discretion, to deny membership to its
applicants, to revoke a membership of any current member, or to refuse service to a YMCA guest.
8) ALCOHOL /SMOKING/ DRUG POLICY
The YMCA is a non-smoking facility. Alcohol and illegal drugs are not to be used anywhere on the YMCA property.
9)
I give permission for the YMCA to use, without limitation obligation, photographs, film footage or tape recordings which
may include the image or voice of all persons on my membership for purposes of promoting or interpreting YMCA
programs.
10)
All members and guests are expected to wear appropriate attire when using the facility. Shoes and shirts must be worn at
all times in all areas outside the locker rooms and pool area. Only athletic shoes with non-marking soles are permitted in
the gym and court areas. Jeans and pants with rivets are not allowed.
11) POOL RULES
* Members must actively swim laps for exercise and fitness during lap swim hours.
* The lifeguard has the option to correct any situation that may be, in their opinion, unsafe or objectionable.
* For the entire listing of Pool Rules see the Lifeguard or read the displayed rules located on the pool deck.
12)
The YMCA reserves the right to close the facility at various times during the year for maintenance. When closing the
facility we will make every effort to provide prior notification to our members.
13)
Food and beverages are only permitted in marked areas. Absolutely no glass bottles anywhere but in the vending machine
areas. Only water in plastic bottles is allowed in workout areas.
14)
Both day use and rentals are available. Rentals are $10/month and require you complete a form at the front desk. To use
day use lockers, members should bring their own lock and remove it from the locker when leaving. Locks left on “day use”
lockers will be cut off and contents will be removed.
15)
These items may be checked out at the Service Desk free of charge. If you check the equipment out, we ask that you
leave collateral in place of that item. When you return the item to the service desk, your collateral will be returned to you.
16)
Courts may be reserved by members one day in advance. Reservations will be forfeited if the member is not at the court
within 10 minutes of start time. When playing racquetball eye-guards are required.
17)
Under this program, YMCA members have the privilege of using other YMCAs when traveling on pleasure of business.
The "Away" logo on your membership card is recognized by most YMCAs nationally. The Santa Maria Valley YMCA
and other local YMCAs have an agreement to accept each other’s members a maximum of 6 times per month.
18)
All memberships are eligible to receive three (3) courtesy “one time use” guest passes per calendar year. The member must
accompany the guest when using the facility. Lost or unclaimed guest passes will not be replaced.
19)
The YMCA is not responsible for any personal items. A “Lost and Found” area is maintained at the Service Desk.
Members are encouraged to turn in any personal items found in the building or on the premises. Items turned into the lost
and found are not kept longer than 30 days.
