AGE REQUIREMENTS

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Youth, Teen, & Family Members

• Ages 11 and under: Must be always accompanied by an adult while in our facility, unless participating in a supervised Y program

• Ages 10-12: Wellness Center access permitted only when accompanied by a parent/guardian who is an active YMCA member. An equipment orientation is required.

• Ages 13+: Full access to Wellness Center / Weight Room amenities. An equipment orientation is strongly recommended.

• Ages 13-15: may participate in group exercise classes, excluding Primal Fitness, TRX, MX4, and “Hot” classes

• Ages 16+: may participate in all group exercise classes.

7th Grade Initiative Participants

• Ages 11+: Full Access to Wellness Center / Weight Room after scheduled equipment demo.

8th Grade Leader Participants

• Ages 13+: Full access to Wellness Center / Weight Room amenities. An equipment orientation is strongly recommended.

Group Exercise Class Age Requirements

• 13 to 15 year olds may participate in group exercise classes excluding Primal Fitness, TRX, MX4 and “Hot” classes.

• 16 and older may participate in all group exercise classes.

Indoor Pool Age Requirements

Family Swim Age Requirements: 

• Family member 

• 6 year olds and under must have a parent or responsible adult in the water within arm’s reach at all times regardless of what color band they recieve. 

• 7 to 12 year olds must have a parent on deck or in the pool with them. The parent is NOT ALLOWED to leave the pool deck or building for any reason.

• 14 year olds and under must pass the swim eval or wear an approved life jacket.

• Children between the ages of 10 to 18 cannot be responsible for siblings.

• Lap Swim Age Requirements: 13 and up

Water Exercise Class Age Requirements: 

• Indoor pools are open to individuals 16 and up

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Team Member

Josh Diorio

Senior Director of Membership

josh.diorio@thesay.org