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AGE REQUIREMENTS

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YMCA Facility Age Requirements

10-11 year old family members: have access to do cardio if they are working out with a parent or guardian – must have a cardio demo. Parent/guardian must remain in fitness center with child at all times

11 year olds: in 7th grade initiative have access to cardio after demos are complete without a parent present

12 and under*: Child must be participating in a YMCA program or directly supervised by a parent or guardian that is 18 years of age or older.

12 years olds in 7th grade initiative have access to cardio after demos are complete and have access to free weight

13 and older*: Member is issued a scan card and may be on the YMCA premises without a parent or guardian.

Gymnasium Age Requirements

12 and under: Child must be participating in a YMCA program or directly supervised by a parent or guardian that is 18 years of age or older.

13 and older may use YMCA premises without parent or guardian.

Wellness Center and Weight Room Age Requirements

12 year olds in 7th Grade Initiative program are required to complete their fitness demos in order to gain full access to the Wellness Center and Weight Room. 

13 and older may use all equipment without a parent or guardian. Demos on the equipment are highly 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