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

QUESTIONS?

Team Member

Josh Diorio

Senior Director of Membership

josh.diorio@thesay.org