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  Family YMCA- Building Guidelines
~All Guidelines are established to maximize the enjoyment, safety and well being of everyone while using the Family Y Center.  Thank you for your cooperation.~

Facility Guidelines ~
The Family YMCA is dedicated to the benefit and the welfare of all members.  The following are guidelines of a general nature that pertain to the facility.  In order to maintain a consistent, cooperative environment the Family YMCA asks that all members adhere to the following guidelines.

  1. Each member must present their current YMCA membership card to activate the gate for entrance into the facility.  All guests must register at the front desk prior to entering the facility.
  2. Lost or stolen cards must be reported to the front desk.  A $5 fee will be charged for replacement cards.
  3. ALL children under the age of 13 must be directly supervised at all times by someone at least 18 years of age.
  4. Members and guests are expected to wear appropriate fitness and recreation attire when using the facility.  Shoes (with non-marking soles) and shirts are required at all times in all areas outside the locker rooms.
  5. Smoking, chewing tobacco, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and profanity are prohibited in all areas of the facility and it's grounds.  Food and beverages are permitted in the front desk lobby area only.  Water is permitted throughout the facility in a plastic container.
  6. all lost items found in the facility will be held for an extended period of time before being donated to charity and/or disposed of.  The Family YMCAis not responsible for securing such items.

Locker Rooms

  1. Please secure all personal items in a locker with a lock. The Family YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.  Lockers are available for rent at the front desk.
  2. All lockers labeled for "daily use" must be emptied after each use.  If any lock is left overnight, staff will remove the lock and empty locker contents.
  3. Caution should be exercised in this area to guarantee against slipping on wet floors.
  4. Please respect other's property and turn in all lost items to Front Desk.
  5. All lost items or contents found in expired locker rentals will be held for an extended period of time before being donated to charity and/or being disposed of.
  6. Inappropriate behavior (running and any other form of "horse play") in this area is prohibited. 
  7. Please no food or drink is allowed in this area with the exception of water in a plastic water bottle.

Aquatic Areas

  1. Children under the age of 6 must have an adult 18 years or older in the water with them.  Children under the age of 13 must be signed in by a parent, and the parent must remain in the building.
  2. Swimming is permitted only when a lifeguard is on duty.
  3. No shoes on the pool deck except water shoes that are only worn in the pool area.
  4. No eating, drinking, or chewing gum in pool area.
  5. Running on the deck, horseplay in and out of the water, and diving in less than 9 feet of water is prohibited.
  6. Band aids, disposable diapers, and glass bottles are prohibited in the pool area.
  7. All flotation devices must be pre-approved with a lifeguard and parents must stay within reach of the child in flotation at all times.
  8. Lap lanes are for lap swimmers only.
  9. No spins, flips, or back dives in the pool.

Health Enhancement Center

  1. Members age 13+ are permitted to workout in all areas of the HEC.
  2. Equipment orientations are recommended for all members before utilizing the fitness equipment.
  3. All bags and coats must be secured in a locker and are not permitted in the HEC.
  4. Athletic shoes and clothing are required in the HEC.  Street shoes, sandals, boots, and jeans are not permitted.  A shirt must be worn at all times.
  5. Food, drink, candy, or gum are not allowed in this area with the exception of water in a plastic bottle.
  6. Offensive language and inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
  7. Equipment and machines must be used for intended uses only.
  8. Please wipe off equipment after each use.
  9. Please limit yourself to 30 minutes on each piece of cardiovascular equipment at busy times.
  10. Standing on benches to perform lifts is not permitted.
  11. Those requiring assistance should contact the fitness assistant.
  12. Please remove weight plates from bars and return all plates and dumbells to the appropriate racks after each use.

Fitness Studios

  1. Please wait outside the studio for a class to end before entering.
  2. Please keep studio doors closed while classes are in session.
  3. Only class participants are permitted in the studios while classes are in session.
  4. Class participants are asked to return equipment used in the classes to the appropriate locations.

Walking/Running Track

  1. Eighteen laps around the track is the equivalent of one mile.
  2. Please pass others on track with care and caution.
  3. Please, no food or drink is allowed in this area with the exception of water in a plastic bottle.
  4. All children under the age of 13 must be directly supervised at all times by someone at least 18 years of age.
  5. Track hours are:  Monday - Thursday 5:30 am-3:30 pm, Friday 5:30 am - closing, Saturday 12noon - closing, Sunday 10:00 am - closing.

Y in the Sky

  1. Y in the Sky is designed for kids ages 6-12 years.
  2. Parents must sign children in and out of the program.
  3. Parents must remain in the Family YMCAwhile their children are in Y in the Sky.

Multi-Purpose Court Areas

  1. Inappropriate use of Court equipment is not permitted.
  2. Please no gym bags, coats, or personal belongings in this area.  Please secure personal items in a locker room.
  3. Proper attire including non-marking shoes, shorts, or sweats and shirts must be worn at all times.
  4. Please no food or drink is allowed in this area with the exception of water in a plastic bottle.
  5. Scheduled courts resulting in a "no show" without proper notice will be assessed a court rental fee.
  6. Court reservations may be made up to one week in advance.
  7. Non-members must pre-pay for single court reservations.

Child Watch

  1. Child Watch is available for youth ages 6 weeks to 10 years.
  2. Members are required to show their membership card when signing their child into Child Watch.
  3. Members must have a Family Membership to utilize Child Watch.  Parents who are not a member of the Family YMCAmust show receipt of payment for a Day Pass plus $3.00 per child per visit for Child Watch.
  4. Child Watch may only be utilized for a total of 3 hours per visit.
  5. Children must be on the family membership of the adult that signs them into Child Watch.
  6. The adult (18 years or older) signing the child into Child Watch must remain in the Family YMCAfacility while the child is in Child Watch.
  7. The adult that drops the child off in Child Watch must also be the same adult that signs the child out of Child Watch.
  8. Diapers, extra change of clothes, and snacks must be provided by the parent.  All items including bags must be labeled with child's name.
  9. Children must come in wearing a clean diaper and be fed prior to a parent leaving them in Child Watch.  All bottles must be ready to feed and labeled.  Children must wear shoes while in Child Watch.
  10. Children with any of the following conditions may not be brought into Child Watch if they display any of the following symptoms:  Fever, diarrhea, open sores, or any contagious illness.
  11. It may take a few visits for your child to feel comfortable staying in Child Watch.  If your child is inconsolable for longer than 15 minutes, a staff member will reach you and you will need to come and pick up your child.




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Battle Creek Family YMCA
182 Capital Avenue N.E. Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 963-9622