Martinsville-Henry County YMCA

TIME LIMIT

Individuals 15 and under are allowed to use the facility for a maximum of 4 hours from their initial check-in.

The 4-hour time limit begins at check-in and expires after 4 hours. This time is continuous and cannot be divided into separate sessions throughout the day.

STUDENTS

Access will be denied during school operating hours to students unless on break.

*Applies to virtual students

BEHAVIOR POLICY

Reasons for Suspension or Termination:

Disrespect towards staff
Bouncing balls, making excessive noise, or engaging in horseplay in common areas
Leaving trash in seating areas or the gym
Theft
Vaping, drugs or alcohol
Use of profanity
Providing false information or lying
Fighting or bullying
Being in an area not designated for your age group. If no other designated area is availbale, the teen should leave with a responsible party.

Most issues (unless significant) will have a warning on the first offense.

YMCA STAFF'S RESPONSIBLE DUTY TO EXIT YOUTH & TEENS

Per the YMCA's Youth & Teen Guidelines when programs, sports or events are operating in the gymnasium, the YMCA staff have the responsible duty to have unsupervised youth & teens who do not meet the age criteria to be in the wellness areas and/or not actively participating in an activity to exit the facility. Gathering in the lobby areas will not be permitted.

YMCA STAFF's Responsible Duty to EXIT Youth & Teens

In addition:

The YMCA STAFF also have the responsibility to ask anyone regardless of age to exit the facility for behavioral matters as STAFF deems necessary.

ACCOUNTS & RESPONSIBLE PARTY

The responsible parent/guardian must be added to the account with a current photo, contact information & billing information.
Accounts should be kept up-to-date.
In the event we need to make contact and information is not upto-date the account may be placed on hold or terminated until updated.
Hold accounts allow a 1x courtesy entrance until resolved.
A parent must fill out and sign the membership application for anyone under 18. Applications will not be given to teens to take home.
Accounts are set up as automatic drafts.
We do not allow guests under 18 without approval.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

12 Years and Under:

May not be left unattended.
Membership must be active and in good standing.
Must be supervised by a parent/guardian aged 24 or older and who is a current member.
NO ACCESS for indiviiduals 11 & Under to wellness/workout zones (Synergy room, wellness room, weight room)

13-15 Years:

May be unattended.
Limited to 4 hours per visit from the initial scan.
13-15 Supervised by a parent/guardian 18+ while using equipment.
15+ Permitted to use equipment following all policies and posted signage.

Anyone under 18 is required to use the appropriate locker room.

OPEN COUNT/POOL & SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

The indoor swimming pool & basketball court have designated hours for certain activities such as games, swim lessons, swim practice, water aerobics, family nights, sports, rentals & events.
During these times teens should be in an area appropriate for age or exit with the responsible party.
Teens are not allowed to accumulate in common areas.
Please look for signage and emails advising when there are closures or changes in schedules.

Youth & Teen Guidelines