Reopening Guide

PREPARING FOR REOPENING
FOR A SAFER US.

We are excited to welcome you back to the Y! Please take a few moments to review our re-opening Member Policies and Procedures so you know what to expect when you visit the Y. Click to read our COVID-19 Health Screening Questions. We hope to see you soon!

PLEASE NOTE: Our re-opening plan is based on state and federal requirements and guidelines, the experience of other Ys throughout the country that have reopened, as well as the feedback we received from a recent member survey.

A lot of work has gone into the reopening of our Y Facilities. The information on this page will tell you what we are doing to safely reopen our doors to you and your family. You may also jump to our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS section for more information.

KEEP UPDATED

We will continue to communicate information regarding new regulations or restrictions as they become available via email, Facebook, and this Reopening Guide, so please check back often. If you are a Y member and have not been receiving our emails, please make sure we have your preferred email address here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO 500 + SUSTAINING MEMBERS

Our deepest thanks to those members who stuck with us, our Sustaining Members, during this difficult time. There is no question that your loyalty has been a crucial factor in our survival since the COVID-19 crisis unfolded. We truly appreciate and humbly thank you.

UPDATED FACILITY HOURS

Face Coverings are required at all times unless you fall under one of the EXCEPTIONS outlined by local and national health departments.

To best serve all of our members including those who are uncomfortable with any member not wearing a face covering due to an exception, we are implementing Mandatory Face Covering Hours. No exceptions will be allowed during these hours. We will monitor member usage and re-evaluate the hours as needed.

Clarification of WHERE Face Coverings Are Required

MEMBER SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

New entry policies and procedures

• Only staff, active members and vendors may enter our facilities
• No guests or members from other Y’s will be permitted into our facilities
• Members are required to read our Member Policies and Procedures and sign a waiver regarding Covid-19 must be signed before using any Y facilities. .
• Member temperatures will be taken at check-in. If your temperature is 100.4 or above, you will not be permitted in the building
• (Please note, these guidelines are subject to change as we continually evaluate our procedures to follow local health department requirements). Per Montgomery County Health Department requirements, face coverings are required for both staff and members in all areas of the Y including the Wellness Center, pool deck area, and group exercise classes with these EXCEPTIONS. Face coverings are not required when in the pool. If one of the exceptions apply to you, you must sign a waiver available at the membership desk. PLEASE NOTE: The YMCA is not permitted to ask for documentation for any of these exceptions.
• Members will self-scan upon entry (staff will not handle cards, phones, or any other person’s belongings)
• All staff, members and vendors will be asked to sanitize hands upon entry and exit
• All staff, members and vendors who are unwilling to comply with the Y’s COVID-19 transmission prevention measures will be asked to leave the facility immediately

FACILITY & PROGRAM AVAILABILITY UPON REOPENING

Out of an abundance of caution to protect our members and staff alike, spaces, amenities and programs will be available initially on a limited basis.

These Areas Will Be Open 

• Wellness Center
• Swimming Pools for lap swimming and water walking (reservations required)
• Fitness on Demand Centers
• Private Changing Rooms
• Group Exercise Programs
• Aquatics Group Exercise
• Mens & Ladies locker rooms

These Areas Will Open Later

• Gymnasium for open time and sports programs
• Babysitting
• Whirlpool, sauna and steam room (Lansdale)
• Water fountains and coffee

You can be assured that when we reopen, our facilities will have:

• Strict health and safety protocols
• Significant new signage
• Be regularly deep-cleaned
• Promote social distancing

Additionally, our staff will be fully prepared to implement our new safety procedures and we will be completely ready to receive you with your health and safety as our number one priority.

MEMBERSHIP INFO

• Memberships may be placed on hold until you are comfortable returning to the Y Please use this form.
• If you choose to terminate your membership, please use this form. We will miss you and hope to see you again soon!