Membership Benefits, Policies and Services

Benefits

Included free with your YMCA Membership

Programs for children, youth, adults, family and seniors

Use of cardiovascular fitness equipment

Steam/sauna rooms and whirlpool

Free weight room

Gymnasium

Year-round running track and swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor swimming pool

Indoor tennis courts (fee for court time)

Many aerobic exercise and fitness programs without any additional cost

Fitness assessment and follow-up

Babysitting while you are working out
(Saratoga Springs, Wilton and Malta)

 

Policies

Program Cancellation Policy
The YMCA of Saratoga reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any program due to low enrollment. Fees will be credited/refunded.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

The YMCA of Saratoga will refund your membership/program fee within three (3) days of purchase. After three (3) days, credit will be issued. To cancel your membership the YMCA of Saratoga requires 30 days notice.


Video Recording and Camera Policy
Video Recorders, cameras and any other visual recording devices are not allowed within the YMCA of Saratoga without the prior written permission of the Chief Executive Officer.

Cell Phone Policy
Cell phone usage is not allowed in any locker room in accordance with the Video Voyeurism Prevention Act of 2004.


Smoke-Free Policy

The YMCA is a tobacco-free environment and has prohibited the use of tobacco products in our facilities and on our property.


YMCA of Saratoga Liability Policy

Each person, as a member or visitor, is solely responsible for any personal injuries or losses sustained while on any YMCA property, or during any YMCA sponsored activities.

Scan Card Policy
Scan cards are issued to all full members and must be scanned upon entry to any YMCA facility. Members who do not bring their scan card may not be permitted to use the facility.


YMCA of Saratoga: Sex Offenders Policy
It is the policy of the YMCA of Saratoga to not offer membership to any registered sex offender, due to the nature of our membership. If you are currently a member of the YMCA, and become a convicted sex offender the YMCA of Saratoga will
immediately terminate your membership, due to this policy.

 

Services

Program Change Fee
Any member who wishes to change classes, for any reason after they have already registered, will be required to pay a $10.00 service fee. This charge is per person, per program.


Membership Scan Card Replacements
Scan cards are issued for FREE to all full members and must be scanned upon entry to any YMCA facility. Replacement cost is $ 2.00.


Guest/Daily Passes
Every full year membership is allowed two (2) complimentary guest passes per year, to use at their discretion. Passes for guests or program members are available at the rate of $10.00 per day for adults, $ 5.00 per day for youths/teens under 18 years of age and $16.00 per day for a family. Passes may be restricted during busy periods.

 

 

Lockers/Valuables
Lockers may be secured by members, using their own lock, while they are in the building. We strongly urge members to lock up their valuables. Locks must be removed when leaving the building each day. The YMCA is not responsible for valuables left unattended. Mini lockers are available. For more information, please ask at the front desk.

Supervision
For everyone ’s safety, children under the age of 10 cannot be left unattended in any area of the YMCA. Parents/guardians must remain on the premises or with a YMCA staff led program throughout the duration of the child’s program.
Children under the age of 11 are not permitted in the Fitness Center unless part of a supervised YMCA program. After completing a Fitness Certification class, youth ages 11 through
13 are allowed to use the Fitness Center with supervision between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekends.


Health Screening
If you have been away from the YMCA due to illness or injury, you will be required to bring a physician’s note stating your ability to participate in an exercise program.


YMCA Babysitting
Enjoy a workout or take a class while we watch your child. This service is provided for YMCA members while they enjoy visiting any of our branches. Children ages 8 weeks and up are permitted to use the babysitting service. Fees are $2/hour per child, 2 hour maximum and reservations are required. Parents/guardians must remain on the premises or with a YMCA staff-led program throughout the duration of the child’s stay in the Babysitting Room.

Information for parents
Immunization Exemption Verification Form

Fitness Orientation
Allow our trained fitness professionals to show you how to perform free weight and nautilus exercises with the help of Mobile Fit System at the Saratoga Springs Branch. Once you are entered into the Mobile Fit, our Health and Wellness Coaches will walk you through each exercise on your personally designed strength and conditioning program. Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance and are scheduled through the Fitness Desk at each branch. This service is FREE.


Fitness Assessments/Follow-Up
Our trained fitness professionals will help you complete a comprehensive health screening questionnaire and fitness assessment. The purpose of the Fitness Testing Program is to evaluate and develop your individual cardio-respiratory fitness, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. Call 583-9622, ext. 216, to schedule an appointment. Please do not eat, drink or exercise four hours prior to testing.


Cancellations/Delays Due to Snow or Ice
The YMCA of Saratoga takes pride in maintaining normal operations and class schedules during periods of inclement weather. We will remain open except in rare cases of a power outage, state of emergency, exceptional snowfall or
severe ice. If in question, please check with local TV?Channels or Radio Stations for updated information, or call our Member Services Desk at 583-9622, ext. 0.


Contributions
The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit organization which relies on community support and donations to provide financial assistance for those in need and to establish or improve YMCA facilities. Gifts to the YMCA are always welcomed.

Scholarship Program
It is the policy of the YMCA of Saratoga not to deny anyone the use of our facilities or programs due to the inability to pay. Through the generosity of community support and sustaining members, assistance is available for YMCA membership/
program fees for any qualifying individual or family who cannot afford to participate. Applications are available at the front desk of any YMCA of Saratoga locations. For more information call Patti Laudicina at 583-9622 ext. 110.


 
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