Facility Use Guidelines

Department Contact

Gina Miller
Membership & Marketing Director
218-722-4745 x159
gmiller@duluthymca.org

Adult Time

• Adult time is Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (ages 16+ welcome).  Youth under age 16 can be in the facility during adult time if they are participating in a supervised YMCA program.

• Youth ages 4 months-9 years can be in the Kids Club during this time. 

• Adult time is in effect year-round (including all school breaks).

Youth: General Facility Use

• Youth ages 9 and under must have direct adult supervision at all times, except when a child is participating in a YMCA program.  Child care is available for kids ages 4 months-9 years.

• Youth ages 10-15 are not required to be accompanied by a supervising adult, but are subject to the age restrictions for specific areas outlined below.

• Youth ages 16+ may use the facility anytime.

Wellness Center Guidelines:

Adult Y Members (ages 16+):

• We ask all adult Y members (ages 16+) go through a wellness center orientation before use.

Youth Y Members (ages 12-15):

• Must go through a complete teen fit orientation and have a Parent/Physicians Clearance Form on file before using the wellness center.

Day Pass Users:

• Ages 16+ welcome to use the Wellness Center anytime. 

• Youth ages 16-17 must check-in at the wellness center desk.

• Youth day pass users ages 15 and under are not eligible to use the wellness center.

Aquatics Guidelines:

  1. Youth ages 5 and younger must be accompanied directly by a supervising adult in the water.
  2. Youth ages 6 and older may use the pool independently.
  3. Swimmers under the age of 6 may not use the whirlpool.  Ages 6-17 must have adult supervision while using the whirlpool.
  4. Swimmers are to wear swim suits. Street clothing is not allowed.
  5. Youth ages 12 and under must pass a swim test to be able to swim in the deep end.
  6. All youth are subject to swim testing and applicable restrictions based on swimming ability which may include an adult accompanying the child in the water.

 3rd Floor Track & Group Exercise Guidelines:

Track:

  1. Direction: odd days of the month (clockwise) / even days of the month (counterclockwise).
  2. Fast runners should stay to the outside of the track.  Slow runners and walkers on the inside.
  3. All people using the track must be running or walking.  No loitering.
  4. Youth ages 12 and older may use the track unsupervised.  Children ages 11 and under may use the track area when directly accompanied by a supervising adult.
  5. Strollers and wheel chairs: wheels must be wiped clean and used in the inside lane.

Group Exercise/Personal Fitness Area:

  1. Ages 12 and older are welcome to participate in group exercise classes or personal fitness.
  2. The group exercise area is designated for group exercise classes and personal fitness.  No horseplay please. 

Gymnasium Guidelines:

  1. Youth ages 10 and older may use the gymnasium independently.  Youth ages 9 and under must be directly supervised by an adult or participating in a YMCA program.
  2. Proper gym clothes and athletic shoes that do not mark the floor must always be worn.
  3. All members and guests will be expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times.  Inappropriate language is not permitted.  Violators of the rules and regulations will forfeit their usage privileges.
  4. Please follow the schedule at all times.  Schedules will be posted in the gym and are available at the Member Service Desk and on our website.

Racquetball, Handball & Squash Guidelines:

  1. Youth ages 10 and older may use the courts independently.  Youth ages 9 and under must be directly supervised by an adult or participating in a YMCA program.
  2. Protective eyewear is strongly recommended.
  3. Athletic shoes that do not mark the floor must always be worn.

Locker Room Policies:

  1. All children 5 years and older must change in respective locker room facility by gender OR parents may bring their children into the adaptive locker room. If you are uncomfortable with the locker room situation, please let the Member Service Desk know and they can assist you.
  2. The Plus locker rooms are for adults only. The only exception is family times, which include Wednesday and Friday Evenings, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
  3. Lock your locker at all times.  Locks are available to borrow or for sale at the Member Service Desk. 
  4. Do not leave items in lockers overnight.