Membership Policies

Most programs run 6 weeks with registration for the next session during the 6^th week; when applicable, the 7^th week is used for make-up and decisions on which programs will run for the next session.  

Advanced registration with full payment is required for all programs. Those who register within the allotted time may be charged the regular program fee. After the allotted time, a $10 late charge may be applied to program, sports, activities and class registrations.

A participant will not be able to register for any program if there is a balance due on any family account.  This policy also includes guest day passes as well.  The Y will charge a mandatory $25 fee for ANY returned payments.

Every effort will be made to ensure that a program is held at its scheduled time. Please be aware that at times classes may be combined or cancelled due to minimum required enrollment not being met.

PROGRAM CREDITS/REFUND

• A full refund will be issued if a program is canceled by the Y due to lack of enrollment.   
• A full refund will be issued if request to withdraw from class is made before the first day of the session.
• A half credit will be issued if request to withdraw is made after the class has started, but before week three.  
• After week three, no credit will be issued unless request is accompanied by a physician’s statement and then only pro-rated credit will be issued.
• Refunds or credits will not be issued for classes cancelled due to weather or holidays.
• Credit expires one year after issue date.

No classes made up unless the Y cancels or postpones a class, or close due to inclement weather.

Any person who supports the purpose may become a member of this corporation in accordance with such provisions as may be established by the Board of Directors, and shall so continue to be a member unless the Board or its authorized agent concludes, in its sole discretion, that a member has failed to live up to the standards and commitments of being a member of this YMCA. We consider it of great importance to provide a safe and 
threat-free environment. For this reason, the YMCA monitors the national sexual offender registry. Persons on the list will not be eligible for YMCA membership, program participation, and volunteering or employment opportunities with this YMCA.

The YMCA is proud of our citizens who are in the military:

• A person who has enlisted and is to be deployed out of the country within 60 days may purchase guest day passes half off ($3.50). Must present documentation showing deployment date.
• The immediate family of any deployed member of the military may purchase a Y membership at a 10% discount rate.
• An enlisted and deployed member of the military home on active leave may use the Y free while at home on leave. Must present documentation for verification.
• When enlisted and active military purchase a Y membership at regular rates, any applicable joiner fees shall be waived.

From October 1 to April 30, day passes will not be available from 5-7:30pm to children under 12 years of age.

Footballs, baseball bats, baseballs and batons are strictly prohibited from usage in our facility.* All persons must be properly dressed in ALL areas of the facility.  Shirts and shoes are required. *Exceptions may be for Y sponsored programs.

The Y does not provide accident insurance for injuries sustained during YMCA activities.  Members and program participants partake in programs and use the facilities at their own risk and are encouraged to have personal medical insurance coverage.

Must be accompanied at all times by a parent or responsible adult* while they are in the facility, unless they are in a supervised program. *Exception is POOL (See Swim Pool Policy)

Youth programs are completed by 9pm on weekdays.  Youth are requested to leave the building by 9:15pm.  After that time the parents of any child younger than 13 will be contacted.  On weekends, the parents of any child still in the facility at closing time will be contacted.  During these times, if the parents are not located or available, the proper authorities will be called.

Must have a parent or responsible adult* present in the facility, unless they are in a supervised program.

*Responsible adult pertains to individuals 15 years of age or older who have not committed an infraction of our behavior policy or have been previously disciplined for any reason.

Youth programs are completed by 9pm on weekdays.  Youths are requested to leave the building by 9:15pm.  After that time the parents of any child younger than 13 will be contacted.  On weekends, the parents of any child still in the facility at closing time will be contacted.  During these times, if the parents are not located or available, the proper authorities will be called.

A parent accompanying his/her child of the opposite gender must use the Special Needs/Family Changing Room when the child is over four years of age.  If using the Special Needs/Family Changing Room to change for the pool, please bring proper footwear for the hallways to prevent slips and falls.

The Y is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property.  For your security, cameras are installed throughout the facility both inside and out.  Please utilize our lockers.  ALWAYS lock your items in our daily use lockers and NEVER leave any valuables in your vehicle or unattended.

Children must between the ages of 13-15 years must have successfully completed the Teens on Weights Training from the Sandusky County YMCA to use the fitness center or the free weight room.  

Children under the age of 10: must have a parent or responsible adult in the facility.

Children under 7: must be accompanied in the pool by parent or responsible adult.

There is open gym time daily; however, the gyms are used for various sports, programs and rentals.  During these times, only participants in the scheduled activity or practice may use the gym.

Persons must be 16 years of age or older to use the sauna.  No exceptions.

Tennis and Racquetball courts are first-come, first-serve unless paid advance reservations are made whenever Y programs are not in session.  These are multi-use areas and may be used for many purposes.  Check at desk for available times.  The minimum age for children to play racquetball without parental supervision is 14.