YMCA Member Code of Conduct

The YMCA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and guests. To promote safety and comfort for all, all individuals are asked to act appropriately at all times when in our facility or participating in our programs.

We expect persons using the YMCA to act maturely, to behave responsibly, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Our Member’s Code of Conduct outlines prohibited action, but the actions listed below are not an all-inclusive list of behaviors considered inappropriate in our facilities or programs.

  • Using or possessing alcohol or illegal chemicals on YMCA property or in YMCA vehicles
  • Smoking on YMCA property – the YMCA and its property is a smoke-free environment.
  • Carrying or concealing a weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon
  • Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior
  • Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive, or threatening way
  • Verbally abusive behavior, including angry or vulgar language, swearing, name-calling, or shouting
  • Sexually explicit conversation or behavior; any sexual contact with another person
  • Inappropriate, immodest, or sexually revealing attire
  • Theft or behavior that results in the destruction or loss of property
  • Loitering within or on the grounds of the YMCA
  • Use of camera cell phones in the YMCA locker rooms is prohibited and may lead to suspension of the YMCA membership. Anyone taking pictures of another person without their permission and knowledge will be prosecuted by the YMCA. This may also lead to the suspension or termination of the membership. 

In addition, the YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been accused or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse, is or has been a registered sex offender, has ever been convicted of any offense relating to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of narcotics or habit forming and/or dangerous drugs, or is presently or habitually under the influence of dangerous drugs or chemicals, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages.

Members and guests are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal conduct and safety.  Members and guests are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior or conduct that violates this code to a staff person or building supervisor on duty.

In order to be able to carry out these policies, we ask that members and guests identify themselves to staff when asked.

The Executive Director will investigate all reported incidents. Suspension or termination of YMCA membership privileges may result from a determination by the Executive Director if in his/her discretion a violation of the YMCA Member’s Code of Conduct has occurred.