Fitness+

Any YMCA of Upper Palmetto member (ages 16+) may access Fitness+ by completing and signing an Access Agreement, which can be signed at any YMCA front desk or downloaded at the link below. Each  (16+) member must sign or, legal parent/guardian must sign (for ages 16-17), the Access Agreement individually to gain access. Individuals with a guest pass, Nationwide memberships and other third-party memberships (Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit or Active & Fit) are not eligible for access. Once a signed agreement is received and uploaded, you will gain access for after hours usage. Please allow 1-2 days for submitted agreements to be uploaded.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Fitness+ access is limited to, ages 16 and older. 

GUEST POLICY

• Day pass guests are only allowed in the Y’s during normal business hours when a YMCA staff member is on duty.
• No guests are allowed to utilize the Fitness+ access area after business hours, as it is a program for members only.
• Please be aware that your key fob is to be used only for your own entrance into the facility. Members with Fitness+ access cannot grant access to others, even if they are known to you or members of your family. This is done so the Y can track who is in the building at all times. 
• Members with Fitness+ access can utilize the fitness center at their own risk.

ACCESS

As a member with Fitness+ access, you may use the Fitness Center area of the Y during the specified hours. The Y will be staffed during normal operating hours. There will be no YMCA staff on hand during Fitness+ hours to assist members. After normal operating hours end, the following areas will be unavailable:

• Group Exercise Rooms
• Spin Rooms

In the event that your key fob does not work and you have a signed Access Agreement on file, please call the Y during normal operating hours for assistance.

Please use the same entrance and exit location when entering and leaving. Emergency exits are available to use only in the event of an emergency as an audible alarm will go off.

All Fitness+ users must exit the facility at the end of access hours posted in the facility.

For members to have the added benefit of the Fitness+ access program, the YMCA must have a photo ID on file. This is required for any member that wants to participate in the Fitness+ access program. Please also ensure that your contact information and emergency contact information are accurate and up to date. 

ENTERING & EXITING

Members will need to exit the facility at the close of the regular business hours and scan to re-enter for the Fitness+ hours. YMCA staff needs to ensure all users are eligible with a signed Access Agreement.

Fitness+ members may only enter and exit out of the main, front door entrance. The facility side doors are for emergency exit only (audible alarm will sound if the exit doors are opened). 

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS & VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

• The Y has a 24-hour video recording system for security purposes. It will be reviewed on a daily basis to address any security concerns and monitor who is entering the building. Please note that this system does not provide staffing assistance for any emergency that might arise.
• A telephone is located at the fitness desk in case of emergency. In the event of an emergency, immediately dial 911.
• If there is loss of power in the building, please immediately exit the building.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

If a member fails to abide by the policies established or follow the member code of conduct guidelines, their Fitness+ access and their YMCA membership will be revoked without refund. 

The following behavior is strictly prohibited:

• Bringing a gym bag or another large bag into the facility.
• Providing entry to the facility after normal operating hours to any member or non-member, even if they are known to you. All members must scan their own key fob to enter.
• Theft or destruction of equipment, parts or merchandise or theft from another member or of any contents in the facility.
• Failure to wear shoes, or wearing open-toe shoes, sandals or flip-flops.
• Aggressive or vulgar language, including swearing, name calling or shouting. Any use of profanity toward members and staff.
• Providing personal training, consulting, instruction or coaching to other members.
• Use of equipment in a manner different than intended by the manufacturer.
• Selling merchandise and/or products of any kind.
• Alcohol and/or drug consumption on the premises or entering the facility under the influence of any substance.
• No food, except for sports drinks and water, is allowed on the fitness floor.
• Physical and verbal confrontations. These will result in revocation of membership for all involved.
• Any use of camera or video equipment (including cell phones) to take photos or videos of other members in the facility.
• Using another member’s scan card or providing another member’s information to purchase items or check-in to the facility.
• No weapons of any type are allowed inside the facility.
• Projecting phone calls or music. Any personal music usage requires headphones or earbuds.

By signing the Access Agreement, you agree to the following:

• I understand that Fitness+ access is limited to, age 16 and older and that if I provide access to someone under the age of 16, my membership will be canceled immediately and without refund.
• I understand that my Fitness+ access is exclusive to me and that I may not give anyone else access to use it.
• I understand that I am not allowed to bring any guests or allow anyone to enter the Y facility other than myself.
• I understand that the YMCA of Upper Palmetto highly recommends that I have a workout partner (who also has Fitness+ membership access) accompany me while using the YMCA during unstaffed hours. The YMCA of Upper Palmetto uses 24-hour video monitoring of the Y facilities for security purposes. This system does not provide staffing assistance for emergencies but is reviewed daily to address any security concerns and to monitor building access. It is likely that should I require immediate assistance, none will be provided. 

At all five of our Fitness+ facilities, members with signed waivers will have access from 5:00AM to 11:00PM, 365 days a year.

At all five locations, Sundays are Fitness+ hours. Please check the individual branch pages for Fitness+ hours. 

On holidays the YMCA is closed, Fitness+ members will still have access 5:00AM – 11:00PM.