Membership Regulations
All members are required to check in at the welcome center before using the facility.
Individuals may come in as a guest with an adult member. They must sign in and pay a fee of $3 for youth, $4 for high school student and $6 for adult guests. Each individual guest is allowed a maximum of 3 visits per year. Youth members may not bring in guests. Guests will be asked to sign a waiver.
Any member allowing a non-member into the building will lose his or her membership.
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Rates and hours are subject to change.
Member Code of Conduct
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The YMCA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and guests. To promote safety and comfort for all, we ask individuals to act appropriately at all times when they are in our facility or participating in our programs.
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We expect persons using the YMCA to behave in a mature and responsible way, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Our Code of Conduct does not permit language or any action that can hurt or frighten another person, or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct.
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Prohibited actions specifically include:
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Inappropriate attire. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times.
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Angry or vulgar language, includes swearing, name-calling or shouting.
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Physical contact with another person in any angry or threatening way.
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Any demonstration of sexual activity or sexual contact with another person.
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Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language or any menacing behavior.
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Theft or behavior that results in the destruction of property.
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Carrying or concealing any weapons or devices or objects that may be used as weapons.
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Using or possessing illegal chemicals or alcohol on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, or at YMCA sponsored programs.
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Any other conduct of any inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature.
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Loitering is not permitted in or outside the YMCA.
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Smoking is not permitted in or outside the YMCA. The YMCA and its property is a smoke-free environment.
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Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety, and to ask any person whose behavior threatens their comfort to refrain. If a member or guests feels uncomfortable in confronting the person directly, they should report the behavior to a staff person or the Building Supervisor on duty.
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YMCA staff members are eager to be of assistance. Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a staff member if assistance is needed.
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In order to be able to carry out these policies, we ask that members and guests identify themselves to staff when asked.
The Branch Executive will investigate all reported incidents. Suspension or termination of YMCA membership privileges may result from a determination by the Branch Executive if in their discretion a violation of the YMCA Member Code of Conduct has occurred.
Disclaimer/Hold Harmless Statement
I/we understand that there is a risk of serious injury associated with use of the YMCA facilities, participation in YMCA programs and use of exercise and other equipment. As a condition of my participation I agree to assume the risk of injury arising from my use of the facilities, programs, equipment and for all other matters at all YMCA locations or programs whenever occurring. On behalf of myself and my heirs, administrators and executors, I heareby release and hold the YMCA and its officers, trustees, employees, agents and contractors harmless from all such claims for injury and damage. I understand that I would not be permitted to participate in any YMCA program or use any YMCA facility or equipment without signing this agreement.
I/we authorize the YMCA of Western Stark County or its designees, agencies and contractors to create, have and use photographs, slides, and videotapes containing my image for its record keeping or marketing/public relations programs.
Membership Agreement
All members are required to present a current, valid membership card for identification when using the YMCA’s facilities and programs. Membership cards are not transferable. As a member of the YMCA you are agreeing to follow the policies, procedures, and appropriate behaviors for the safety and comfort of all members and guests.
I have read and understand the Disclaimer / Hold Harmless agreement. In addition I understand and agree that the conditions of the disclaimer / hold harmless agreement are in effect throughout my entire membership with the YMCA of Western Stark County. I also understand and agree that if the membership is interrupted for any reason, these agreements will remain in effect during the period of interruption as well as after the membership is reinstated.
Authorization for EFT Transactions
I authorize my credit card institution to honor preauthorized Electronic Funds Transfer drawn by the Akron Area YMCA on my account for membership dues, program fees, and contribution payments as indicated. When the credit card institution honors the EFT by charging my account, such transfer shall constitute notice of payment due and my receipt for the payment. Should any preauthorized EFT not be honored by said credit card institution when received by them, then it is understood that the payment is to be made by me in the amount of said payment plus service charge. It is further understood that if such payment is not honored by the credit card institution, then the YMCA, at its discretion, may resubmit the amount due for payment on a future date.
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