REOPENING WITH CARE
MEMBERSHIP PROTOCOLS
We are very much looking forward to when we can all be together at the Y again! We recognize how important it will be to follow current health guidelines and implement new practices to ensure a healthy and safe environment. You will see new cleaning routines, signage to assist with social distancing, and limited activities where social distancing or guidance tells us it is not yet safe. Please keep in mind, these guidelines are subject to change based on new information or additional guidance from health officials.
MEMBER MASK/FACE COVERING POLICY
In accordance with the Governor Beshear’s Executive Order, all YMCA of Greater Louisville locations requires members (age 6+) to wear face masks or coverings in all areas up to the start of vigorous physical activity. Health experts continue to remind us that the benefits of hand washing, physical distancing and masks are our best tools for reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Requiring masks, combined with the other steps we are taking to provide a safe environment, is the best way to keep our members and staff healthy.
Please also note that we are designating one hour each day from 2 pm-3 pm in which masks will be required even during physical activity in order to serve members who are apprehensive about working out where others are not wearing a masks.
- Slight adjustments have been made to facility hours due to anticipated lower member usage.
- Members ages 10 years and older can come to the Y without an adult. Members 9 and under need to be accompanied by an adult at all times (age 21+) or checked into Kids Club.
Use the links below to see the modified hours for your YMCA facility.
OPEN NOW
CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING
- Floor markers at check in
- Touch-free check in using your phone or key tag
- Protective barriers (sneeze guards) at check in kiosks and individual membership desks
- Gathering spaces, including lobby furniture and pool deck seating, will be removed
- To ensure proper social distancing, our wellness areas will have a limited capacity. At times of full capacity, you will be asked to wait in a designated area until space is available.
ENHANCING FACILITY CLEANLINESS
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, locker rooms, and shared spaces will occur frequently throughout the facility.
- Slight adjustments to facility hours to allow for daily, after-hours facility-wide cleaning
INCREASING NUMBER OF HEALTH AND SAFETY STATIONS
- Additional safety stations with wipes, paper towels, hand sanitizer and other cleaning supplies will be available.
SUPPORTING AND MONITORING OUR STAFF & MEMBER WELLNESS
- Staff members will receive a temperature check and health screening prior to starting their shift each day.
- Staff will be asked to wear appropriate masks while on duty and gloves when engaged in equipment or facility cleaning.
- Members will have their temperature checked when entering the Y.
- In accordance with the Governor Beshear’s Executive Order, all YMCA of Greater Louisville locations will require members (age 6+) to wear face masks or coverings in all areas up to the start of vigorous physical activity.
- For those who choose to exercise only when all members are wearing a mask even during physical activity, the hour from 2-3 pm daily will be designated as time when a mask must be worn in all areas, including while working out.
- Arrive at the Y dressed to workout. By doing so you reduce touch points and help increase social distancing.
- Wash/sanitize hands frequently, especially upon entering the Y.
- Wipe down equipment before and after use.
- Maintain social distance. Please exercise only on designated equipment and respect all signage regarding social distancing. Strive to maintain at least six feet between you and others whenever possible.
- In accordance with the Governor Beshear’s Executive Order, all YMCA of Greater Louisville locations require members (age 6+) to wear face masks or coverings in all areas up to the start of vigorous physical activity.
- For those who choose to exercise only when all members are wearing a mask even during physical activity, the hour from 2-3 pm daily will be designated as time when a mask must be worn in all areas, including while working out.
- Please do not come to the YMCA if you have a fever, are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or have been in close contact with someone who is ill.
- Please bring your own workout towel, yoga/stretching mat, lock for a locker, water, coffee, etc. during this reopening period. Access to towel services, lock exchanges, and vending will be unavailable to reduce touch points.
- In accordance with the Governor Beshear’s Executive Order, all YMCA of Greater Louisville locations require members (age 6+) to wear face masks or coverings in all areas up to the start of vigorous physical activity.
- For those who choose to exercise only when all members are wearing a mask even during physical activity, the hour from 2-3 pm daily will be designated as time when a mask must be worn in all areas, including while working out.
- Wellness Centers with proper social distancing in place
- Indoor tracks
- Lap pools will be open for lap swim only. We will follow state guidelines to allow for appropriate social distancing in pool area, which may include limiting the number of available lanes and number of swimmers allowed per lane. Lap lane reservations are encouraged, but not required. Make a reservation.
- Family and therapy pools
- Individual water exercise space will be available at some locations.
- A limited amount of showers will be available for member use.
- Lockers will be offered in limited capacity to promote social distancing.
- Virtual group exercise classes and other virtual family programs will continue at this time.
- Group fitness and aqua fitness classes are now available. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Make a reservation.
- Kids' Club is available. Parents are strongly encouraged to make a reservation as we will be maintaining capacity limits. Make a reservation.
- Calypso Cove Family Waterpark
- Basketball is currently available for family or individual shoot-around. Make a reservation.
- Racquetball available at the Downtown Family. Pickleball available at select locations. Make a reservation.
A reopening date has not been announced for the following facility areas, programs and amenities.
- Saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools, as a minimum safe distance of six feet cannot be maintained
- Climbing walls
- Towel service and lock exchanges
- Coffee service and vending
