In ALL seasons, but especially in these times of pandemic, challenge and unrest, the YMCA is a safe space for
ALL
. Comm
UNITY
starts here… with each of us.
As we have all watched the events of the past week unfold, like you, we are saddened and unsettled.
What can we/you do?
We invite you to join us in this healing journey and actively work together to strengthen community by
choosing kindness over hate
. What unites us is stronger than what divides us. Now more than ever, the first line of our YMCA mission – WE WELCOME ALL – has never been more important. Our Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility have never been more crucial to draw upon.
We must do better, and we must be a part of the solution. ALL people deserve the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
For Strength. For Community. For Change. The Y. For a better us.
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CHANGES BEGINNING JUNE 8
Effective Monday, June 8 we will expand operating hours to:
In addition to increasing our hours of operation, beginning Monday, June 8, we will offer
LIMITED in-person group exercise classes
. Social distancing and new cleaning protocols will be in place.
These classes will require reservations and be smaller capacities. Please see below on reservation instructions. Note that additional classes will be added in over the next couple weeks.
Here, you will see a calendar of in-person classes at your branch.
- Select a class. You will see the date/time and available slots. Watch this 60 video on what you'll see.
- Click NEW RESERVATION
- Enter your name and email address
- Select whether you would like to receive an email confirmation.
- If the class is full, you will not be able to reserve a spot, but go onto a waiting list. If a spot opens, you will be emailed.
- You may only reserve 24 hours in advance of a class.
- Please adhere to a 2 class per week maximum at this time.
- Please bring screenshot or print email confirmation as proof of your class reservation.
- Locker Room Access -- Effective June 8, locker rooms will be accessible. Furniture will be removed to minimize gathering in locker rooms, and social distancing encouraged.
- Racquetball Courts Reopen – Effective June 8.
- (Downtown Y)- Opening of a new Advanced Strength Studio (in basement) which will offer weekly classes, Open Gym, and small group training. Look for more information to come regarding Open Gym and Small Group Training. Classes will available to reserve in the new reservation platform (explained above).
WHAT IS NOT CHANGING:
- Staff temperature checks daily, as well as wearing proper PPE.
- Controlled access through one entrance
- Waivers required of all members prior to entering.
- Touchless scan-ins
- Reminder, you can use our YMCA Chattanooga App for touch-less scanning in. We strongly encourage ALL members to utilize the app for scan ins, and for those who have not downloaded it, visit the App Store or Google Play and download.
- Hand Sanitizing required of all members upon entrance. Hand Sanitizing Stations are set up in each location.
- Members will be required to spray equipment before and after use with CDC approved cleaning wipes.
- Due to the need for spacing equipment and managing number of members inside our facilities, we are limiting time on cardio equipment to 45 minutes.
- YMCA members only will be permitted (no guests) until further notice.
- Increased cleaning frequency to every 90 minutes.
- Continued Essential Worker Summer Childcare Academy at No Cost. For more information on summer childcare including information on eligibility, contact your local branch.
As we’ve said many times during this season, though our operations may feel different and at times, less personal, be assured that we’re here for you and in this together.
We look forward to seeing you soon,
Janet Dunn
President & CEO
YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
