• Members will use a new online reservation system to schedule their time slot in the YMCA for any area – cardio rooms, weight room, circuit room, child watch, large and small pool, racquetball or basketball court.  If you need assistance with the reservation system please call the Welcome Center for assistance. You will need your member ID to create your account, which can be found on your Membership card.
• Members must have a reservation to be in the building. If a member arrives at the facility and has not made a reservation the staff will review the number of slots available. If a slot is available the staff will train the member on how to use the system and allow them to use the facility at that time. If they arrive past the beginning of their time slot they still have to leave when that time slot is over.  We will continue to assess the needs for reservations throughout our stages and adjust to ensure ease of access as needed.

Aquatics Reservations: See the Motionvibe reservation site for specific reservation times in both our large and small pool.

• No Call/No Show Policy: If you are not at the building within 30 minutes of your reserved time and you have not called, you may lose your spot.
• If a member does not show up for a reserved time, we will contact the member to discuss. If this happens 3 times, the member’s ability to access the facility will be suspended for 48 hours.

1. Parking: Please park in the Massasoit or Prospect Street lots.   The Woodlawn Ave. lot will be closed due to summer camp and outdoor group exercise.  Members may also utilize on-street parking, being respectful of our neighbors and adhering to any posted requirements.
2. All members will be required to wear face coverings while in our building.  Members are not required to wear face coverings while lap swimming in the physical pool,  and during outdoor group exercise classes (when physical distancing is happening).  Face coverings are required in all other areas at all other times.  Face coverings will be supplied by members, but our Y will have extra on hand.  If a member is unable to wear a face covering for any reason, they may not utilize the YMCA.
3. A limited numbers of individuals will be allowed in the building and this will be based off of square footage or capacity which will be tracked by the HRYMCA reservation system.
4. All members will be asked to self-certify prior to entering the facility. The questions members will need to answer are as follows:
   • Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
   • Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath or sore throat?
   • Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?
   • Have you been around anyone with COVID-19?
   • Have you traveled outside of the state to an area requiring 14-day self-quarantine according to the Massachusetts requirements?
5. If members have traveled outside of the approved states, they must self-quarantine for 14 days per Massachusetts state regulations.
6. All Members will be engaged in cleaning protocols for cleaning the equipment.
7. Face coverings are required.  Refer to facility guidelines for details.
8. A new member code of conduct (agreement)/member waiver will need to be signed before being allowed back access to utilizing the building.
9. Disposable wipes and hand sanitizer are available in each area of the facility for member and staff use.
10. Guests and reciprocity (nationwide) members are not be allowed in the building.

• Members ages 13 and older are allowed to reserve and utilize the facility. Members under the age of 18 need a guardian signature on their membership waiver. Parents and guardians must sign the waiver for anyone under the age of 18.
• Members will continue sign up for the room they initially want to begin their workout in.  Members will be able to utilize more than one Wellness area during their reservation slot as long as the space isn’t at capacity.
• Once members move on to another Wellness room, they cannot reenter a space for tracking purposes.
• When a member is ready to enter another room they need to notify a Y staff person so it can be tracked within the reservation database.
• Staff will continue to monitor closely the room capacities.

Cardio Room 1 (Wellness Center) 

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.
2. Members are not required to disinfect equipment prior to use, but may do so if they feel more comfortable.
3. A member will know a machine is available for use if there is a green cone on the machine.
4. Members will wipe down machines after each use and then place the red cone on top when the workout is complete.
5. Cone Protocol: Red and Green cone system is used; Green means the equipment is clean and ready to use. A Red cone means the equipment needs to be cleaned prior to use. The equipment must have a green cone for a member to use: After a member utilizes a piece of cardio equipment they are expected to clean the piece of equipment and place a red cone on the piece. Then a staff member will come over and reclean the piece of equipment and once the correct disinfectant time has lapsed (wipes take 1 minute) a green cone will be replaced on the machine to be put back in rotation for use.
6. The equipment available in this room is as follows: Cybex treadmills, Matrix treadmills, AMTs, stair steppers, ARC trainers with moving arms, upper body trainer with a seat.

Cardio Room 2 (Gymnasium)

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.
2. Members are not required to disinfect equipment prior to use, but may do so if they feel more comfortable.
3. A member will know a machine is available for use if there is a green cone on the machine.
4. Members will wipe down machines after each use and then place the red cone on top when the workout is complete.
5. Cone Protocol: Red and Green cone system is used; Green means the equipment is clean and ready to use. A Red cone means the equipment needs to be cleaned prior to use. The equipment must have a green cone for a member to use: After a member utilizes a piece of cardio equipment they are expected to clean the piece of equipment and place a red cone on the piece. Then a staff member will come over and reclean the piece of equipment and once the correct disinfectant time has lapsed (wipes take 1 minute) a green cone will be replaced on the machine to be put back in rotation for use.
6. A total amount of 20 members will be allowed in this space.
7. The equipment available in this room is as follows: Matrix recumbent bikes, Cybex recumbent bikes, Cybex upright bikes, spin bikes; ARC trainers without moving arms; Matrix ellipticals; upper body trainer without a seat;  free weight training stations (with 2 lb. – 20 lb. dumbbells); and rowers.

Circuit Room

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.
2. Members are expected to use every other machine; “working-in” on sectorized equipment is not permitted.
3. Members will be expected to disinfect the equipment after use and follow the cone protocol.
4. Members are expected to socially distance, maintaining 6 feet apart.
5. A total of 6 members are currently allowed in this space.
6. The free weight and circuit room will share a staff person that will walk through both zones to answer any questions, monitor usage and disinfect equipment between use.

Free Weight Room

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.
2. All equipment in the free weight room should be cleaned before and after exercise by members; YMCA staff will be rotating into this space frequently to support cleaning efforts.
3. All of the pieces of equipment will be cleaned and disinfected during 15 minute breaks between reservations and at night.
4. A total of 7 members are allowed in this space.
5. The free weight and circuit room will share a staff person that will walk through both zones to answer any questions, monitor usage and disinfect equipment between use.

Functional Strength Room

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.  Members age 15+ are allowed to utilize this space.
2. All equipment in the functional strength room should be cleaned before and after exercise by members; YMCA staff will be rotating into this space frequently to support cleaning efforts.
3. All of the pieces of equipment will be cleaned and disinfected during 15 minute breaks between reservations and at night.
4. A total of 7 members will be allowed in this space.
5. A staff person will periodically walk through both zones to answer any questions, monitor usage and disinfect equipment between use.

Personal Training

1. Personal trainers and their clients working together must allow 6 ft. of space while wearing a face covering within the facility; our trainers will ensure exercises are modified so that no close proximity required.
2. Personal Trainers will utilize the stretch room and outdoors as much as possible. Members need to coordinate space reservations with their trainer.  Please contact Rachel Achmad at rachel.achmad@hrymca.org.
3. Personal Trainers will use verbal cues and demonstrations for corrections; no physical contact is allowed at this time.
4. Our trainers/Clients responsible for sanitizing after EACH USE of all equipment.

Indoor Group Exercise: Studio 1

1. Our members will reserve their slot for indoor and outdoor classes via our online reservation system.
2. Members are expected to wear a face covering to class.  Marked zones in the studio allow 14 ft of distance between participants.
3. The YMCA will offer many group exercise classes outdoors to create more social distancing (weather permitting).
4. We will continue to offer virtual programming.
5. We will provide members with a space to socially distance by 14 ft. from other participants in the indoor studio. We will provide markers on the floor to designate the center of their space.
6. The member will choose needed equipment and set up their zone.
7. At the end of classes members will wipe down their equipment and put it away in the weight racks.
8. A staff member will mop the floor to disinfect after each class has ended.

Outdoor Group Exercise Guidelines

Due to unpredictable New England weather (i.e. pop-up thunderstorms), outdoor classes are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to post outdoor class cancellations on our website at least one-hour prior to the class start time, if necessary.

1. All participants should park in the lot behind the Y building off of Prospect Street.
2. Meet your class instructor in the upper parking lot off Woodlawn Ave.  Some classes will remain there, others will use space on the grass.
3. Only active Y members may register for our outdoor classes.
4. No classes will run if the temperature is 90 degrees or above; classes will be canceled if it’s raining.
5. Members participating need to have an account on our online reservation system.
6. Sign up 48 hours ahead.
7. Wear a face mask to and from class location.
8. There will be no access to restrooms inside the Y as members inside the building must have a reserved time to be there.
9. Bring your own mat/towel and water bottle.
10. Each participant must sign up separately (i.e. one person cannot bring a family member under one reservation).
11. Social distancing is required at all times.
12. Questions? Email Lynne Zusi with questions at lynne.zusi@hrymca.org 

UPDATED LAP SWIM INFORMATION:

Click here for lap swim registration timelines

Lap Swimming

•  Lap Swimming Lane use (swimming/aqua jogging and other lane activities): Due to our current lap swim limitations the HRYMCA will be adding large and small pool lane sharing, with a maximum of two swimmers per lane.   This change aligns with the local and state Health department regulations.  We will still maintain a maximum of 3 large pool reservations per week, per member.  We will continue to evaluate the reservation system as this change is implemented.
• Our team is reviewing the weekly registrations and will cancel any slots over the maximum of three reservations per week, and will notify the member through the Motionvibe app and via email.
• All reservation blocks are 45 minutes in length.  Swimmers are expected to observe reservation start and end times and exit promptly at reservation end times.
• Swimmers are responsible for socially distancing on deck and in the water. Mask wearing is required on deck at all times and is required for water swimmers who do not submerge, including/but not limited to water joggers and water aerobics participants.
• One swimmer will enter at the deep end of the pool, the other at the shallow end of the pool. Each swimmer will enter the right side of the lane. Swimmers are expected to stay on their side of the lane throughout the reservation.
• If a member needs to use the chair lift for getting in or out of the pool(s) they will be the first person to get into the pool. When they are ready the lifeguard will lower them into the water and then return the lift to the proper position. The lifeguard will wipe down the seat and remote control. When exiting the pool, the member will be one of the first people to exit the pool.
• There will be no use of YMCA aquatics equipment at this time.  A member may bring in their own equipment to use for their workout.

Water Aerobics – Small and Large Pool

• Capacity effective April 5th: We are increasing the number of reservation slots per class in the deep-water classes from 12 to 18 participants. All participants are required to wear a mask while taking the class. The shallow water class capacity in the small pool will increase from 6 participants to 12 participants. All participants are required to wear a mask while taking the class due to increased capacity.
• Swimmers are responsible for socially distancing on deck and in the water. Mask wearing is required on deck at all times and is required for water swimmers who do not submerge, including/but not limited to water joggers and water aerobics participants.

Locker Room Use

• Please note locker room capacities are posted. You may enter the locker room 10 minutes prior to the start of your swim or class.  Please wait for your time slot to begin before entering the pool deck.
• Time restrictions for locker room do not exist, but we do ask that members keep their time to a minimum since there are capacity restrictions for these spaces.
• Locker Room Expectations: Maintain 6 feet of social distance. Face Covering is required at all times except while in the shower. Members should clean their lockers before and after use with the disinfectant wipes.
• In an effort to remain socially distant, reservation slots will be assigned a locker room.  The first swim of the day will start in the upstairs locker room and each swim after will alternate between the downstairs and upstairs locker rooms.  We will make accommodations for anyone unable to use the upstairs locker room.

Other Information:

• Please do not ask the lifeguards if you may enter the water before your time slots begins or stay after your swim has ended.  We understand you may want to swim longer than 45 minutes, but this shift will allow us to accommodate as many members as possible in our pools.
• Please note after 3:00p M-F and SAT morning 9:00a-12p the pool may be shared with swim lessons or swim team.  During these times only the upstairs locker rooms are available for lap swimmers.
• Household members (adult couples, senior couples, one adult households, and 2 adult households) may share a lane together, but both members must register for their time slot. Max two people per lane regardless of household.  We can not guarantee that a lane will be available to share with your household member.

Family Swim Time – Small Pool 

1. The small pool will be split in half and each family cannot exceed 5 family members from their same membership unit.
2. There will be two family reservation slots available for each time slot.
3. Each family will be designated a universal locker room to use during their reservation time slot. Once each group is done utilizing their locker room they will switch the sign outside the space to red and staff will disinfect the space.
4. For supervision reasons all family members must be in the pool.
5. The YMCA will not provide any flotation devices, noodles, etc. Members are welcome to bring their own flotation device.
6. Any swimmer that requires a flotation device needs to be within arm’s length of their parent/guardian.
7. Showering before entering the pool areas will be mandatory.
8. If a member needs to use the chair lift for getting in or out of the pool(s) they will be the first person to get into the pool. When they are ready the lifeguard will lower them into the water and then return the lift to the proper position. The lifeguard will wipe down the seat and remote control. When exiting the pool, the member will be one of the first people to exit the pool.
9. The pool deck will have directional markings for members to follow the flow on the deck.
10. There will be no use of YMCA equipment at this time.  A member may bring in their own equipment to use for their workout.
11. Members will place their personal belongings on a bench at the end of their lane on the small pool deck or in designated locker spaces.
12. When the lifeguard blows the whistle at the end of the hour block, members will exit the pool and grab their belongings. They have 15 minutes to rinse, change, and exit the facility.

Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons 

Private lessons: $140

A private swim lesson will be taught by one of our highly skilled aquatics staff.  Once your private lesson request sheet is submitted, a staff member will contact you to set up a set of four individualized classes.  Private swim lessons will be held in both the large and small pools depending on the availability and the swimmer’s skill set.  Instructors will develop a personalized lesson each class to best suit the swimmer’s needs.

Instructors will meet you at the welcome center desk and escort you and your swimmer to the universal changing rooms and then to the pool.  Instructors will be wearing a mask at all times.  For more information please contact the Assistant Aquatics Director Stephanie Matrow or the Aquatics Coordinator Kevin Walker via email.  Stephanie.Matrow@hrymca.org or Dolphins.swimteam@hrymca.org

Semi-Private: $100

Family lessons give an opportunity for families to have a safe and effective swim lesson experience together.  Family lessons will be scheduled by interested members filling out the request sheet.  An aquatics staff member will then contact you to schedule a personalized set of four lessons with one of our amazing instructors.  There is a maximum of three swimmers from the same household membership per swim lesson.

Instructors will meet you at the welcome center desk and escort you and your swimmer to the universal changing rooms and then to the pool.  Instructors will be wearing a mask at all times.  If parents would like to get in the water and participate in the lesson, they are more than welcome.

For more information please contact Aquatics Director Kevin Walker at Dolphins.swimteam@hrymca.org

LOCKER ROOMS

• Per Phase 3 Step 2 of MA Safety Standards: Locker room and showers are available for use by all members!
• Face coverings are required throughout the locker room, with the exception of the shower.
• Members are responsible for cleaning their locker before and after use with the disinfecting wipes provided.
• Physical distancing of six feet should be maintained, and the lockers have been marked off to help with distancing.
• Some of our Lower Locker room showers have been shut off to help with social distancing.
• Saunas and Steam Rooms remained closed at this time.
• Members are asked to be efficient with their time so everyone has the opportunity to use our locker rooms while maintaining proper distancing and sanitizing measures.

Child Watch is now being offered in Studio 2 for ages 6 weeks – 9 years!

Our staff have been working hard on developing procedures, guidelines and plans to include additional health and safety precautions required by the state and local health officials, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). As a result, the HRYMCA Child Watch Department has been restructured to meet those guidelines.  We are pleased to offer children an opportunity to spend time indoors engaging in a healthy, social, and recreational experience while their families have the opportunity to exercise!

In an effort to ensure the safest environment for our children and staff, and to meet state mandates, there will be several changes to the Child Watch experience. Please see our summary of the Child Watch changes, as well as basic care information to be implemented below:

Hours Available for Ages 3-9 years:

Monday- Friday:

• 4:00-5:15p
• 5:30-6:45pm

Saturday and Sunday:

• 8:30-9:45am
• 10:00-11:15am

NEW! Hours Available for Ages 6 weeks – 5 years:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday:

• 9:00-10:15am
• 10:30-11:45am

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

**Staff must wear masks at all times **

Check-In:

• Parents will register their child on our online reservation system and reserve their space in Child Watch up to 48 hours in advance.
• Child Watch staff will verbally ask the following questions to the parent. Child Watch staff will wear appropriate PPE equipment. If any of the below are yes, the child will NOT be allowed to enter Child Watch. The child must return home with their parent or caregiver.
  • Today or in the past 24 hours, have you or any household members had any of the following symptoms:
    • Fever of 100.0 or above, felt feverish, or had chills
    • Cough
    • Sore throat
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting)
    • Fatigue
    • Headache
    • New loss of smell/taste
    • New muscle aches
    • Any other signs of illness
    • In the past 14 days, have you had close contact with a person known to be infected with COVID-19
    • In the past 14 days, have you or anyone in your household traveled out of New England?
  • If all the answers to the above are NO, they are signed in by Child Watch staff. Staff will make note of where the parent/guardian will be going based on the colored wristband. Should the parent/guardian relocate, they will alert Child Watch staff.
  • Parent and child will use hand sanitizer prior to signing in, then they can join the other children in the kitchen.
  • Parents will not be allowed in the Child Watch rooms.

 Check-Out:

• Only the parent that signed in the child will be permitted to sign the child out.
• Child Watch staff will be waiting at the door for Parents/Guardians at designated pick up time.
• Child will be signed out by Child Watch staff and use hand sanitizer before leaving.

 Physical Distancing and PPE

• Staff and children will be required to maintain physical/social distancing as much as feasible.
• Wearing of a face covering will be required for all staff and for children.
• Families should provide their child with a sufficient clean masks or face covering.

Intensified Cleaning & Disinfecting 

• Intensified and frequent cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces and shared spaces will occur throughout the day and between each Child Watch reservation shift.
• For all children, hand sanitizing and hand washing will be encouraged and supervised before/during/after each rotation within the room.
• In addition to our traditional orientation and training, all Child Watch staff have been required to attend a training specific to COVID-19 health and safety regulations mandated by local, state and national health agencies before returning to work.

Child Watch Activities will include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Games and Manipulatives
• Table Games
• Legos and Blocks

Basketball

1. Basketball court (half court) is available for member use
2. Face coverings required
3. Bring your own ball
4. Reserve your space on Motionvibe
5. Time slots available M-F (1 hour) 5:30a, 7:30a, 9:30a, 11:30a, 1:30p, 3:30p, Family Slots (45min) 5:00, 6:00, 7:00p / Sat-Sun (1 hour) 9:00a, 11:00am Family Slots , 1:00pm

Racquetball

1. Racquetball court is available for member use
2. Reserve your space through Motionvibe
3. Face coverings required
4. Bring your own equipment
5. 2 people at a time
6. Time slots available  6:30a, 8:30a, 10:30a, 12:30a, 2:30p, 4:30p, 6:30p