We will continue to require reservations for the following areas through our reservation system, Motionvibe:

• Pools, including aqua exercise classes (you may make up to 4 lap swim or family swim  reservations per week, and up to 4 aqua class reservations per week)
• Group exercise classes inside and outside
• Racquetball
• Functional strength room

You do NOT need to make reservations to use the cardio, circuit or free weight rooms.

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 outdoor group exercise.  Members may also utilize on-street parking, being respectful of our neighbors and adhering to any posted requirements.

• Members ages 12 and older are allowed to 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.

Cardio Room  (Wellness Center), Circuit Room, Functional Strength Room and Free Weight Room

1. Members are asked to wipe down machines and equipment in all of these spaces after each use.
2. Reservations are still required to use the functional strength room.

Indoor Group Exercise: Studio 1

1. Our members will reserve their slot for indoor and outdoor classes via our online reservation system.
2. We will continue to offer virtual programming.
3. At the beginning of indoor classes members will choose needed equipment and set up their zone.
4. At the end of indoor classes members will wipe down their equipment and put it away in the weight racks.

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 reservation system at least one-hour prior to the class start time, if necessary.

1. Meet your class instructor in the upper parking lot off Woodlawn Ave.  Some classes will remain there, others will use space on the grass.
2. Only active Y members may register for our outdoor classes.
3. No classes will run if the temperature is 90 degrees or above; classes will be canceled if it’s raining.
4. Members participating need to have an account on our online reservation system.
5. Sign up 48 hours ahead.
6. Bring your own mat/towel and water bottle.
7. Each participant must sign up separately (i.e. one person cannot bring a family member under one reservation).

Questions? Email Lynne Zusi with questions at lynne.zusi@hrymca.org 

UPDATED LAP SWIM INFORMATION:

Click here for lap swim registration timelines

Lap Swimming

1. 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.  We will still maintain a maximum of 4 large pool reservations per week, per member.  We will continue to evaluate the reservation system as this change is implemented.
2. Our team is reviewing the weekly registrations and will cancel any slots over the maximum of four reservations per week, and will notify the member through the Motionvibe app and via email.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Family Swim Time 

1. The small pool will be split into quarters and each family cannot exceed 5 family members from their same membership unit in their designate section.
2. Each Household family is allowed to reserved a maximum of 4 family swim blocks per week. (This is an overall family benefit.) We will continue to assess availability.
3. All family swim participants will need to stop at the Welcome Center for a bracelet prior to entering the pool area.
4. Reservation blocks will be described by shallow or deep end. Please remember the deep end of the pool is 4 feet.
5. For supervision reasons all family members must be in the pool.
6. The YMCA will not provide any flotation devices, noodles, etc. Members are welcome to bring their own flotation device as long as it is Coast Guard approved.
7. Any swimmer that requires a flotation device needs to be within arm’s length of their parent/guardian.
8. Showering before entering the pool areas will be mandatory.
9. 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.
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.

Water Aerobics – Small and Large Pool:

• Deep-water classes in our large pool are capped at 18 participants.  Shallow water class capacity in the small pool is currently 12 participants.

Small Pool Reservations:

Small Pool reservations are currently designated for water jogging and lap swimming. One member reservation does not represent multiple members in the lane. These slots cannot be used for family swim time.

Locker Room Use

• Maintaining social distance is encouraged.  Members should clean their lockers before and after use with the disinfectant wipes.
• Saunas and Steam Rooms remained closed at this time.

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 cannot guarantee that a lane will be available to share with your household member.

LOCKER ROOMS

• Members are responsible for cleaning their locker before and after use with the disinfecting wipes provided.
• Physical distancing is encouraged.
• 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.

Child Watch is now being offered in the A Place for ages 6 weeks – 9 years!  Children ages 3-11 will be required to wear masks.  Child Watch staff will also wear a mask at all times.

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

Hours Available for Ages 6 weeks – 5 years:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday:

• 9:00-10:15am
• 10:30-11:45am

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.
• Please self-certify to the following questions prior to dropping your child off:
  • 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.
  • 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

Open basketball will return on September 20 after the gymnasium floor refinishing project complete!

Racquetball

1. Racquetball court is available for member use
2. Reserve your space through Motionvibe
3. Bring your own equipment
4. 2 people at a time