Your guide to belonging at the Y — everything you need to know about membership and community policies.

Membership

As the Countryside YMCA is a membership organization, membership cards are issued as proof of membership. Carrying and scanning your membership card helps us provide faster check-in, maintain a safer YMCA, and monitor usage; monitoring peak and total usage helps us plan for future needs. You can also use the app and put your membership card in it.

  • Each member aged 6 years old and older receives their own membership card.
  • Each member must scan their card at the entry for each visit.
  • Replacement membership cards can be purchased at the Front Desk for $3.
  • Cards are the property of the YMCA and are not transferable.

We hope your guests enjoy coming to the YMCA. If they would like further information on programs and membership, they can stop at the Welcome Center for assistance.

  • Full YMCA members may purchase 1-day guest passes.
  • Passes are $7 for those 17 years old and under, $10 for those 18 years old and older, or $15 for a family of two or more people.
  • Members are responsible for their guests and must stay together.

Those who wish to participate in YMCA programs without purchasing a full membership may become Program Members. Program Members may participate in YMCA classes and programs, but may not use the facility for recreation or other member services. If at any time you decide to become a full YMCA member, please stop in the Welcome Center to upgrade your membership.

Program Members receive a Program Membership Card and must scan it to access the facility when arriving for a program.

Fees

  • Single adult 18 years old and older: $40
  • Family: $50
  • Program Memberships must be renewed annually.

Full YMCA members are automatically eligible to visit any other location. Visit ymca.net.

Members must use their home Y at least 51% of the time. Program-only participants or special memberships (group homes, other agencies, etc.) are not eligible for nationwide membership.

If you refer a friend to the Y and they become a member for at least 3 months, you receive 1 month of complimentary membership. Stop in the Welcome Center for a referral form.

Code of Conduct

Countryside YMCA is a membership organization that values caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. Membership is a privilege, not a right. We expect persons using the YMCA to behave with civility in a mature and responsible way and to respect the rights and dignity of others.

Members and guests are encouraged to notify staff if they are made to feel uncomfortable while using the YMCA. The YMCA has the right to suspend or cancel a membership if the member’s behavior or language violates our expected standard of conduct.

The Countryside YMCA believes that all children, including those with special needs diagnoses or disabilities, should be able to, whenever reasonably possible, participate in our programs and activities.

We strive to create programs and services where all children feel welcomed and valued. To assist our staff in providing the best possible experience for your child, we ask that during the registration period, before classes begin, you share any pertinent information with our program staff about your child and her/his unique needs, including what helps her/him be successful in different activities at home and at school.

We may ask you to provide additional information so that program staff can have details about your child that will help them serve and support her/him. All requests for accommodations will be considered respectfully by staff with consideration for the health and safety of all involved. We welcome an interactive dialogue to determine reasonable, appropriate, and effective accommodations.

Programs

Registration

Members and Program Members can register for programs and classes on a first-come, first-served basis. We have three program sessions available. Programs are paid for by the month. Some specialty programs, sports leagues, and special events operate on different schedules or are 1-day programs.

Full YMCA members can register 2 days before registration opens to Program Members and the general public. Full YMCA members also receive a discount on most programs, provided membership is maintained for the duration of the program.

Registration may be done in-person at the Front Desk or online. Registration cannot be processed over the phone.

  • Programs are subject to change based on enrollment and usage, and instructors are subject to change.
  • In order to provide a safe, quality teaching environment with appropriate class ratios, making up missed classes is not permitted.
  • A $5 non-refundable fee is required to cancel or transfer a class once registration has been processed.

Policies

The Y does not allow solicitation of outside business or services in any Countryside YMCA facility, program area, or parking lot without prior written permission from the CEO.

  • Parking is available in the large north lot, the Lower Level lot near the Family Aquatic Center, the east lot near the Welcome Center, and the south lot near the Outdoor Pool.
  • Handicapped parking is available in the north, east, and Lower Level lots. Permits must be visible. Violators may be ticketed by the Lebanon Police, and/or, if warned 3 times for violating, have a wheel lock placed on the vehicle.
  • Oversized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, and recreational vehicles are prohibited from parking in any YMCA parking lot without prior written permission from the CEO.
  • Overnight parking in any YMCA lot is prohibited.

If you lose an item while at the Y, please check at the Front Desk.

  • We ask our members and guests to wear family-appropriate clothing while on YMCA property. Clothing or skin may not have alcohol or cigarette ads, inappropriate designs, or offensive comments.
  • Shirts and shoes are required while in the building.
  • Please refer to the Pools Dress Code on page 3 for policies on swim and pool attire.

The YMCA is a non-smoking facility. Tobacco products, vaping products, and e-cigarettes are not permitted on YMCA property, which includes entryways, parking lots, sports fields, the Outdoor Pool, and the Outdoor Recreation Center and Nature Trail.

Firearms and weapons of any kind are prohibited on YMCA property.

  • Members are expected to use appropriate language and act in a positive manner that is consistent with YMCA values.
  • Members who talk in a sexual manner, perform sexual gestures or acts, or attempt inappropriate conduct with a child will have their membership suspended or terminated. Police will be contacted if warranted.
  • Member records are periodically checked against child abuse and sex offender registries.
  • Harassment, intimidation, or bullying by words, gestures, body language, or any menacing behavior is prohibited. The CEO or Membership Director will investigate all reported incidents, and membership will be suspended or terminated if deemed necessary.

Animals are not permitted on YMCA property except for trained service animals.

YMCA programs and events are often photographed or recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included in YMCA promotional materials, please indicate this to YMCA staff.

The YMCA does not provide medical indemnity insurance. Use of YMCA facilities and equipment is at your own risk.

  • Children under 6 years old must be signed in to Child Watch, enrolled in a structured program, or in the physical presence and supervision of a parent or custodian.
  • Babysitters must be at least 13 years old to supervise children in the general YMCA facility without an adult present. In pools, the Family Gym, or any exercise area, babysitters must be at least 18 years old to supervise children.
  • Children must be at least 10 years old to be at the YMCA without a parent on the premises.

Amenities & Activities

  • The Boys and Girls locker rooms are available for those under 18 years old and their parents or guardians. Children 5 years old and younger must be supervised in the locker room at all times.
  • Adult locker rooms are for those 18 years old and older. No minors are permitted in these areas, even with an adult.
  • The Family Aquatic Center has 3 sets of locker rooms: male, female, and family.
  • There are 6 family dressing rooms and 1 handicap-accessible dressing room on the upper level, and 4 family dressing rooms on the Lower Level.
  • Lockers are for day use only. We strongly recommend that participants place a lock on their lockers at all times. Locks left on lockers overnight will be cut off. The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Swimsuits are required in whirlpools, saunas, and steam rooms. Members are required to wear swimsuits or cover themselves with a towel while walking through the locker area to the showers.
  • Shaving is not permitted in steam rooms, saunas, or whirlpool areas.
  • At the Y, we strive to create spaces where everyone feels welcome, respected, and safe. To support a comfortable environment for all, we kindly ask members and guests to remain modest and covered while in our locker rooms and changing areas.
  • All members and guests are expected to follow all applicable laws of the State of Ohio while using YMCA facilities, including locker rooms.

Full YMCA members receive two hours per day of child watch for their children.

  • To receive 2 hours per day of free child watch, the child must be a YMCA member. Nonmembers and reciprocal members who are participating in a YMCA program, have a fee of $5 per child per hour.
  • Child Watch cares for children aged 6 weeks to 9 years.
  • Parents must remain on YMCA property while children are in Child Watch.
  • No Diapering
  • No food or drink is permitted in Child Watch
  • No toys or electronics brought from home.
  • Hours of operation are listed online at countrysideymca.org.

The Family Gym is a free member service for Full YMCA members.

  • Children must be six years old or younger to use the Family Gym.
  • Parental supervision is required at all times, and parents must stay in the gym with their children.
  • Food and drinks are not permitted in the Family Gym.
  • Shoes are not permitted on the blue mat area; storage for shoes and other belongings is provided on the wall rack.
  • Children and adults must wear socks while playing in the Family Gym.
  • Please report any inappropriate behavior to the Front Desk.
  • The maximum number of children allowed in the Family Gym is 30.

The Motion Zone is a free member service for Full YMCA members.

  • Participants must be 7 years old or older.
  • All participants must sign in when using the Motion Zone.
  • Food and drinks are not permitted in the Motion Zone.

  • Members between 12 and 14 years old must be supervised by an adult and sign in at the Cardio Strength Center desk to receive a Youth Badge. Youth Badges must be turned back in at the desk upon completion of the workout.
  • 7 to 14-year-olds may use the Starter Fitness Room with an adult.
  • Gym shoes or workout shoes are required. Sandals or open-toed shoes are not permitted.
  • There is a 1-set courtesy rule for all weight machines.
  • There is a 30-minute limit on all cardio equipment.
  • Towels and cleaning spray are provided to wipe off the equipment.
  • Participants may purchase headphones at the desk or bring their own
  • for use with the Cardio Theater system and download the Tuniety app.
  • Personal training appointments are scheduled individually with
  • personal trainers. Cancellations must be made at least 2 hours prior to
  • the appointment. Failure to provide notice will result in loss of that
  • session.
  • Only Personal Trainers employed by Countryside can train in the center.

The Stolle Center is open for full YMCA members 50 years old and older.


Courts, Gyms, & Fitness Studios

Suitable sports clothing and non-marking gym shoes are required in all courts, gyms, and fitness studios. Clothing with rivets, sandals, aqua socks, street shoes, bare feet, waffle soles, and hiking shoes are not permitted.

Special-purpose rooms such as fitness studios are for programming purposes only and are not open for general use.

  • Hanging on nets and rims is not permitted.
  • Drinks, food, chewing gum, and candy are not permitted.
  • Only covered plastic water bottles containing water are permitted.
  • Hard balls (e.g., baseballs, softballs, lacrosse balls, etc.) are not permitted unless approved by a YMCA staff member.
  • Leagues take precedence over open play. One end of the Main Gym will typically be open to members. Organized games may be interrupted or stopped if they affect member service.

Reservations

  • Courts are available in 45-minute intervals for racquetball, handball, and/or squash.
  • Courts may be used for racquetball, handball, and/or squash only.

Rules

  • Racquetball, handball, squash, and YMCA programs take precedence over all other general recreation.
  • Unreserved courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for racquetball, handball, or squash.
  • Players are asked to use bumper guides on racquets. Wooden racquets are not permitted.
  • We recommend all players wear eye guards for safety; all players under 18 years old are required to wear eye guards.
  • Members may check out racquetball equipment at the Front Desk using their membership card or driver’s license.
  • Participants under 12 years old must be accompanied or supervised by an adult.
  • All balls must be non-marking.
  • Any activity other than racquetball, handball, or squash must receive prior approval from the Sports Director or Front Desk staff member, and is only permitted if a court is available.

  • All climbing participants must complete a waiver. Children under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver.
  • Children under 10 years old must have a parent or guardian present and supervising them while climbing.
  • Only equipment manufactured and designed for climbing is permitted. All gear is subject to inspection by YMCA staff.
  • Climbing wall hours of operation are posted online.
  • Only climbers and those supervising them should be inside the climbing wall area; all others should observe from the hallway.

  • Children under 8 years old are not permitted on Indoor Tracks.
  • Children between 8 and 11 years old may use Indoor Tracks provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Track 1, the 1/9th mile track near the Cardio Strength Center, is single-file. Members may walk or run side-by-side and use strollers on Track 2, the 1/16th mile track above the Main Gym.
  • A stroller is available at the north end of Track 2.

  • The Outdoor Recreation Center and Nature Trail are open to the public from dawn until dusk.
  • Non-members wishing to use the trail must check in at the Front Desk.
  • Please enter through the building before using the Outdoor Recreation Center. A map is available at the door opposite the Cardio Strength Center.
  • Trapping of animals, use of vehicles or weapons, and picking of flowers are not permitted on YMCA grounds.

Pool Supervision, Swim Test, & Wristbands

Aquatic safety is a partnership between great parental supervision and preventative lifeguarding. Countryside YMCA uses a swim test and wristband system to identify the swimming ability and adult supervision requirements for children ages 0-12 years of age.

Children 5 years old and younger automatically receive a red wristband.

Children 5 years old and younger may not take the swim test.

Children with red wristbands must:

  • Have an adult 18 years old or older in the water within arm’s reach and actively involved in the supervision of the child at all times.
  • Children found in the water without adult supervision within arm’s reach will be reunited with their responsible adult one time per day. If a child is reunited for a second time on the same day, the family will be asked to leave the pool.
  • Adults with multiple children 5 years old and younger must stay together in the shallow water within arm’s reach of the children.
  • Aquatic Staff will perform periodic “Family Checks” to verify in-water adult supervision.
  • Swimmers with a red wristband may enter deep water if accompanied by an adult

Children between the ages of 6 and 9 years old must have an adult 18 years old or older providing supervision at any pool.

Children between 6 and 12 years old will receive a yellow wristband when:

  • The swimmer declines to take the swim test
  • The swimmer did not pass the swim test
  • The swimmer does not meet height requirements to take the swim test
  • Swimmers with a yellow wristband must remain in shallow water (armpit deep)
  • Swimmers with a yellow wristband may enter deep water if accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older in the water within arm’s reach.

  • Children between the ages of 6 and 9 years old must have an adult 18 years old or older providing supervision at any pool.
  • Upon passing the swim test, children between 6 and 12 years old AND 45 inches tall will receive a swim test sticker for his/her membership card and a green wristband.
  • Swim test stickers are provided to Countryside YMCA members only. Reciprocal members and guests are required to take the swim test each visit to any Countryside YMCA pool.
  • Swim test stickers expire annually on the Friday before Memorial Day.
  • Each visit to a pool, a swimmer must present his/her membership card with a valid swim test sticker to the lifeguard for membership verification to receive a green wristband.
  • If a swimmer does not bring his/her membership card with a valid swim test sticker to the pool, he/she must retake the swim test that day in order to receive a green wristband.

Aquatic staff reserve the right to remove green wristbands and stickers for:

  • Observed swimming skills below the swim test standards
  • Failing to meet age and height requirements

Swimmers with a green wristband may use:

  • Deep water
  • Vortex (Family Aquatic Center)
  • Indoor Water Slide (Family Aquatic Center)
  • Diving board (Outdoor Pool and Competition Pool)

  • Children between the ages of 6 and 9 years old must have an adult 18 years old or older providing supervision at any pool.
  • Upon passing the swim test, children between 6 and 12 years old AND 48 inches tall will receive a swim test sticker for his/her membership card and a pink wristband.
  • Swim test stickers are provided to Countryside YMCA members only. Reciprocal members and guests are required to take the swim test each visit to any Countryside YMCA pool.
  • Swim test stickers expire annually on the Friday before Memorial Day.
  • Each visit to a pool, a swimmer must present his/her membership card with a valid swim test sticker to the lifeguard for membership verification to receive a pink wristband.
  • If a swimmer does not bring his/her membership card with a valid swim test sticker to the pool, he/she must retake the swim test that day in order to receive a pink wristband.

Aquatic staff reserve the right to remove pink wristbands and stickers for:

  • Observed swimming skills below the swim test standards
  • Failing to meet age and height requirements

Swimmers with a pink wristband may use:

  • Deep water
  • Vortex (Family Aquatic Center)
  • Indoor Water Slide (Family Aquatic Center)
  • Diving board (Outdoor Pool and Competition Pool)
  • Outdoor Drop Water Slide (Outdoor Pool)

  • Swimmers ages 6 to 12 years old, minimum 45 inches tall (green wristband) or 48 inches tall (pink wristband).
  • Swim 25 yards total (combination of swimming on front and back plus treading water). The Swimmer may or may not put their face in the water; rotary breathing is not required.
  • The Swimmer does not stop or rest by touching the wall or the bottom of the pool.
  1. Jump into deep water and surface.
  2. Swim ½ the length of a 25-yard pool on his/her front using an over-the-water arm recovery at all times. The feet should be at/toward the surface of the water at all times.
  3. Stop and tread water for 15 seconds. The swimmer must maintain a vertical body position, keeping the head above water.
  4. The swimmer will roll onto his/her back and continue swimming an additional ½ length of the 25-yard pool, swimming on his/her back. While swimming on his/her back, the feet should be at/toward the surface of the water at all times.

  • Flotation devices are not permitted. Children needing swimming aids may use a U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejacket only.
  • Families may bring their own U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejacket to the pools. Swim suits with flotation inserts must be U.S. Coast Guard-approved.
  • Swimmers of any age wearing a flotation device will be issued a red wristband and must have an adult 18 years old or older in the water within arm’s reach and actively involved in the supervision of the swimmer at all times.
  • Swimmers wearing a flotation device may not use the diving board, water slides, or Vortex.
  • Only regulation swimsuits are permitted in YMCA pools. Shorts, cut-offs, and t-shirts are not permitted. For those needing to wear a t-shirt, only white or light-colored shirts are permitted.
  • To ride any water slide, no combs or foreign objects are allowed in pockets, and no jewelry can be worn while riding any slide.
  • No swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal ornamentation.
  • Aqua shoes and water exercise shoes are permitted in the water; street shoes are not permitted.
  • SCUBA equipment (e.g., masks, fins, snorkels, regulators, etc.) is not permitted except during YMCA-instructed classes. Adults wishing to use a mask or snorkel for lap swimming will be asked to demonstrate how to properly clear both mask and snorkel.
  • When traveling between pools, shoes and a cover-up are required.
  • When using diapers (infant or adult), only swim diapers are permitted. Disposable diapers are not permitted.

  • A lifeguard must be on duty at all times. Lifeguards are the sole authority of the pool and are responsible for the safety of all in the pool area(s).
  • Swimmers are expected to shower before entering the water to assist us in keeping our pools clean.
  • Do not dive headfirst into any water less than nine (9) feet of water.
  • Please walk at all times.
  • Toys are welcome at our pools; however, inflatable toys, hard rubber or plastic torpedoes, and hard plastic dive sticks are not permitted.
  • All non-swimmers and those in street clothes must remain seated in the seating area provided.
  • Please keep all ladders and pool exit doors clear of congestion.
  • Please do not hang on safety lines or lap lane lines.
  • The YMCA is a non-smoking and alcohol-free facility. Tobacco products and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on YMCA property, which includes entryways, parking lots, sports fields, the Outdoor Pool, and the Outdoor Recreation Center and Nature Trail.
  • Food, beverages, and gum are not permitted in the pool area.
  • Glass containers of any kind are prohibited in any pool area.

  • Lap swimming is for adults and teens 13 years old and older.
  • Swimmers between 6 and 12 years old who have passed the swim test (green or pink wristband) may swim laps with an adult as long as they are continuously swimming laps. An adult must be in the lane swimming with the child.
  • Youth are not permitted to play in the lap lanes.
  • Lap swimming is continuous, with rest only permitted at the ends of the lanes. Swimmers may be asked to share lanes.
  • Flippers, kickboards, pull-buoys, and hand paddles are for lap swimming only.
  • Starting blocks are for competitive swimming only and are not for use during open or lap swimming.
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