ACTIVITY USAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

General Activity Rules

1. Physical activity or exercise is undertaken at your own risk. If you have any concerns about your health or suitability for your chosen activity you should seek guidance from a doctor or relevant health professional before participating.
2. You must have an up-to-date and live membership or have paid the relevant PAYG or course rate to be able to have access to a YMCA activity.
3. Bookings are valid for the named person only, non-transferable, and non-refundable once the purchasing process is complete.
4. You must book a place onto a session. Failure to book may result in being refused entry to the session.
5. You must always register your attendance by scanning your membership card at the centre reception entrance gates.
6. You should arrive at least 5 minutes before the session start time. If you are more than 5 minutes late you may be refused entry to the session.
7. If you fail to attend or cancel a session booking with less than 2 hours’ notice before the start of your booking, you may have your booking rights suspended or incur a charge.
8. Always listen to YMCA staff and follow their instructions.
9. Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn for the activity that is being participated in. Failure to do this may result in the refusal of entry to the session.
10. Follow any additional rules/code of conduct within or outside the facility.

Strength & Conditioning Gym

Strength & Conditioning Classes

1. All new members must complete the foundation course before they can participate in classes.
2. Gym classes are accessible to 18+ only
3. No children aged 17 or under are allowed to use the facility outside of the youth strength & conditioning classes.
4. No open gym allowed during classes
5. Listen to and follow the instructions of the coach leading the class.
6. Always clean and tidy away any equipment after use.
7. Be respectful of other gym users
8. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
9. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate any equipment, then always ask for safety advice from a member of staff.
10. No non staff personal training allowed.
11. We reserve the right to cancel a class without notice.

Open Gym

1. Open gym is Only available for members aged 18 and over.
2. No children aged 17 or under are allowed to use the facility outside of the youth strength & conditioning classes.
3. All new members must complete the foundations course before they can use the gym unless this is deemed as unnecessary by a coach.
4. Open gym is an uncoached environment and there might not be a member of the gym team available.
5. Ensure ALL equipment used is used appropriately and safely. Any abuse of equipment could lead to cancellation of your membership.
6. Any equipment used must be cleaned and put away in the correct place.
7. Be willing to share equipment if other members are wanting to use the same piece of equipment.
8. Use chalk sparingly.
9. Any personal equipment or items brought into the gym is done so at your own risk.
10. No non staff personal training is permitted, anyone found providing this service will lead to a cancellation of your membership.
11. Open Gym is a bookable service; however, sessions can be booked up to and beyond the start time depending on the capacity of the session.
12. All Open gym sessions must finish before the start of a class.
13. Open gym times are subject to change depending on the demand and delivery of classes.
14. Be respectful of other gym users
15. Wipe down any equipment before and after use with the provided cleaning materials.
16. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
17. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate any equipment, then always ask for safety advice from a member of staff.
18. Always listen and follow any instructions a coach or member of staff gives you.

Youth Strength & Conditioning Classes

1. Youth strength & conditioning classes are for 11 to 17 year olds only.
2. Ensure you listen to and follow the instructions of the coach leading the class.
3. Wear appropriate gym clothing and footwear.
4. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate any equipment, then always ask for safety advice from a member of staff.
5. Wipe down all equipment before and after use with the provided cleaning materials.
6. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
7. Be respectful of other gym users
8. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
9. No children aged 17 or under are allowed to use the gym outside of the junior strength & conditioning classes.
10. No non staff personal training allowed.
11. Always listen and follow any instructions a coach or member of staff gives you.
12. We reserve the right to cancel a class without notice.

Climbing Centre

Full acknowledgement of risk and conditions of use for the climbing centre can be found here.

Climbing

1. Under 18s must be supervised by either;
   • Parents or legal guardians, who have provided parental consent or;
   • An external qualified instructor who has gained parental consent

2. Under 18’s must remain under the influence of the supervising climber. The supervising climber must
   • Remain within reach of the novice
   • Make sure that the under 18’s do not put themselves or others at unnecessary risk
   • Make sure that under 18’s do not distract other users and in turn, increase risks
   • Not leave the floor while supervising the under 18
   • Ensure under 18’s are aware of any risks when visiting the climbing centre

3. A user supervising a novice must agree to:
   • Teach only within their competency, as registered with Openplay
   • Not be belayed by the novice
   • Ensure their novice is safe at all times
   • Not leave the novice responsible for another user
   • Ensure the novice understands and follows the conditions of use
   • If they are unsure of how to supervise a novice, they must seek help from a member of staff

4. Under18’s on a YMCAN&S Climbing Centre sessions will have parental consents signed as well as be registered on a youth course

UNSUPERVISED YOUNG PEOPLE (14 TO 17 YEAR OLDS)

Experienced and competent young people aged 14 to 17 may be registered and allowed to use the centre unsupervised when;

• they have fulfilled assessment criteria
• have the appropriate legal guardian consent or parental consent.
• Been Sponsored by a competent instructor or coach (be a known frequent wall user)

Please note – This can be revoked dependent on behaviour

Youth climbers can’t lead climb unsupervised

Youth Climbing Sessions

1. Youth Climbing sessions are restricted to members aged 11 to 17 years of age.
2. An induction, acknowledgement of risk and parental consent is required before using the Climbing Centre.
3. Ensure you listen to and follow the instructions of the coach leading the session at all times.
4. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Some equipment is available to hire from the Climbing Centre reception.
5. Failure to wear suitable clothing will result in your climbing session being prohibited.
6. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate any equipment, then always ask for safety advice from a member of staff before approaching a wall.
7. Do not use any areas of the Climbing Centre that have been placed out of use.
8. Be respectful of other Climbing Centre users at all times
9. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
10. Always listen and follow any instructions a coach or member of staff gives you.
11. We reserve the right to cancel a session without notice.

Studio classes

1. Studio classes are accessible to 18+ only, unless clearly stated within the class description.
2. Listen to and follow the instructions of the teacher leading the class.
3. Always clean and tidy away any equipment after use.
4. Be respectful of other class participants
5. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
6. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate any equipment, then always ask for safety advice from a member of staff.
7. We reserve the right to cancel a class without notice.

Youth Sessions

1. Youth activities are for 11-17 year olds only.
2. Upon arrival to the YMCA Community and Activity Village, all children / young people must sign in with the Programme Coordinator at main reception.
3. All young people signed up to the Youth Membership will be allowed to arrive and/or leave the Village unescorted. YMCA will not be responsible for any child once they have left the premises under this agreement.
4. We ask that all personal toys and electronics such as yo-yo’s, fidget spinners, money, jewellery and pets are all left at home. Unless we specifically ask for item to be brought in for an activity.
5. Please mark all personal items, including clothes and water bottles, with your child’s name, as we often get several children / young people arrive with similar items. This will also reduce any risk of losing items and cross-contamination. YMCA is not responsible for lost, misplaced or stolen items but we’ll do our best to make sure your child / young person leaves with everything they arrived with.
6. Listen to and follow the instructions of the person leading the sessions.
7. Always clean and tidy away any equipment after use.
8. Be respectful of activity leaders and other participants.
9. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
10. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate any equipment, then always ask for safety advice from a member of staff.
11. We reserve the right to cancel a session without notice.
12. The Code of Conduct must be adhered to at all times.

Community Activities

1. Community activities are for eligible users only.
2. Parents of children aged 10 and under must remain on site while sessions are taking place. All participants aged 11 and up will be allowed to arrive and/or leave the Village unescorted. YMCA will not be responsible for any child once they have left the premises under this agreement.
3. Listen to and follow the instructions of the person leading the class.
4. Always clean and tidy away any equipment after use.
5. Be respectful of activity leaders and other participants.
6. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
7. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate any equipment, then always ask for safety advice from a member of staff.
8. We reserve the right to cancel a session without notice.

Athletics Track/MUGA open access

1. Children aged 13 and under must be accompanied or supervised by an adult when using Open sessions.
2. Follow the guidelines and etiquette for the area being used.
3. Always clean and tidy away any equipment after use.
4. Be respectful of other users.
5. Do not use any equipment that has been placed out of use.
6. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate any equipment, then always ask for safety advice from a member of staff.
7. We reserve the right to cancel a session without notice.