Policies

Guest Policy

In an effort to make sure that our members have adequate availability to our facilities, effective June 6th, we will not be allowing NON-MEMBER GUESTS that live within a 50 miles radius of Prattville at our Bradford Branch location and will not be allowed during Free Swim at the DMS Branch location. This does not affect Nationwide Members.

  • We reserve the right to amend the guest policy.
  • All guests must register at the Member Services Desk.
  • All guests that live within a 50-mile radius of Prattville must purchase a $10 guest pass that can be used for the day at some of the facilities. This excludes paid programs and facilities listed in the Guest Policy above.
  • Out-of-town guests may visit free of charge during their stay with the host member. This excludes paid programs.
  • All guests are required to have a picture ID.

 

General Facility Policies

These policies apply to all Prattville YMCA facilities.

  1. Shirts and shoes are required to be worn in non-program areas
  2. Absolutely no tobacco products, e-cigs, or vapor are allowed
  3. No profanity
  4. Children 9 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone 16 years of age or older who is also a Y member or has purchased a chaperone pass, at all times, unless they are involved in organized programs
  5. The YMCA cannot provide direct supervision to children ages 10 & up left at the YMCA without supervision unless enrolled in a program. This includes monitoring their entry and exit from our building.
  6. Pets are not allowed on the premises except for service animals.
  7. Please be discreet and as modest as possible while using the locker and shower facilities.
  8. Children who are 6 years of age or older must use the gender-appropriate locker room. Some facilities have a family bathroom available for your use. Please check with the Member Services’ Desk for assistance with this.
  9. Modest attire.
  10. Refrain from public displays of affection.
  11. No open carry of firearms permitted.
  12. All YMCA facilities are private facilities. We have the right to revoke, remove or deny membership privileges or limit access to our facilities.
  13. The Prattville YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants, and guests. If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation, and remove visitation access.
  14. Please report any damaged equipment or maintenance problems to a Y staff member immediately.
  15. Harassment is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any form, by any person, at any time at the Prattville YMCA. Staff, members, and guests are all expected to be respectful to each other, at all time. There are no circumstance where is is okay to intimidate or harass another person. Harassment can be defined as aggressive pressure or intimidation, unwelcomed attention/comments based on a personal characteristic, conduct which threatens, intimidates, alarms or puts a person at fear for their safety, physical violence, direct or inferred sexual threat, and threatening/offensive/unwelcome abusive verbal language or behavior. 
  16. Emotional support animals are not allowed in YMCA facilities. Service animals who have been specifically and individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefits of a person with a disability are allowed.

 

Membership & Financial Policies

  1. Membership

    1. For membership categories, please refer to most recent program book. At the time of membership, a copy of your driver’s license and proof of residency will be required. When you qualify for the next age category, your draft will automatically be adjusted.

  2. Annual Membership

    1. Annual memberships must be paid in full. If the annual renewal payment has not been received by the second notice, your membership will be canceled. Annual membership refunds will be prorated. Joining fees will not be refunded.

  3. Membership Cards

    1. To ensure the safety of all of our members, all Y members ages 10 and up are required to have their picture taken and issued a membership card. Membership cards are required to enter any Prattville YMCA facility. You may have your picture taken at any branch. Please bring proper identification (driver’s license, school ID, military ID) when you come to have your picture taken. If your card is lost or stolen, you can receive a FREE replacement at any Member Services Desk.

  4. Worthless Check Program

    1. All returned checks and bank drafts will require a $40 service charge.

  5. Cancellation Policy

    1. Any member who wishes to cancel their membership must come by any of our Member Services’ Desks and fill out a cancellation form. This form must be filled out 30 days prior to the desired cancellation date. We are not responsible for any drafts or charges that are incurred During this 30-day period.

  6. Joining Fee

    1. The joining fee is a one-time payment unless membership is canceled for more than 30 days. If you upgrade to another membership category, you will have to pay the difference in the joining fee.

  7. Program Refunds
    1. Neither credit nor refunds will be issued without supporting documentation. Each request will be considered on an individual basis.

 

 

Lockdown Policy

Lockdown is implemented when the threat of violence or gunfire is identified. During a lockdown, members, participants, and staff are to remain in designated lockdown locations at all times. Do not evacuate until the room is cleared by law enforcement or an ALL CLEAR signal is given by site administration. This response is considered appropriate for, but not limited to, the following types of emergencies:

  • Gunfire
  • Threat of extreme violence outside the facilities
  • Imminent danger in the surrounding community

Lockdown requires closing and locking doors immediately after which no one is allowed to enter or exit under any circumstance until the facility is cleared by law enforcement or ALL CLEAR is issued by the site administrator.

SWIM TEST POLICY

All swimmers ages 14 and under must complete a swim test to be able to go in water above their shoulders. Once swimmers pass the swim test, they will be given a green swim necklace that must be worn at all times when swimming in water above their shoulders. New swim necklaces are distributed each year in May at the DMS Branch or Bradford Branch Member Services' Desk.

STEPS FOR HEALTHY SWIMMING

Before you get in

  • Make sure the drain at the bottom of the deep end is visible. Check that the drain covers appear to be secured and in good condition.
  • Check for lifeguard(s):
    • If on duty, the lifeguard(s) should be focused on swimmers and not distracted.
    • If no lifeguard is on duty, do not enter the pool deck area.
  • Make sure you are aware of all pool rules, areas of deep water, and the swim test policy.

Check yourself

  • Stay out of the water if you are sick with diarrhea. If you have been diagnosed with Crypto, don't go back in the water until two weeks after diarrhea has completely stopped.
  • Stay out of the water if you have an open cut or wound (particularly from a surgery or piercing). If you do go in the water, use waterproof bandages to completely cover the cut or wound.
  • Shower before you get in the water. Rinsing off in the shower for just one-minute removes most of the dirt or anything else on your body that uses up chlorine needed to kill or inactivate germs.

Once you are in

  • Don't pee or poop in the water.
  • Don't swallow the water.
  • Use well-fitting, Coast Guard-approved life jackets, not air-filled toys (for example, water wings), for flotation assistance.
  • Keep an eye on children at all times. Kids can drown in seconds and in silence.
  • Take kids on bathroom breaks and check swim diapers every hour.
    • Change swim diapers away from the water to keep germs from getting in.
  • Dry ears thoroughly after swimming.

POOL POLICY

  1. Be courteous and respectful to yourself and others by using appropriate language.
  2. Children ages 11 and under must have an adult present in the pool area.
  3. Children ages 5 and under who have not passed the swim test must have an adult directly supervising them at all times.
  4. All swimmers who do not have a green swim necklace must be within arms reach of an adult to be in water above their shoulders.
  5. No smoking, ecigs or vaping on YMCA premises.
  6. Keep all food and drinks out of pool.
  7. PNo glass on the pool deck.
  8. No swimming, walking, or standing in front of the slides.
  9. Please walk on the pool deck at all times.
  10. Starting blocks are not to be used during free swim times.
  11. Floatation devices that do not snap between the legs may not be used on the slide.
  12. No underwater breath holding activities.
  13. Swimmers cannot be on another’s head, neck, or shoulders.
  14. All jumps off the diving board must be forward and cannot result in the swimmer coming back towards the diving board.
  15. Diving must be done in water that is at least 9 feet deep.
  16. Please do not distract the lifeguards while they are guarding.
  17. Obey the lifeguards at all times.
  18. Do not swallow or spit or pool water.
  19. Swimwear should provide ample coverage and be of modest taste.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN

The YMCA pools will close when there is:

  1. Thunder and/or lightning in the local area or if lightning is detected within a 10-mile radius to the facility.
  2. Heavy rain that hinders lifeguard visibility.
  3. A tornado warning. In the event of a tornado warning, all members and program participants shall be evacuated to a safe interior room. Check with your direct supervisor as to the proper location for your facility.

The pools will remain closed until:

  1. 30 minutes after last thunder or lightning.
  2. Tornado warning has expired.

The lifeguards on duty shall close and re-open the pools according to the Inclement Weather Plan.

When the pools are closed the lifeguards shall:

  1. Immediately clear the pools and decks of all swimmers.
  2. Lock the entrance to the pools.

If there is anticipated inclement weather, then the pools may not open for scheduled times. If Autauga County public schools close then the YMCA will adjust our schedule for the day. All pool and building closure updates will be posted to When to Work, GroupMe, Facebook, and will be communicated through phone messages.

 


Annual Membership

Annual membership is paid in full. If annual renewal payment has not been received by the second notice, your membership will be canceled. Initial payment includes the joining fee, prorated first month, plus the annual fee. Annual membership refunds will be prorated. Joining fees cannot be refunded.

Bank Draft Option

A continuous membership that does not expire. Payment is automatically deducted from your checking account each month. The membership fee may change with a 30-day written notice. If the bank draft is returned for any reason you will be required to pay a $30 service charge and have a 10-day period to come in and pay. Otherwise, your account will be drafted the membership fee plus a $40 service charge for each draft returned. Initial payment includes the joining fee plus first month’s prorated fee.

Cancellation & Change Policy

This is a continuous membership plan. Members must give the Prattville YMCA a 30-day written notice of any changes to or cancellation of this membership. For your convenience, forms are available at all Member Services Front Desk.

Chaperone Program

For $25 you may purchase a chaperone pass to be added to your family membership to be used during the Summer Season. Register at the Bradford Branch.

Nationwide Members

Nationwide Members that do not have the Prattville YMCA as their home YMCA will not be allowed to participate in water aerobics, play basketball, or participate in lap swim or free swim. Those members will pay the non-member rate for programs and childcare.  

Membership Notice

All members are required to have their pictures taken. This enables all our members to participate in programs and/or use facilities. Additionally, this is a security measure for all family members. Parents, please come with your children. We need proper identification for everyone (I.E. Driver's License/School ID). You may have your picture taken at any branch. Those people who misrepresent members/non-members will no longer be able to use the facilities.

Membership Cards

To ensure the safety of all of our members, all Y members ages 6 and up are required to have their picture taken and issued a membership card. Membership cards are required to enter any Prattville YMCA facility. You may have your picture taken at any branch. Please bring proper identification (Driver’s License, school ID, military ID) when you come to have your picture taken. If your card is lost or stolen, you can receive a FREE replacement at any Member Services Desk.

Member-Get-A-Member

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