Using Our Facilities

Facility Use Guidelines

  1. Parents are responsible for the actions of their children. Appropriate supervision is required.
  2. Proper attire must be worn at all times in all YMCA program areas.
  3. Food and drink (except water) are not permitted in YMCA program areas at any time.
  4. The Shelby County Family YMCA is a smoke-free campus (this includes electronic cigarettes)

Age Requirements

General:

  • Youth under the age of 10 must be accompanied at all times by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult 18 years of age or older, unless involved in a YMCA class or supervised activity.
  • Youth age 10-13 are permitted in designated areas of the YMCA as long as a parent, guardian, or responsible adult remains on the YMCA premises.
  • Children age five and above must use the locker room of their own sex.  A unisex dressing area is available.
  • YOU MUST BE 14 YEARS OLD OR OLDER TO BE AT THE YMCA WITHOUT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

Age Requirements

  • 24/7 Key Fob:  18 years of age and older, must be a member in good standing, signed contract required.
  • Gyms: 10 years of age and older. For youth ages 10-13, a parent must be on the premises. Parent must accompany children younger than 10 years old.  
  • Swimming Pool:  For youth ages 10-13, a parent must be on the premises. For youth ages 7-9, a parent must be in the viewing area or on the pool deck.  Parent must be in the water with children under the age of 7. 
  • Sauna: 18 years of age and older.    

Age Requirements

  • Lap Lane: 16 years of age and older.
  • Indoor Walking/Running Track: 8 years of age and older. Youth 8-13 years of age are permitted on the track when accompanied by the parent. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted on the track at any time.
  • Wellness Center: 10 years of age and older. For their safety, youth 10-17 years old must receive prior orientation from staff and youth 10-12 years old must be accompanied at all times with parent or guardian.
  • Free Weight Area: 15 years of age and older. Youth 15-17 years old must have an orientation and sign parent/teen waiver.