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YMCA of Saskatoon​

Member Guidelines

At YMCA of Saskatoon, we want everyone to enjoy their experience. These member guidelines should help!

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As a member, you are responsible to follow certain rules of etiquette and conduct. Let us know if you have questions or concerns. We do not permit:
  • Physical assaults, threats, harassment or use of intimidation by word, gesture, body language or menacing behavior;
  • Delinquent or disruptive behaviour;
  • Sexual, ethnocultural and/or racial abuse, slurs or harassment or other abuse related to prohibited grounds pursuant to human rights legislation;
  • Behavior or language that is disrespectful, profane, offensive or abusive;
  • Abuse of facilities and/or equipment, theft or destruction or loss of property belonging to the YMCA or other persons;
  • Fraud, including the misuse of membership cards and/or facilities;
  • Use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs in or at YMCA property, vehicles or facilities, or at YMCA sponsored programs;
  • Smoking or Vaping on YMCA property;
  • Contact of a sexual nature, or inappropriate, immodest, or sexually revealing attire;
  • Loitering within facilities or on the grounds of the YMCA after being requested to depart;
  • Use of the YMCA image, logo, name or reputation improperly or in a fashion that is detrimental to the YMCA or making defamatory statements detrimental to the YMCA.

The YMCA Reserves The Right

To deny access or membership to any person who has been charged or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse, is or has been a registered sex offender, has ever been convicted of any offense related to the sale, possession and/or transportation of illegal drugs, or is currently under the influence of illegal or dangerous drugs or chemicals, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages.

Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in suspension and/or cancellation of membership and/or removal from the building, property, or event, at the discretion of YMCA management. Any member directly affected by such action who feels that the action is unwarranted, unfair or excessive may appeal such action in writing to the Governance and Board Development committee who will make a recommendation to the Board. The Board decision, after having given the member concerned the opportunity to be heard, shall be final.

What to do: Anyone who feels that this Code of Conduct is being violated should immediately report the behavior to a staff person on duty.

Facility Guidelines

When using our facility, there's a few rules we want you to keep in mind: (updated September 21, 2023)
  • Ages 10-12 accompanied by someone 18+ in Cardio and Weight Room.
  • Ages 13-15 in Weight and Cardio room using the "buddy system" at all times (Buddy System = two or more people workout together that are ages 13 and up).
  • Ages 16 and above allowed in Cardio, weight room and fitness classes
  • Clean and comfortable attire (top, bottom and footwear) MUST be worn at all times in all activities, programs, classes, fitness areas, gymnasium and courts.
  • Clothing cannot display offensive words or pictures.
  • Clean and closed-toe footwear must be worn during dryland programs and classes (exceptions may apply ie. yoga classes, martial arts). Sandals or flipflops are not permitted otherwise.
  • Shoes can be removed for a specific lift but need to be worn at all other times.
  • Wipe down equipment after each use using the towels and spray bottles located at the front of each fit center and gymnasium.
  • Put away weights and fitness equipment after each use. Return all equipment to its proper rack, room, or storage locations.
  • Do not take pictures without consent from those in the photo.
  • Please Do Not use your cell phone camera within the locker room & shower area.
  • Report any inappropriate behaviour to the membership desk or any staff.

Photography Policy

Public Spaces

The YMCA of Saskatoon recognizes that changes in the way people communicate and share their stories with each other has made photography a common part of everyday life.

We also recognize that the advent of inexpensive, high-quality digital photography equipment has created a new, ubiquitous behaviour whereby many parents extensively document the lives of their children.Therefore, it is not inappropriate in the public spaces of our facility to use photography to celebrate successes, share special moments or encourage others to pursue healthy lifestyles.

However, if you do choose to use your smartphone, or any other camera, we ask that you show courtesy toward other users of the facility and exhibit discretion in what you capture in the scene.
Please limit your photos to your own activities, and make every effort to protect the privacy of others.

Private Spaces

It remains forbidden to take photos or videos anywhere there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, including all YMCA change rooms, showers, steam rooms, saunas, family change rooms, bathrooms, etc. Contravention of this rule is grounds for immediate cancellation of your membership and prohibition from future use of the YMCA, and may result in further action by the Saskatoon Police Service.