Code of Conduct

To promote safety and comfort for all, we ask individuals to act appropriately at all times when they are in our facility or participating in our programs. We expect persons using the Saratoga Regional YMCA to behave in a mature and responsible way and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Our Code of Conduct does not permit language or any action that can hurt or frighten another person or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct.

 Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to:

• Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. Offensive wording on shirts or accessories is inappropriate.
• We do not tolerate harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, and body language or any other menacing behavior.
• Unwarranted physical contact with another person in any angry, inappropriate, or threatening way is not permitted.
• Theft or behavior which results in the destruction of property is not permitted.
• Using or possessing illegal drugs or alcohol while in or on YMCA property is not permitted.
• Loitering is not permitted in or outside the YMCA.
• No firearms, shotguns or rifles are permitted on SRYMCA premises.
• The demonstration of any sexual activity or engaging in sexual conduct with another person is not permitted.
• Any conduct that is inappropriate, threatening or offensive in nature.

Food is not permitted in Fitness areas; only sealed plastic bottles are permitted. 

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is a tobacco-free environment. Use of tobacco products is not allowed on our property, including electronic cigarettes.

Members who are listed as registered sex offenders will have their membership terminated for the safety of the children and families in our facility. We reserve the right to do background checks on members.

Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety. A member or guest who feels unsafe or uncomfortable should report the situation to a staff person.

Video recorders, cameras or any other visual recording devices are not allowed within the Saratoga Regional YMCA without prior written permission of the CEO.

A parent, guardian or other adult member must accompany any child under the age of 10 while they are in the facility, including the pool.

All reported incidents will be reviewed by the Executive Director of the Branch. If a violation of the Code of Conduct has occurred, the decision to suspend or terminate YMCA membership privileges will be made at the discretion of the Branch Executive Director, the Association Marketing & Membership Director, and the CEO.

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Our Commitment to a Safe Environment

The Saratoga Regional YMCA strictly prohibits membership or participation in any of its facilities, programs, or services by individuals who are registered sex offenders. If an existing member is convicted of a sex offense, their membership will be immediately terminated, and access to all Saratoga Regional YMCA properties and programs will be revoked. To enforce this policy, the Saratoga Regional YMCA conducts regular screenings:

• Level 2 and Level 3 offenders are identified through our CRM system.
• Level 1 offenders are screened through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Office of Sex Offender Management.

The YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has ever been legally accused, charged, or convicted of any offense relating to the use of a weapon, or sale, possession, or transportation of narcotics or habit forming and/or dangerous drugs, or is presently or habitually under the influence of dangerous drugs or chemicals, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages.