YMCA Facilities: Unless posted otherwise, children 13 years of age and older may use YMCA facilities without adult supervision.

YMCA Swimming Pools: Children 13 years of age and older may use YMCA swimming pools without adult supervision.  Children ages 10 to 12 (who pass the swim test) may use outdoor swimming pools if supervising adult (parent or guardian) is physically on the YMCA premises.  A parent or guardian must be present at the pool and directly supervising their children under age 10.

Hot Tubs: Unless restricted further by local Health Department Code, children 13 years of age may use YMCA hot tubs without adult supervision.  Children 6-12 years may use hot tubs with adult supervision (the adult must be in arms reach of the child).  The YMCA of South Hampton Roads follows YMCA National Guidelines that restricts children under the age of six from hot tub usage.

Supervising Guardian: The YMCA will permit children ages 16 and older to be considered the “supervising” guardian for their sibling(s) under the age of 13 when using YMCA facilities.

Racquetball/Handball/Squash: Youth ages 9-12 may participate with a parent.  Eye protection must be worn.

Sauna/Steam Room: A person must be at least 16 years old.

Adult Locker Rooms: Must be a minimum of 16 years old to use facilities.  Members age 15 and younger, with or without a parent, MUST use family locker rooms.

Family Changing Rooms: Opposite sex children age four and older MUST use this changing area.  Children age three and younger can use opposite sex family locker rooms.  Children age four and older MUST use same sex locker rooms.

The YMCA reserves the right to remove or restrict usage of YMCA facilities or programs from any member who creates an unsafe or disruptive environment.  Furthermore, the YMCA may require parent supervision for any minor who cannot conduct him or herself in a respectful manner while on YMCA premises.

• Dressing appropriately, speaking in respectful tones and refraining from the use of vulgar or derogatory language.
• Resolving conflicts in a respectful, honest and caring manner. Never resorting to physical contact or threatening gestures.
• Respecting others by refraining from intimate behavior in public; abstaining from contact of a sexual nature.
• Respecting the property of others; never engaging in theft or destruction.
• Creating a safe, caring environment; never carrying illegal firearms or devices.
• Participating in programs to build a healthy spirit, mind and body; never engaging in the use, sale, dispensing or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics, or the unsanctioned use of alcohol on YMCA premises.