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Membership Handbook

Membership Types
 

As a membership organization, it's important to us that all people feel welcome at the YMCA and know that they belong. The YMCA of Central Kentucky does not require membership contracts and offers a variety of flexible membership options to meet your fitness, lifestyle and financial needs. Not all membership options are available online. The YMCA of Central Kentucky offers Citywide Facility Memberships and Branch Only Memberships. Here's a description:
 

Adult
An adult membership is for men and women ages 19-64

Household
Up to two adults and dependent children living in the same household. "Dependent" implies tax dependent, blood relative or dependent child through marriage. Verification of address may be required.

Senior
Senior Adult memberships are for men and women 65 years or older.

Senior Household
One person in the household age 65 or older

Teen
Memberships for boys and girls ages 14 to 18 years of age. A parent or legal guardian must sign all teen membership applications.

Youth
Memberships for boys and girls 6 months to 13 years of age. A parent or legal guardian must sign all youth membership applications. Those younger than 10 years of age will not be permitted into a YMCA branch without a member 16 years or older.

Other Membership Options.
The following are memberships that require verification and therefore are not available for online membership registration. Please contact your local branch for more details

• Silver Sneakers
  The SilverSneakers Fitness Program offers older adults free membership (with participating insurance companies) to the YMCA of Central Kentucky and access to group exercise classes that focus on improving strength, flexibility and coordination. For information about SilverSneakers, contact your local branch. Click here to learn more.

• College membership
  College memberships are available to all full time college students. Prior to joining please provide verification of being a full time student. Verification must show the student's name, the schools name, the semester, the total number of hours and year registered. For more information contact your local branch.

• Corporate partners
  Please provide proof of employment if you work for a YMCA of Central Kentucky Corporate Partner.

• Financial Assistance
  The YMCA offers financial assistance for those in need. Read more about financial assistance. Financial assistance changes to your monthly draft can be made after you join by completing the application process and visiting your YMCA home branch.

Payment methods

When you join online, you can pay by Visa, MasterCard or Discover. When entering your information, you will be able to choose a monthly draft date of the 1st or the 15th of the month. Upon completion of your registration you will pay your joining fee and a prorated portion (depending on the daft date selected) of your membership with the credit card information you entered. After your initial online membership is set up with your credit card, if you wish to change to a bank account, please visit a local branch.

Joining fees are equal to 2 months of the membership fee. College and Teen joining fees are equal to 1 month of the membership rate. Joining fees are non-refundable.

Managing your membership

Termination Process
NO CONTRACTS! Your membership is ongoing and will continue until you complete the 15-day written termination notice available at the Member Services Desk at your home branch.

Changing membership information
To change or update your membership please complete the Change of Information form 15-days prior to your draft. The Change of Information Form is available at the Member Services Desk at your local branch.

Special Offers/Credits
At this time, our online registration system does not allow for any form of discounts, coupons, system credits, or financial assistance. Please contact your local branch for information.

Data Security Standards
The YMCA of Central Kentucky is committed to providing the highest level of security to members. Personal information, payment information and other data transmitted through our system are encrypted using 128-bit SSL encryption technology.

Membership Waiver

The YMCA of Central Kentucky is a charitable, non-profit membership organization. I understand the YMCA will have no liability or responsibility for any personal injuries, or loss or damage to personal property, sustained by the member(s) while using the YMCA facilities. I understand membership card(s) must be presented to enter the facility. Loaning membership cards to another individual is prohibited and will subject member(s) to loss of membership privileges. Memberships are not transferable. I understand if my membership lapses for 30 days or more, joining fees, in addition to membership dues and any and all outstanding balances will be assessed upon rejoining.

As a member of the YMCA you are agreeing to follow the policies, procedures, and appropriate behaviors of the safety and comfort of all members and guests.
 

I have read and understand the Membership Waiver. In addition I understand and agree that the conditions of the Membership Waiver are in effect throughout my entire membership with the YMCA of Central Kentucky.

Photo/Talent Release:  I hereby irrevocably release, consent and allow the YMCA of Central Kentucky and its agents to use my photograph/likeness/voice, as it pertains to my participation with the YMCA, in any manner for promotion efforts without expectation of any reimbursement in connection with its use.

Credit Card Authorization

I give authority to have pre-authorized payments drawn by the YMCA of Central Kentucky on my credit card for membership payments. Membership dues paid by credit card are continuous and can be cancelled only by submitting a YMCA cancellations form (available at any facility) AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO CHARGE DATE. Please check your credit card statement to make sure your account is not charged after the effective termination date. The YMCA Board of Directors may, at its discretion, adjust the monthly rate applicable to my category of membership. I understand that I will receive at least four weeks notice prior to any such change. Should my credit card institution for any reason not honor my membership charges, I understand that I am still responsible for that payment, plus any service charge applied by the YMCA. This is in addition to any service fee my credit card institution may charge.

Explore our Membership Branches

On the next screen you will choose the membership type and the branch that best suits your needs. Use the branch information below to help you identify which branch should be your home branch. Do you live in one part of town and work in another? Do you like to swim outdoors, play racquetball or play basketball outdoors? Then a Citywide membership is designed just for you. Citywide membership entitles you to full facility access at the 3 YMCA of Central Kentucky branches. Citywide members have a home branch. You will receive program guides, newsletters and any mailing from your selected home branch. In many cases you will want your home branch to be the branch that is located closest to your home or place of work, which you will be utilizing the most.

Your membership will be active as soon as you complete the registration process. We will give you a courtesy call welcoming you to our YMCA family. We are anxious to meet you! During your first visit as a YMCA member, here is what you can expect:

• We will take you on a tour of the facility, showing you where classes meet, provide you schedules and program guides and introduce you to our Wellness staff that will set up your FREE equipment orientation and FREE body age assessment.

• We will give you a Welcome Packet, which contains information that will better help you understand who we are, what our policies are, and what your membership can do for you. It is designed to answer your questions and encourage you to take advantage of all that membership offers.

• Please bring a photo id to your home branch and we will give you your membership cards.

• You will be asked to sign the membership application and credit card authorization.
  Please do not hesitate to call upon staff that is here to help.