Reopening

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COVID-19 Updates

Phase 2 – Begins July 13

We will be opening additional programming and area of Y facility in phase 2. To keep our members safe and protected while they use our facilities, we are continuing to follow strict guidelines from the CDC, MDH and state authorities.  Safety of members and staff is our highest priority.  If changes or adjustments are needed to better protect our community, we will do so.  Please check website regularly for updates.

• Hours of Operation: 
  • Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • Break during day for additional cleaning and disinfecting
  • Saturday and Sunday – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• What we are offering during Phase 2:
  • Camp programming
  • Wellness Floor (cardio, weights, and walking track)
  • Group Exercise
    • Expanding to include ages 13+ for participation and will continue to require reservations
  • Personal Training
  • Pool will open for lap lane swimming and solo water aerobics
    • Reservations will be required
    • Online Reservations will open on Saturday for the following week. One reservation per member per day.
    • How to register.
    • Register here
    • Men’s and Women’s Locker rooms will be open for pool patrons only. Time in the locker room will be limited to no more than 10 minutes before and after your reservation time.
    • Phase 2 Pool FAQs
• Additional adult, youth, and family programming. Program details here!
  • Phase 2 Program FAQs
• Coming in the future: aqua classes, swim lessons, child watch and open gym

Mandatory Actions Upon Entering the YMCA:

• All staff and members will have their temperature checked and will answer health screening questions before entering the building.
  • Temperature taken with a no-contact thermometer
  • Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms (chills, new cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, loss of smell or taste)
  • Is anyone in your household experiencing any of the above symptoms?
  • In the past 14 days, to the best of your knowledge, have you or anyone in your household come in contact (within 6′ for 15 minutes or more) with anyone experiencing any of the above symptoms or having a confirmed case of COVID-19?
    • If  yes, are you a healthcare worker equipped with the CDC recommended PPE at the time of exposure?
• Members will be required to wear a mask (Governor Walz Executive Order 20-81) while inside the building.  Once you start working out, the mask may be removed if physical distancing occurs during your workout. 
• Members are asked to wash or sanitize their hands before and after working out. Sanitizing stations are located at the entrance and throughout the building.

Policy Changes

• Temporary Age Policy: Youth 14 and under will not be allowed in the facility. Ages 13+ are allowed to attend Group Exercise classes and specific programming.
• Members must maintain a minimum of 6 feet distance, family units are allowed to stand together.
• No guests or Nationwide memberships are permitted during Phase 1 and 2 (Northfield Area Family YMCA members only).
• Members must disinfect equipment before and after use (staff will continue to clean).
• No on-site transactions will take place. Members are encouraged to continue to conduct business and communications by phone and/or email. Many forms have been made available online.

Limited Capacity Information:

• Since building capacity is limited, it is strongly encouraged that you check our capacity status prior to coming.
  • How to check capacity

• Each space within the YMCA has a capacity set to honor physical distancing requirements.
  • 24 people on the Wellness Floor (divided between the walking track, cardio area, and free weight area).
  • 9 participants per group exercise class (gym or outdoors).
    • Register for classes here. (Members only at this time)
    • How to register for Group Exercise classes
    • Unlimited capacity in our ongoing Virtual Classes!
  • 1 swimmer per lane, up to 2 non-lap swimmers.

What To Expect When Coming To The Y:

• All staff will be wearing personal protective equipment.
• We have controlled access to the facility through one entrance.
• Increased signage throughout the building to encourage physical distancing, hand washing, and to remind members to disinfect equipment.
• Water fountains are “bottle-fill only”.
• Time will be limited to 60 minutes in the facility.
• No gym use (used for Camp programming and Group Exercise).
• No Locker Room Use (outside of pool reservations)
• Lockers will not be available.
• No Towel Service.
• Only select and marked machines are to be used (to ensure proper physical distancing)
• You are welcome to bring your own equipment for Group Exercise classes or your own workout.

Phase 1 – Begins June 15

We are excited to begin reopening our Northfield Area Family YMCA on June 15!  To keep our members safe and protected while they use our facilities, we are following strict guidelines from the CDC, MDH and state authorities.  On June 15 we will begin reopening our Y in phases, and will gradually get back to our new normal.  Safety of our members and staff is our highest priority. If changes or adjustments are needed to better protect our community, we will do so. Any changes needed to be made to meet federal, state, and local requirements will be communicated through email, our website and social media. 

• Updated Building Hours: 
  • Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon & 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • Break during day for additional cleaning and disinfecting
  • Saturday and Sunday – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • We will be closed on July 4th.
• What we are offering during Phase 1:
  • Camp programming
  • Wellness Floor (cardio, weights, and walking track)
  • Group Exercise
  • Personal Training