Important Information Regarding May 25 Modified Opening
Dear Valued YMCA Member,
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to you for your understanding, patience and cooperation as we work through this pandemic together. This has been a time that has tested us unlike ever before. However, it has meant so much to be able to get through this together as one Y community.
I'm thrilled to be able to give you news that we are moving forward with a phased reopening of our facilities and
plan to open four Lincoln YMCA locations with modified operations on Monday, May 25. The Cooper YMCA, Copple Family YMCA, Fallbrook YMCA and Northeast YMCA will resume operations while the Downtown YMCA will remain closed until further notice. Between now and then, our staff will be trained on the execution of new safety procedures (outlined below); our facilities deep cleaned; and equipment spaced out on wellness floors to ensure social distancing.
Please be patient with us as the process to reopen will be in phases to ensure we are operating as safely as possible for our members.
Phase 1: Member Access & What is Changing
As our facilities begin to open again, there will be numerous modifications in place to keep our members safe. Specifically, members should expect to see the following:
- Modified operating hours at all open locations:
- Memorial Day (Monday, May 25): 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Monday – Friday: 5:00am - 7:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Programs such as Swim Lessons, Dance, Gymnastics, Birthday Parties/Rentals, Personal Training and Nutrition Counseling will also be suspended during Phase 1. More information will be announced once these are able to be added back into our programming.
- Touch-free scan-ins. Please remember to bring your membership card.
- Multiple hand sanitation stations throughout the facility.
- Members will be required to disinfect equipment before and after use.
- Due to the need for spacing out equipment and managing number of members inside our facilities, we will be limiting time on cardio equipment to 45 minutes.
- YMCA members only will be permitted (no guests) until further notice. There will be no one-day passes available for purchase until further notice.
- Outdoor Pools will be closed initially. However, it is our intention to have our three outdoor pools open sometime in the month of June.
- Members who choose to workout in our facilities are encouraged to bring their own workout towel and water bottle.
- While not required, members are encouraged to wear masks whenever possible, especially in common areas where other members are present.
- Please note we can only have limited numbers in each area of our buildings. If an area is at capacity you may be asked to choose a different area.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult and not left unattended in the facility.
- For those of you who have enrolled in YMCA Summer Day Camps, Youth Sports or Camp Kitaki, more information will be sent to you directly regarding the status of these programs.
Information about Membership Drafts
We appreciate you staying with us during this time. Members will be drafted on June 1. If you have placed your membership on a temporary hold through our shutdown, your membership will be reactivated on May 25 and your membership fees drafted on June 1. Options are available for families facing financial hardships. Please visit our
Financial Assistance page for more information. If you have further questions regarding your membership, please email
info@ymcalincoln.org.
We could not be more excited to welcome you back into our facilities after this time apart. Please know that through all of this, we have had the safety and health of you and your family in mind and will continue to do so in the days, weeks and months ahead. While we always remained one community through all of this, it will be nice to begin getting back to a time where we can be together in person once again.
We look forward to seeing you soon at the Y,
Barb Bettin
President & CEO
YMCA of Lincoln
