COVID-19 Update July 2, 2020
Welcome Back!
We are so excited to share that we will begin PHASE 2 of our reopening process!

Phase 2 is planned to begin on Wednesday, July 8.

We continue to gradually reopen our spaces while still maintaining healthy physical distancing, providing ample places to sanitize, and offer significant disinfecting of equipment by Y members and staff throughout the day.
PHASE 2 Hours will remain the same as in phase 1.

MONDAY-FRIDAY 6:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-7:00pm.

Following guidance from the State of Minnesota, the FF YMCA is able to open at 25% of capacity. At this time, we will be able to welcome 45 members checked into the Y at one time.
Reopening the Y: Phase 2
New Spaces Available to members
We are pleased to share that phase 2 opens up new spaces to members. Please note that these dates are tentatively planned and may be adjusted if needed.

Open Already:
  • Upstairs Fitness Center (Weight machines and Cardio Equipment)
  • Walking Track

Opening July 8:
  • Free Weight Room downstairs
  • All equipment/dumbbells must be sanitized BEFORE and AFTER use
  • Benches must stay in the same location and cannot be moved
  • Racquetball courts by reservation only, specific times
  • 1 vs 1 only
  • Must bring your own equipment
  • Men's, Women's, and family locker rooms for changing/showering.
  • Locker use for rented lockers only-must bring personal padlock.
  • Day use lockers will not be available.
  • Locker room lobby and saunas will NOT be available.

Tentative Opening July 13:
  • Evening Group Exercise Classes Monday-Thursday 6:00-6:45pm
  • Classes will initially rotate between Insanity and Zumba STRONG
  • Classes will be by reservation only, limited to 12 participants

Tentative Opening July 20:
  • Swimming pool will open for lap swim times
  • Lap lanes are limited to 1 person per lane, max 3 in family unit
  • Lap lanes will be available by reservation only


All other spaces and programs will be gradually brought back in a phased approach. At this time, we don't have a set date for when the next phase will begin.
What stays the same from phase 1:
  • All visiting members will be asked screening questions every time they visit. Please take these questions seriously and answer truthfully.
  • Members will be asked to physical (social) distance.
  • Check in/check out procedure. Please check out as you leave the Y.
  • Exit procedure. Please continue to exit through the West Door.
  • YMCA staff will be wearing face coverings (masks). Members are not required but are encouraged to wear face coverings (masks) in common areas.
  • Reduced capacity. This may be adjusted later into phase 2.
  • Nationwide Memberships/Guest Passes/Day Passes will not have access to the Y during phase 2.
  • Children 14 and Under are still encouraged to stay active at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Phase 2: Reservations?
The racquetball courts, group fitness classes, and lap swim will all required reservations. We will be switching to a different system to handle reservations, but until that time see the information below on how to make a reservation.

Members can only sign up for 1 slot at a time.

Racquetball courts
  • Email taylor@fergusfallsymca.org by 2pm the day prior to reserve a spot
  • The courts are 1 vs 1
  • Time slots are 1 hour long.

Group Fitness Classes
  • Email stacey@fergusfallsymca.org by 2pm the day prior to reserve a spot
  • Classes are limited to 12 participants

Lap Swimming
  • Email taylor@fergusfallsymca.org by 2pm the day prior to reserve a lane
  • Only 1 person per lane, with max of 3 people from single family unit.
  • Time slots are 45 minutes long.
Phase 2: What do I need to know about Group Fitness Classes?
Members can make a reservation by contacting Stacey at stacey@fergusfallsymca.org by 2pm the day prior.

Members can make 1 reservation at a time and the classes will be limited to 12 participants.

Additional classes will be made available as permitted.

Members must bring their own mat and it must be cleaned and sanitized before and after use.

Instructors and participants will not be wearing masks. Please respect the 6 feet of physical distancing when speaking with fellow participants or the instructor.
Visit the Fergus Falls YMCA website for more information: www.fergusfallsymca.org
Remove membership from hold status
Please use the link below to remove your hold and become an active member. The link will take you to the same form you completed to initially place your membership on hold.

If you decide to remove the hold early, you can pay the prorated amount to start the day you complete the form OR you can wait until the start of the next month.