CODE OF CONDUCT

Minot Family YMCA

The Minot Family YMCA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members & guests.  To promote safety and comfort for all, we ask individuals to act appropriately at all times when they are in our facility or participating in our programs

We expect persons using the YMCA to behave in a mature and responsible way and to respect the rights and dignity of others.  Our code of conduct does not permit language or any action that can hurt or frighten another person or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct.  Specifically, this includes:

Inappropriate attire; Appropriate attire must be worn at all times for the activity. Offensive wording on shirts or accessories fall under this area.

Angry or vulgar language including swearing, name calling or shouting.

Physical contact with another person in any angry or threatening way.

Any demonstration on sexual contact or activity.

Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language or any other menacing behavior.

Theft or behavior, which results in destruction of property.

Carrying or concealing any weapons or devices or objects, which may be used as weapons.

Using or possessing illegal chemical or alcohol in or on the YMCA property or at YMCA sponsored programs.

Any other conduct of an inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature i.e. interrupting fitness classes or other structured workouts by non-participants.

Loitering is not permitted in or outside the YMCA.

The YMCA and its property is a smoke-free environment.  Smoking is not permitted on YMCA property.

Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety and ask any person whose behavior threatens their comfort to refrain.  If a member or guest feels uncomfortable in confronting the person directly, he or she should report the behavior to a staff person.

Members or guest should not hesitate to notify a staff person if assistance is needed.

All reported incidents will be reviewed by Executive Management.  The decision to suspend or terminate YMCA membership privileges will be made at the discretion of Executive Management if a violation of the Code of Conduct has occurred.

I have read and understand the Code of Conduct of the Minot Family YMCA

Waiver