Thank you for sticking with us during these uncertain times. Your support does, and will continue to, make a difference to those in our community whom we serve. Without our loyal members, we would not be able to continue serving the Minot community and surrounding areas just as we have for the past 76 years.
Following the guidelines set in place by the state of North Dakota and the CDC, we are continuing to open in phases as we reinstate and train our team. Our guidelines are still in place for Phase 1 of our reopening. These guidelines are available here.
We will be moving into Phase 2 of reopening our Y starting June 1, 2020. Please read the following carefully as some of our policies have changed:
GENERAL PROCEDURES
• The facility hours will continue as Monday-Friday 5AM-10PM and Saturday & Sunday 6AM-7PM.
• The age restrictions put in place will expire on June 1st. After this date all ages will be allowed at any time during our operating hours.
• We are temporarily only allowing members to use the facility. No guest passes will be issued at this time.
• We ask that members adhere to social distancing guidelines by maintaining at least 6 feet of distance between others.
• Masks are not required to enter the facility but wearing one is encouraged. Reusable Masks are available at the Service Desk for $3.50.
• We are not offering a sweat towel service as recommended from the state and public health officials. We encourage you to bring your own.
• Water fountains are not available for use as recommended from the state and public health officials. However, the bottle fillers will be made available.
• The Community Room will open on June 1 and has a capacity of 10 people with up to 3 people per table. Coffee services will be available however, coffee cups must be thrown and replaced with a new cup for refills.
MEMBERSHIP
• If you have applied for monthly credits, you should see your credit already applied on your May draft date. If you pay for your membership quarterly, semi-annually, or annually and applied for credits, your next payment will reflect the credit for the total time we were closed.
If you would like to opt-in to credits for the time we were closed, please contact our Membership Director, Cody, at cborud@ymcaminot.org by June 6, 2020.
• If you had placed your membership on hold, your account was automatically reinstated and charged the pro-rated amount on May 6th, 2020.
• If you cancelled your membership during our closure, you have until June 6th to reinstate your membership to avoid the enrollment fee.
• For those who have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic, or anyone experiencing financial hardship, you may apply for financial assistance through our Membership For All program to ensure that you can continue in your efforts to stay healthy in spirit, mind, and body.
LOCKER ROOMS & AMENITIES
• Family & Universal Locker Rooms will open June 1, 2020.
• Family Locker Rooms capacity is 19 people.
• Universal Locker Room capacity is 5 people.
• Adult and Youth Locker Rooms and their amenities will remain closed until further notice.
Youth 9+ are encouraged to use their designated Family Locker Rooms or the Universal Locker Room.
• Those using day lockers are asked to leave the locker doors open so a maintenance member can disinfect it after use.
• The saunas in the Family Locker Rooms will be open and have a capacity of 1 person.
• Some shower stations may be unavailable to abide by social distancing standards.
AQUATICS
• The Pool Area will open June 1, 2020 with a temporary pool schedule available at the front desk, on our app, or on our website.
• Pool Area capacity is 35 people with a max of 33 people in the pool. Lifeguards will monitor this capacity and patrons may be asked to wait before entering the pool area or pool.
• The Hot Tub on deck will remain closed until further notice.
• Aquatics Group Fitness Classes will resume June 1, 2020 with an abridged schedule available at the front desk, on our app, or on our website. Class capacity is 11: 1 instructor and 10 participants. Lifeguards and Instructors will monitor this capacity.
• Swim lessons is set to resume June 22, 2020. Registration will be June 14-20, 2020.
IN-Y DAYCARE & KID’S GYM
• We will announce the opening of the In-Y Daycare and Kid’s Gym in the month of June. An exact date of opening has not yet been set as we are finalizing staff training and protocols with the guidelines set for our organization. Details will be announced on our website, our app, and social media pages as information becomes available.
GYMNASIUMS
• Gyms have a capacity of 25 people.
• Pick-up games are allowed for up to 10 people playing at one time.
RACQUETBALL COURTS
· Racquetball courts have a capacity of 2 people per court.
CLIMBING WALL
• Climbing Wall will open on June 1, 2020 with adjusted hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Friday 4PM-10PM
Saturday: 9AM-7PM
• Climbing Wall capacity is 3 people: 2 climbers, 1 staff
• Climbers and staff are recommended to wear masks due to the close contact needed to provide service. Reusable Masks are available at the Service Desk for $3.50.
•Climbers must sanitize their hands before being fitted with equipment and climbing. Additionally, climbers must sanitize their hand after climbing and before removing equipment.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
• We have an abridged fitness schedule, effective immediately, available at the front desk, on our app, or on our website. Some classes may be moved to the gym accommodate higher class numbers and abide by the temporary capacity protocols.
• Capacity in the Fitness Room is now 22 people: 1 instructor and 21 participants. The classes will be first come, first served. Instructors will monitor the number of participants and close the doors once we reach capacity. If the fitness room door is shut this means that the class is full, and we cannot take any more participants.
• If classes are moved to the gym, the capacity is 25 people: 1 instructor and 24 participants. The classes will be first come, first served. Instructors will monitor the number of participants and put a sign on the door once we reach capacity. If there are signs on the gym doors this means that the class is full, and we cannot take any more participants.
• Participants must leave at least 6 feet of distance between other participants.
• Please help keep yourself and others safe by disinfecting all equipment before and after use with the provided disinfectant supplies.
• Cycling classes will resume June 1, 2020. Schedule will be made available at the front desk, on our app, or on our website once it is finalized.
• Capacity in the cycling room is 7 people: 1 instructor and 6 participants. The classes will be first come, first served. Instructors will monitor the number of participants and put a sign on the door once we reach capacity. If there is a sign on the door this means that the class is full, and we cannot take any more participants.
• Aquatics Group Fitness Classes will resume June 1, 2020 with an abridged schedule available at the front desk, on our app, or on our website. Class capacity is 11: 1 instructor and 10 participants. Lifeguards and Instructors will monitor this capacity.
TRAINING CENTER
• The West Training Center (Cardio Side) has a capacity of 60 people.
• The East Training Center (Free Weight Side) has a capacity of 50 people.
• The Track has a capacity of 15 people. We discourage walking/running in pairs unless the individuals are from the same household.
• The Family Cardio Room and Half Track room each have a capacity of 2 people.
• The Circuit Training Room has a capacity of 5 people. If the Circuit Training Room door is shut, it is being used by Trinity Cancer Rehab participants and member entry will temporarily suspended until the session is complete.
• The CrossFit Room has a capacity of 16 people. As always, the door must remain open for member use if CrossFit class is not in session and stereo use is prohibited outside of CrossFit Classes.
• Trinity North Plains CrossFit Classes have resumed and are currently held M-F at 9:00AM, 10:45AM, and 12:00PM. Capacity is 16 people: 1 coach and 15 participants. Participants must sign up with a CrossFit coach.
• Some fitness equipment is blocked off to ensure social distancing on cardio and weight machines.
• Please help keep yourself and others safe by disinfecting all equipment before and after use with the provided disinfectant supplies. Sanitizer wipes are in high demand and our stock may become depleted. Disinfectant spray and paper towels are also provided alongside our wipes or as a substitute.
If using disinfectant spray, please do NOT spray the machine directly. Doing so may interfere with sensitive mechanics of the machine and thus compromise the longevity of our equipment. Instead, spray the towel first then wipe down the equipment.
PROGRAMS
• We have cancelled all May & June Triangle Y Camp camps and activities. We are currently planning on holding camps and activities beginning in July; however, this is subject to change as recommended by the state and public health officials. We have also made the decision to close our Alpine Climbing Tower at TYC for the remainder of the camp season. All campers have been notified. For any questions, please contact our Camp Director, Megan, at mkneifl@ymcaminot.org.
• High School Basketball is still scheduled to run as planned: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights from 6-10PM, starting June 1. The program has some changes to accommodate for the guidelines set for our facility and to adhere to the 25-person capacity of our gyms:
Each team may have 1 coach and up to 10 players, or a max of 11 individuals representing the team.
There will be 2 refs and 1 site director per game.
Fans will not be allowed in the gym during games.
• Day & Kinder Camps are still running as planned with the following changes:
We are capping camps at 10 kids instead of 20 to comply with social distancing standards. These 10 kids will be split into 2 groups of 5 kids and 1 counselor dependent upon the number of children registered.
We have increased our sanitation protocol and physical distancing standards to ensure the safety of our campers
Camper and staff temperatures will be taken as they arrive to ensure they are well enough to attend camp. Any individual with a temperature of 100° or higher will not be allowed to remain.
Any project or art supplies will be separated into packets in advance, so we limit the amount of hands in our bulk supplies
We are not requiring campers or staff to wear a mask; however, it is encouraged.
• Summer Unplugged, sponsored by Hess, will be held this summer beginning in July. The program will have some big changes to accommodate for social distancing standards:
Summer Unplugged will be a 5-week program throughout the month of July.
To adhere to the social distancing standards in place, Summer Unplugged will not be held as an in-person event at the Y like years past. Instead there will be themed bags or boxes of supplies and activities that parents, or guardians, can pick up each Wednesday in July. Each box will be jam-packed with fun for kids of all ages!
Additional details will be posted on our website, mobile app, and social media pages at a later date.
• Swim lessons are set to resume June 22, 2020. Registration will be June 14-20, 2020 barring any changes or recommendations made for our organization in response to the virus.
• Itty Bitty Sports are set to resume June 22, 2020. Registration will be June 14-20, 2020 barring any changes or recommendations made for our organization in response to the virus.
• Trinity Health’s Delay the Disease program at the Y has been suspended until further notice.
• Youth Football is still running as planned; however, the season and/or programming is subject to change due to recommendations by the state and public health officials.
As always, we want to thank you for your patience and support as we navigate through these uncharted waters. We are extremely grateful for each one of you and can’t wait to see you back in our facility once again! Please continue to stay up to date by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, downloading our Daxko App, visiting our website, and our newest form of communication, opting in to text messages.
Roger Mazurek
Executive Director