Membership Policies

Use of Facilities by Children - Children 14 years and older are allowed to use the facilities without parental supervision during scheduled recreational periods.  However, to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (18+) unless in an organized, supervised program such as youth sports, tumbling, martial arts or swim lessons. In the weight room, any child 11 years of age or under is not allowed whether accompanied by an adult or not; 12-14 year-olds must be accompanied by their parent. This is strictly a safety regulation.

Guest Member Privileges - All guests will be subject to guest member fees unless a special guest day is authorized.  All guests must provide a photo ID before being permitted into the Lawton Family YMCA.

100% ID Check

Be sure to have your membership card! We have implemented a new database system called ThinSoft. Please stop by the front desk to pick up your new membership card and get your picture taken! All members must have their picture taken. You will need to present your membership card in order to obtain entry into the Lawton Family YMCA. 

Conduct Guidelines:

· No food or drinks are allowed in the gym.
· Athletic shoes, pants/shorts, and Y appropriate shirts must be worn at all times throughout the Lawton Family YMCA.  Please do not wear see-through clothing.
· Smoking, alcoholic beverages, and the use of profanity are prohibited in the facility.
· Gym bags and personal items must be stored in a locker.  Please provide your own lock.
· Please shower before using the pool.  Refrain from using the pool with open wounds, bandages, or infectious diseases.
· Any sexual behavior is considered inappropriate and may result in loss of membership.
· Anyone who commits willful damage to the YMCA building, its confines, or equipment will have his/her membership immediately revoked regardless of excuse or length of membership, and at the discretion of the Executive Director, criminal charges may be filed.
· The Lawton Family YMCA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Program Refund - Participants may request a full refund should a class be cancelled or if they drop a class prior to the first scheduled class, however, if they attend the first class, a prorated refund will be given.

Membership Refund - Membership fees will be refunded within 3 days of initial joining, and in the case of moving out of the Lawton/Fort Sill area, major illness, or injury of members paying yearly or six months in advance.     *Absolutely no refunds on gift certificates.

Bank Draft Cancellation Policy - The bank draft payment plan will continue unless a YMCA Resignation Notification form is filled out and signed 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT DRAFT.

Membership Resignation Form

Returned Check and Bank Draft Policy - A $25 service fee will be charged on all returned checks and bank drafts.  Returned checks will not be re-deposited. Membership is cancelled immediately upon notification that the check/bank draft has been returned and will remain cancelled until payment has been collected. A returned check will result in cash only transactions thereafter. 

- This YMCA supports the District Attorney in the Bogus Check Restitution Program.  All returned checks are forwarded to the  District Attorney’s office for collection 5 working days after notification to the member. If a check is issued on a closed account, the membership is immediately cancelled, and the check is turned over to the District Attorney with no five working day grace period. The member will be notified to contact the District Attorney’ office to make good this transaction. Bank draft returns will be given five (5) working days from date of notification to make good the membership payment.  If, after the agreed five days there is no response, joiner fees will be charged to reinstate membership.

NEW CELL PHONE AND CAMERA POLICY - EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2011
  
The YMCA is a safe place for children, adults and families and we believe in protecting the privacy and well-being of all members and guests. With today’s advanced technology in telephone video devices and cameras, our YMCA’s safe environment can be easily compromised. Due to safety issues, the following policies have been put into effect to protect members and guests.

1.  Members and guests are asked to refrain from using a cell phone camera or any other camera while in the YMCA unless you are photographing an approved YMCA event or competition. Cameras of any kind in the locker rooms, restrooms, saunas, steam rooms,   child watch, and shower areas are strictly prohibited.
2.  Members and guests are asked to be considerate of other members while using cell phones for conversations.  When it is necessary to receive a call or page, please move to a common area such as the lobby or hallways. Please refrain from making or answering calls while in work out areas or organized classes.
3. All cell phones and pagers should be set to silent mode while in the YMCA.
4. Members and guest should report any problems relating to others using cameras and cell phones.
5. All personal music devices must be used with headphones at an acceptable volume level.

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