YMCA Membership / Benefits

Membership with the YMCA is path to a lifelong journey of healthy spirit, mind and body. You're becoming part of an association that cares about you, your family and your community. As a YMCA member, you will have many benefits - and be given many opportunities to become involved.

Benefits

The Westwood Family YMCA is the only full-service facility in the Fort McMurray area. We offer a combination of programming and services that foster the growth of spirit, mind and body of individuals and families. Membership is all-inclusive and includes full-access to our facility. Just some of these features include:

• Aquatic Centre:
  • 6-lane, 25m lap pool
  • heated wading pool
  • hot tub, sauna and steam room
• Group Fitness Classes
• Squash Court
• Indoor Walking/Running Track
• Member Lounge
• Flex studio
• Two Conditioning Zones (full range of strength and cardio equipment)
• Full Gymnasium for organized and open recreational sports
• 'Syncrude Play Pit' indoor play structure with Freedom Climber feature
Indoor Playground and Freedom Climber
• Kiddie-Kare—supervised child care

The Westwood YMCA is focused on 'family'. Our scheduling of programs and services is designed to allow families to enjoy Y time together, offering something for everyone on any day.

Our staff and volunteers are champions for the YMCA core values: Honesty, Respect, Caring, Responsibility.

YMCA Policies

Day Locker Access
The YMCA is dedicated to the safety of all children in our facility and on our grounds. For this reason, we ask that all members and guests refer to the following table when choosing the appropriate change room. Locks are available for purchase at the Membership Services Desk should you require one.

Proper Attire
Proper attire must be worn while in program areas at all times. Denim, sandals and t-shirts with offensive logos are not considered appropriate athletic wear. Indoor, closed-toe athletic shoes must be worn at all times during dry land programs.

Cell Phones/Cameras
To ensure the protection of privacy, cell phone use is banned from locker rooms. As a courtesy to all participants we request that you turn off your cell phone in program areas or fitness classes. Taking photos or videos of others without their permission is prohibited on YMCA property.

Change Room Etiquette

1. These are shared spaces; please leave the room clean and ready for the next user.
2. Always keep your valuables within eyesight or locked securely.
3. Ensure that children 0-9 years of age are directly supervised.

YMCA Child Access Policy

• Children 0-9 years of age require direct (0-5yrs within arm's reach) supervision at all times except when they participate in YMCA supervised drop-in activities or in age appropriate registered programs.
• Youth 10-12 years of age can access drop-in activities and age-appropriate registered programs of the YMCA facilities unsupervised until 9:00pm. Access to the upstairs Cardio/Conditioning areas is possible, provided they have participated in a Youth Member Equipment Orientation (YMEO) andhave direct parental/caregiver supervision. Designated times for these areas (TBD) will be posted at the Membership Services Desk.
• Teens 13 years and older are permitted access to all areas of the facility and all drop-in classes. We encourage individuals in this age group to undergo our Teen Weight Training program and Youth Member Equipment Orientation.

Parking
We are pleased to offer FREE parking as part of your YMCA membership. Parking passes will be issued with your membership and must be displayed on your front windshield to allow access to the front parking lot. If you are visiting the facility, please ensure that you sign your vehicle in at the membership desk to avoid being ticketed.

Please note: The front lot is reserved for YMCA members or visitors only - Westwood High School students are required to park in the back lot.