Reopening Guide

Expect Reduced Capacity

RESPECT: I will be respectful of my fellow members by only reserving pool time that I can commit to while also leaving spots for fellow swimmers.

• Members will scan their barcode to check in upon entering and scan their barcode to check out upon exit. Depending on the traffic throughout the building, you may be asked to check in and out of the fitness and pool areas.
• The building is restricted to 40% capacity with additional guidance to limit the number of people in one space.
• Visit Pool Rules
• Active members allowed. No day/guest passes, complimentary or partnership guests. Silver Sneakers card holders may use the facility by following the same processes as our members.
• Our Massachusetts Child Care program will be open to registered families for ages up through 12 years old.
• YMCA Nationwide Membership is on hold at this time.
• Northern Berkshire only (Not allowed in Pittsfield effective November 13.)
  • Basketball Court and Racquetball Court use must be reserved. 
    • NORTHERN BERKSHIRE: Welcome Center or call 413-663-6529 x 210
  • Rules
    • No more than FOUR (4) people/1 reservation in Basketball court at any time
    • No more than FOUR (4) people/1 reservation in Racquetball Court at any time
    • No music is allowed in the courts
    • Courts are only to be used during reserved times.
    • Pickup Basketball games are PROHIBITED
    • Check in and check out at Welcome Center at the beginning and end of your reservation time.

Keep Your Distance

CARING: I will care for myself and others by practicing social distancing of 6 feet whenever possible.

• Respect all signs regarding social distancing and foot traffic direction.
• Stay at least six feet away from others wherever possible.
• Look for floor markers for proper placement in shared fitness spaces, transition areas and Welcome Center.
• Locker Rooms are open. No lingering or gathering allowed. Mask on and maintain 6ft social distance.
• Showers are open at our Northern Berkshire and Bennington branches only. (Pittsfield closed effective November 13.)
• Register for fitness classes.
• Group fitness classes will be by reservation only. No drop ins.
• All key-coded doors will have new codes that can be requested from the front desk by members.
• Pittsfield Men's Health Club (MHC) locks have been changed and a new key system in place. MHC is closed.
• Saunas and steam rooms are closed.
• Some Cardio and Nautilus machines will be clearly marked out of use to maintain proper social distancing.
• In Pittsfield, members will enter through the main facility door and child care families will check in through the entrance to the left with the original YMCA building sign above.
• Locker Rooms
  • No lingering or gathering
  • Masks required
  • Maintain 6 Ft Social Distance
• Locker rentals are now available
  • Visit the Welcome Center to set up locker rental. Fee is $5/month
  • Day use lockers available. Lockers must be emptied after use.

Wipe Down Equipment

RESPONSIBILITY: I will be responsible by wiping down all equipment before and after use.

• Y staff will follow a strict cleaning and disinfecting schedule 24 hours per day.
• Members can access the cleaning materials provided.
• Members must wipe equipment before and after your workout.
• Allow yourself more time than usual to enter and exit the facility.
• In the fitness center, you will see a system to indicate what machines are clean and ready to use and what is not to be used.
• Fitness attendants will clean machines in-between uses.

• Free weight area limited to three people at a time. (PB- 1 RB Court & Loft) (NB- 2 Old Group Ex rooms) First come, first served. Masks must worn at all times. Maintain 6 feet social distance from others. Utilize cleaning supplies to clean weights and machines before and after use. Basket for dirty rags to toss when leaving the area. Return used, cleaned weights to their proper location. Fitness Attendant/Staff will do a disinfectant spray of all Free Weights every 30- minutes.

• No Y swim or workout accessories will be loaned to members in - yoga mats, kettle bells, work out balls, etc.

Wear Your Mask

RESPONSIBILITY: I will be responsible by wearing a mask or face covering when I am in common areas, locker rooms, and whenever I can't social distance.

• The Y requests that masks are worn at all times.
• Children in our Child Care program are required to follow guidance from EEC about masks.
• Limit the items you carry into the facility.
• Bring your water. Water fountains are closed.
• No towel service.

Stay Home if You're Sick

HONESTY: I will be honest about how I feel and keep others safe by staying home when I am not feeling well.

• Our staff, members, and children participating in Child Care are encouraged to stay home if they're sick.
• Prior to entering the facility for the first time, you will be asked to sign a waiver of liability and membership agreement.
• Upon entering the facility for each shift, Y staff will be asked questions about their current health status and exposure to COVID-19.
• Upon entering the facility, you will be asked questions related to your COVID-19 exposure.

Wash Your Hands

CARING: I will care for myself and others by washing or sanitizing my hands often and for at least 20 seconds.

• We are reducing touch points to reduce cross-contamination.
• We are moving toward a paperless environment, therefore most forms you may have filled out in the past are either digital or have been eliminated altogether.
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Hand washing and +60% Ethanol hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the building identified with signage for easy access and use.
• Put a credit card or bank draft information on file in Daxko.
• Log in to your Daxko account to update your information on file with us.