Membership Policies

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 WOODSON 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, but is not limited to the following:

• Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. Offensive wording on shirts or accessories is inappropriate.
• Angry or vulgar language including, but not limited to swearing and name calling.
• Unwarranted physical contact with another person in any angry, inappropriate or threatening way.
  Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language or any other menacing behavior.
• Theft or behavior which results in the destruction of property.
  Using or possessing illegal drugs or alcohol while in or on YMCA property.
• Loitering is not permitted in or outside the YMCA.
• Members who are listed as registered sex offenders will have their membership terminated for the safety of the children and families in our facility.
• We reserve the right to do background checks on members.
• Members or potential members who have convictions or charges against them are subject to membership termination or membership denial.
• Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety.
• A member or guest who feels unsafe or uncomfortable should report the situation to a staff person.

All reported incidents will be reviewed by a Member Engagement/Asst. Operations Director, Sr. Director of Program Operations and Sr. Director of Facility Operations to decide on possible suspension or termination of membership.

POLICIES

• I understand that if I wish to cancel, I will provide a 30-day notice by either completing a cancellation form or by mailing in a cancellation letter.  Cancellations via phone are not accepted.

• I understand that the Woodson YMCA, Inc. may make adjustments to the monthly fees with a 30 day notice. This notice can be electronic, to include an email or posting on the YMCA website, or paper notification via flyers and/or signs in common areas of the facilities.

• I understand that my photo may be taken and used in marketing materials. 
If I do not wish to have my photo included, I will notify the photographer.

• Members: Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult while in our Y facilities.
Non-Members: Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult while in our Y facilities.

• Youth Track Orientation: Ages 7-15 Years must successfully complete the 15 minute orientation is required for children who want to use the track. A parent must also attend orientation with the child. Schedule an appointment at Member Service Center of either branch. Following completion of the orientation, youth ages 7-9 are allowed on the track with adult supervision. After taking the orientation, youth ages 11+ can use the track unsupervised.

• Wellness Center: Ages 12-15 Years must successfully complete the Wellness Center Orientation to use cardio equipment and weight machines in the Wellness Center. Orientation includes hands-on experience with fitness training equipment. Sign up at Member Service Center of either branch. Must be 16 years of age to use the free weights.

• Group Fitness Classes: Ages 12 and over may attend group exercise classes at either Y branch.

Membership at the Woodson YMCA is a privilege.

• No profanity
• No abusive language
• No inappropriate attire
• No smoking
• No consumption of alcohol
• No removal or damage of YMCA property.

Both Y branches, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by applicable law, reserve the right to deny, condition or revoke membership of any individual who:

• is arrested for, charged with, or convicted of sex offenses as that term is defined in Wisconsin Statute, ss 301.45 (1d)(b);
• is arrested for, charged with, or convicted of other crimes inconsistent with the values of the YMCA, including crimes involving moral turpitude or bodily harm,
• or engages in inappropriate behavior or other misconduct on or near the property of the YMCA,
• including, but not limited to, profanity, abusive language, inappropriate attire, smoking, consumption of alcohol or removal or damage of YMCA property.
• The YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants, and guests. If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation, and remove visitation access.

Membership at the Woodson YMCA is a privilege. The Woodson YMCA, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by applicable law, reserves the right to deny, condition, or revoke membership of any individual who:

• (i) is arrested for, charged with, or convicted of sex offenses as that term is defined in Wis. Stat. §301.45(1d)(b);

• (ii) is arrested for, charged with, or convicted of other crimes inconsistent with the values of the YMCA, including crimes involving moral turpitude or bodily harm; or

• (iii) engages in inappropriate behavior, or other misconduct on or near the property of the YMCA, including, but not limited to, profanity, abusive language, inappropriate attire, smoking, consumption of alcohol, or removal or damage of YMCA property.

• The YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants, and guests.  If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation, and remove visitation access.

Photo Identification Policy: In order to access the facility and to register for programs and activities as a non-member guest, adults age 18 and over will be required to provide photo identification.

Proper forms of ID may include a license, passport, state ID card, military ID or student ID.

The YMCA routinely photographs and/or video/audiotapes our members and program participants in various activities.

• Some of these photos, videos and narrative accounts of member experiences may be used in our marketing, advertising, and fundraising materials.
• If you do not want to be photographed or videotaped, or your story to be used please tell the photographer/videographer.

Taking photographs and/or recording audio or video without authorization is not allowed in certain areas within the facilities.

Woodson YMCA prohibits any individual from entering our facilities or remaining on our properties while carrying a concealed weapon or firearm.

We exercise this option for the safety of our members, program participants, volunteers and staff and we appreciate your cooperation.

Attention visitors and guests, a Driver's License or Photo ID is required to access our building and obtain a Day Pass.

Youth Day Pass $10

Community members may purchase a Youth Day Pass to visit either YMCA branch.

• A waiver will be signed at the desk.
• Must be at least 12 years old to purchase the Youth Day Pass.
• We require a parent to complete the initial day pass form for youth members (between 12 and 17).

Adult Day Pass $15

Community members may purchase an Adult Day Pass to visit either YMCA branch.

Family / *Household Day Pass $20

Community members may purchase a Family Day Pass to visit either YMCA branch.

Family / *Household: One or two adults living in the same household and any of their dependents children under the age of 19 or in college (full time) up to age 25.

Non-member parents bringing children enrolled in Y programs must check-in at the front desk as they enter the Y facility.

If you wish to terminate your membership you can do so at any time. You will need to fill out the Cancelation Form at the Woodson YMCA or go to the cancelation page and fill out the online form.

• To cancel your membership, you must give the Y a 30 day written notice by emailing or giving the Cancellation Form to Member Services.
• Either bank draft or annual pay members are required to give a 30 day notice to process the cancellation.
• If you plan to immediately join another Y, we can provide you with a letter of transfer so that the joiner’s fee may be waived at the other location.
• We will still require a 30 day notice via email.
• If you do choose to rejoin at a later time you will need to repay the joiner fee.

*If you joined with a promotion, your membership includes a 6 month commitment. If you decide to cancel your membership prior to 6 months, you will have to pay the value of the promotional discount.

Memberships are billed monthly (on the 20th of each month) and are not prorated upon cancelation. If you pay via automatic withdrawal from a credit card/bank account, you will be drafted on the 20th for the current month.

• Example: If you cancel your membership on July 5th, you will be charged for the month of July on the 20th. You are a member for the entire month of July and welcome to visit the YMCA during that time.

Download Cancelation Form >

This form is a Fillable PDF, which means you can type in your information. Once completed, save the PDF to your computer and then attach it to the email address below.

Email your completed Cancelation Form to: WausauMemberServices@woodsonymca.com

This form is also printable. Once completed, bring your cancelation form into the Wausau Branch or Aspirus Branch Member Service Desk.

Or just stop in and we have Cancelation Forms available at the Member Service Desk.

A membership that is not financially assisted can be put on a temporary hold status one time per year for an unlimited number of consecutive months (minimum of 2 months).

• Your regular bank draft amount will be charged $15 for each month a membership is on hold.
• During the time your membership is on hold, YMCA facility access is not permitted.
• Please contact Member Services at 715-845-2177 to make arrangements and to sign an On Hold Agreement.