FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR MEMBERS, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND GUESTS
§ Government photo ID required for members ages 16 and up.
§ Current photo required on file for all users ages 2 and up.
§ North Carolina law prohibits sex offenders from accessing YMCA of Greater Charlotte facilities. In compliance with this law, and in order to ensure the safety of our children, we regularly compare our membership database to the National Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders and terminate the membership and/or access rights of anyone registered.
At the YMCA of Greater Charlotte we are deeply committed to our community, ensuring all people have access to opportunities to learn, grow and achieve. At the YMCA, we expect staff, members and guests to behave in accordance with our mission and values at all times, respecting the rights and dignity of others.
We demonstrate CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and FAITH by:
§ Dressing appropriately, speaking in respectful tones and refraining from the use of vulgar and derogatory language.
§ Respecting the property of others; never engaging in theft or destruction.
§ Resolving conflicts in a respectful, honest and caring manner; never resorting to physical contact or threatening gestures.
§ Respecting others by refraining from intimate behavior in public, abstaining from contact of a sexual nature.
§ Creating a safe, caring environment; no firearms or weapons allowed on the premises with the exception of sworn law enforcement officers with proper identification.
§ Participating in programs to build a healthy spirit, mind and body; never engaging in the use, sale, dispensing or passing of illegal drugs or narcotics, or the unsanctioned use of alcohol on YMCA premises; never using tobacco or products that resemble smoking on or around YMCA premises.
Adherence to the YMCA Code of Conduct and regulations is essential. Noncompliance may result in suspension or termination of YMCA membership privileges.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration for being permitted to utilize the facilities, services and programs of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte (hereinafter referred to as “YMCA” and/or any participation in any program affiliated with the YMCA, without respect to location, I, for myself and any personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following while at the YMCA, regardless of location:
1) I HAVE, OR IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTERING OR PARTICIPATING WILL INSPECT AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER YMCA PREMISES, FACILITIES AND/OR THE AFFILIATED PROGRAM and entering constitutes an acknowledgment that I find and accept them as being safe and reasonably suited for the purpose of observation, use, or participation.
2) I HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the YMCA, its directors, officers, employees and agents (hereinafter referred to as “releasees”) and each of them from any loss, liability, damage, or cost that I may incur due to my/my child’s presence, upon, or about the YMCA premises or in any way observing or using any facilities or equipment of the YMCA or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.
3) I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT PARTICIPATING IN YMCA ACTIVITIES INVOLVES KNOWN AND UNANTICIPATED RISKS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL INJURY, PARALYSIS OR PERMANENT DISABILITY, DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. I HEREBY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE or loss while in, about or upon the premises of the YMCA or location of a program affiliated with the YMCA and release, waive and covenant not to sue the releasees. Risks include, but are not limited to, broken bones, torn ligaments or other injuries as a result of falls for contact with participations; death as a result of drowning or brain damage caused by near drowning in pools or other bodies of water; medical emergencies resulting from physical activity; and damage, lost or stolen property. I understand such risks cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.
4) I HEREBY AGREE THAT MY/MY CHILD/GROUP’S PARTICIPATION IN THESE ACTIVITIES IS VOLUNTARY AND WE ELECT TO PARTICIPATE DESPITE THESE RISKS. If at anytime I believe that event conditions are unsafe or that I or my child are unable to participate due to physical/mental conditions, I will immediately discontinue participation.
5) I REPRESENT THAT I HAVE ADEQUATE INSURANCE TO COVER ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE I OR MY CHILD MAY SUFFER OR CAUSE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself.
6) I HEREBY AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT THAT I/MY CHILD NEED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR INJURIES THAT OCCUR WHILE PARTICIPATING IN A YMCA PROGRAM, and I am not present or able to communicate my desires at the time of the injury, I authorize YMCA staff to give me or my child reasonable first aid, and to arrange transport of myself or my child to a healthcare facility for emergency care as needed.
7) I GIVE PERMISSION FOR MYSELF AND/OR MY CHILD TO BE TRANSPORTED BY THE YMCA as needed for field trips, inclement weather or late pick-up.
I expressly agree that this RELEASE, WAIVER AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the States of North Carolina and South Carolina and that if any portion thereof is held invalid the remaining portions shall remain in full legal force and effect. I HAVE READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agree that no oral representations, statements or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.
PHOTO RELEASE
I hereby agree that the YMCA may photograph or capture footage of me or members of my household at the YMCA or on any affiliated YMCA property and the YMCA may use those photographs or footage for its marketing purposes and further agree to release to both the YMCA and releases from claim or liability related to that use; waiving all claims for myself, my household, my child and any heirs or next of kin.
IF I CHOOSE NOT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED, VIDEOTAPED OR IN OTHER RECORDED MEDIA, IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND/OR REMOVE MYSELF FROM THE PICTURE.