The YMCA of the Upper Main Line is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members, participants, guests, visiting teams/coaches/parents, vendors, or others. To promote safety and comfort for all, we ask individuals to act appropriately at all times when they are in our facility, participating in our programs or on our property.

We expect persons using the YMCA to comply with all facility policies and to use the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty and Respect and Responsibility in their conduct and relationships with 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.

Prohibited actions specifically include:

• Angry or vulgar language, including swearing, name-calling or shouting.
• Physical contact with another person in any angry or threatening way.
• Any demonstration of sexual activity or sexual contact with another person.
• Harassment, bullying or intimidation by words, gestures, body language or any menacing behavior.
• Improper contact or conversations with minors.
• Any conduct of an inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature.
• Cell phones or any devices capable of taking photos are not permitted in locker rooms or fitness centers.
• Theft, vandalism or other behavior that results in the destruction of property.
• Carrying or concealing any weapons or devices or objects that may be used as weapons.
• Using or possessing illegal substances on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, at YMCA sponsored programs or events.
• Alcohol, except with the prior written approval of the CEO, is prohibited on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, or at YMCA sponsored programs or events.
• Unauthorized solicitation is not permitted at the YMCA or at YMCA sponsored events.
• Loitering is not permitted in or outside the YMCA.
• Smoking is not permitted in or outside the YMCA. The YMCA and its property is a smoke-free environment.
• Inappropriate attire. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. Vulgar language or images on clothing constitutes inappropriate attire.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. Senior management and the Membership and Program Committee will conduct a thorough investigation of all reported incidents. Suspension or termination of YMCA membership and use privileges may result if a violation of the YMCA Code of Conduct has occurred.

Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety, and to ask any person whose behavior threatens their safety or comfort to refrain from such conduct. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their minor children. If a member or guest feels uncomfortable in confronting a person directly, the member should report the behavior to a staff person or the senior director on duty. Reports of inappropriate conduct should be made as soon as possible. YMCA staff members are eager to be of assistance. Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a staff member if assistance is needed.

In order to be able to carry out these policies, members and guests are required to produce a membership card or identification upon request of YMCA staff member.

Questions regarding our Code of Conduct should be directed to the Branch Membership Director and Membership & Program Committee.