The Governor of Iowa enacted more stipulations in our State last night to protect our healthcare system and the vulnerable from COVID-19. This proclamation directly impacts your Newton YMCA in many areas. Below will be a list of what will change regarding our operations on a day-to-day basis. These operational changes will be in effect as of 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17th. Please be patient with the staff as we navigate through this extremely fluid time. We are here for you and your families but must remain diligent in our attempt to keep everyone safe.
The YMCA will require masks to be worn for ALL patrons while in the facility. The only exception to this rule will be that you may take your mask off while “active”. Per the proclamation, the policy can exclude the following:
Each area of the YMCA will now have a capacity limit.
*The new policy for youth between the ages of 9-17 and the need for adult supervision will no longer be in effect because of the capacity limits in the areas above.
Youth and Adult Programming
- Due to the recent provision from Governor Reynolds, all youth and adult sports, with the exception of youth and adult competitive basketball, will be permitted upon the discretion of each director. Please contact: Nick Shelton (nick.shelton@newtonymca.org) and/or Scott Taylor (scott.taylor@newtonymca.org) with any questions you may have about any ongoing or upcoming programs.
Fitness and Wellness
Personal Training
Child Watch
Aquatics
These changes are in effect until December 10th or until we hear different from our Governor. If you have any questions about the changes, please do so with grace and patience with our staff.
The YMCA will require masks to be worn for ALL patrons while in the facility. The only exception to this rule will be that you may take your mask off while “active”. Per the proclamation, the policy can exclude the following:
- Any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a mask or other face covering.
- Any athlete participating in a sporting or recreational event, or any person engaged in physical exercise.
- Any person who is deaf or hard of hearing, and any person while communicating with an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing or has a disability, medical condition, or mental health condition that make communication with that individual while wearing a mask or face covering difficult.
- Any person obtaining or providing a service that requires the temporary removal of a mask or face covering.
- Any person otherwise exempted from this requirement by another section of this proclamation.
Each area of the YMCA will now have a capacity limit.
- Cardio and Cybex area – No more than 15 patrons at a time.
- Big gymnasium – No more than 5 patrons on ½ court at a time.
- No competitive basketball.
- Small Gymnasium - No more than 5 patrons on ½ court at a time.
- No competitive basketball.
- Track area – No more than 8 patrons walking at a time.
- Weight Room – No more than 5 patrons at a time.
- Swimming Pool – No more than 12 people in the pool at a time. (2 per lane).
- Game Room – No more than 5 people at a time.
- Hot tub, Sauna and Steam – 2 people at a time.
*The new policy for youth between the ages of 9-17 and the need for adult supervision will no longer be in effect because of the capacity limits in the areas above.
Youth and Adult Programming
- Due to the recent provision from Governor Reynolds, all youth and adult sports, with the exception of youth and adult competitive basketball, will be permitted upon the discretion of each director. Please contact: Nick Shelton (nick.shelton@newtonymca.org) and/or Scott Taylor (scott.taylor@newtonymca.org) with any questions you may have about any ongoing or upcoming programs.
Fitness and Wellness
- Group fitness classes are limited
- No pickup basketball games allowed
- Only two people in the racquetball court at a time.
Personal Training
- Both parties must wear masks while within 6 feet of one another for more than 15 minutes.
Child Watch
- Any child two years old or above must wear a mask while attending the free child watch service.
Aquatics
- Swim Team: Practice will start November 23rd.
- Swim Lessons: Private swim lessons will be provided.
- Contact Nick Shelton (nick.shelton@newtonymca.org) will any questions.
These changes are in effect until December 10th or until we hear different from our Governor. If you have any questions about the changes, please do so with grace and patience with our staff.