The Athens YMCA mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy body, mind and spirit of all. The Athens YMCA is a private, not for profit 501(c)3 corporation that is overseen by a volunteer board of directors and run by paid staff. As such, the YMCA reserves the right to exclude membership to individual(s) who have been charged (disposition still pending) and/or convicted of criminal felonies. Of particular concern to the YMCA are potential members who have been charged/convicted of sexual assault, child molestation, etc. 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.
In addition, the YMCA reserves the right to terminate an individual(s) membership for conduct unbecoming (fighting, verbal abuse, failure to follow YMCA policies, etc.). The YMCA’s Executive Director will make all determinations and decisions on membership termination.
I read and understand the above statement.
I understand that the YMCA assumes no responsibility for injuries or illness which I may sustain as a result of my physical condition or resulting from my participation in any athletic activities, sports program, and the use of any equipment, exercise or other activities. I expressly acknowledge on behalf of myself and my heirs that I assume the risk for any and all injuries which may result from my participation in these activities. I hereby release and discharge the YMCA, its agents, servants, and employees from any and all claim for injury, illness, death, loss or damage which I may suffer as a result of my participation in these activities.
I understand that the Athens YMCA is not responsible for personal property lost or stolen while members and/or program participants are using YMCA facilities or on YMCA premises. NO refunds will be issued on membership fees.
By participating in the YMCA Nationwide Membership Program, I agree to release the National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America and its independent and autonomous member association sin the United State and Puerto Rico, from claims of negligence for bodily injury or death in connection with the use of YMCA facilities, and from any liability for other claims including loss of property, to the fullest extent of the law.
I acknowledge the Waiver set forth above and, being in sympathy with the mission statement of the YMCA, hereby apply for membership.
I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT AS A GUEST, I AM UNABLE TO USE THE CHILD WATCH AREA AND THE HEALTH CLUB LOCKER ROOMS.
I read and understand the above statement.
