Facility Safety Protocols

• Fever of 100.4 or above
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Cough
• Headache
• Chills
• Sore throat
• Muscle pain (not exercise related)
• Loss of taste or smell
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

• Staff or child displaying symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to attend and must be symptom free for 24 hours with no medication.
• Children will be required to stay home if a sibling or parent is ill.
• If symptoms develop during the day, staff or child will be sent home immediately and parents must pick up no later than 1 hour after staff communication is made.

• Parents are required to walk children to the door when dropping off children and must wear a face covering.
• Temperature checks will be done on all staff and children prior to entering the building.
• All staff and children will sanitize hands prior to entering the building.
• All staff and children must wear a mask and have it on prior to entering the building.
• Drop off and pick up will take place outside of the center building at the #1 and #2 doors.
• Waiting areas will be marked to promote social distancing.
• A sign will be placed on the outside door with instructions for drop off or pick up in the absence of a staff person.

• Children will be with their classroom/group and designated teachers with limited crossover for staff unless necessary for state regulations.

• No combining of groups unless necessary.
• Combining of classrooms within a color group will have a number cap as guided by the CDC.

• Gym use will be for school aged children only.
• Outdoor playground areas will be used on a rotating schedule.

• Hand washing will occur frequently.
• Hands will be washed upon arrival prior to starting the day.

• All children will eat in their classrooms.

• Face shields may only be used if a doctor’s note is provided.

• Common areas such as door handles will be cleaned frequently.
• Classroom tables and counters will be cleaned after every use.
• More details are being developed.

• If a case of COVID-19 is confirmed in a classroom there will be a minimum of a 24-hour shut down of all contaminated areas for deep cleaning and sanitizing.
• All CDC guidelines will be followed.

• County-wide reciprocity only at this time (MDI YMCA and the Lawrence Center in Blue Hill).
• Covid-19 waiver must be signed prior to entry.
• New membership sales are allowed. But applicants from states that currently require quarantine may be asked to wait to use the facility until that quarantine has been completed.
• Daily user fees are allowed.
• Persons ages 11 and older are allowed in the facility independently.
• Children under the age of 11 are not be allowed entry into weight/cardio rooms.

• Program entry (pool lap lanes and fitness classes) is pre-registration based and preference is given to pre-registered participants. To schedule pool time or reserve your space in fitness classes, use the links at the top of this page. 
• Entry for weight/cardio rooms is on a first come first serve basis.

• Face Coverings are required to enter and during your visit at all YMCA Buildings and entry and access will be denied for non-compliance per Executive Mandate 16 FY 20/21. Face coverings must be worn regardless of the ability to physical distance. The only exception is if you are in the pool or shower.
• All staff will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment 
• Code of Conduct instructions are posted clearly in lobby.
• Code of Conduct instructions are reviewed with all members upon entry and at beginning of classes.
• A 6-foot distance is required between all persons within the facility at all times.
• Members are to use floor markings to maintain distance from staff.
• No social seating is allowed. Chairs are available for physical limitations and footwear changes only.

• No entry for temperatures 100.4 or greater.
• Screening Questions:
  • Do you have any of the following symptoms: Fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath? (If yes to any, no entry.)
  • Have you been in contact with anyone with a confirmed case of COVID-19? (If yes, ask next question.)
  • Have you completed a 14-day stay-at-home quarantine since this contact? (If no, no entry).
  • Have you traveled out of the state recently? (If yes, ask next question.)
    • Have you completed a 14-day stay-at-home quarantine since arriving back in the state? (If no, no entry.)

• Everyone is required to sanitize their hands before entering the facility at a hand sanitizing station.
• Stations are available throughout the building.
• Hygiene expectations are posted in the lobby upon entrance and throughout active areas of the facility.

Equipment has been arranged the proper distance apart. Please leave all equipment where it is currently located. All equipment is to be cleaned before and after each use with provided wipes and/or spray and paper towels. 

Weight Room

Maximum number of people in room: 10

• 5 people allowed on each side of the weight room. (5 on left side, 5 on right side)
• All equipment must be cleaned before and after each use using provided wipes and/or spray bottles of cleaner and paper towels
• No supersets. Please work at one machine at a time
• Ex. Enter one area, clean it, perform set(s), clean and leave that machine
• There are no weight lifting sheets/ clipboard or pencils provided

Cardio Room

Maximum number of people: 7

• Some equipment might be closed to ensure physical distancing
• All equipment must be cleaned by each person before and after use
• Equipment available for use in this room is:
  • Treadmill – 1, 3
  • Arc Trainer – 2, 4, 6
  • NuStep – 1, 2

TRX Room

Maximum number of people: 5

• Each piece of equipment needs to be cleaned with wipes and/or spray cleaner and paper towels before and after each use
• There are three sets of TRX straps for personal use. Please leave them where they are to ensure proper social distancing.
• Equipment available for use in this room are:
  • Upright bikes 3, 4, 5
  • Rower 1, 2

Child Watch Area

Maximum number of people: 3

• Each piece of equipment needs to be cleaned with wipes and/or spray cleaner and paper towels before and after each use.
• Equipment in this room:
  • #12 Pec/Rear Delt machine
  • #4 Chest Press
  • Recumbent bike that was in weight room.

Kaufman Room

Maximum number of people: 3

• Each piece of equipment needs to be cleaned with wipes and/or spray cleaner and paper towels before and after each use.
• The climbing wall is closed until further notice.
• Equipment in this room:
  • #15 ab crunch
  • #7 tricep machine
  • Roman Chair

Small equipment has been moved to the gym until further notice. If no fitness class is in session, come on in and get what you need. 

Gym – Group Exercise Classes

Maximum number of people: 20

• Gym will be closed to others during group exercise classes
• Participant spots are marked on the floor to ensure social distancing and are to be used while in the gym. 
• Any equipment used during class is to be cleaned before and after use with provided wipes and/or spray and paper towels. 
• There are six TRX mounts in the gym. One set is left for independent use, the others are held for class use or with permission from fitness staff.

Gym – Basketball Court

• 1 person per hoop. Must use YMCA disinfected equipment.
• Basketball is only allowed on the farther end of the gym to protect fitness equipment now stored in the gym.
• Basketball is only allowed when fitness classes are not in session.
• See front desk or other staff to get the curtain closed before starting to play basketball.

Gym Cardio Equipment

• Available in this room:
  • Recumbent bikes 1, 2, 6
  • Indoor cycle bikes
  • Stair climber 1,2
  • Hand cycle bike
• Small (handheld) and group fitness class equipment is also being stored in the gym. If you want to use any, please clean before and after use with provided wipes and/or spray and return all equipment to gym shelving. 

• Fitness classes are limited to 19 participants and an instructor.
• Due to potential unseen risks associated with fitness and the current COVID-19 pandemic, members are required to sign a waiver prior to attending any in-person class. A waiver will be provided at the class or you can download a waiver here and bring it to your first class or complete the Online Waiver Form (for Barcode, enter the number you use when entering the building).
• Signing up for classes is easy. To sign up, use the new DEFY APP or call the front desk 667-3086. Learn about the DEFY APP here.
• If you need to cancel a class registration, call 667-3086 or cancel on the APP to remove your name from the class roster and open a spot for a fellow member. People who register and don’t show up without canceling can be prohibited from registering for future classes.
• If space is not available in a class, you can add your name to a wait list using the App and you will be notified if a space becomes available prior to the start of the class.
• Fitness classes are currently being held in the gym or TRX room. 

• County-wide reciprocity only at this time (MDI YMCA and the Wiggins Center in Ellsworth).
• Covid-19 waiver must be signed prior to entry.
• New membership sales are allowed. But applicants from states that currently require quarantine may be asked to wait to use the facility until that quarantine has been completed.
• Daily user fees are allowed.
• Persons ages 11 and older are allowed in the facility independently.
• Children under the age of 11 are not be allowed entry into weight/cardio rooms.

• Entry for weight/cardio rooms is on a first come first serve basis.

• Face Coverings are required to enter and during your visit at all YMCA Buildings and entry and access will be denied for non-compliance per Executive Mandate 16 FY 20/21. Face coverings must be worn regardless of the ability to physical distance. The only exception is if you are in the pool or shower.
• All staff will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment 
• Code of Conduct instructions are posted clearly in lobby.
• Code of Conduct instructions are reviewed with all members upon entry and at beginning of classes.
• A 6-foot distance is required between all persons within the facility at all times.
• A front desk barrier is in place to protect staff and members.
• Members are to use floor markings to maintain distance from staff.
• No social seating is allowed. Chairs are available for physical limitations and footwear changes only.

• No entry for temperatures 100.4 or greater.
• Screening Questions:
  • Do you have any of the following symptoms: Fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath? (If yes to any, no entry.)
  • Have you been in contact with anyone with a confirmed case of COVID-19? (If yes, ask next question.)
  • Have you completed a 14-day stay-at-home quarantine since this contact? (If no, no entry).
  • Have you traveled out of the state recently? (If yes, ask next question.)
    • Have you completed a 14-day stay-at-home quarantine since arriving back in the state? (If no, no entry.)

• Everyone is required to sanitize their hands before entering the facility at a hand sanitizing station.
• Stations are available throughout the building.
• Hygiene expectations are posted in the lobby upon entrance and throughout active areas of the facility.

• The number of people in fitness classes is limited. For more information or to reserve a spot in a class, call (207) 374-5358.
• You need to make choices about what equipment and when it is best for you to use each piece of equipment based on who is in the space with you. It is the responsibility of everyone to stay physically distant from all other members (at least 6’) for the duration of your visit at The Y. 

• All patrons will be screened upon entry (i.e CDC questions, Temp checks, hands sanitized etc.).
• All patrons are required to wear a mask at all times.
• All patrons are required to wash their hands, at the sink inside fitness room prior to touching any gym equipment
• If a patron is feeling ill or showing any symptoms we highly encourage them to stay home.

• All staff must stay home if feeling sick or showing any symptoms of COVID-19.
• Staff are required to wear a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained and when they enter any part of the school.

• A maximum of six patrons are allowed in the fitness center at one time.
• A one-hour time limit will be enforced once we’ve reached capacity and have another patron waiting to enter.
  • Example; John arrives at 5 to work out and within his hour 5 others arrive. At 6:15 Liz arrives. Staff will advise Liz that we are at capacity and if she can enter in 15 minutes. Staff will advise the person who arrived, John, that he has 15 mins before his hour is up to allow Liz to enter.

• Staff will spray and wipe down all equipment, entry door handles, locker room etc. prior to opening, by the hour and prior to ending their shift
• Staff will initial and time stamp when sanitation is complete.
• Sanitizer will be available throughout the fitness center.

• Equipment available for use will be a minimum of six feet from other available equipment.
• Some equipment will be roped/taped off and will not be available for use.

• The locker rooms are available for restroom usage only.
• Showering and changing is not permitted.

• Staff and patrons may bring their own water bottle but cannot share with anyone else.
• No food is allowed in the fitness center.

• Patrons will enter through the YMCA door located in front of the Jewett School.
• Patrons must ring the doorbell when they arrive, a YMCA staff member will screen them and let them in.