The Y is committed to creating a fun, safe environment for our members. For this reason, all YMCA aquatics programs are conducted under the supervision of certified life guards and trained instructors. Before your visit, please review the pool expectations to help us continue to make the Y a safe space for all:

Safety

• Please walk at all times
• No rough or horseplay allowed
  • This includes throwing children, wrestling, chicken fighting, pushing/holding people underwater, and sitting on shoulders
  • No flips or backwards/spinning jumps
• Diving is only permitted in the Lap Pool at 20th Avenue in water greater than 7 ft deep
• No climbing, sitting, or standing on raised tile areas (example: lazy river island)
• No breath holding games allowed
• Glass and breakable items are prohibited in the pool area
• Use lap swim and water fitness equipment for intended purposes only
• Please do not hang on lane lines or buoy ropes
• Please carry fins to the pool rather than walking on deck while wearing them
• Outside equipment is subject to lifeguard approval

Children & Families

• Children under the age of 6 must be within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian at all times
  • This includes before and after swimming lessons
  • Limit 2 non-swimmers per adult
  • The use of flotation devices does not negate the need to have an adult in the water with children
• Non-toilet-trained children must wear a swim diaper in the pool
• Please use the changing stations provided in the locker rooms to change diapers, diaper changing on the swim deck is prohibited
• Strollers are allowed on deck, but wheels should be locked when idle

Attire & Flotation Devices

• Wear a swimming suit in the aquatic centers
• Please take off street shoes before entering the pool area
• All flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved
• No flotation devices or goggles on slide (20th Ave)

Cleanliness

• Soap showers are required before entering the water
• Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open cut
• Do not bring food, drink, gum, or tobacco into the pool

Restrictions

• Lazy River and Slide (20th Ave) users must be 4 ft (48 in) tall unless accompanied by an adult
• Members under 14 may not use the whirlpool, sauna, or steam room
• Swim test required for lap pool for swimmers under the age of 16
  • No goggles are allowed during the swim test

Other

• Videos and pictures are only allowed in the pool area with consent of all people visible in frame (or parent/legal guardian if underage)
• We strongly encourage idle wheelchairs to be locked while on the pool deck
• Please refrain from public displays of affection
• Do not bring animals into the pool area
  • Service animals are allowed on deck but not in the water

*Please note that for the YMCA an “engaged adult” may be anyone age 16 or older

General Information

·       Only Oshkosh YMCA staff can coach, teach, or train individuals while they are on Oshkosh YMCA property, outside of sanctioned events held here.

·       Private swim lessons are subject to staff and pool space availability.

·       Private swim lessons are available for swimmers over 3 years old and include adapted and adult lessons.

·       Private lessons must be paid for before they can occur.

·       Before paying for private lessons, the swimmer (or parent/guardian) must speak with the Aquatics Coordinator regarding goals & plans for the lesson.

·       All private lessons are 30 minutes long.

·       Swimmers must notify their instructor directly a minimum of 12 hours in advance to cancel their session. If they don’t have their instructor’s contact information, they should notify the Aquatics Coordinator.

·       Each swimmer is allowed one free short notice (less than 12 hours) cancellation. Subsequent occurrences and/or no-show sessions may be billed at the discretion of the Aquatics Coordinator.

·       If a swimmer cannot complete a full session for any reason, they are still billed for a full session.

·       If the YMCA or the instructor cancels the session, the swimmer will not be billed.

·       All unused sessions expire 3 months from the date of purchase.

Individual Private Lessons 

·       These lessons are one instructor and one swimmer only.

·       These lessons may not be split between swimmers. The full 30-minutes must be used on one individual.

Semi-Private Lessons 

·       These lessons are for two to three swimmers with one instructor.

·       The Oshkosh YMCA does not match individual swimmers for these lessons. If you are interested in Semi-Private lessons, you must coordinate this with the other participant(s) beforehand.

·       For swimmer safety and lesson quality, each swimmers’ ability level must beno more than one Oshkosh YMCA Swim Lesson Stage (or comparable ability) apart. For example, a Stage 2 swimmer could swim with a Stage 1 or Stage 3, but not Stages 4, 5, or 6. Aquatics leadership staff will have final say on swimmer abilities as needed.

·       All registered participants must attend, or the session cannot occur.

The 20th Ave aquatic center slide times vary throughout the day. For the most up to date schedules, check out our free mobile app.

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Members are encouraged to bring their own pool towel. Shower towels are available at the front desk. 

The whirlpool, sauna, and steam room are available during regular aquatic center hours at both our 20th Ave and Downtown locations. They are available for members ages 14+. For updates about short term closures to the whirlpool, sauna, and steam room, download our free app.

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