The Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA reserves the right to alter or cancel classes.

Children are not allowed in adult programs and are not to be left wandering the facility while parents participate in such programs. Children less than 8 years of age are not allowed in the facility unless they are attending a class or are with parents in the facility.

Membership & Admission Policy
Membership at the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA and admission to its facilities and programs is a privilege, not a right.

The Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA reserves the right to deny membership, suspend or revoke the membership of any person whose behavior, whether on or off the Y premises, is judged by the Executive Staff and Board of Directors either to be in conflict with the welfare of the Y patrons or staff, or in violation of the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA mission, as expressed in the mission statements found in the Y’s seasonal brochures, on the Y’s website and in the by-laws.

The Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA will have a written procedure for notice of suspension or revocation of membership, and a method of appeal of that determination to the Y’s Executive Committee of Board of Directors. The Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA Executive Director is responsible for implementation of this policy.

Behavior Policy
It is the belief of the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and members, that the atmosphere in the building and on the grounds will be conducive to the enhancement and development of all people.

To achieve this, the following are unacceptable:
1. Disrespectfulness of others, the facility or equipment.
2. Derogatory actions or demeaning remarks about race, creed, gender or appearance.
3. Theft or destruction of Y property.
4. Public displays of affection other than holding hands. 
5. Swearing
6. Fighting

7. Spitting
8. Smoking anywhere on the Y campus is prohibited. 
9. Use of drugs or alcohol anywhere on Y campus is prohibited. 
10. Clothing that portrays graphic violence or language or is offensive.  Proper attire must be worn throughout the Y. 
11. Activity or behavior that could be interpreted by staff as having gang affiliation.
12. Other behaviors deemed inappropriate.
13. Carrying or concealing any weapons, devices, or objects which may be used as weapons. 

Any violation of the above mentioned may result in termination of membership rights, parental and police notification. Other consequences as a result of the above mentioned actions will be determined by the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA staff.

Weapons
Any object which could be used to injure another person brought on Y property and which has no related purpose for being on the grounds or in the building (including, but not limited to knives, guns, pipes, chains, nunchucks, throwing stars, explosives) will result in immediate expulsion from the Y, termination of membership, with the authorities called.

THE MARSHALLTOWN YMCA-YWCA ADHERES TO A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY REGARDING WEAPONS AND VIOLENCE.

The Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA Executive Director reserves the right to terminate a membership at any time based on inappropriate behavior.

For safety reasons, the Y reserves the right to search all lockers, including those that are padlocked.

Accomodating Special Needs
A first floor dressing room, complete with toilet facilities and a shower, is available off the pool for parents with children of opposite sex under the age of 8 (i.e. fathers bringing young daughters to swim programs, etc.) This dressing room is also available to physically challenged persons and persons with special needs. For more information and location, ask the Y Aquatic Staff.

An elevator is also available for persons needing such assistance.