Starting November first the Fond du Lac Family YMCA will be offering around the clock access to the facility. The Y says it is responding to the needs of community members by expanding accessibility to adult members, and that making time to exercise is the first step to a healthier, more active lifestyle. The Y says 24/7 facility access will allow existing adult members ages 19 and older the ability to work out on their own schedule. Members may begin applying for access at the Welcome Center desk starting October 1st. To apply members must sign a 24/7 access waiver and agree to abide by YMCA policies, pass a background check, and upgrade for $5 per month per member. Qualifying members will purchase a key fob for $25 to access the Fond du Lac Family YMCA after facility hours. They will have unlimited access to the Family Gym, Studio 4 on-demand classes, Wellness Center and the restrooms in the lobby and Wellness Center, any time, day or night, all year long. All other areas of the facility will be closed, including the locker rooms. Providing a safe, secure environment for members is essential to the Y’s cause of strengthening the community. The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is protected by advanced security and video surveillance systems. However, these systems will not provide staffing assistance for emergencies that might arise outside of the Y’s regular hours. As such, the YMCA highly recommends that members exercise with another 24/7 member when using the facility outside of staffed hours of operation. First Aid Kits and AED’s will be made available.First Aid Kits and AED’s will be made available. “This change for the Fond du Lac Family YMCA is an example of our organization listening to and responding to the ever-changing needs of our community. By offering this new membership add-on (24/7 access) members have the flexibility of exercising when it fits their schedule. The Y will be available any time they need it,” said JJ Raflik, CEO/ExecutiveDirector, Fond du Lac Family YMCA.
