The
Greater Austin YMCA is founded on Christian principles and prohibits
inappropriate behavior and conduct. Behaviors by members or patrons deemed
threatening or harmful to the well being of the public while at YMCA functions
will initiate a staff review process which may result in the termination of
services or visitation.
The carrying or
concealing any weapons devices or objects which may be used as a weapon in Greater Austin YMCA facilities or program sites is forbidden. (State of Texas Penal Code
30.06) One may not enter any Greater Austin YMCA property with a handgun that is
carried openly. (State Penal Code 30.07)
All
Greater Austin Y campuses and program spaces are tobacco, drug and alcohol
free. This also includes paraphernalia like e-cigarettes.
I
authorize the use of any photographic image of the member(s), named herein,
during any program or activity, for use in any YMCA publication.
Cell
phone/Video taping: Due to the advances in video equipment and telephone video
technology, and for the safety and security of our members and guests, any and
all video equipment may not be used in locker rooms, dressing areas, shower
areas, restrooms, and other areas generally deemed to be private within the
YMCA facilities. Also please refrain from capturing videos that include other
members in the background for use on personal social media. The Greater Austin
YMCA requests that cell phone usage be reserved for lobby or designated cell
phone areas only.
I
understand the Greater Austin YMCA is not responsible for personal or vehicular
property loss, damaged, or stolen while members and/or program participants are
using YMCA facilities, on YMCA premises, or involved in YMCA programs.
I
understand that YMCA activities have inherent risks and in consideration for
membership at the YMCA and participation in YMCA programs I hereby assume all
risks and hazards incident to my participation in all YMCA activities, due to
the negligence of the YMCA or otherwise wile in, about, or upon the premises of
the YMCA and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment thereon
or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA, including volunteer
service. I further waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold
harmless the YMCA, the organizers, volunteers, supervisors, officers,
directors, participants, coaches, referees, as well as persons or parents
transporting participants to and from activities from any claims or injury sustained
during my use of the YMCA property or participation in programs. I expressly
assume all dangers, risks, and hazards to me and all minors in my care.
The member, participant or
guest acknowledges that it is the policy of the Greater Austin Y to deny
membership, program participation or visits to any individual convicted of a
crime for which registration as a sex offender is required and that the Greater
Austin YMCA will run a Raptor Check for all Youth and Government Conference
guests and spectators ages 18 and older.