Nebraska Update: June 1 Reopening!
The YMCA of Greater Omaha is officially slating June 1st as the reopening date of all the Nebraska branch facilites. As with any business, reopening will look a little different to that of pre-COVID operations, so please take a minute to familiarize yourself with What To Expect below. Nebraska facilities include the Armbrust YMCA, Butler-Gast YMCA, Downtown YMCA, Maple Street YMCA, Sarpy YMCA, Southwest YMCA and Twin Rivers YMCA.
Iowa Update: Now Open!
With the recent adjustments of COVID-related restrictions in Iowa, and the Y’s ability to create safe spaces, both the Charles E. Lakin YMCA in Council Bluffs, IA and the Mills County YMCA in Glenwood, IA are now open. Services and amenities are limited to Wellness Centers only, which includes cardio and weight equipment, free weights and walking tracks. No swimming pools, Group Exercise, Childwatch, coffee or towel services will be available. Further amenities will be added and implemented in the near future, as health & safety restrictions warrant. With the safety of seniors and active older adults in mind, the YMCA Healthy Living Center in Council Bluffs, IA will reopen at a later, yet-to-be-determined date.
What To Expect:
Like most businesses, reopening will look a little different than pre-COVID operations. Specifically, with the safety of everyone in mind, members should expect to see the following guidelines in place when returning to the Y:
- Facilities will operate at or below 50% occupancy at all times, on a first-come/first-serve basis. Members will scan in AND scan out. For further details on how to add your barcode to your phone using the YMCA app, click here.
- Only members 15 years and older will be allowed to use the facilities
- Proper social distancing will be in place, with 6’ distance markers and appropriately placed equipment.
- Only cardio and weight equipment, free weights and walking tracks available, with some machines and stations unavailable for use.
- Please leave gym bags, backpacks and purses at home.
- Gyms, swimming pools, Group Exercise, Childwatch, locker rooms, steam/sauna, coffee stations, towel service and other amenities will not be available. Y Without Walls online virtual classes are still available here.
- Water fountains will be bottle fill only.
- Additional cleaning & safety measures will be in place, including key staff wearing masks.
Membership Information
Members who have placed their membership on a temporary hold set to end May 31st will be automatically reactivated. Other members who selected a longer hold option will be receiving a separate email with further information on how to reactivate their memberships sooner. As always, any membership questions or concerns can be sent to comments@metroymca.org and we’ll be happy to assist.
Please stay tuned for more operational updates in the coming weeks, and we look forward to seeing you back at the Y!
Please continue to enjoy all the online Y Without Walls virtual health & wellness content including workout plans & videos, youth education & engagement, swim safety and more. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon.
