MISSION I understand that the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a non-profit charity with a mission to foster the spiritual, mental & physical development of individuals, families and communities according to the ideals of inclusiveness, equality and mutual respect for all. I Agree CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP I understand that all members are required to present a valid membership card for identification when using YMCA facilities and/or participating in programs. If for any reason members are unable to present membership cards, they are required to present photo identification. Membership cards are not transferable; remain the property of the YMCA; and must be returned to the YMCA upon request. The YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants and guests. If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation, and remove visitation access. Monthly membership drafts continue indefinitely unless members provide written notice of cancellation, or the YMCA terminates the membership. Annual memberships must be renewed. I Agree I understand that I will be automatically transferred into a new membership category on my birthday if I am eligible, in which event dues may increase or decrease. In the event of any other qualifying event that changes the category of membership for which I am eligible, I agree to notify the YMCA on or before the first day of the month following the month in which such event occurs. I Agree LIABILITY WAIVER My signature acknowledges that I understand the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington assumes no responsibility for injuries or illnesses which I, my spouse/partner, or my minor children or any other person may sustain as a result of my/their physical condition, this membership, my/their use of an facility or my/their participation in any activities, programs, exercise, or the use of any equipment (collectively, “Activities”). I expressly acknowledge on behalf of myself, my spouse/partner, my minor children and our heirs that I assume the risk for any and all injuries, illnesses, death, loss or damage which may result from any of the foregoing. I hereby release and discharge the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, its agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, loss or damage which I, my spouse/partner, or minor children may suffer as a result of my/their physical condition, this membership, the use of any facility or participation in any Activities. In the event I, my spouse/partner or minor children bring any guest to the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington facility or Activity, I also agree to be responsible for ensuring that such guests adhere to the rules and policies of the YMCA and to inform them that they assume all liability for injuries, illness, death, loss or damage which may result from participation in any activities, programs, exercise or the use of any equipment. By participating in the YMCA Nationwide Membership Program, I agree to release the National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, and its independent and autonomous member associations in the United States and Puerto Rico, from claims of negligence for bodily injury or death in connection with the use of YMCA facilities, and from any liability for other claims, including loss of property, to the fullest extent of the law. Additionally, I understand that the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is not responsible for personal property lost or stolen while members and/or program participants are using YMCA facilities or are on YMCA premises. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT My signature acknowledges that: - I have been informed of the location of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's Membership Handbook on the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington website (https://www.ymcadc.org/membership-handbook/), and that I agree to observe the YMCA's policies and procedures as outlined in the Membership Handbook and as they may be amended from time to time. I reserve the right to request and receive an explanation for any provision of the Membership Handbook that I do not understand.
- I understand that I am responsible for reading and complying with notices that are posted or sent to my attention.
- I have been made aware of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's COVID19 Code of Conduct, which is available online at https://www.ymcadc.org/covid19-code-of-conduct/ and that I agree to observe the YMCA's policies and procedures as outlined on this page and as they may be amended from time to time. I also understand that I am responsible for reading and complying with related notices that are posted or sent to my attention.
MARKETING RELEASE I understand that the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington may take pictures or record videos of members and non-members participating in YMCA programs, using YMCA facilities, or attending YMCA special events. Additionally, I understand that the YMCA may permit members of the media to take such pictures or record such videos in order to promote the YMCA‘s charitable mission and for other journalistic purposes. Signing this membership application (if the person named below is under age 18, a parent or guardian of such person must sign on such person’s behalf) releases the YMCA and the media to use such photographs, video recordings, and/or sound recordings of me for any purpose consistent with the YMCA’s charitable mission. I understand and agree to the related Marketing policy outlined in the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Membership Handbook, which states that I am waiving any and all rights that may preclude the YMCA’s or the media’s use of the pictures or recordings as described above, that I acknowledge that neither the YMCA nor the media has any obligation to use any recordings of me, and that I will receive no monetary payment or other compensation in exchange for the rights to use pictures or recordings of me. I Agree MONTHLY PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION My signature acknowledges that I understand that a month-to-month membership to the YMCA is continuous and that I agree to the following terms listed for the method of payment that I have selected to use through this application for membership to the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington: - BANK DRAFT: If I have elected to pay with via BANK DRAFT, I authorize my bank to honor pre-authorized drafts drawn by the YMCA on my account for membership payments and/or contributions. It is understood that my EFT membership and any recurring gift I have elected to make as I have indicated on this form will be continuous until I provide written notice to the YMCA of membership cancellation one-month prior to the date of my monthly bank draft in order to be effective for the following month. When the bank honors the draft by charging my account, such drafts constitute my receipt for the payment. Should any draft not be honored by said bank when received by them, it is understood that the payment is to be made by me in the amount of said payment, plus a service charge. If at any time there is to be a change, deletion, or cancellation of my membership and/or discontinuation of recurring gifts, it is to be submitted in writing to the YMCA branch where membership was purchased, along with my membership card(s) of cancelling membership, one-month prior to the date of my monthly bank draft in order to discontinue the debit for the following month. Failure to do so will result in that month's draft being nonrefundable. A voided check is required with all electronic funds transfer applications.
- CREDIT CARD: If I have elected to pay with a CREDIT CARD, to ensure uninterrupted service, I authorize the YMCA to charge my credit card for membership payments and/or contributions. I understand that I must provide written notice of cancellation. If at any time there is to be a change, deletion, or cancellation of my membership and/or discontinuation of recurring gifts, it is to be submitted in writing to the YMCA where membership was purchased, along with my membership card(s) of cancelling membership, one-month prior to the date of my monthly credit card draft in order to discontinue the debit for the subsequent months.
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: in the event that I have applied for Financial Assistance, I agree to the terms of monthly payment plan and I understand that will need to re-apply annually for financial assistance.
MEMBERSHIP HOLDS AND CANCELLATION REQUESTS For month-to-month memberships - Cancellation requests: I understand that one-month (30-days) advanced written notice is required to process membership cancellation requests. As such, I understand that:
- if my membership payment is on the 26th, I must cancel my membership in writing by the 26th of the prior month.
- if my membership payment is on the 10th, I must cancel my membership in writing by the 10th of the prior month.
- Hold requests: I understand that to place a membership on hold, members must provide written notification via email to member.service@ymcadc.org at least two weeks (14-days) prior to their next draft or billing date, to include their full name, membership ID number, complete contact information (mailing address, phone number and email address), the name of the home YMCA branch, and the reason for their membership hold request. Once a membership is placed on hold, members are not permitted to use YMCA facilities (this includes with a guest pass). If member access records reflect your use of YMCA facilities while your membership is on hold, your membership will be reactivated and your account charged. Members that place their membership on hold will pay a monthly inactive fee of $10/month for an individual / one-adult membership and $15/month for a family / two-adult membership until membership is reactivated or cancelled by the member. To reactivate membership, please notify the YMCA via email at member.service@ymcadc.org.
- Cancellation and hold requests can be submitted in writing via email at member.service@ymcadc.org.
I Agree ACCEPTANCE I acknowledge the WAIVER and CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP set forth above and in the Membership Handbook, and, being in agreement with the Mission and Goals of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, hereby apply for membership. |