COVID Updates

As we continue to navigate the pandemic, this will be your source of YMCA information regarding facility and program status.

All three of our facilities are open, but with limited hours and capacity. We do require reservations to do everything at the Y, except walk the indoor track at SAY and Kids' Care. The Y is only open to active YMCA of Rock River Valley members. No Nationwide Members or guests at this time.

UPDATE: January 15, 2021
Our region's numbers are improving and the Governor announced today (January 15, 2021) that we can move back to Tier 2 effective immediately. This means we get to expand our services again. Below we outline the updates for each program area, but here are some quick highlights. 

Mask Policy - Masks will continue to be required while working out and throughout the building.

Locker Rooms - All members may once again use locker rooms at all facilities. They are no longer limited to swimmers.

Youth Policy - Effective immediately, we will allow youth ages 14 and up to be in our facilities without a parent on-site. Youth must have a reservation and be participating in an activity.

Group Exercise - We will begin offering in-person group exercise classes starting January 18.

Sports - Basketball and racquetball have increased capacity. Rock climbing will return. Swim lap lanes can now be shared by up to four family members and rec swim will return.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we follow state and health requirements. We want to ensure the safety of our members and staff during this season.


Our hours of operation are:

SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA
Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Northeast Family YMCA
Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Puri Family YMCA
Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Sunday: Closed

CURRENT SERVICES

Rock Climbing

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Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is returning the week of January 18. It will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Reservations are required.

Lap Swim

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Lap Swim

Lap swimming and water walking is available at both SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA pools and the Northeast Family YMCA. 45-minute time slots. Up to four family members from the same household may share a lane with one reservation. Independent swimming for ages 16 and up. Ages 8-15 may lap swim with a parent on deck supervising. This is for active YMCA of Rock River Valley members only. Advanced reservations are required. 

Family Swimming

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Family Swimming

Reserve a time for family swim in the zero-depth entry pool at the Northeast Family YMCA or in our warm water pool at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. Four swimmers per household are allowed per one reservation. Swimmers ages 9 and under are required to be under the direct on-deck supervision of a parent or guardian. Swimmers ages 9 and under who cannot pass the swim test must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water within arm's reach. The slide will be available for use on Sundays. Reservations are for 45 minutes. Swimmers do not have access to the lap lane area unless they reserve time in the lap lane area.

Cardio/Weight Room

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Cardio/Weight Room

Our wellness centers at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront, Northeast Family and Puri Family YMCAs are open by reservation. We are offering 1-hour reservations with no limit on the number of reservations you make. Time slots will be available one week in advance. Masks continue to be required while exercising.

Group Fitness

Suspended

Group Fitness

In-person group exercise classes are coming back starting January 18! Reservations are required. We will continue to expand our on-demand library of classes for those who are not quite ready to join class in-person. Click reserve a class to secure your spot. Classes will be added as instructor availability and equipment allows.
 

Basketball

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Basketball

Reserve a hoop for shooting and drills. Beginning January 15, 2021, up to four people per hoop are allowed and bring your own ball. Two hoops available at NEB and 4 hoops available at SAY. No gameplay strictly enforced. Ages 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Reservations are required and limited to 1 hour.

Personal Training

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Personal Training

We are offering in-person and virtual personal training at our SwedishAmerican Riverfront and Northeast Family YMCAs. You may use previously purchased sessions. Click here for rates and trainer information.

Pickleball

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Pickleball

Pickleball is available at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA and Northeast Family YMCA. A maximum of four players per court will be allowed, and all players must be pre-registered for the time slot in order to access the building. Please bring your own sweat towel and water bottle. 

 

Racquetball

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Racquetball

Racquetball is available on courts 4, 5 and 6 at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. Beginning January 15, 2021, up to 4 people per court will be allowed. Advanced registration is required. Click to secure your timeslot.

KEEPING YOU SAFE

Please be assured that your safety is our number one priority. We’re following guidelines from the CDC, health experts and local officials to ensure our YMCA meets the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

What to Bring

You’ll need your membership card or phone with the YMCA app for check in, a mask, water bottle and a towel. Our water fountains will be available for filling bottles only. Additionally, we will not be offering towel service.

Wearing a Mask/Screening

Wearing a mask is a requirement in all areas of the Y - including while exercising. Health screenings are conducted upon entry.

Cardio Center

You’ll notice that some of the equipment is not in service. This allows us to provide a safe distance between members using the equipment. YMCA staff will thoroughly clean the equipment after each use and rotate the use of the equipment to allow for full sanitation. We encourage you to wipe down the equipment before and after use for extra precaution. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Masks will be required while exercising. Masks are still required in all common areas including the pool deck.

STEP 1:
To make a reservation, click the button below to access the schedule.

STEP 2:
Find the specific activity you want. Filter by category: cardio & strength room, pool, racquet sports, group exercise. Click “Sign Up” next to the activity time you want. 

STEP 3:
Choose “Create a Login” for our Group Ex Pro reservation system. You only have to do this the first time. You will login for the following reservations.

STEP 4:
Enter your email address and click “Login.”

STEP 5:
Click “Reserve a Spot.”

STEP 6:
If the class is full, add your name to wait list. If someone cancels their reservation, you will get a notification that a spot has opened up. Reserve

We are noticing issues with Safari and Internet Explorer. Try using Chrome or Firefox. If you are still experiencing issues reserving your time online, then please feel free to call the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA at 815-489-1252 or the Northeast Family YMCA at 815-885-6852. Make a Reservation

1) Go to our website: rockriverymca.org/schedule - or click the button below
2) Find the class you registered for and click Sign Up
3) It will say you are already registered and offer a cancel option
4) Click Cancel Click to Cancel

We have a temporary youth policy in place. Youth ages 0-9 may come to the Y for programs only. Youth ages 10-13 only under parent supervision. Ages 14 and over are allowed to be in the facility without an adult, but must have a reservation and be participating in an activity.

Kids' Care, our drop-in childcare, is now open again with limited hours. Reservations are not required. Children 2 and older must wear a mask. No shoes in the Kids' Care area and socks must be worn.

Northeast Family YMCA
Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm, 5pm-7pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm

SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA (beginning January 18)
Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm, 4pm-8pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm

The pools at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA and the Northeast Family YMCA are open for lap swimming, rec swim, water walking and individual water exercise.  Reservations are required for a 45-minute lap lane time slot. 
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The Women's, Men's and special needs locker rooms are available at both the Northeast Family and SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCAs for all members.

Swim team practices will resume near the end of January 2021. Watch for emails from the coach. Register

Pickleball is available on Court 3 at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA, and Racquetball is available on courts 4, 5 and 6. A maximum of 4 players per court will be allowed, and all players must be pre-registered for the time slot in order to access the building. There will be 45-minute time slots available.  Players must wear masks while in the building - including while playing on the court. 

We will be implementing a variety of safety precautions as we open the Y, but every individual will have to make his or her own personal decision on what is safest and best for their family. We will do everything we can to keep our members and staff safe, and we ask that you commit to participate by cleaning equipment and always adhering to facility protocols. 

We are asking all YMCA staff, members, volunteers and participants to stay home when ill (and to remain home for 24 hours after symptoms have disappeared if the illness is flu-like or gastrointestinal). We rely on each individual to self-assess their symptoms and illness. In an effort to prevent individuals who are symptomatic or who have been exposed from entering our facility, we will ask health screening questions at check-in. In instances where symptoms are observed, Y staff and members will be sent home. 

CONTACT US

If you have questions about your membership status or you need assistance with registering for a service, contact us at ymcasupport@rockriverymca.org or:

SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA: 815-489-1252
Northeast Family YMCA: 815-885-6852
Puri Family YMCA: 779-774-3675