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Membership Information

All Branches 2010 Rates

Additional Membership Services

FACILITY MEMBER BENEFITS

Have unlimited use of the fitness center, racquetball courts, basketball gym and swimming pool for unstructured activities as the schedule allows.  Use of appropriate locker rooms.  Steam/Sauna for adults 18 and over only.  FREE Unlimited Land Fitness Classes & pay reduced rate on YMCA aquatic programs.

Your membership is good at:

Any YMCA in Connecticut

CT Reciprocity Program: membership at the Northwest Y also gives you the added benefit of using participating Y's in Connecticut for free as a guest for regular use (facility use only)-great for commuters! Just show your Northwest Y membership card and picture ID when you arrive at CT YMCAs. Limitations may apply.

Any YMCA across the United States

Your YMCA is a part of the AWAY Program-Always Welcome At YMCA's. This allows you to use most participating YMCAs across the country as a guest for free (for limited number of visits) or at a reduced rate. Extended stay in an area (i.e. Florida) will require payment for regular use. Check with the Y you wish to visit for their visitation policy.

6 Lane Indoor Heated Pool

• Family Swim Times

• Lap Swimming

• Swim Lessons for all ages

 Adult Aquatic Fitness

Cardio Fitness Center

• Broadcast Vision Entertainment System

• Precor & Star Trac Treadmills

• Precor & Life Fitness Elliptical Trainers

• Stairmaster Step Machines

• Computerized Exercise Bikes

• Nordic Track

• Concept II Rower

Strength Training Center

• Nautilus Strength Training Circuit

• Strive Strength Training Circut

• Life Fitness Strength Circuit

• Multi-purpose station

• Free Weight Center

Full Size Gymnasium

• Adult & Children’s Sports Programs

• Open Basketball and Volleyball

Aerobic Studio

• Over 24 hours of Fitness Classes

  per week

• Low Impact Floor

Racquetball Courts

• Open for play days and evenings

• Wallyball equipment and open play

Heat Therapy

• Women - Sauna

• Men - Steam

• Men’s Health Club - Sauna

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

Provides adults, couples, parents, and their children with use of the facilities, per the schedule.  The family membership is limited to two adults and dependent children through 12th grade, living in the same household.  College students with valid college ID up to the age of 22 may be included as dependent children.  Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent unless enrolled in a supervised YMCA program.  Free babysitting is available, when scheduled.

YOUTH MEMBERSHIP

Provides children, ages birth to 12 years of age, participation in programs at a reduced rate.  Youth Members may not utilize the fitness center or circulate the YMCA without parental supervision. This membership is required at the beginning of the season for swim team members planning on attending National Finals.

GUEST USE POLICY

Daily membership or guest use is available for up to six (6) visits per year with payment of daily guest fee.  These payments may be applied toward the joining fee for a new membership (within 60 days).  There may be periods where guests may not be allowed to participate.  Currently teen day passes have been restricted during any snow day or any weekday that school is not in session.  Subject to change, please call ahead. Bring photo ID.

The guest fee is:      

     • $11 for Adults 18yrs. and over

     • $8 for Teens 13yrs. to 18 yrs.

     • $5 for a Youth 12yrs. and under

     • $18 for a family

Program Memberships

A low-cost membership option entitling non-facility members to participate in programs, but not facilities.  Program fees must be paid for each 8 week program session.

OPTIONAL SERVICES (For Facility Members)

Unlimited Aerobic Fitness Classes                            FREE                        

Torrington Men’s Health Center                                

 $23/month                         $276/year

• Unlimited Fitness Classes (land only)  Select any or all our adult Fitness Express classes on page 4 - ages 16 and up.

• Torrington Men’s Health Center 18+ A yearly private locker rental with daily towel service, sauna, lounge with cable television, toiletries, The Wall Street Journal and unlimited land fitness classes.

PAYMENT PLANS

1. E-Z Pay Monthly Payment Plans-provide you with continuous membership privileges through payment of a low monthly fee.

    • Electronic Bank Draft

    • Credit Card Draft

 

Once a month the stated fees are automatically deducted from your account or credit card. The YMCA does not have access to your account. The bank, with your authorization, transfers the monthly dues from your account to the YMCA.

 

2. Annual Payment Plan- Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express.

CREDIT/ REFUND POLICY

Membership fees may be refunded if you move from the YMCA’s service area or due to medical reasons. Program fees will be credited/refunded in the event the YMCA cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment, inclement weather or facility conflict and will be processed by the appropriate program director.  If you wish to withdraw from a program the following will apply:

1. All refund requests must be made in writing.

2. If you notify the YMCA before classes begin, 100% credit/refund less $10 service charge.

3. If you notify the YMCA after one class meeting, 75% credit/refund.

4. If you notify the YMCA after two class meetings, 50% credit/refund.

5. No refund will be approved after two class meetings.

6. Credits or refunds will not be given to participants who fail to use membership or attend classes. Contact a Program Director for possible program make-up.

7. All refunds will be processed through our Business Office and checks will be mailed.

RETURN CHECK POLICY

Checks returned for insufficient funds will be subject to a $20 service fee.