Membership Policies & Information
Membership Payment Options
- Monthly automatic bank draft via checking account, credit or debit card on the 5th of every month. All memberships billed on the 1st of each month.
- Annual (12-month) memberships are available via cash, check, credit card, debit card, or bank draft. Members choosing this option receive their 12th month at no additional charge.
- All membership types will auto-renew at the end of the term.
- All membership types must provide debit/credit card or bank draft information as a back-up payment to be used on the 15th of the month for any outstanding balances.
Infrastructure/Flex Fees
We place an Infrastructure/Flex Fee of 2.5% on all Card and 1.38% on Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, which is not greater than our cost of acceptance.
Joining Fees
The Joining Fee is not refundable or transferable. The Joining Fee is waived if a member is transferring from another YMCA and has proof of recent active membership within one month. Those who cancel their membership may rejoin within three months without repaying the Joining Fee.
Membership Discounts
The YMCA of Superior California offers 10% off monthly dues for active military, veterans and emergency responders. State of California employees receive 10% off monthly dues. Memberships must be set up in-person to obtain the discount. Documentation is required to show proof of vocation. Cannot be combined with other discounts. No discount on Join Fees.
Y-Assist / Financial Assistance
The YMCA helps members of our community afford memberships and programs through our financial assistance program, Y-Assist. Whatever your financial situation, we will do our best to work with you to ensure that you and your family can participate in the Y's values-based programs. Awarded amounts last two years from the date granted. Members must reapply for Y-Assist at least one month before expiration. Failure to reapply will result in automatic rate adjustment to standard dues. Refunds will not be issued for lapsed assistance. Dues will auto adjust to standard rates after two years.
Membership Account Changes
To make any changes to your YMCA membership, such as an add-on/delete or payment update, the primary member on the account must contact us at membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org fourteen days prior to the last day of the month. Refunds will not be issued.
Membership Type Change
Memberships do not automatically change in the system due to age. If you have aged out of your membership type, please contact us at membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org.
To change your YMCA membership type you must contact membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org fourteen days prior to the last day of the month in order for the updated rate to reflect on to the next billing cycle (ex: Adult Membership type to Senior Membership type). A refund will not be issued if we were not notified of the membership type change fourteen days prior to the last day of the month.
Membership Hold Options
All holds begin on the 1st day of the selected month. The membership hold form needs to be filled out at least 14 days prior to the last day of the month. A monthly hold fee will be assessed according to membership type:
- Adult/Household memberships: $20/month
- Seniors/Young Adult memberships: $15/month
- Youth memberships: $10/month
A membership can be placed on hold for medical reasons or vacations.
Vacation Holds: Maximum of three months, limited to one time per year.
Medical Holds: Maximum of six months, no hold charge will be accessed if doctors note is provided, otherwise monthly hold fee will apply.
If you want to reactivate your membership anytime before the last day of the month please email, membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org to make that request. Your membership will be prorated and charged accordingly.
Membership Cancellation Policy
If you are having trouble with your YMCA membership due to financial circumstances, please fill out our Y-Assist form by scanning the QR code on page 1.
You must cancel your membership fourteen days prior to the last day of the month to avoid paying any future monthly membership fee
MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION REQUEST FORM
Membership Refund Policy
Membership dues and Joining Fees are non-refundable or transferable.
Any credits must be used within 12 months of the issue date or they will expire. No refunds will be issued if credit is not used within 12 months.
Family Membership and Add-Ons to Member Types
- Adults can have up to 1 additional Young Adult, Adult, and/or Seniors as add-ons. They can also have up to 2 Youth members attached to their profile.
- Household memberships can have up to 3 Young Adults, Adults, and/or Seniors and up to 8 Youth. All individuals on the same membership must live at the same residence and can be asked to show proof of residency. 3rd adult is considered an add on and there will be an additional charge on top of the Household membership dues.
- Seniors can have up to 1 additional Adult and/or Senior as add-ons and up to 2 Youth members attached to their profile.
- Young Adults can have up to 1 additional Young Adult and/or up to 2 Youth members attached to their profile.
- 3rd Party Memberships (FitOn, OnePass, Renew Active, and Silver & Fit) can have up to 2 child add-ons.
Kids and Teens
An adult (18+) must accompany children under the age of 14 years at all times.
Association Usage Rules
For billing and tracking purposes, a member’s “Home Y” is defined as the branch they visit the most within the YMCA of Superior California Association during a given month. If a member consistently visits another branch more than their home branch, their home branch will be switched to the new location. In the event of a rate change, the member will be notified via email that their home branch will be updated along with any billing changes
Nationwide Membership (NWM)
Nationwide Membership enables you to visit any participating Y in the United States through membership at your "home" YMCA.
- You will need to sign a waiver and show ID each time you visit a Y outside of your association.
- You cannot visit branches outside our Association for more than fourteen days in a month.
- Community participants and special memberships (third parties such as Silver & Fit) are not eligible to participate in the NWM.
- Nationwide Memberships do not have access to free guest passes at Y's outside this association.
- Nationwide members who participate in programming will pay the non-member rate.
Guest Policy
YMCA of Superior California members receive five free guest passes per calendar year. Unused passes do not roll over to the next year. Your guests are required to stop at the front desk to show valid photo ID, provide contact information and sign the Guest Book upon arrival.
One Day Passes
One Day Pass visitors are required to show a Photo ID, provide contact information (name, address, phone, email) and sign the Guest Book at the Member Services Desk upon arrival. Prices at each Y branch may vary.
Sacramento Central YMCA
- $15 Adult (ages 18+)
- $8 Youth and Senior (ages under 17 or over 62)
Capital YMCA, and Rollingwood YMCA
- $15 Adult (ages 18+)
- $8 Youth and Senior (ages under 17 or 70+
Woodland YMCA Fitness Center
- $12 Adult (ages 18+)
- $7 Youth and Senior (ages under 17 or over 62)
Member Code of Conduct
- The following are prohibited:
- Abusive, harassing, intimidating/obscene language and/or gestures.
- Sexually explicit conversation or behavior, any sexual contact with another person.
- Threats of harm, physical aggression or violent acts.
- Clothing, signs, symbols, jewelry, tattoos, or anything visible that conveys a message of hate, exclusion, intimidation, threat, or violence.
- Weapons of any kind.
- Smoking/Vaping on YMCA property – the YMCA and its property is a smoke-free environment.
- Damaging or defacing YMCA property.
- Possession, sale, use or being under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances.
- Offensive and unlawful conduct.
- Loitering or Soliciting within or on the grounds of the YMCA.
Sex Offender Policy
For the safety of the members, guests and staff in our facilities, the Y monitors the sexual offender registry. Persons on the registry will not be eligible for membership, guest access or program participation with the YMCA.
Contact Us for more information on membership fees, membership benefits, and how to join the Y.