The YMCA of Alaska is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. To promote safety and comfort, the YMCA asks all people to always act appropriately when in our facilities, on our property, or participating in our programs. We expect people using the YMCA to act maturely, to behave responsibly, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. The actions listed below, which are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of behaviors, are considered inappropriate and are prohibited in our facilities or programs:

• Using or possessing alcohol or illegal drugs on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles or facilities, or at YMCA-sponsored programs.
• Smoking on YMCA property: all YMCA buildings and grounds are smoke and tobacco product-free environments. This includes vaping, e-cigarettes, and any cannabis products.
• Carrying or concealing a weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon.
• Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior towards staff or other patrons.
• Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive, or threatening way.
• Verbally abusive behavior, including profanity, angry language, swearing, name-calling, or shouting.
• Sexually explicit conversation or behavior; any sexual contact with another person.
• Inappropriate, immodest, or sexually revealing attire.
• Theft or behavior that results in the destruction or loss of property.
• Loitering within facilities or on the grounds of the YMCA after being requested to depart the YMCA’s property.
• Use of social networking websites in a manner that is contrary to the YMCA’s mission, is detrimental to the community, or is in violation of the law.

In addition, the YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been accused or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse, is or has been a registered sex offender, has ever been convicted of any offense related to the sale, possession and/or transportation of illegal drugs, or is currently under the influence of illegal or dangerous drugs, chemicals, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages.
Everyone using the facility as a member or non-member must have accurate information, including their photograph, on their YMCA account.

Background checks will be conducted at the time of sign up and periodically at the YMCA’s discretion.
Anyone who feels that this Code of Conduct is being violated should immediately report the behavior to YMCA staff on duty. Please notify a YMCA staff member if assistance is needed.
Suspension or termination of YMCA usage and/or membership may result from a violation of this Code of Conduct. While an incident is being investigated, the membership of the person(s) accused of violating this Code of Conduct may be suspended pending a final decision.