Masks must be worn by all persons while attending YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg branches and programs. This applies to all visitors and participants in our branches and programs except children 5 years of age and under. If you have a condition that prevents you from wearing a mask, please speak to a member of our staff team.

To allow for proper physical-distancing and to follow Provincial capacity restrictions, each program activity will have a reduced number of participants for Spring programs with one instructor per class.

No. Due to Provincial capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements there will be no viewing areas available.  A Parent or guardian is asked to bring their child(ren) into the branch to check them in with our program staff. Once your child(ren) is checked in, the parent or guardian must exit the branch unless they are participating in a class or working out in the fitness area.

Parents must stay and wear masks for preschool programs. This is to reduce points of contact between the instructor and children in the class.

It is IMPERATIVE that the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg have the current contact information for all participants should we be required to call the parent/guardian. 

Yes, locker rooms will be available with physical-distancing and enhanced cleaning measures in place. To ensure physical-distancing, not all lockers will be available to use.

Our washrooms and water bottle refill stations are open but the water fountains remain closed. Participants are asked to bring an individual water bottle.

In addition to the overall Youth Program Guidelines, please note the following for the preschool program.

• Parent participation is required for preschool participants (3-5 yrs)
• Parents required to remain in the building, either in the fitness centre or designated waiting area
• Ratios lowered based on age

In addition to the overall Fitness Program Guidelines, please note the following for the youth ages 6-12  years.

• Hands free coaching (spotting)
• Participants will have assigned equipment to use for the duration of the class and a designated space to place them when not in use.
• Training aids and/or props that cannot be disinfected easily (ie: scarves, parachute) will not be used.
• Y staff will be responsible for the setup, distribution and disinfecting of equipment
• Scrimmage and participant interaction time will be limited.
• Weekly sessions will focus on skill development and play
• No end of session performance or tournaments

To allow for proper physical-distancing and to follow capacity restrictions, each swim class will have a reduced number of participants for Spring programs with one instructor per class.

Swim Instructors will be wearing face shields in the water and will maintain physical distancing requirements with only brief interactions during class. A brief interaction is defined as contact for less than 10 minutes of time being less than 2 metres apart

1. No. Due to Provincial capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements there will be no viewing areas available. A parent or guardian is asked to bring their child(ren) who don't require assistance in getting changed into the branch to check them in with our Aquatic Attendant who will then escort them onto the pool deck. For the younger children who require assistance in the changeroom, a parent/guardian is required to help the child(ren) change into a swimsuit before checking them in with the Aquatic Attendant. Once your child(ren) is checked in, you must exit the branch unless you are participating in a class or working out in the fitness area.
2. Once the class is over one parent/guardian will be allowed to collect the child and assist them in the changeroom.
3. A designated viewing area for parents/guardians of pre-school age children ONLY will be available while class is in session

It is IMPERATIVE that the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg have the current contact information for all participants should we be required to call the parent/guardian. 

Swim Instructors will be wearing face shields in the water and will maintain physical distancing requirements with only brief interactions during class. A brief interaction is defined as contact for less than 10 minutes of time being less than 2 metres apart.

Masks must be worn by all persons while attending YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg branches and programs including while on pool deck. This applies to all visitors and participants in our branches and programs except children under the age of 5 years. Parent/guardian are asked to bring a small re-sealable plastic bag with child's name to keep mask in while in the pool. If you have a condition that prevents you from wearing a mask, please speak to a member of our staff team at the front desk.

We can help with that! Use our Find Your Swim Level tool - complete the questionnaire and your answers will guide you to the appropriate level to register your swimmer in.

In short, yes! However, equipment is not to be shared between participants or between participant and instructor and will be sanitized between classes.

Yes. A limited number of lockers will be available for members to use.  We are encouraging parents/guardians of the swim program take their child's belongings with them when they leave the building during swim lessons.