Membership Policies

Membership Cards – All members must present their cards at the Member Service Desk in order to use the facilities. Membership cards do not have an expiration date. A new card is not issued when your membership is renewed. After the 2nd replacement card there is a $1.00 fee.

Cancellation Policy –To cancel your membership, please email your request to welcomecenter@newportymca.org or fill out a cancellation form in person located at the Welcome Center. Requests to cancel membership must be received AND confirmed by Welcome Center Staff 7 business days (minimum) prior to the date membership fees are withdrawn. Less than 7 business days will result in the cancellation taking effect the following month. Refunds will not be issued if proper notice is not provided.

Hold Policy – A membership can be placed on hold for up to 3 months, once in a 12-month period, and a written request (by email or by completing a form at the Welcome Center) must be provided to hold a membership. Requests to hold membership must be received AND confirmed by Welcome Center Staff 7 business days (minimum) prior to the date membership fees are withdrawn. Less than 7 business days will result in the hold taking effect the following month.
*Please note: length of a membership hold may vary depending on the situation. (Updated 2/10/2021)

Priority Registration & Reduced Rates –“Members Only” registration begins prior to the start of the first program session on the current YMCA program brochure. Programs are offered to YMCA members at special reduced rates. *Short-term members will NOT receive membership benefits for program registration; participants must remain members for the duration of the program to receive full benefits.

Bank Draft/Debit* – Membership Fees may be paid by using an electronic funds transfer that automatically debits your checking or credit card account for the monthly fee.
* A seven (7) business day written notice prior to your draft date is required to change or stop your debit.

Joiner Fee – There is a fee charged to our new members. Memberships which are not renewed within thirty days of the expiration date will be classified as new memberships and are subject to a reprocessing fee of $50.00 (adult) or $75.00 (families). Joiner fees are non-refundable.

Guest Fees – All guests must be with an active member.
Adult $10 (18+)