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Snow and Ice

  • Programs and Classes include swim lessons, sports practices/games, martial arts, dance, art, gymnastics, group exercise (land & water), trainings, personal training, specialty classes, etc.

  • Licensed Child Care includes, school age child care before/after school, & Out of School Days.

  • Fitness Center, Pool and Child Watch areas will remain open as long as the facility is open.

Program and Class Cancellations (All programs/classes except for School Age Child Care)

  • If the public school is delayed or closed in your service area, all programs and classes will be canceled until 7:45 a.m. Decisions for classes/programs later in the day will be made in accordance with current forecasts and weather conditions.
  • If public schools are released early, all programs and classes from that designated time forward will be canceled.
  • If school is not in session, such as weekends or holidays, the branch will consider road conditions, the forecast, what government and other agencies/businesses are doing and what the city or town is asking the residents to do.

School Age Child Care Reminders

  • If schools open on a delay, before school programs do not operate

  • If schools dismiss early, after school programs in schools do not operate, branch programs can still receive their students bused in by school district and YMCA buses.

  • Branch Out of School days run 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., children need sack lunch with a drink, swim items, and $35 fee per day. Please register at the branch for this program. $35.00 registration fee due at time of registration unless already paid during the school year

  • Lunches need to be “nut free” and non-refrigerated

  • Participants can also register online for SDO programming

Generally, programs may be cancelled, but basic branch services will remain open unless a snow emergency for the community is declared.

We will make every attempt to keep our facilities open and programs/classes on schedule during periods of inclement weather, while keeping our staff and members safe as they travel to and from the Y.

Severe Weather for Pools

We are committed to making the pool environment safe for all ages. Please note that in the event of inclement weather, the pools will be closed and the pool deck cleared for at least 30 minutes after the last observation of thunder or lightning.

Heavy rain can make it difficult to see the bottom of an outdoor pool or beneath the surface. If heavy rain causes bottom obstruction, pools will be cleared, and swimming halted until the rain lets up. Wind can also cause safety hazards. If wind is observably strong or gusty and causes bottom obstruction due to rippling, swimmers will be cleared from pools until the bottom is visible.

Heat
The YMCA of Central Kentucky will follow the official temperature and inclement weather conditions of local and national weather forecasting professionals to make decisions on games. Decisions on game cancelations will be made After 4 P.M. for the following day’s games. Updates will be posted at www.ymcacky.org, our Facebook page and on the Y game scheduling site. These same guidelines will be used to determine practice conditions and cancelations. When determining temperature, the YMCA will use the website WeatherBug at weatherbug.com.

For the safety of players, the YMCA will cancel games if the temperature reaches 104 degrees or above. If there is a Heat Index of 104 degrees or above, activities will be canceled as well. Any combination of the two will result in cancelation.

Tips for Hot Weather Conditions
When hot weather conditions become extreme, please remember the following:

  • Take frequent rest and water breaks.
  • Drink water before you are thirsty. By the time you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated.
  • Wear light, loose fitting clothing made of breathable fabric light in color.
  • Listen to your body. Stop if you feel chest pain, dizzy, lightheaded or nauseated.

Spotting Dehydration
Even mild dehydration can affect your child’s athletic performance and make him or her lethargic. Left untreated, dehydration increases the risk of other heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Encourage your child to pay attention to early signs and symptoms of dehydration, including: Dry or sticky mouth, thirst, headache, dizziness, cramp, excessive fatigue.

Remind your child that he or she should report signs and symptoms to the coach right away. If dehydration is detected early, fluids and rest might be all that is needed. If your child seems confused or loses consciousness, seek emergency care immediately.

Prevention is key
If your child plays sports in hot weather, encourage him or her to drink plenty of fluids before, during and after practices and games. Teach your child the signs and symptoms of dehydration, as well as the importance of speaking up if they occur.

Involve your child’s coach, too. Talk to the coach about adjusting the intensity of the practice depending on the temperature and humidity on the field – and support decisions made to cancel games and practices when it is dangerously hot outside.