Thank you joining the YMCA! We’re so glad you’ve joined us, and hope you feel welcome. At the Y, you’ll find much more than an amazing gym and pool experience: you’ll find a community where everyone can connect and belong, and a charity igniting the potential in people in so many ways.
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What can you do with your Y membership?
- Group fitness
- Family & lane swimming
- Open gym sports
- Pickleball
- Racquet court bookings
These are all included in your membership!
Find your perfect registered program
- Swimming lessons
- Children’s sports and recreation
- Summer and school break day camps
- Youth programs
- Certification courses
YMCA Enhanced members get significant discounts and priority registrations on registered programs, and swimming lessons are included in membership at no additional cost!
Planning your first visit
Plan to spend a few extra minutes getting your membership card from our YMCA Experience Desk on your first visit. You’ll be issued a membership card and keychain fob for each member on your account and we will verify your payment method.
You’ll scan your membership card at every visit to access the YMCA. Your card can also be used to lock the lockers in our general locker rooms. There are instructions inside the lockers, but you can also ask any staff or volunteer if you need help.
Please note that those over 18 years of age will be asked to show government-issued photo ID on their first visit.
When you come in, please ask about our free fitness orientations! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff would love to show you around the fitness centre, answer any questions you may have and give you tips on exercises that will help you achieve your goals.
What you bring depends on how you plan to use the Y!
Bring swimsuits and towels if swimming or any attire you need to work out if you’re taking in a class or using the fitness centre. Please wear closed-toe shoes with non-marking soles.
If you’re using the racquet courts or playing badminton or pickleball, we can lend you the equipment you need — but you’re welcome to bring your own. Similarly, we have what you need to play basketball or other gym sports.
If you’re planning on using the showers, bring shampoo and conditioner. We provide body wash.
If you have a Plus membership, towel service is complimentary. Our Plus locker rooms also feature a variety of comfort items, including razors, shave gel, lotion, hair tools and more. In the Plus locker rooms, you’ll also find a private hot tub and steam room as well as both day use and overnight assigned lockers, subject to availability — so bring a swimsuit if you want to use those amenities. Check in with the YMCA Experience team if you have a Plus membership and haven’t been contacted about an assigned locker within 48 hours of joining.
Pay at One, Play at Four!
Your YMCA membership lets you access all Edmonton health, fitness & aquatic centres any time! Members also have access to YMCAs across Canada.
Castle Downs Family YMCA
Don Wheaton Family YMCA
Jamie Platz Family YMCA
William Lutsky Family YMCA
Access your online YMCA account
Check your email to find an email from us with the subject line, “YMCA Account Access”. From that email, you can activate your online YMCA account.
If you've already activated account, the button below will take you to your account, where you can make changes, place a temporary hold on your membership or register for programs online.
Schedules, registration and hours
Click here to view registration dates for session programs such as swimming lessons, child and youth recreation programs and clubs.
YMCA Enhanced members can register earlier than public, so don’t miss these dates!
Select YMCA locations are open on stat holidays, with some exceptions. View our holiday hours calendar to find a Y that’s open when you’ve got the day off!
Questions?
Please don’t hesitate to stop by the YMCA Experience Desk in your centre or email us any time at ContactCentre@ymcanab.ca. We’re happy to help.
Thank you for being a part of our YMCA community!