Make Up Policy
To meet the needs and wishes of our members, YMCA classes are tightly scheduled and often full. We ask that you choose your programs carefully as make-up and substitute classes are not possible. Late registration for YMCA Water Fitness and Water Walking is welcomed; however, class fees will not be prorated. Late registration for swim lessons is not recommended.
Services shall be provided without regard to race, religious creed, color, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex. Services shall be made accessible to individuals with disabilities through the most practical and economically feasible methods available. The Sewickley Valley YMCA will make every effort to accommodate non-English speaking individuals.
Membership Cards
All members are issued a photo Membership card upon joining. Members are expected to present this card each time they visit the Sewickley Valley YMCA. Members who forget their cards will need to see the Registration Desk attendant for a temporary pass. Fees for Forgotten Cards are $.25 for the first seven (7) visits and $1.00 for all visits there after. Lost cards may be replaced for a $5.00 charge. Membership cards remain the property of the Sewickley Valley YMCA.
Aquatic Fee Information
Fees for Preschool Swim Instruction, and Youth Swim Classes will be listed below each individual section. For more information, please feel free to contact Kelly Wagner, our Senior Aquatic Director at Ext. 110.
Locker Room Rules to Remember
Youth Locker Rooms are for use by gender appropriate individuals ages 7-17.
Adult Locker Rooms are for use by individuals ages 18 and over. Mother/Child or Father/Child Locker Rooms are for parent (gender appropriate) and children of either gender ages 6 and under. For further clarification, please refer to the Member Handbook. Kit Lockers are available in Adult Locker Rooms. See Membership Office for details.
Member Satisfaction Guarantee
We want you to fully enjoy your YMCA membership and participation in Y programs and services. If you are not satisfied with the quality of our services, we will refund the balance of your membership fee within the first 30 days of your membership. Please call our Membership Office at 412-741-9622 x 131, with any questions.
Inclement Weather Policy
The Sewickley Valley YMCA takes great pride in maintaining normal operations and class scheduling during periods of inclement weather. Service to our members is a top priority. The Sewickley Valley YMCA will remain open, except in rare cases of a power outage, exceptional snowfall, severe ice, extreme temperatures or treacherous travel conditions. To assure the safety of our members, volunteers and staff, weather related closings and delays will be posted on KDKA TV Storm Center under the heading of Sewickley Valley YMCA. We will no longer follow the Quaker Valley delay schedule. Childcare closings and delays will be listed under the separate heading of Sewickley Valley YMCA Childcare.
Pools will be closed during lightning/thunderstorms and reopen 15 minutes following the last lightning.
Parking
Two parking lots are available for member use. One is located directly in front of the YMCA and the other is above the tennis courts. We strongly encourage our members and guests to park in the upper parking lot to allow those with limited mobility and small children to use the parking spaces in the lower parking lot. Persons requiring use of marked handicap spots must display a handicap plate or tag as issued by the Department of Transportation.
Heritage Valley Health System (formerly Sewickley Valley Hospital) has generously agreed to allow us to park in one of the hospital parking garages from 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The garage is located across from the YMCA and must be accessed from Fitch Circle - the entrance on Blackburn Road. You must display a current YMCA parking sticker.
Parking stickers are required and can be picked up at the Registration Desk or from the Membership Office. Please observe parking signs on the YMCA property and in the immediate vicinity of the YMCA. Vehicles are ticketed by the Police Department for violations.
Program Registration
Register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must accompany registration.
Online Registration ~
You may register online for many of our programs through by clicking HERE. The Sewickley Valley YMCA makes every effort to maintain the schedule of courses as announced in the brochure. However, we reserve the right to cancel programs due to low registration. Cancellation decisions are made 7 days prior to the start dates.
By Phone ~
You may register by phone if you have a monthly draft account or are paying with a credit card.
In Person ~
You may register in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 9:00 pm, and on Saturday from 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Classes are filled in the order registrations are received.