Welcome Back!
Please be assured that the safety of all our members, program participants, staff and volunteers is our number one priority. We are following guidelines from health experts and local officials to ensure that our facilities meet the highest standards for hygiene and safety, and we have modified our policies and programs to facilitate safe social distancing practices. Please continue reading to learn what services are available at your local branch, what to expect when returning to the YMCA, and more.
| Mask Policy | Available Services | Returning to the Y | Have any questions? |
The Granite YMCA's Mask Policy
Masks are no longer required at The Granite YMCA. Masks will remain optional based on each individual's personal preference. Any of our members, participants, staff, or volunteers that choose to wear a mask will always have the option to do so and will be supported by our staff and the association.
Since March 2020, The Granite YMCA has diligently followed guidelines from health experts and local officials to ensure the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. As national and local restrictions ease, vaccinations increase, and COVID-19 cases continue to fall, The Granite YMCA has determined that we are ready to move further to more "normal" procedures.
Please be respectful of others’ decisions and comfort levels regarding mask usage. We appreciate you helping our Y be a place where all are welcome, cared for, and respected. The Granite YMCA may choose to adjust this mask policy again in the future in response to illness outbreaks and community spread. We appreciate your understanding and are thankful for your support.
If you have any questions about these changes, please contact your local Welcome Center. Please email our Membership Team at membership@graniteymca.org with any questions or concerns regarding your YMCA membership.
Please note we may follow different guidelines for youth enrolled in child care or day camp programs. If you have any questions regarding these programs, please reach out to your child's program director.
Please review the table below to see current hours and offerings at each branch. You may also want to review our Aquatics FAQs if you have questions about using the pools at the Y. If you have additional questions, please contact us.
| Manchester | Goffstown | Concord | Rochester | Portsmouth | Londonderry | |
| Weekdays | 4:45am - 8:00pm | 5:30am - 8:30pm | 5:00am - 8:00pm | 5:30am - 8:00pm | 5:30am - 8:00pm | Child Care Only |
| Friday | 4:45am - 8:00pm | 5:30am - 8:30pm | 5:00am - 8:00pm | 5:30am - 8:00pm | 5:30am - 8:00pm | Child Care Only |
| Saturday | 7:00am - 4:00pm | 7:00am - 2:00pm | 7:00am - 3:00pm | 7:00am-12:15pm | 8:00am - 4:00pm | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED | 8:15am - 1:00pm | CLOSED | CLOSED | 8:00am-12:00pm | CLOSED |
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Youth at the Y
Depending on your child's age, there are restrictions as to what youth can access. Before your child returns, please review our Youth Guidelines. *If your child would like to use the wellness center and has not had wellness coaching sessions in the past year, please contact your local branch for coaching session availability.
| Services Available | Age 9 + | Age 10 + | Age 11+ | Age 12+ | Age 13+ |
| Wellness Center | Currently unavailable. | When accompanied by an adult, youth ages 10 - 11 who have completed coaching sessions* in the past year may use:
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Youth ages 12+ who have completed coaching sessions* in the past year may use the following with a parent present:
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Youth ages 13 - 14 who have completed coaching sessions* in the past year may use:
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| Group Exercise Classes | Currently unavailable. | Youth ages 10 - 11 may attend group exercise classes when accompanied by an adult. | Youth ages 12+ may attend group exercise classes. They must attend the full class and may not go to areas other than the scheduled class. | ||
| Lap Swim | Independent swimmers ages 9 - 10 may swim continuous laps, but a parent/guardian must remain in the Y. Ages 8 & under may swim laps with permission from the aquatics director. | Youth ages 11+ may swim continuous laps. | |||
| Family Open Swim | Youth of all ages may join a parent and/or guardian during family open swim! Youth ages 9+ may swim alone provided they are a green band per our open swim policy. | ||||
While we are eagerly awaiting your return, we want you to be aware that things may look a little different at your Y. We have adjusted some of our policies to help keep our members safe and healthy in our buildings. Before returning to the Y, please remember to:
Update Your Account & Review our New Procedures:
- Reactivate Your Membership. At this time, access to the Y is restricted to members of The Granite YMCA. If you put your account on hold during our closure, please email membership@graniteymca.org or call your local branch to reactive your account.
- Update Your Granite YMCA Account. Before making a reservation or entering the Y, please make sure your account is updated with the most current information and that you sign the new Waiver of Release and Liability.
- Answer Our Health Screening Questions. Before entering the Y, everyone must acknowledge the posted health screening questions. Please do not enter the Y if you answer "yes" to any of the posted questions.
- Wear a Mask When Required. We have established a formal mask policy to ensure the health and safety of our members, staff, volunteers, and program participants. Face masks are required at all times with few exceptions. Please review our mask policy for additional information.
- Bring Your Own Equipment. We are asking all of our members to bring their own towel, yoga mat, water bottle and any other equipment you might need for a workout.
- Clean Equipment After Use. Staff will be cleaning all equipment in between use. As an extra precaution, please sanitize your equipment before and after use as well.
- Use One Piece of Equipment at a Time. If you are going to superset your workouts, please bring your equipment to a 10' x 10' space and clean the equipment & space after use.
We are pleased to announce some major changes regarding our reservation policies for many of your favorite wellness activities. We hope these changes allow for greater freedom and convenience while visiting the Y and when using our facilities.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR
- Manchester: water exercise classes
- Concord: water exercise classes
- Portsmouth: water exercise classes (Reservations will no longer be required starting March 28)
- Goffstown: water exercise classes, family climb, and open gymnastics
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
- Rochester: group exercise classes and Kid Zone
For activities that do not require reservations, you may drop-in to the Y at any time during our scheduled hours listed on our wellness calendars. If you have any questions about reservations, please contact your local Welcome Center.
The Future of Reservations
Please note that while we are excited to relax our reservation policy, we may consider reinstating reservations in the future to help ensure the best possible experience for our members and the safety of our members, staff, volunteers, and program participants. We will continue to communicate these changes as decisions are made.
For activities requiring a reservation:
- How far in advance can I make a reservation? Reservations may be made up to 48 hours* in advance. Example: If you wish to reserve a spot for Monday at 8:00 am, you may now make a reservation as early as Saturday at 8:00 am. *Please note that starting July 11, reservations will open 49 hours in advance for water exercise classes at the YMCA Allard Center.
- What if I cannot attend my reservation? Members are required to cancel their reservation at least 30 minutes in advance if unable to attend. If you need to cancel less than 30 minutes before the start of your reserved activity, please call the welcome center.
- How do I make a reservation at the YMCA of Concord? Starting August 9, reservations for the YMCA of Concord can be made using The Granite YMCA’s online reservation system.
To learn how to reserve your time, please watch the video tutorial or read the step-by-step guide.
Lead with Our Core Values
As our members return, we are asking everyone to lead with our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be sharing updates with our members not only on our website, but through social media and our mobile app. Like us on Facebook and download The Granite YMCA Mobile App to stay connected!
| YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown 603.497.4663 | Like us on Facebook |
YMCA of Downtown Manchester 603.623.3558 | Like us on Facebook |
| YMCA of Greater Londonderry 603.437.9622 | Like us on Facebook |
YMCA of Strafford County 603.332.7334 | Like us on Facebook |
| YMCA of the Seacoast 603.431.2334 | Like us on Facebook |
YMCA of Concord 603.228.9622 | Like us on Facebook |
If you have questions regarding your YMCA membership, such as account credits or holds, please contact membership@graniteymca.org.
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