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If I am a current Y member does my membership include the North Family YMCA Branch?
YES! A Scott County Family YMCA membership enables you to use all the YMCA facilities in the Quad Cities.
Do the employees at North High School have to join the Y to use the facility?
There will be no charge to staff, students, or athletes during scheduled school related activities under school staff supervision. However, the YMCA is responsible for all of the operating costs for this shared-use facility. To cover these costs and maintain the facilities, everyone will be required to join the YMCA or pay the appropriate activity/program fee for all other general usage of the facility.
Do the students at North High School have to join the Y to use the facility?
There will be no charge to staff, students, or athletes during scheduled school related activities under school staff supervision. However, the YMCA is responsible for all of the operating costs for this shared-use facility. To cover these costs and maintain the facilities, everyone will be required to join the YMCA or pay the appropriate activity/program fee for all other general usage of the facility.
If I am a member of the Two Rivers YMCA (Moline) does my membership allow me to use the Scott County Family Y?
YES! A Scott County Family Y membership enables you to use all the YMCA facilities in the Quad Cities. The Scott County Family Y and the Two Rivers YMCA have developed a reciprocating membership agreement that allows members access to all Quad Cities YMCA facilities.
If I am an athlete at North High School do I have to join the Y to use the facility?
There will be no charge to staff, students, or athletes during scheduled school related activities under school staff supervision. However, the YMCA is responsible for all of the operating costs for this shared-use facility. To cover these costs and maintain the facilities, everyone will be required to join the YMCA or pay the appropriate activity/program fee for all other general usage of the facility.
I would like to join the YMCA, but I cannot afford the membership fees. Can I still use the North Family YMCA?
The Scott County Family Y offers quality, affordable programs and services designed to benefit people of all incomes and backgrounds. Through the YMCA’s annual Partners with Youth Campaign, generous contributions from YMCA members, individuals, corporations and with the support of the United Way, the YMCA insures that no one is turned away due to an inability to pay a fee. Financial assistance is available to qualifying individuals.
How are the YMCA and Davenport Community School District collaborating on the new facility at North?
The North Family YMCA facility is being developed for North High students to use for athletics and physical education programs as well as YMCA members and the entire community. The School District is providing $6.1 million through local option sales tax funds and the YMCA will provide the $616,000 through community fundraising. Operating costs are the responsibility of the YMCA over a 25- year shared use agreement and will be derived from membership and community use fees, program revenue and contributions.
When was the North Family YMCA Branch open for member/community/student use?
The North Family YMCA opened in September 2002.
How much does a membership to the Scott County Family Y cost?
As of April 2006 the membership rates are; Youth $13.75 month ($165 year), Adult $34.50 month ($414 year), Family $52 month ($624 year), Single Parent Family $42.50 month ($510 year), College $23.75 month ($285 year), Senior Adult $26 month ($312 year) and Senior Couple $39 month ($468 year).
How can DCSD afford to build this facility, while they are closing two schools to balance the budget?
Through the local option sales tax, the DCSD has capital resources to renovate and add facilities. However, operating expenses would have to come from the general fund and would be a challenge in these difficult times. The collaboration with the Scott County Family Y allows the DCSD to have the facilities it needs at North and West High Schools, while not having to increase the District’s operating costs. The partnership will save the School District and ultimately the taxpayers approximately $18 million over the 25 year shared use agreement. This pro-active collaboration also allows for an increase in facilities for community use while not taking funds from teachers, students and classroom expenses.
What is the official name of the YMCA facility at North High School?
North Family YMCA a branch of the Scott County Family Y.
Where do the YMCA members and participants park when using the facility?
The YMCA has 75 designated spaces just south of the North Family YMCA.
Will students use the YMCA at the same time as Y members?
The partnership and facility design were developed to integrate students, athletes and YMCA members using the facility. The design maximizes safety and security of all participants as well as school and YMCA facilities. All school activities will take place as part of an agreed upon posted schedule.
Will the facility ever be completely closed to Y members for school activities?
The entire facility will never be completely closed for school activities. However, at certain times for specific activities an area may be closed for school activities. An example that will exist is during North H. S. swim team meets. This information will be part of the posted schedule.
Will my YMCA membership fee increase because of this new Y facility?
The Scott County Family Y anticipates a fee increase September 1, 2002. Any fee increases will be minimal compared to the quality and value of services being extended to Y members. Scott County Family Y members have facilities to use and enjoy at the Davenport Family YMCA, North Family YMCA, YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln’s aquatic complex, the West Family YMCA, the Bettendorf Family YMCA and the Two Rivers YMCA in Moline.
Can I join the Y as a single facility user? (I.E. Become a member of one facility at a reduced fee.)
When you join the Scott County Family Y you become a member of our association of YMCA’s. This allows you facility access at all branches and programs and services throughout all of Scott County.
Will babysitting be available at the North Family YMCA?
Babysitting will be scheduled and available in our “Family Services” Center and will be included at no charge for all Family memberships. This is a member service while you are working out or in a program. A program fee will be assessed for other Y memberships.
What programs will be available at this new facility?
YMCA programs that we currently provide will be included at this new facility. In addition to programs at Y facilities, the Scott County Family Y provides programs and services throughout Scott County at various locations. See the YMCA program brochure for specific class offerings.
What will the hours of operation be at the North Family Y?
September through May Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5am – 9pm, Saturday, 6am – 6pm, Sunday, 12pm – 5pm
June – August Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 5am –9pm, Friday 5am – 8pm, Saturday, 6am – 4pm, Sunday, 12pm – 5pm
What type of facilities and features available at the North Family YMCA?
The North Family YMCA is a 5,000 square foot full-facility YMCA with the following amenities: 8-lane pool with diving well, steam, sauna & whirlpool, 5,000sq. ft. cross-training center with strength training equipment, selectorized weight equipment and cardiovascular equipment, aerobic room, multi-purpose space, gymnasium, 2 racquetball/wallyball courts, babysitting services, male & female adult locker rooms, male & female youth locker rooms and family/special needs locker rooms, offices and lobby/viewing area.
Will there be upgraded adult locker rooms, like the fitness centers at the Davenport branch?
All adults will have upgraded access to amenities such as steam, sauna, whirlpool, towels and toiletries. The men’s and women’s fitness centers will only be located at our Davenport Branch.
How does a high school coach schedule time for training or practice?
All activities will be scheduled through the North H.S. representative, assistant principal of activities and the YMCA representative, executive director.
Does a coach schedule directly with the YMCA Branch Executive Director?
The coach needs to direct all schedule inquiries to the school representative, assistant principal of activities, who will in turn communicate the information to the YMCA executive director.
When will North High School students be able to use the facility at “no charge”?
There will be no charge to staff, students, or athletes during scheduled school related activities under school staff supervision. However, the YMCA is responsible for all of the operating costs for this shared-use facility. To cover these costs and maintain the facilities, everyone will be required to join the YMCA or pay the appropriate activity/program fee for all other general usage of the facility.
When will North High School athletes be able to use the facility at “no charge”?
There will be no charge to staff, students, or athletes during scheduled school related activities under school staff supervision. However, the YMCA is responsible for all of the operating costs for this shared-use facility. To cover these costs and maintain the facilities, everyone will be required to join the YMCA or pay the appropriate activity/program fee for all other general usage of the facility.
When can a student or student/athlete use the YMCA facility without a teacher or coach supervising?
When a student or athlete is a YMCA member they have member benefits that allow them to access the YMCA facility during all hours of operation.
Will “age group” or “feeder” sports programs get to use the YMCA facility at “no charge”? I.E. USV, USS, ASA, etc.
There will be no charge to staff, students, or athletes during scheduled school related activities under school staff supervision. However, the YMCA is responsible for all of the operating costs for this shared-use facility. To cover these costs and maintain the facilities, everyone will be required to join the YMCA or pay the appropriate activity/program fee for all other general usage of the facility.
Is there a cost for the Metro Swim Teams to use the pool?
There will be no charge to staff, students, or athletes during scheduled school related activities under school staff supervision. However, the YMCA is responsible for all of the operating costs for this shared-use facility. To cover these costs and maintain the facilities, everyone will be required to join the YMCA or pay the appropriate activity/program fee for all other general usage of the facility.
For school related and approved activities, do coaches and teachers have to be certified?
If staff are required to have certain certifications as a teacher and/or coach, certifications are still required and must be kept up to date.
Since North is a DCSD facility can the other DCSD high schools schedule time in the facility?
All scheduled activities must be approved by the YMCA executive director or his/her designate and must follow YMCA set procedures in accordance with the shared-use agreement.
Will the new North Family Y “Cross Training” Center take the place of the high school weight rooms for sports conditioning and sports training?
The YMCA Cross Training Center was designed to enhance the high school weight room not to replace it.
Do employees of the DCSD get to use the YMCA facilities at a reduced rate or at “no charge”?
The Scott County Family Y will waive the new member enrollment fee at the opening of the North Family YMCA. This waiver will allow the Davenport Community School District employees an opportunity to join the YMCA while at the same time celebrating our unique innovative partnership.
Can elementary and intermediate schools use the YMCA facilities at “no charge” or at a reduced rate?
The YMCA provides programs, activities and facilities to many different organizations and agencies for varying needs as part of its community responsibility. All scheduled activities must be approved by the YMCA executive director or his/her designate and must follow YMCA set procedures in accordance with the shared-use agreement.
Will there be extra fees to use certain parts of the YMCA facility?
Your YMCA membership gives you access to the whole YMCA facility during scheduled days and times.
Will there be fees for programs and classes, such as swimming lessons, fitness classes and personal training?
YMCA member benefits include use of the facility and land aerobic classes at no additional charge. But, members receive a special member rate for all additional programs the YMCA offers. Please refer to the Member & Program Brochure for specific details related to program fees and all member benefits.
Do I have to be a member of the YMCA to use this facility?
To use the YMCA you must be: a YMCA member, in a scheduled school related activity, a YMCA program participant or in a scheduled community activity. There will be no charge to staff, students, or athletes during scheduled school related activities under school staff supervision. However, the YMCA is responsible for all of the operating costs for this shared-use facility. To cover these costs and maintain the facilities, everyone will be required to join the YMCA or pay the appropriate activity/program fee.
Wouldn’t the high school and its student /athletes have more facilities to use if we weren’t sharing with the YMCA and community?
The School District has the capital resources to build the pool as originally intended, but they were not going to have the operating resources to maintain the pool. The YMCA and DCSD partnership allowed the school district to not only build the pool, but to add other enhancements to the facility while covering the operating cost to maintain the facility.
Who will maintain the North Family Y facilities? Who will provide custodial services?
The Scott County Family Y will maintain the facility and provide all operating costs necessary over a 25-year agreement. The YMCA will also provide all custodial services necessary to operate this facility.
Who will teach the high school swimming classes and physical education classes held in the North Family Y?
North H.S. Physical Education staff.
Are there opportunities for North High students to work in the Y as part of a Co-op program or on an individual basis?
The YMCA and NORTH H.S. staffs are working together to provide a co-op program for students at this facility. The YMCA is also very interested in hiring its staff from the community in and around North High School.
As part of the DCSD – YMCA partnership, will the YMCA be using part of the North High School facilities?
Yes, according to the following school procedures:
-requests need to be made to the activities office
-paperwork outlining facility requested, equipment needed and other items
designated including any custodial considerations
-any costs necessary in connection with the building use
Who will actually manage and operate the North Family YMCA facility?
The Scott County Family Y will manage and operate the North Family YMCA according to a 25-year shared use agreement. The YMCA will employ an Executive Director that will oversee all Y operations. A Joint Program Team will implement the shared use agreement, develop the schedule, provide program development, assist with marketing and communications and evaluate and review the process. A Steering Committee will maintain agreement compliance, upkeep and oversight of the shared assets and evaluate and review the agreement.
How will “shared-use” scheduling be accomplished and who will do the collaborative scheduling?
A Joint Program Team will implement the shared use agreement, develop the schedule, provide program development, assist with marketing and communications and evaluate and review the process. This team is made up of Staff from the YMCA and North High School.
How will decisions be made regarding the preference of a YMCA, North High School and community activity?
According to the shared use agreement definition on page 5 (9,B, 2). The YMCA and North H.S. shall schedule the facilities so as to establish and maintain balance between the need of the YMCA to operate the facilities as a YMCA membership based facility which is self-sustaining financially and North High School’s need to schedule the facility based on the educational and extracurricular needs of its annual school year program.
Which locker room do I use when I come to the YMCA?
FAMILY - SPECIAL NEEDS
LOCKER ROOM
PARENTS WITH YOUNG SONS / DAUGHTERS
ADULT ASSISTING INDIVIDUAL WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
FEMALE LOCKER ROOM
MOTHER / DAUGHTER - FAMILY
GIRLS - 17 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER
WOMEN WITH FEMALE CHILDREN UNDER 18
MALE LOCKER ROOM
FATHER / SON - FAMILY
BOYS - 17 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER
MEN WITH MALE CHILDREN UNDER 18
WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOM
18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
MEN’S LOCKER ROOM
18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
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