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POD Activities

Family POD Activities

Following CDC and state guidelines, we are phasing swim and gym POD services back with limitations and new safety precautions in place. You can reserve your swimming or open gym “bubble” time. Reserve your spot today as space is limited!

Swim PODS

Household members can reserve a “pod space” within our pool area for open family swim. Here are some important facts to know:

  • Reservation for pod space is required. You can call YWCA Midtown at 612-215-4331 or reserve a spot in person.
  • Members can reserve up to 3 days in advance and up to 3 times per week.
  • Each POD can be used by one household; up to 12 swimmers per time block
    • Ex: 3 PODS of 4 swimmers; 2 PODS of 6 swimmers, or any combo that does not exceed 4 households and 12 swimmers max for that time block
  • Adult (parent/caregiver) must actively supervise children in the water. Those under 48 inches must be within arm’s reach at all times.
    • Youth age policies and swim testing apply
    • Exception – a youth 15 or older can substitute for an Adult in the water for those under age, not 48 inches and/or not able to complete the swim testing. Parent/Caregiver must stay in the pool area, while youth are in the water.
  • Masks must be worn at all times while out of the pool. This includes locker rooms. Mask applies for children 5 and older. Children between 2-5 years are highly encouraged to wear masks.
  • Proper social distancing of 9 feet must be maintained between PODS while in pool and on pool deck
  • When possible, PODS should use one shower room bay for a quick rinse shower and changing. Regular locker room and showers are also available.
  • Lockers are not available in the all-gender locker room. Please bring belongings to the designated spot on the pool deck.
  • No cell phone or photo/video devices.
  • Slide and spray features are not available at this time.
  • All other pool rules still apply.

Hours

  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays:
    • 4:30 – 5:25 pm
    • 5:30 – 6:25 pm
    • 6:30 – 7:25 pm
  • Sundays
    • 10:00 – 10:55 am
    • 11:10 – 11:55 am
    • 12:00 – 12:55 pm

Gym PODS

Household members can reserve “pod space” on our gym floors for open basketball. The space is divided into Court #1 and Court #2 and can be used in 55-minute increments. Here are some important facts to know:

  • Reservation for pod space is required. Please call YWCA Midtown at 612-215-4333 or reserve a spot in person.
  • Members can only reserve same-day court time.
    • Ex: On 1/25/2021, a member can only request space that day
  • Each court can be used by either one (1) individual or a family of four (4) or less.
    • All individuals sharing a pod reservation must live in the same household. Individuals not on the same membership account must provide proof of shared residency.
  • Kids younger than 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Pickup games are not allowed and members must only utilize their respective court for the duration of their time in the basketball gym.
  • Masks are required at all times.
  • Proper social distancing of 9 feet must be maintained between PODS while in the basketball gym.
  • Sanitized basketballs can be checked out at each site but cannot be shared between baskets/pods.
  • All other gym rules and code of conduct policies apply.

Hours

  • Mondays – Fridays*:
    • 6:30 – 8:30 am
    • 8:30 – 9:25 am
    • 9:25 – 10:20 am
    • 11:00 am – 11:55 am
    • 11:55 am – 12:50 pm
    • 1:30 – 2:25 pm
    • 2:25 – 3:20 pm
    • 4:00 – 4:55 pm
    • 6:30 – 7:25 pm
    • 7:25 – 8:20 pm* (not available on Fridays)