Learn What to Expect & How to Prepare for Your Next Visit to McGaw
4-LANE & 6-LANE POOLS
Registration is available for active McGaw YMCA members through MindBody. For assistance with creating or accessing your account, or to request registration for classes via email, please contact reservations@mcgawymca.org
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT RESERVATIONS
- Lap swimming and continuous Aqua Jogging will be offered by reservation only and will be limited to one person per lane with no exceptions.
- At this time, only current McGaw Members ages 14 and above may make lane reservations.
- Reservations are for a 45-minute session.
- You may reserve a lane no more than 3 times per week. The week runs Monday–Sunday.
- Space is limited. When a timeslot is full, you may register for the waitlist. Reservations open seven days prior.
- Click here to make reservations for Family Swim.
- Click here to make reservations for Aqua Fit classes.
CHECK-IN
- Swimmers will be allowed on deck up to 5 minutes prior to the start of their reservation time.
- Please allow time to find parking, check in with the Membership Staff and complete the Wellness Check (see New Procedures on the Welcome Back page)
- If you are not present within five minutes of your reservation start time and the timeslot is full, we will transfer your spot to a waitlist/walk-in member.
ON-DECK POLICIES
- We ask that all swimmers come to deck showered and with their suits on. Please read the most recent information about Locker Rooms here.
- Please check-in with the Aquatics Staff in the Lifeguard Office on the 6-Lane Pool Deck. They will assign lanes upon entry.
- Those with ADA needs or who need assistance will be assigned lanes first.
- We will provide a basket at the end of your lane for your personal belongings. This basket is sanitized before and after your reservation by Aquatics Staff. We recommend placing your belongings in a waterproof bag, as they will need to remain at the space provided by your lane.
- Equipment will be unavailable for use. Please bring your personal equipment if you plan on using it during your workout.
- Use of the starting blocks is not permitted.
- The hot tub is closed.
- One long whistle blow will occur at the 45 min mark of every hour signaling the end of your swim time. Please exit the water and deck promptly after.
- Masks are required upon leaving the AQ Facility.
- All swimmers will exit through the exit nearest the 6-lane pool which leads you to Maple Ave
- No spectators, parents or coaches are allowed on the pool deck or in the view areas. Only those with a lane reservation will be allowed in the building.
START HERE: McGaw MindBody
