Member Testimonials
It feels like home :-). The classes are great, the faculty is clean and the staff and members are welcoming.
class size and duration. Kids are engaged to build on swim techniqes.
My son has taken 2 swim lessons and taking his third next week. He loves the instructors and has been a fast learner. Really enjoy the Y being so close to us.
Staff is friendly, courteous and helpful. Facility is very clean. I’ve only been a member for a few months and mostly use the pool. Looking forward to trying some senior exercise classes in the near future.
diverse
Quality of leadership, social interaction, class and work out options, CLEAN,well kept, excellent childcare, lots of choices for ALL ages. You are not too old!
Lots of variety of classes to take and great times to take them at.
The gym equipments and layout of the facility is wonderful!
Love being able to attend any Y depending on my schedule
I like the pool
1.) Spinning classes
2.) Pool options
Staff is helpful, friendly- lots of choices in equipment and classes.
hours
Clean facility and good group sessions
There is somethi g for everyone and also lots of programs for seniors.
Marni is a excellent leader she always listens to everyones ideas and trys to accommodate them.
I love the pool it is my favorite and so good for the while body . Great place to meet other people your age and strike up a friendship.
Friendliness of staff and members. The class leaders are fun and professional. The Y has spread out with book club, crochet and wine get togethers.
The programs offer variety, convenient schedules and wonderful staff.
The staff is always helpful.
It would be great to build a hot tub on site
Friendly staff, and clean environment.
The outside gym is my favorite this is where I can get personal and privet with my workouts I can focus on my own work.
Friendly staff. Variety of classes. Pool. Events.
I enjoy the pool. The lap lanes are a little narrow, but the water is perfect temp and clean.
I only wish there were benches (movable) in the shower area for ease of use.
My daughter very like
Spinning class.
They are so welcoming?
I particularly love Elena’s Friday yoga class!
Excellent selection and times are great.
Weight room and cardio area are great. Classes are fun and easy for beginners or regulars. Employees are really nice.
Management is very receptive to suggestions for new classes, any issues or problems members may be encountering, or the need for new, or additional, equipment. The staff is very friendly and helpful, creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and part of a close community or family. Having been a continuous member for well over 30 years, I love the South Valley YMCA!
I am handicapped and so am unsteady on my feet. I have hip and knee issues.
I went to the YMCA on White Road and it was a long way from the dressing room to the pool and a. long way into the water with not much of a place to hang on to. and with the kids hanging on the ropes,, it is hard to get through. In the dressing room there were women who took the handicap bathrooms to talk on the phone or dress and others who took the handicapped shower to do all their shaving and spa . This happen every time, not just once in a while. Also the showers have puddles of soapscum and hair and no soap in the dispensers. I will wait for the handicapped facilities because I have taken falls before and so I need the rails. So I usually stand and wait from 20 mins to sometims 45 mins to get a handicapped shower. So I stopped coming to the Y as often. But then,
YAH. THEY CLOSED THEIR POOL SO I HAD TO GO OUT TO SANTA TERESA POOL.
SO I HAVE SO MANY GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THE SOUTH VALLEY YMCA.
First off, the handicapped parking is right in the front so you dont have to walk through the parking lot and there is a ramp right there so if its one of those days where its painful to lift a leg up on to the step,, it is not a problem. Second, the front desk guy was helpful and friendly and addressed my questions before giving his attention to the next person walking up. Third, there are steps to get into the pool with handrails(that even have padding so not to slip) and the handrails are a safe distance so if you need to use both to get up and out or into the pool you feel safe. The pool is clean and the area is not cluttered with peoples belongings. The lifeguards are on duty. the ones I saw this week did not get on their phones or talk to other people while on duty. Next when going to the dressing room, there is handicap button to open the door,, I walk with a cane so this is major helpful. and, there is a nonslip mat along the corridor and in the dressing room. the handicap stall door is wonky,, but the showers on the wall all have a handrail to hold on to in order to get a safe shower. the only thing I would suggest there is that the hooks to hang stuff, like a bag or swimsuit is kinda high and so it its a stretch to reach,, but not too bad. The dressing room again,, has matts so you dont fall. It is clean,, and there are two stalls in the bathroom if needed. OVERALL I feel safe in this facility. I have only began coming this week,, but already I feel the difference in my overall wellbeing.
Thank you to all the staff and facilites personnel that have put the attention and effort into making this a handicapped accessible space that also can be used by the ladies with babies and small children and the techies who just come for a midday workout before getting back to the keyboard.
Much appreciated.
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The staff is very welcoming and very nice..