YMCA to temporarily close Charlotte-area branches and camps amid COVID pandemic
All YMCA member access, activities and programs have been suspended at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s branches and camps, effective after the close of business on Tuesday, March 17.
This recommendation comes after listening to recommendations from the CDC, Governor Cooper, public school systems and our state and local health departments, president and CEO Todd Tibbits said in an email to members late Monday night.
The YMCA will be closed until April 1 or later. The Y has launched online classes. Y members are also able to stream MOSSA classes for free over the next 60 days.
With this announcement, a plea: “I urge you not to cancel your membership at this time,” Tibbits wrote. “The significant impact we have on individuals, children, families and those who need us most depends on you.
“On behalf of everyone at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, I ask that you remain a part of our Y and continue to support the critical work we do. Your membership and program fees enable our Y to help the community, support our employees and remain strong through these extraordinary circumstances.”
There will be no group exercise classes, basketball or open gym on Tuesday, March 17.
This story was originally published March 17, 2020 at 12:19 AM.
