YMCA membership offers many group exercise classes – classes perfect for the beginning exerciser or for the fitness enthusiast.

The YMCA is a cause for strengthening community. That’s why we’re here working with you every day, making sure that you, your family, and community have the resources and support you need to belong and succeed.

With a focus on developing the potential of children, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your membership will bring about meaningful change not just within yourself, but your community too.

Member Benefits And Rates

The YMCA is a cause for strengthening community. That’s why we’re here working with you every day, making sure that you, your family, and community have the resources and support you need to belong and succeed.

With a focus on developing the potential of children, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your membership will bring about meaningful change not just within yourself, but your community too.

All new members are required to pay a Joining Fee and first month’s dues upon registration.  After you join, monthly dues must be paid by bank draft, or credit card deduction. To ensure immediate changes to your membership, please submit a written notice for all requests no later than the 25th of the the month.  Failure to do so will result in the changes not being effective until the following draft date.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

  • Unlimited participation in Group Exercise classes
  • Cardio room with machine weights
  • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
  • Free weight room
  • Tennis courts
  • Indoor and outdoor jogging tracks
  • Saunas and steam rooms
  • Personal training
  • Racquetball courts and basketball gym
  • Family changing rooms
  • Massage therapy
  • FREE Kid Zone and child watch program
  • Cycling classes at no extra cost
  • Many FREE programs and discounted program fees for all members
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP JOINING

FEE

LEGACY YMCA

MONTHLY PLAN

NATIONWIDE

MONTHLY PLAN

Adult w/dependent children $75 $62 $95
Married $75 $55 $85
Single Adult $75 $52 $65
Senior Married $50 $47 $69
Senior Adult $50 $42 $53
Student $0 $42 $53

Corporate Partners

The Y is in your community to give everyone an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.  As the nation’s leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we are reaching out to you with an opportunity for your company’s most valuable asset—you.

Corporate membership includes:

YEAR-ROUND:

  • 50% off the joining fee
  • 50% off the first full month’s dues (pro-rated dues apply)
  • Access to Y classes and programs such as group exercise, personal training, swim lessons and child watch
  • Complimentary Fit Start wellness orientation
  • Nationwide members receive facility access facilities nationwide.

“TRY THE Y” PERIOD:

  • 100% off the joining fee
  • 100% off the first full month’s dues (pro-rated dues apply)
  • Employer can schedule up to four (4) trial membership periods per calendar year (one per quarter)
  • Employees can enjoy up to two (2) trial memberships per year

CORPORATE PARTNERS:

  • Active Military
  • Birmingham Water Works
  • Bob Sykes BBQ
  • City of Bessemer
  • Civil Service (Police, Fire,and EMT)
  • CMC Steel
  • Gestamp / Mercedes
  • Johnson Control
  • Norfolk Southern
  • Plantation Manner
  • Southland Pipe
  • State of Alabama
  • UAB Medical West
  • UAB Senior Care Network
  • VIVA
  • Nucor Steel
  • Magna
  • Town & Country Ford

INTERESTED IN CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP?

Contact out Membership Services Team at Phone number or email mtalerico@legacyymca.org

Find balance and good health in spirit, mind and body by taking advantage of this special opportunity to join the Y.

Member Referral

We all know that coming to the Y is better with friends, and now we made it even better with our 20/20 member referral program.

As an incentive for becoming a partner in health and referring a member to the Y, both you and the new members you bring to the Y receive a 20% savings on your membership. And you both continue to receive the 20% savings as long as you both remain members.

Financial Assistance

With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Legacy YMCA ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

Legacy YMCA financial assistance amounts are handled in a fair and consistent manner.  Every YMCA member receives the same membership benefits, regardless of whether they are receiving a scholarship.  YMCA members can feel confident knowing that they are a part of an organization that cares greatly for the well-being of all people, and is committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility

To apply for a financial assistance, simply complete the application form. Then provide the requested information regarding income and family size to the Legacy YMCA, so that we can provide scholarships in a fair and consistent manner.

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Required Documentation

You will need a copy of your most recent Federal tax form to apply for financial assistance.

If you have a total annual household income of less than $60,000, you may qualify for a reduction in rate off your monthly membership. You may also qualify to receive greater assistance for you & your family to participate in programs at a reduced rate. Just complete the financial assistance application and return it to the Bessemer YMCA.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Complete the below form to initiate your request for Financial Assistance
  • Print a copy of the form and bring a copy of your most recent tax return to the Y
  • Let our staff know that you’ve submitted your initial request online
  • A membership representative will meet with you one-on-one to discuss your options
  • Based on the information that you provide, we will determine your monthly membership rate

Thanks to our generous donors, our annual sustaining campaign raises funds to support our financial assistance program to make the YMCA accessible to all.