The South City Family YMCA utilizes an indoor pool, and thus practice can be held rain or shine, hot or cold; however the pool is not grounded so if lightning is within a 5 mile radius of the YMCA, swimmers will not be allowed in the water or on the pool deck - per YMCA policy.  So if the sky is looking tempestuous, please do watch your email, as the coaches will make a determination to do one of the following:

• Delay practice if the weather appears it will clear within a reasonable time frame.
• Perform a dryland workout (pending on if the appropriate spaces are available).
• Cancel practice.

For heavy snow and ice storms, the decision to host practice will be made on whether the YMCA will remain open and/or if coach is able to safely make it to the facility. A decision will be given in the couple of hours leading up to the practice. You and your swimmer's safety are paramount, and so utilize your best judgment when making the decision to travel to and from the YMCA.