Member Referral Program FAQ
Who is eligible for the Member Referral program?
All members in the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Association over the age of 19 who have been in good standing for a minimum of 30 days are eligible to participate in the Member Referral Program. Facility Membership types include: Association Adult, Association Family, Association Senior Adult, Association Senior Couple, Adult, Adult + Adult, Adult + Adult + Children, Adult + Children, Association Young Adult , Young Adult, Senior Adult, and Senior Couple.
Can a current member terminate and rejoin with another current member in the Referral Program?
Members who cancel their membership must wait 30 days before they are eligible to participate in the Referral Program.
What if I have an annual membership?
To receive the Benefit of the Referral Program, you will need to convert your annual membership to a monthly membership via bank draft or credit card draft.
What about new members? Can they also take advantage of this program?
Members must be in good standing for a minimum of 30 days before they are eligible to refer a friend to the Referral Program and receive the sticker and potential FREE month if the referred member stays with us for 90 days.
When will my FREE month go into effect?
The referring member’s FREE month will take effect on the next month’s drafting cycle after your friend has been with the Y for at least 90 days.
Do the referral and member have to be at the same branch?
No. Your friends can join at any branch within the YMCA of the Greater Pittsburgh Association.
Visit ymcapgh.org/locations for a list of our branch locations
If I invite multiple friends, do I receive extra months for each friend that joins and stays 90 days?
Yes. Our goal is to build and serve our community. We encourage you to refer as many people as possible. Having multiple friends on your referral list helps to ensure you receive a FREE month’s membership in the event one of your friends cancels their membership within the 90 days allotted.
Since my friend is linked to my account, am I financially obligated if they don’t pay?
No. You are not financially accountable for your friend’s payments; however, if your friend’s membership is not in good standing, you will not receive a FREE month until they pay their fee.
Can all of my family refer friends?
Yes. Everyone is encouraged to refer friends to the Y.
MFA Eligible
Yes. No. Each member is eligible for only one price reduction.
Can program members refer friends to be a part of the Referral Program?
Only Full Facility memberships paid for by a monthly bank or credit card draft are eligible for the Member Referral Program..
What if a member of the Member Referral Program goes on hold?
If one member goes on hold, both members will remain on the Member Referral Program for up to three months. If the member on hold remains on hold for longer than three months, the other member will need to find another new referral.
I am joining the Y as a new member of the Member Referral Program. Do I have to pay a joining fee?
No. this is a special promotion we are running at this time through April 30th. The normal program does require 50% of the standard join fee for new members joining through the referral program.
What if a member needs to place their membership on hold?
If the referred member decides to put membership on hold (due to medical reasons) after they join, the membership will be considered still active, and the current member that referred is eligible for their FREE month. This excludes travel and/or seasonal reasons.
I am joining the Y as a new member of the Member Referral Program. Do I have to pay a joining fee?
During the month of April 2023, there is a no-join fee promotion running for member referrals. This is a special promotion we are running at this time through April 30th. Starting May 1st, the normal program does require 50% of the standard join fee for new members joining through the referral program.