Experience the positive difference it makes when friends work out together. Invite a friend to join the Y and you both could save 20% on your monthly membership fees.
Experience the positive difference it makes when friends work out together. Invite a friend to join the Y and you both could save 20% on your monthly membership fees.
1. Get Your Referral Code
2. Reward Your Friends
3. Recieve Buddy Benefits
Who can refer a new member to the referral program?
Any active YMCA facility member can refer a new member to be their Better Together Buddy.
Who can join the Y under the referral program?
Current members can refer anyone who has not been a member of the YMCA for at least 90 days prior to applying to the referral program.
What are the benefits of referring a new member?
By referring a new member, current members can give a friend or loved one the chance to receive 20% off their joining and membership fees as long as you both remain members of the Y. If current members have a qualifying membership type (see below), then they could also receive 20% off your membership fees as long as they have a Better Together Buddy with an active membership that qualifies for the discount.
How can I refer someone?
To refer a new member, you’ll need to give them your Membership ID number. Encourage them to join the Y!
Can current members refer more than one member?
Yes! While you can only receive a maximum 20% reduced membership rate, we encourage members to refer multiple friends to ensure you’ll continue receiving a reduced rate even if one of your Better Together Buddies leaves the Y or no longer qualifies for the program.
Can I refer a member to another YMCA?
No. This program is exclusive to the Sparta-White County YMCA.
What membership types qualify for a reduced Better Together membership rate?
The Better Together reduced membership rate can only be applied to any full facility YMCA memberships type that pays the YMCA directly through an automatic bank draft.
How soon will the reduced rate go into effect?
New members who join the Y through the Better Together program will receive the reduced rate from the time they sign up for their membership. Referring members who qualify for a reduced membership rate can expect to see it applied on the next payment cycle after the Y has confirmed that their Better Together Buddy has joined the Y with a valid membership type.
How long is the reduced membership rate valid?
Current members with a qualifying membership type will receive a reduced membership rate as long as one Better Together Buddy they have referred remains active with a qualifying membership type. Should either Better Together Buddy cancel their membership or no longer maintain a qualifying membership type for any other reason, the remaining member will have until the next billing cycle to find a new member to refer to the program. If the remaining member does not find a new Better Together Buddy, their membership rate will automatically revert back to the full rate.
What happens if one of my referrals changes their membership status?
If either Better Together Buddy changes their membership type to one that no longer qualifies for the referral program, their Buddy will no longer remain eligible for a reduced membership rate. If you have more than one Better Together Buddy referral, your discount will be associated with your next Better Together Buddy in our membership system. If you do not have any other Better Together Buddies, you’ll have until the next billing cycle to refer a new member to the Y in order to maintain your reduced membership rate.
Can I combine the Better Together discount with others I have?
As a YMCA member, you are entitled to receive the best single rate option currently available to you. Different rate discounts cannot be combined.
I have a friend and we both want to join the Y at the same time. Can we sign up as Better Together Buddies?
No. At least one Better Together Buddy must be a current YMCA member before they can refer a new member.
Before this program started, I referred multiple families to join the Y. Can I receive a reduced rate for their memberships?
No. The referral rate reduction is only available to current members who refer a new member to the Y.