In the fall of 2014, a review of the Edmonton YMCA policies surrounding outside personal trainers took place. As a result of the review, renewed enforcement of the existing policy of not allowing outside trainers is taking place at Edmonton YMCA fitness centres. Many members are not supportive of this policy for a variety of reasons, including the lack of the ability to freely choose a personal trainer, and the lack of access to trainers who provide an advanced level of training, beyond orientation to the fitness centre, and beginner-level fitness programs. One option that the YMCA's may consider, if it is supported by members, is a policy that is similar to the one adopted by the City of Edmonton run fitness facilities. That policy allows outside personal trainers, as long as there is room under the capped number of trainers, and as long as the trainers have insurance and credentials. If you support the adoption of this kind of policy at Edmonton YMCA fitness centres, please sign this petition. Please indicate the number of years you have been a member of an Edmonton YMCA.