The Y Is My Place Video Contest
Show Us What Makes the Y Your Place!
Is the Y where you found your people? Tried something new? Made unexpected friendships? Or simply found somewhere you feel like you belong? We want to see the Y through your eyes!
Create a video showing us what makes the Y your place. Get creative! Make us laugh, make us feel something, or show us a side of the Y we haven’t seen before.
You don’t have to be on camera, but your submission must be a video. Voiceovers, montages, storytelling, comedy, and creative edits are all welcome!
ImportantContest Rules and Agreements
Filming Guidelines & Privacy:
To respect the privacy and comfort of all YMCA members and guests, please follow these guidelines when creating your video:
- Notify YMCA Staff: If you plan to film inside the Y, you must notify the Manager on Duty (MOD) before recording and receive approval to film. Follow staff instructions and stop recording immediately if staff ask you to do so.
- Respect Others’ Privacy: Do not film or record other members, guests, or staff without their prior permission. Parent or legal guardian consent is required for anyone under 18.
- Prohibited Filming Areas: Recording is not permitted in fitness centers, workout areas, group exercise studios, locker rooms, restrooms, or changing areas.
- Film Responsibly: Only record in approved areas of the YMCA, and ensure your filming does not disrupt programs, activities, or other members’ experiences.
- Get Creative: You don’t need to film inside the Y to participate! Use voiceovers, animations, creative storytelling, or footage filmed elsewhere to show what the Y means to you.
Important:Â Videos that violate YMCA privacy policies or filming guidelines may be disqualified from the contest.
Video Content:
- Keep It Kid-Friendly: Help make the contest enjoyable for everyone by keeping your video free of profanity, crude humor, and other content inappropriate for children.
- Put Safety First: Do not include dangerous stunts, unsafe use of equipment, or activities that could put you or others at risk.
- Use Content You Have Permission to Share: Submit your own original video, and only include music, images, or clips you created or have permission to use.
- Protect Personal Information: Do not include private information such as addresses, phone numbers, or membership details.
- Be Respectful: Videos must not include bullying, harassment, hateful language, or discriminatory content.
Disqualification:Â The Y reserves the right to reject unsafe, discriminatory, inappropriate, misleading, or noncompliant submissions.
Thank you for sharing your story with the YMCA of Southern Nevada! By submitting a video, you agree to the following terms and authorize the YMCA to use your submission as outlined below.
1. Video Submission & OwnershipÂ
By submitting a video, I confirm that:
- I created the submitted video or have obtained all necessary permissions to submit it
- My submission is original and does not infringe upon the copyrights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party
- I have permission to use any music, images, graphics, or other materials included in my video for the uses described in this agreement
- My submission complies with the contest rules and YMCA policies
2. Media Release & Permission to UseÂ
I grant the YMCA of Southern Nevada and its authorized representatives a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, distribute, and publicly display my submitted video, in whole or in part, for YMCA-related purposes.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Social media, websites, and digital advertising
- Marketing campaigns, promotional materials, and advertisements
- Fundraising, donor communications, and community outreach
- Presentations, publications, and other YMCA communications
I understand that the YMCA may edit my submission for length, format, accessibility, or promotional purposes without additional approval, provided the edits do not materially misrepresent my story.
I understand that I will not receive compensation for the YMCA’s use of my submission and that the YMCA is not obligated to publish or use my video.
I retain ownership of my original video.
3. Appearance & PrivacyÂ
If I appear or can be identified in my video, I authorize the YMCA of Southern Nevada to use my image, likeness, voice, and statements as part of the submitted video for the purposes described above.
I understand that:
- I may submit a video without appearing on camera
- I must obtain appropriate written permission from any identifiable individuals appearing or speaking in my video before submitting it
- Videos featuring minors require written permission from their parent or legal guardian
- I may not record other YMCA members, guests, or staff without appropriate authorization
- Filming is prohibited in locker rooms, restrooms, workout areas, or other restricted spaces
- If I plan to film inside a YMCA facility, I must notify the Manager on Duty (MOD) before recording and follow all staff instructions
4. Contest ParticipationÂ
I understand that:
- Videos must be submitted by November 22, 2026
- Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, authenticity, and connection to the contest theme
- The selected winner will be notified by December 1, 2026
- Submission does not guarantee selection, publication, or receipt of a prize
- The YMCA reserves the right to reject submissions that violate contest rules, YMCA policies, or applicable law
5. Release of ClaimsÂ
To the extent permitted by law, I release the YMCA of Southern Nevada and its authorized representatives from claims arising from the authorized use of my submission, image, likeness, voice, or statements under this agreement, including claims relating to publicity rights or privacy, except where prohibited by law.