Member Testimonials
The kids are always hot, tired, and dirty, in the best way possible. I know that any programming being provided is absolutely more developmental than what I could offer at home with a sitter. Opportunities to meet new people and try new things abound, along with the comfort of a familiar place and staff that returns year to year. Continuity of care and safety are assured.
Thank you for opening at 9am on Sundays and adding earlier classes. It is great to get in early and actually get to enjoy the rest of my day.
LOVE the new Sunday class times of a 9:15am rotating class and then Brenda's MetCon at 10:15am. People now have a variety of time slots on Sunday.
And THANK YOU for putting step challenge back into the rotation!!!!! Step challenge is still the most challenging class for your your mind and body, and so much fun! An hour flies by and you get a great workout.
There were so many caring counselors to help with the kids. My child in particular is slow to warm up and no one made him/me feel like we were bothersome. He had a blast. It felt like all of the details were paid attention to.
Having childcare onsite while I workout is a huge benefit. AE Finley also has a well trained, caring, and friendly staff. While the Y membership is expensive, the benefits of having quality fitness classes and world-class fitness equipment onsite is a huge benefit that outweighs the cost.
First, I absolutely love this Y. The staff are delightful and engaging. One always feels welcome, wheather at the. main facility, indoor or outdoor pool. I would highly recommend.
With that said, my seconday comment is for the aquatics director, Linda Sing. On Friday, July 31st I arrived for the 9:00 aqua class. Kara's class was in session at the other end of the pool. As her group was working out between the deep and 4 foot area, as some ususally do, I sat on the stairs, specifically the 2nd stair and splashed water on myself, as I do every Friday. However, on the 31st, Tyler, a guard I'd not seen prior, turned, and in a rude tone said, "get back on the platform." Glared at me until I moved up one step to sit on the platform w/feet in the water. I was stunned, and he kept glaring.
And then, 3 mins later a group of older women stood in the pool, as well sat on the second step as I had in the water, Tyler saw them and absolutely nothing was said. And so I called to Tyler and said, aren't you going to say something to them, they're in the water. He responded, What? You can get in the water, and continued to behave as if his direction to me never happened. I responded and said, don't even try it. Continued saying, what, etc., until I finally said, Dude, don't even.
I share this incident because I love this Y system, especially this Y, the instructors, and the lifeguards I've experienced or interacted are fantastic. And though I've experienced a few incidents of racial behaviors from members, I've had nothing but warm and welcoming experiences from staff.
Needless to say, Tylers small act has made me feel more cautious and a little less safe at A.E. Finley. I've seen him since when I work out at the pool, and I'm now more cautious when he's on duty.
I absolutely love the classes and the instructors. They are wonderful. There is such a great variety. The only class I wish you guys had was body balance, however, I understand it would cost more for LesMils.
It has such a great community of people
The instructors are so inviting and inspiring 😎
Yoga
They make you feel like one of the family !
I am a swimmer, the guards are always respectful and friendly .
Great positive environment clean facility equipment and friendly staff!
Staff, instructors, variety of classes, class times, facility.
Outdoor pool. Lifeguards are well trained.
The staff is friendly and professional.
Great programs, great staff, great clients!
Finding a parking spot on a Saturday is impossible. I had decided to stop attending the Saturday class for this reason. Fortunately Kerr now offers the class on Saturday. Kerr is closer for me and I can always find a parking spot right away.
My niece started triathlon training at the A.E. FINLEY location. We normally go to the Kerr location in Wake Field. We have been swimming at this pool a lot more often while she's training. I cannot rave more about the lifeguards there!! They will play with alllll the kiddos running around! No matter how much they are annoying 😝 my girls are social butterflies and wanna know everyone & do everything they can with them. They all made them feel so loved & happy for hours throwing the disc or playing tower stack (yes, they have an outdoor tower stack!!!) We will be going to this location from now on! We love the Y!!! Signed a momma/aunt
The Finley Y is such a friendly, non-judgmental space to exercise and stay fit. There is a wide variety of equipment, facilities, and activities that appeal to us as retired seniors.
We are still exploring the many activities and working on an exercise routine, but it has been a very positive experience so far.
A.E. Finley has programs for everyone. Facilities are excellent. Center focuses on family.
The people, instructors, classes & amenities offered with membership without added fees for things.
Clean facilities, great classes, great instructors. Love the pool.
My son had a blast at Blazing Trails Camp, loved the activities, the staff, and especially his walking stick with his beads:)
The teachers were very nice and flexible. My daughter enjoyed her time at camp.
The whole program and the counselors were great!
Great instructors and a nice variety of classes. Weight room is never too crowded. Finley Freedom Fest is always a good time. Coffee never runs out.
I love the community. I've made some of my best friends and activity partners at the Y. I walk in any time of day and I am sure to see someone else I know. It is a great feeling of community
Great staff.
The property is too small for membership. I visit others in Charlotte and they all have far more room than AEF.
This was our first summer with Camp Grace and there aren't enough words to say how grateful we are to have found such an amazing place. The counselors were beyond expectations. My child is autistic and had some things we were worried about this summer. They consistently made me feel like my child was taken care of and they were pertaining to his needs and even better, the things he enjoys. They knew he was a little shy but still knew that he lit up at the pool and they embraced it. I have to give the biggest shout out to Ms Hannah for making this all happen. The camp runs smoothly and has different activities for the kiddos. I know it's not an easy job managing all of these things to keep everyone (including employees) interested and happy but Ms Hannah gets it done. I am both impressed and extremely thankful for her dedication in all of this. Thank you Camp Grace !
Camp GRACE is the best thing that has happened for my kiddo! He has learned to get over his fear of water, learned social skills, had fun in a safe way with people who understand and love him. I couldn't ask for more.
So many classes and times
I like the variety of classes and the pool in particular. I wish the locker room in the outdoor pool could be improved. The floor is very slippery and more floor mats would be helpful. Other than that, it's great.
Love the class instructors and my Y friends