URC Fitness Center
Policies and Procedures
In order to provide our participants with a safe and beneficial exercise experience, the URC Fitness Center has developed the following policies and procedures. Fitness Center staff will strictly enforce these policies and procedures – and a participant’s failure to follow these policies may result in expulsion from the facility. If you have any questions regarding these policies, please call the program director (Melissa Elfering) at 359-4017.
IDENTIFICATION
q All EWU students must have their valid Eagle card with them when entering the Fitness Center. Eagle Card must be approved at the main entrance of fitness center for entry (quarterly student URC fees must be paid for approval).
q All EWU Faculty/ Staff and Community Participants must have their valid URC/ SRC Card with them when entering the Fitness Center. The URC/ SRC card must be approved at the main entrance of fitness center for entry (URC/ SRC membership fees must be paid for approval and card must have valid expiration date; see below).
q NO ONE will be admitted into the Fitness Center without a valid Eagle Card or URC/ SRC Card. Other forms of identification (drivers license, military ID, etc) DO NOT qualify as valid forms of ID for entry into the Fitness Center.
q The Fitness Center is NOT responsible for lost or stolen Eagle Cards or URC/ SRC Cards. The URC highly recommends all participants hold on to their cards during workouts.
EWU FACULTY/STAFF & COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS
q All EWU faculty/ staff & community participants MUST purchase a URC/ SRC membership to use the Fitness Center. URC/ SRC memberships can be purchased at Student Financial Services (Sutton Hall) or at the URC Skate Desk. The URC/ SRC Card can be obtained at the Eagle Card Office in Tawanka Hall (Card must be obtained for entry into the URC Fitness Center). Any spouse or family participant of a EWU student or staff/ faculty member must also obtain an URC/ SRC Card before they can use the Fitness Center. Membership rates vary depending on membership status.
DAY Passes
q Visitors may purchase a day pass at URC Skate desk. The visitor may bring this day pass to the Fitness Center, sign in the guest book, complete an orientation with a fitness instructor and then use the facility for the day (day passes only valid for the date on the pass).
AGE REQUIREMENTS (non – EWU students)
q All non-EWU students must be at least 18 years of age to use the Fitness Center with no parental/ legal guardian restrictions.
q Children ages 12 – 17 may use the Fitness Center, accompanied and supervised by their parent or legal guardian at all times, provided the child is included in a family URC/ SRC membership. Parent or legal guardian will sign URC Fitness Center paperwork.
q Children under 12 years of age may NOT use the Fitness Center. The child will not be allowed in the Fitness Center, gym, or indoor track.
q Age requirements are also enforced for purchased URC Day Passes.
q Child care services are not available and children may not be left in the lobby unattended.
STORAGE
q Any personal items (coats, jackets, backpacks, extra clothing, etc) are NOT allowed in the Fitness Center (or in the gym). Quarterly rental and day use lockers are available for participant use (on first level of facility; lock must be provided for day use). The Fitness Center is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items
q Bicycles are not allowed in the Fitness Center. Bike racks are available for storage at main entrance.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS
q All participants must wear proper workout attire. Proper workout attire includes clothing that is comfortable to exercise in and is respectable to other participants (i.e. the chest and midriff must be covered at all times, shorts must be of acceptable length, and vulgar and/or offensive screenings on attire will not be tolerated).
q All participants must wear proper athletic shoes that cover the entire foot. Bare feet, sock-only, sandals, open-toe shoes, cleats, crocs, dress shoes, and hiking boots are prohibited.
q Denim attire and/or dress clothing is not allowed – the rivets, zippers, and belts may damage equipment upholstery.
q It is recommended that jewelry be removed prior to exercise – for safety reasons.
q Fitness Center Staff have a responsibility to enforce the dress requirement policy to all participants– if a staff member determines a participant’s attire is inappropriate, the participant will be asked to leave the facility.
OTHER POLICIES
q No food or drink is allowed in the fitness center (this includes sports drinks and bars) – water is allowed if stored in a plastic container with a lid or cap.
q The use of tobacco products in any form is not allowed in any EWU facility.
q It is recommended to discard gum in wastebasket prior to exercise – for safety reasons.
q Spitting or defacing the facility will not be tolerated.
q Cell phone usage is NOT allowed on the exercise floor.
q Audio electronic devices (ipods, mp3 players, etc) and visual electronic devices (handheld games/ movies, i.e. PSP, Gameboys, Nintendo DS, etc.) are allowed provided participant is using them in a safe manner, is aware of their surroundings, and is exercising at a sufficient intensity during use of these devices.
q The use of personal fitness equipment (participant owned fitness equipment) is prohibited in the facility (weight belts may be used; users assume responsibility of these belts).
q Third-party personal training is NOT allowed in the Fitness Center (training by non-fitness center staff).
q Vulgar language and/ or actions will not be tolerated; individuals will be expelled from facility.
q Basketballs and volleyballs are available for check out at front desk area (Eagle card will be exchanged for item). DO NOT bounce these items on the exercise floor.
q Taking of photos or propaganda distribution is NOT allowed without prior approval from Fitness Center Director.
WORKOUT POLICIES
q All new participants will attend an Orientation prior to working out.
q Ask a fitness instructor for assistance if you do not know how to use any equipment.
q Workout at your own fitness level.
q Workouts for credit students (PHED 150) must consist of a warm-up, core program, and cool down; if the student is not working out; a fitness instructor may take the visit away from the student.
q Use free weights only in designated areas.
q Please use a spotter for all over head lifts, squats, and any other lifts that you may need assistance with.
q Collars on weight bars are mandatory at all times.
q Re-rack weights and return all equipment to its proper place.
q Do not remove weights, benches, or other equipment from their proper place.
q Do not drop weights for any reason on non-platform surfaces.
q When doing sets allow others to alternate with you.
q Wipe down all equipment when you are finished using it (cleaning stations available on pillars).
q Report malfunctioning or damaged equipment to fitness center staff.
q Misuse of equipment may result in immediate expulsion from the facility.
q Please be safety conscious.