Fitness Center Rules and Regulations

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Hours of Operation
Medical Examination
Building Access and Check-In
Guests
Personal Training
Equipment Checkout
Parking Permits
Dress Code
Whirlpool, Sauna and Steam Room
Locker Rooms
Track Etiquette
Exercise Etiquette
Basketball Court Etiquette
Lost and Found
Smoking and Tobacco Use
Food and Drink
Dues and Other Charges
30-Day Member Service Guarantee
Membership Freeze Policy
Cancellation Policy
Rejoining

The following Fitness Center rules have been established to ensure your enjoyment and safety when using the facility.

We expect our members and guests to behave maturely, responsibly and respectfully and therefore insist on your cooperation in observing these rules. We will not tolerate conduct or language that is improper, threatening or hazardous including, but not limited to, arguing, fighting, use of profanity, indecent behavior or sexual activity. For the safety of others, we will perform a search for your name on the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Directory or another similar list or registry. If you are found in this registry, your membership will be revoked immediately. The failure of NIFS to search the registry, to find a listing or to revoke the membership of a listed individual will not give rise to any responsibility or liability with respect to NIFS. Although NIFS will take reasonable steps to make its property safe, NIFS cannot protect its members from the improper conduct of other members, guests or visitors. We reserve the right to deny guest privileges or suspend or even terminate a membership for failure to comply with these rules or for any other reason.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Medical Examination

All members are strongly encouraged to have a complete physical examination prior to beginning an exercise program. Individuals found to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease or who have a history of medical or health-related problems may be required to have a medical examination and, in some cases, successfully undergo a maximal
GXT (Graded Exercise Test) prior to membership acceptance. The results of GXTs conducted elsewhere may be considered to fulfill the membership requirements (at the Institute's discretion) only if the GXT was conducted within one year of the membership application.
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Building Access and Check-In

Upon arrival, your NIFS key tag is to be scanned at the service desk. Members are required to have a picture on file and if you don't or if you don't have your key tag, you will be asked to show a picture ID upon check-in. Members and guests leaving the building to exercise should take their key tag or locker key to show upon reentering the Fitness Center.
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Guests

Upon arrival, members must register their guest(s) at the service desk. All guests must present a valid picture ID showing date of birth.

Guests may visit a maximum of three times with a guest pass or as a member guest. A $5.00 fee ($8 Monday-Wednesday) is charged for the first three visits of a member guest. After the third visit, member guests pay $12 ($15 Monday-Wednesday) for a day membership. Guests not accompanied by a NIFS member pay $12 ($15 Monday-Wednesday) for a day membership. The guest fee for Youth (11-17) is $5.00 per visit.

Members may bring up to two guests at one time unless prior arrangements have been made.

Guests must be 11 or older and 11-17 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guest(s). *Top

Personal Training

It is prohibited for a member or guest to conduct or solicit personal training on NIFS premises. Violators will be subject to membership revocation. Personal training is a service offered by NIFS.
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Equipment Checkout

A valid photo ID must be exchanged for use of the following equipment at the service desk: basketballs, volleyballs, all related golf equipment, all related table tennis equipment, heart rate monitors, spri tubing and security lockers. Only 1 item per ID is permitted.
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Parking Permits

Parking permits issued at NIFS are valid only in the lot east of and adjacent to the NIFS building. If you are a NIFS member and a permit is not included with your membership, you may purchase one at the service desk. Due to a limited number of parking spaces in the NIFS lot, we request that you only park in the lot when using the Fitness Center. A $10 replacement fee is charged for a lost or stolen permit.
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Dress Code

Proper athletic shoes and shirts must be worn in all public areas. Shoes must have non-marking soles and fully enclose the entire foot. No sandals.
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Whirlpool, Sauna and Steam Room

You must be 16 or older to use the wet area. Please shower before entering the sauna, whirlpool and steam room area. Please sit on a towel while in the sauna or steam room. For safety, limit use of sauna, whirlpool and steam room to a combined maximum of 10 minutes. Monitoring your physical condition during usage is essential. If you experience
symptoms of overexposure such as lightheadedness, dizziness, increased heart rate, nausea or extreme fatigue, leave immediately and sit until your body temperature returns to normal. Should symptoms continue, seek assistance from the service desk.
Recommended temperatures are as follows:

Sauna (170 - 180°F)
Steam Room (100 - 110°F)
Whirlpool (102 - 105°F)

Individuals at high risk (pregnant women; individuals who take prescription medicine or use alcohol; and individuals with elevated blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease) should not use the sauna, steam room or whirlpool unless authorized by a physician.
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Locker Rooms

Towels, lockers and security lockers (to store valuables) are provided at no charge.
Lockers are for use only while you are here working out. Items left between workouts, unless in your rented locker, will be removed and NIFS has the right to dispose of such items immediately.
Members may rent kit lockers for $10 per month pending availability.
Do not leave valuables unprotected or in your locker as NIFS is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
All lockers are the property of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport and if the need arises, in the sole judgment of NIFS, we retain the right to search your locker without your permission or notice.
Camera phones may not be used in the locker rooms.
Please respect the respiratory sensitivities of others by not spraying heavily scented perfumes, colognes or other scented aerosols.
Children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Children over 4 years of age are not permitted in the locker room of the opposite gender.
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Track Etiquette

1. LOOK both ways before crossing the track

2. Run the correct DIRECTION.

3. Choose the correct LANE for your speed.

RIGHT OF WAY
Be courteous and careful when crossing the track. Walkers & runners on the track have the right-of-way.

SLOW LANES
Lanes 1, 2 & 3 are for slow running and walking (relative to others on the track at the time).

FAST LANES
Lanes 4, 5 & 6 are for speed work and fast running and walking (relative to others on the track at the time). Interval training must be conducted in lane 6. Distance markings correspond to lane 6.

PASSING
Pass slower runners & walkers on the outside (allow at least 2 feet of clearance).

SPITTING & NOSE BLOWING
Never spit or blow your nose on the track. Trash cans are located on the perimeter of the track and tissues are available at the track desk.

SPRINTING
Sprinting is done on the blue sprint lanes inside the track or use the red markings in lane 6 and finish on the back straightaway.

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Exercise Etiquette

Personal audio equipment must be used with headphones. Allow others to work on weight equipment and be courteous of those waiting during peak times. Please replace all dumbbells and plates on the appropriate racks when finished. Please wipe perspiration off equipment after use.
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Basketball Court Etiquette

Games are to be played quickly and fairly to allow players to enjoy the game. Guest use may be restricted to allow members full opportunity to play. Fighting, swearing, arguing, indecent behavior and misuse of equipment are not allowed. NIFS staff has final say concerning court conduct. Staff may remove offensive players, clear the court, revoke a membership or have individuals expelled.
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Lost and Found

Inquire about lost articles at the service desk. NIFS is not responsible for lost, found or stolen items. Items are donated after being held for 3-4 weeks.
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Smoking and Tobacco Use

Smoking or use of smokeless tobacco is not permitted anywhere on the NIFS premises, including the patio.
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Food and Drink

Food is not permitted in the activity areas of the Fitness Center. Beverages should not be in a glass container.
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Dues and Other Charges

Initiation Fees
Initiation fees are non-refundable (see Service Guarantee exception below).
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Dues
Dues are paid in advance either monthly or annually. Monthly dues are paid via electronic funds transfer (EFT) or credit card debit. We will automatically deduct your payment from your designated MasterCard, Visa or bank account on the 25th of each month or the next business day for the following month's dues. Please notify Member Services of any account changes prior to the 15th of the month.
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Returned Bank Items
A charge of $10.00 will be assessed for any items returned by the bank.
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Past Due Accounts
Admittance is contingent on your dues being paid in advance. Accounts are closed at 60 days past due. To rejoin, former members pay $50 as long as a prior initiation fee has been paid in full.
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30-Day Member Service Guarantee

We are committed to helping our members make health and fitness part of their lifestyle. However, if for any reason your membership to NIFS does not meet your expectations, you may cancel your membership and receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee as long as you have used the facility a minimum of 10 times within these 30 days. All requests must be made in writing to a Member Services Manager.
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Freeze Policy

A freeze is not effective until a Freeze Request Form has been received.
If your request is received between the 1st and 15th, your freeze can be effective at the end of the current month (unless a later date is specified). If your request is received after the 15th, your freeze will be effective at the end of the next month (unless a later date is specified). Requests may be submitted earlier than the current month.
Requests may be submitted for a minimum of one/calendar month and a maximum of three/months per calendar year. Exceptions to this would be for military duty (request must be accompanied by your transfer or deployment papers) or a medical reason (request must be accompanied by a letter from your medical doctor indicating your condition prevents you from using the facility). We need an expected ending date for our records, but this may be extended if necessary.
A $7.50 maintenance fee is charged in lieu of the monthly dues amount during your freeze. This fee is waived if the freeze is due to military service. If you pay monthly, this will be deducted from your bank account or credit card. Other members, please pay your fee at the time of your request.
Billing will automatically resume at the end of your requested freeze time or when your charges exceed your credit. Note: Your due date will stay the same. This is not moved forward; a credit is applied to your total dues amount.
Please notify Member Services of any changes in the length of time of your freeze. If you are able to return earlier than expected, you may pay a prorated amount to reactivate your membership.