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 inappropriate sexual activity. For the safety of others, we may 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, suspend or even terminate a membership for failure to comply with these rules and regulations or for any other reason.
HOURS OF OPERATION (subject to change)
Monday-Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Limited hours may occur on other holidays.
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 obtain medical clearance from a personal physician prior to beginning an exercise program.
PARKING
Eligible members will receive a yearly NIFS hang-tag parking permit to park in the IU Indianapolis Riverwalk Garage located at 245 University Blvd. across the street from NIFS. Loss of permit will result in a $25 replacement fee. The following are not eligible to receive a NIFS hang-tag parking permit: IU Indianapolis Students/Faculty/Staff and IU Health employees, NCAA employees, NFHS employees, Bicycle Commuter members, and Youth members. Any exceptions will need to be approved by IU Indianapolis Students Parking and Transportation Services. The Riverwalk Garage is owned and operated by IU Indianapolis and is used by NIFS, the NCAA, and IU Indianapolis.
Please note the following garage rules and information as set by IU Indianapolis:
BUILDING ACCESS AND CHECK-IN
Upon arrival, scan in using your NIFS key tag or your barcode saved to the NIFS app. You will be asked to show a picture ID if you don't have your NIFS key tag or if we don’t have a picture on file. Members and guests leaving the building to exercise should take their key tag or locker key to show upon reentering the Fitness Center.
GUEST POLICIES
Please register any guest(s) at the Service Desk upon arrival. All guests not with a member must be 18 or older and will be asked to present a valid picture ID showing date of birth.
DRESS CODE
Appropriate exercise apparel must be worn. Athletic shoes are recommended, and bare feet are not permitted outside of the locker rooms or group fitness studio.
EXERCISE ETIQUETTE
BASKETBALL COURT ETIQUETTE
TRACK ETIQUETTE
Additional track etiquette posted in the Fitness Center.
PERSONAL TRAINING AND BUSINESS WITHIN NIFS
Members are not allowed to actively approach other members or staff to promote or sell products or services, such as personal training sessions, supplements, or other outside business, while inside the facility. This includes filming or streaming workouts from within NIFS for business purposes. Violators will be subject to the revocation of their membership and/or guest privileges. If interested in personal training services, please see a NIFS staff member. NIFS provides certified and experienced personal trainers on staff.
LOST AND FOUND
For the safekeeping of your valuables, we encourage you to use the complimentary security lock boxes located in both locker rooms. Turn in found items and inquire about lost items at the Service Desk. NIFS is not responsible for lost, found, or stolen items. Items may be donated after being held for 30 days.
FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND TOBACCO USE
LOCKER ROOMS
RECOVERY AREA - WHIRLPOOL, SAUNA, AND STEAM ROOM
To provide a safe environment in our Recovery Area, please respect and adhere to the established policies. If you observe any circumstance that goes against these policies, please notify a staff member.
General Use Policies
Limit use of the sauna, whirlpool, and steam room to a combined maximum of 10 minutes. Longer exposure may result in drowsiness, nausea, or fainting. WARNING: Due to high temperature and humidity, the sauna, whirlpool, and steam room can be dangerous to your health. Pregnant women, children under 5, or persons with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, or any other medical concerns, should not use the sauna, steam room or whirlpool except under the advice of a physician. No children under 18 shall use the sauna, whirlpool or steam room unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Please consult the rules posted outside the whirlpool, sauna, and steam room for further information.
PRIVACY
We respect your privacy and will never sell or rent your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information to any other entity. If you provide your personal information, we will only use that information to send you news, information or promotions related to NIFS, or to service your membership. At any time, you may choose to unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email. We reserve the right to change our privacy policy at any time and for any reason. Personal health information you share with us is confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside of the NIFS staff without your written consent. Your non-identifiable information may be compiled for research purposes. If an employer or third-party pays for your membership, your attendance and billing information may be shared in order to service your membership.
Wi-Fi Usage Disclaimer
The wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) provided by the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is for use free of charge to its members and guests. Wireless Internet Access is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. NIFS does not warrant that this service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
NIFS reserves the right to disclose any transmissions over or using our facilities, and to provide user information and/or use records, and other related information under certain circumstances (for example, orders, subpoenas, or warrants, or to protect our rights, users, or property) to appropriate authorities.
DUES AND OTHER CHARGES
Join Fees. Initiation fees are non-refundable (see 30-Day Member Service Guarantee exception below).
Dues. Monthly fees are processed through a secure e-billing system. Please notify Member Services of any account changes by the 25th of the month.
Past Due Accounts. Admittance is contingent on your dues being paid in advance. Admittance is denied once an account is more than 7 days past due and accounts are closed after 60 days past due.
Service Charge. I understand NIFS may charge me a service charge of $15.00 each month that NIFS is unable to collect sufficient funds to pay any amounts owed from the Designated Account on the first attempt. If applicable, the service charge will be treated as an Account Charge, and I authorize NIFS to collect the fee from the Designated Account.
30-DAY MEMBER SERVICE GUARANTEE
We are committed to helping our members make health and fitness part of their lifestyle. However, if you decide within 30 days that NIFS isn’t right for you, we will issue a full refund. All refund requests must be made in writing to our Member Services Manager within 30 days of your join date.
FREEZE POLICY
CANCELLATION POLICY
REFUNDS
Annual dues payers may be issued a refund for unused future months less a $20 processing fee. Refunds will NOT be issued for non-usage of the facility. Please notify us of any disputed charges within 60 days for a refund to be considered.
REJOINING
To rejoin, former members pay $50 if a prior join fee has been paid in full.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE
NIFS, its representatives, and employees have the right to take photographs and or video of members on property. Members authorize NIFS, its assigns, and transferees to copyright, use, and permission to publish the same in print and/or electronically. This includes photographs and video of members with or without their name and for any lawful purpose, including, for example, such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. Members agree to allow, without compensation, their likeness and/or name to appear, and to otherwise be used, in material, regardless of media form, promoting the National Institute for Fitness and Sport, and/or its events and activities.