THE COMMUNITY CENTER – MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA

THE COMMUNITY CENTER – MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA=

POLICY NUMBER 301

Date First Adopted: 5/8/2008

WELLNESS= AREA POLICIES

I. = &nb= sp; OBJECTIVE

To define the rules and regulations of the wellness area to better ensure safety to all patrons.

II. = WELLNESS ROOM AND EQUIPMENT USAGE

The equipment available at= The Community Center presents hazards, which, if not avoided, could cause serio= us injury or death. Before using= the equipment, members should read the warning labels and instructions placards affixed to each machine. Comm= unity Center staff is available, by appointment and upon request, for any members and/or guests needing assistance or proper instruction on how to use an exercise machine or equipment. Members may seek assistance of floor personnel, if available, or con= tact the front desk.

Members and / or guests el= ecting to use any equipment or area of the Community Center do so at their own risk. Community Center patron= s are responsible for using the equipment properly, using proper exercise techniq= ue, and they’re exercising within their physical limitations. Members and guests are encouraged = to report any member who is misusing a piece of equipment in a manner that it isn’t intended.

III. = WELLNESS ROOM POLICIES

1. = No one under 14 years of age is allowed in the fitness or aerobics room

2. = No food or pop allowed in weight and fitness areas. Only water in a plastic container = is allowed

3. = Spotters are required on all heavy free weight lifts

4. = Always use collars on weight bars

5. = Weights must be re-racked when done with machine

6. = Throwing, slamming, or dropping free weights or weight stacks is not allowed

7. = There is a 30-minute time limit on all treadmills, bikes, and stair steppers if people are waiting to use them

8. = Properly disinfect any equipment when finished

9. = Members are required to report any piece of equipment that is not functioning prope= rly to Community Center personnel so that it may be evaluated and serviced. Members are not allowed to use or = fix any piece of equipment that is not functioning properly.

IV. = WALKING TRACK POLICIES

1. = An adult must accompany youth 13 years of age or younger. Youth must be in an arms length of= the adult at all-times.

2. = Strollers are allowed

3. = Run or walk sensibly on track

4. = Always follow track direction arrow

5. = The two inside lanes are for walking. The outside lane is for running

6. = Do not stand on track if you are not using it

V. = DISCIPLINARY ACTION

It shall be a violation fo= r any member or guest not complying with any written or oral rules, regulations, = or requirements imposed by The Community Center personal. Personal conduct in = the Community Center must be such that the safety of self and others is not jeopardized. Any such violation may result in immediate removal from the Community Center and/or subject to revocation of membership that is outline= d in Community Center policy #203.

Disciplinary action may be taken as a result of behavior or act, which violates any Community Center policy. Community Center personnel have the latitude to enforce reasonable disciplinary action found to be warranted by specific si= tuations. Violation of Community Center policy may result in expulsion from the Center, loss of membership privileg= es, or revocation of membership that is outlined in Community Center policy #203

This policy was adopted by the Community Center Govern= ing Board on May 8^th, 2008.

EFFECTIVE _________________________________

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President

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Secretary