Fitness Centre Policies

General Rules and Regulations

• You must be at least 15 years of age to access the facility
• All 15- and 16-year-old members must receive an orientation before accessing the facility
• All members must check in at the front desk
• No food allowed in the Fitness Centre
• Bring beverages in a secure bottle
• Limit personal belongings: keep your items safe in the locker room
• The Fitness Centre and its staff are not responsible for lost/stolen items
• Appropriate gym attire must be worn at all times
• When finished, wipe down all equipment/machines used with the supplies provided. DO NOT SPRAY DISINFECTANT DIRECTLY ONTO THE EQUIPMENT
• Put away all equipment after use
• Please allow members time to clean and remove their belongings before using the machine/workout space

Fitness Centre - Code of Conduct

Help us maintain a positive and respectful environment in the Fitness Centre.

Behaviour/actions that will NOT be tolerated are (but not limited to):

• The use of threatening and/or vulgar comments/actions in any manner at any time
• Intentionally damaging Fitness Centre property and/or equipment
• Physical violence or threats of any kind
• Provoking employees or members with abusive/demeaning language and/or gestures
• Any other behaviour StFX Fitness Centre employees deem unacceptable per the circumstance

External Coaching & Training Policy

One-on-one or group training of ANY kind by trainers, coaches or volunteers who aren’t hired by the Fitness Centre is strictly prohibited.

Anyone suspected by an employee to be engaged in training/coaching activities will receive a verbal warning and be asked to stop immediately. If the activity persists, the members involved with be asked to leave the facility and a notice of dismissal may be issued to their accounts.

Activities that can be deemed as/or associated with coaching & training are, but not limited to:

• Conducting personal business in the facility that has not been approved by the coordinator
• Providing unsolicited advice to members working out
• Frequent meetings with an individual or group of people during a consistent period
• Bringing and using equipment not provided by the Fitness Centre.

Exceptions include, but are not limited to:

• Training/coaching in an area/room that has been formally rented and approved by the coordinator
• Engaging in a workout with friends or family provided there is zero monetary value

All Fitness Centre activities are monitored, and the staff reserve the right to address actions they deem unacceptable in accordance with the policy and/or the fitness rules and regulations.