Campus Fitness Center Rules and Regulations

In order to ensure a safe and comfortable atmosphere for everyone, please be respectful of others and adhere to the following guidelines:

• What are the General Guidlines for using the UWT Fitness Center?
• What are the rules for using the Cardio Equipment??
• What are the rules for using the Weight Training Equipment?
• What can I do with my things while using the UWT Fitness Center?
• Are cell phones permitted?
• What if I've lost something while using the UWT Fitness Center Facility?

General Guidelines

1. Users are required to check in at the front desk for each visit upon entering the Fitness Center. All members must present valid ID in order to use the Fitness Center. Entry of the Campus Fitness Center will not be permitted without valid ID.
2. All participants must wear proper attire, which includes closed-toe shoes and shirts. Pants with belts or metal rivets and cut-off pants are not allowed. Proper athletic gear must be worn at all times.
3. Please enjoy your food and beverages outside of the Campus Fitness Center in the lower level lobby. Only bottled water is permitted. Food, beverages, and gum (with the exception of water) are not permitted in the Campus Fitness Center.
4. Smoking, use of tobacco and/or alcohol in any form is strictly prohibited.
5. Portable stereos may be used with headphones only.
6. The use of chalk is not permitted in any area of the Campus Fitness Center.
7. No animals are allowed in the fitness facility except service animals.
8. Members are required to pick up after themselves and discard trash and remove personal items.
9. For safety reasons, personal items, bags and other items are to be stored in lockers only and not on the Fitness Center floor.
10. University of Washington Tacoma is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
11. Please report all injuries and any equipment failures to a Fitness Center staff member.

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Cardio Equipment Guidelines

1. During peak hours, or while other people are waiting, please limited your time on a piece of cardio equipment to 30 minutes.
2. Please pick up your towels, water bottles, newspapers, magazines, and trash after each cardio equipment use.
3. Wipe down each piece of cardio equipment for the next user.
4. Wear proper attire.

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Weight Training Equipment Guidelines

1. Please replace all dumbbells on the appropriate racks, in the assigned spaces when you have finished using them.
2. Due to the potential risk of injury, we recommend using a spotter when training with free weights.
3. Please allow other users to "work in" or take turns. Do not monopolize several pieces of equipment while others are waiting.
4. Please properly wipe down equipment when finished.
5. Profane language, singing aloud, and other loud noises are distracting and offensive to others. Additionally, please avoid long conversations while on equipment and while others are waiting for use.
6. Do not drop free weights on the floor or allow weights to crash together.
7. Do not lift more weight than is comfortable and safe. It is strongly recommended that you are properly oriented on all of the exercise equipment, prior to beginning an exercise program.

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Locker Use

1. Lockers are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2. Lockers are available for visit use only. All belongings and personal items must be removed from lockers upon exit of the Campus Fitness Center.
3. Personal locks may be used, but they must be removed from lockers upon exit of Campus Fitness Center. Unauthorized locks are cut each night and contents of the locker may be removed.
4. Inquiries regarding lost items should be made at the front desk.
5. All backpacks and gym bags must be placed in a locker. Backpacks and gym bags are not permitted on the Campus Fitness Center floor.

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Cell Phone Policy

• Cellular phones may only be used outside the Fitness Center and for emergency only. Due to safety concerns and distractions, the use of cellular phones is not permitted in the Fitness Center.

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Lost and Found

1. UW Fitness Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
2. Store and secure all personal items in day lockers.
3. Staff members are not permitted to hold valuables.
4. Items found should be turned in to the Front Desk. Items not claimed within seven (7) days will be forwarded to UW Tacoma Lost and Found.
5. Inquires regarding lost items should be made at the Front Desk.

Users who do not adhere to the Campus Fitness Center rules and guidelines may have their membership suspended, terminated or revoked. The UW Campus Fitness Center staff reserves the right to refuse service to any member who violates any rule, regulation or guideline, or engages in any verbal and/or physical abuse of the Campus Fitness Center staff or other members.

Please print a copy of the UWT Campus Fitness Center Rules and Regulations for your reference.

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