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ETMC Fitness

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Rules and Regulations

1. Check-in: Proof of membership or program participation is required for facility usage. All members must check-in using either the membership computer or the sign-in sheet. Members observed not checking in will be asked to do so to verify membership.

2. Membership Number : Each member is issued a membership number. Members must enter their membership number at the membership desk prior to utilizing the facility.

3. Age Requirement: All members and guests must be at least 18 years of age unless participating in a special program.

4. Guest Policy: All guests must register and pay a guest fee prior to using the facility. A guest is also required to complete a health screen and waiver form. Guest passes do not include a fitness assessment and exercise prescription. If these services are desired please see a staff member to make special arrangements. 

5. Member Safety: Members and guests should observe all posted signs and exercise caution when using fitness equipment.  Members and guests should report any accidents at the Olympic Center to a staff member.   The Olympic Center reserves the right to call for emergency services if a member becomes ill or injured on the premises.

6. Valuables and Personal Property: The center is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property. Members are discouraged from bringing valuables into the club. Lost and Found inquiries should be made through Security.

7. Locker Rooms:
a) Lockers are for day use only.
b) Members must exchange their membership card for a locker key. Keys must be returned upon leaving the facility. Management will remove any articles left in a locker over night.

8. Alcohol and Tobacco Products: Alcohol and tobacco products (including smokeless products) are prohibited in the center.

9. Water Cooler and Cups: Members should discard used water cups in the appropriate container.

10. Towels: Towels are provided for the convenience of center members and patients. Towels must remain in the facility and should be returned to a "soiled linen" container after use. Members should limit themselves to two towels.

11. Personal Training: ETMC staff are available for personal training services. Use of non-ETMC trainers in the facility is strictly prohibited.

12. Member Conduct: Inappropriate behavior and loud, profane or abusive language and harassment of members and employees will not be tolerated at the Olympic Center.  Management reserves the right to ask disruptive members to leave the premises and to revoke membership privileges if deemed necessary. 

13. Group Exercise Classes: Class participants are expected to arrive before the class begins. Members arriving after classes have begun are asked to be respectful to the instructor and other participants and minimize disruption while getting in place. Participants are required to follow class routines and teacher instruction.

14. Dress Code:
a) Members should use discretion and dress modestly when using the Olympic Center.
b) Proper attire is at the discretion of ETMC employees.
c) Shirt and shoes must be worn at all times in the gym.
d) Open-toed shoes are strongly discouraged while exercising in the fitness area.
e) Aqua shoes are strongly recommended in the pool and locker areas.
f) Swimming attire is required for the pool area. A dark shirt and dark shorts are recommended for participants that do not have a swimsuit.
g) Participants wearing swimsuits must have a proper "cover-up" when outside the pool area.
h) Swimsuits are prohibited in the exercise area.
i) Any member or guest considered to not be modestly dressed, according to management, will be respectfully asked to change.
j) Participants are discouraged from wearing strong perfumes and/or colognes.

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