Accessibility

• The Fitness Center is a place for all. Members with mobility or accessibility concerns are asked to contact the school prior to use. All members should enter the east doors of the middle school gymnasium.  Members will be required to sign in upon entrance.

Childcare

• Elementary age and younger children are NOT allowed in the Fitness Center. Children may not be left unattended in the hallways, gymnasium, or vestibule areas. Students may use the gym area for play if a parent is accompanying them.   

Dress Code

• Members are expected to dress appropriately for their workout in the community fitness center. All users are asked to wear:

  • Appropriate shirts that cover the full chest and back.

  • Shorts, athletic pants, or sweatpants. For the safety of the individual using equipment, no cut-offs or jeans are allowed.

  • Athletic shoes must be worn at all times. No open-toed shoes, boots, or cleats are allowed.

Emergencies

• In the event of an emergency with the Fitness Center, notify an onsite supervisor immediately or call 911.

Food and Beverages

• No food or drink, other than water, is allowed in the Fitness Center.

Inclement Weather/Emergency Closings

• It may be necessary to close the Fitness Center during inclement weather or an unexpected event. The Eleva-Strum School District reserves the right to make this decision based on the general safety and welfare of its students and employees.

 Medical Clearance

• Consultation with a physician is extremely important prior to engaging in physical activity. Although medical clearance is not required for use of the facility, adherence to this recommendation is strongly encouraged. All users of the Fitness Center must sign a Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement prior to using the facility.

Music/Cell Phones

• Members are encouraged to utilize their own listening devices which do not interfere with other members. The use of cell phones for listening to personal music is allowed; however, personal calls should be taken outside of the Fitness Center.

Personal Items

• Members are encouraged to bring a small hand towel for personal use. The Eleva-Strum School District is not responsible for lost, damaged, and/or stolen personal items.

Restrooms

• There are restrooms located in the hallway near the south exit of the gymnasium. Locker rooms and showers are not available for Fitness Center members.

Safety

• The safety of the members using the exercise equipment is a priority. If you are unsure of how to use the equipment, review the signs located with the equipment. All Fitness Center users MUST have a signed recreation agreement AND liability agreement on file with the Fitness Center coordinator.

Violations

• There is a camera located in the facility and hallways. Please do not enter any rooms other than the restroom or fitness center. The School District of Eleva-Strum reserves the right to add or amend Fitness Center rules and procedures at any time. All users must abide by the rules and procedures of the Fitness Center. A user may be suspended from the Fitness Center in the event of a violation of the Fitness Center rules, procedures or District policies. Violations include but are not limited to: intentional damage or misuse of property; fighting; use of inappropriate language; use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal substances on the property, and theft or illegal acts. Access will be denied to users under the influence of alcohol or other illegal substances.

 General Etiquette

• All members and users should be able to enjoy their workouts while helping to maintain a clean, safe Fitness Center. There will be zero tolerance for “horseplay” or misuse of the equipment; such behavior will be considered a violation and will be dealt with accordingly.

Fitness Center

• Be respectful of the facility, equipment, and others.

• Family-friendly language only; no profanity or offensive language.

• Disinfect all equipment after each use with the disinfectant wipes provided near the equipment.

• If doing multiple sets on a piece of equipment, please allow others to work in with you or trade sets.

• Limit time on the equipment to 30 minutes when busy.

• Spotters are required when lifting.

• Plate collars need to be used on all bars at all times.

• Re-rack all weights and dumbbells after use.

• Do not drop or slam weights.

• Do not lean plates or bars against weight equipment, walls, or mirrors.

• No standing on benches.

• Do not place bars or dumbbells on bench padding.