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AGE |
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Participants must be 18 years of age or older to become a member of the Wellness Center.
Minor youth (14 - 17) must have parental written approval on file and parent/guardian
supervision for use. |
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FOOD & DRINKS
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Drinks (other than water in a spill proof sports water bottle), food of any kind,
chewing tobacco or gum are not permitted in the Center.
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CLOTHING
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Shirts (i.e. T-shirts, tank tops) and athletic shoes (no open toe shoes of any kind
and NO dress shoes) shall be worn at all times while inside the Center. No belts with
buckles shall be worn while using equipment, with the exception of weight belts. |
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EQUIPMENT CLEANING
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All participants shall clean each piece of equipment and upholstered surfaces after
use. |
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TOWELS |
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Members must have their own towel at all times. NO TOWELS, NO ENTRY!
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LOCKERS |
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Lockers are provided, but participants must provide their own locks. The MLK, Jr.
Multi-Purpose Center is NOT responsible for lost or stolen items in locker room or
in the wellness center. Lockers are to be used during each visit only and not for
overnight storage. Locks on lockers at the close of the workday will be removed; any
items left in the lockers will be put in the lost and found box.
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PERSONAL BELONGINGS
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The City of Gainesville Recreation & Parks Department (GRPD) WILL NOT be responsible
for the loss of personal belongings. No personal belongings shall be left inside the
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EMPLOYEES' USE
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The Center is available to City of Gainesville employees at NO COST. No non-city personnel
family member etc will be permitted entry without paying the appropriate fees.
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PHYSICIAN'S CARE
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Participants who are under the care of a physician or have a physical limitation shall
consult their physician and have written permission prior to participating in any
programs at the center. The center is not responsible for any injury sustained from
improper uses of equipment or use of equipment that a physician has told them not
to use.
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EQUIPMENT USE |
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Users should be trained by appropriate City staff on each machine before they use
it. Time is limited to 30 minutes on all cardiovascular equipment when someone is
waiting. If you have any questions about the proper use of a machine, you should ask
the supervisor on duty. Participants must complete and have on file a Consent Form
prior to using the Wellness Center. Participants shall not utilize the Center until
they have completed a physical assessment and documentation has been put on file.
Wellness Center hours of operation will be determined by the City of Gainesville Recreation
and Parks Department. |
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CONDUCT
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Users of the Center are expected to be responsible, courteous, and safety conscious
at all times. Disorderly conduct, abuse or misuse of the facility or its equipment,
or disregard for the policies will not be tolerated and suspension can be indefinite.
Violators will be required to leave the Center and may also be suspended from using
the Center as determined by the City of Gainesville Recreation & Parks Department
(GRPD). Fee-paying members who are suspended will not have any portion of their fees
refunded.
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