Fitness Centre Guidelines

Our Fitness Centre guidelines ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy fitness with respect and confidence. This is a judgement-free space. Please be kind and respectful to people of all fitness levels.

As a valued member of our shared space, we ask that you familiarize yourself and follow these guidelines:

Anyone under the age of 14 is not permitted in the Fitness Centre.
Recording and photography of any type is not permitted.
Respect for staff, and other members must be demonstrated at all times. Inappropriate behaviour such as swearing, physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
For your safety, proper athletic attire (running shoes, athletic shorts/pants and shirt) is to be worn. Jeans, loose/baggy clothing, or accessories that may cause damage or injury are not permitted.
Indoor clean athletic footwear is required at all times in all locations of the Fitness Centre. No open-toed shoes, dress shoes, crocs, or outdoor footwear are permitted.
Fitness Centre staff reserves the right to deny access to anyone who is not wearing appropriate, safe, and respectful clothing suitable for athletic activities.
Bags, accessories, jackets or personal items must be secured in a day use locker and are not permitted in the Fitness Centre. Locks are available for purchase at the Hawk Desk.
All equipment must be sanitized and wiped clean after use. Weights and equipment are to be returned to its designated place after each use.
All cable machines must be used with an appropriate cable attachment at all times.
Be considerate. Allow others waiting for a machine to work in between your sets.
Exercises that are deemed unsafe by Fitness Centre staff are prohibited. This includes any inverted exercise, or exercises that result in going above/on top of equipment.
Gymnastic moves of any type, including cartwheels and tumbles, are prohibited.
Report any facility/equipment irregularities including damaged or broken equipment to the Fitness Centre staff.
Independent personal training is not permitted. Only certified personal trainers employed by the Department of Athletics and Recreation may perform personal training within the Fitness Centre.
Failure to adhere to Fitness Centre guidelines or comply with staff instructions and proper facility use may result in removal from our facility or loss of facility and/or member privileges.
Lost and stolen items are not the responsibility of the Department of Athletics and Recreation.
If there is an emergency, please contact/locate facility staff in the Fitness Centre or Hawk Desk immediately for assistance.