PART XI – AREA USE POLICIES

General RegulationsAll participants and users of Recreation & Wellness programs and facilities are required to conduct themselves in a considerate, community-minded manner by obeying program policies and rules designed to protect everyone’s well-being. A safe and pleasant recreational experience is maintained through rules emphasizing the following:

• Utilizing all equipment and facilities according to their intended use
• Complying with posted signage and verbal directions of Recreation & Wellness staff
• Recreation & Wellness Staff have the authority to ask any member to cease their activity if it is deemed unsafe or contrary to intended use of equipment/facility
• Fighting or threatening to fight is prohibited
• Attempting to intimidate others through verbal threats is prohibited
• Dressing appropriately for all activities

FITNESS FLOOR

• Proper athletic attire and shoes are required.
• Do not leave your valuables unattended. Do not leave bags or personal items on the floor or lying around, due to potential safety concern. Please utilize the lockers and bins. Recreation & Wellness is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• No chalk use allowed on fitness floor.
• Please limit your exercise on a particular piece of equipment, in order to accommodate other users; saving or denying use of equipment that is not actively being used is not permitted.
• Please replace all dumbbells and plates on the appropriate racks when you are finished with them.
• Do not drop the weights or set weights on the benches.
• Stacking of boxes is not permitted.
• Standing on the benches is not permitted.
• Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts while machines are in use. Never put your hands or feet under the weight stacks. Place hands and feet only on the hand grips and foot pads provided.
• Do not operate equipment if it has loose or damaged parts. If the machine fails to operate correctly, do not attempt to repair. Please notify a staff member of the problem.
• There is a 30 minute time limit on all cardio equipment when others are waiting.
• Please wipe off your own equipment with the designated spray bottles and purple towels when finished with the machine.
• No gum, food or drinks are allowed, water and sports drinks in a sealable bottle are permitted.
• Profanity, abusive language, fighting, and/or harassment will not be tolerated.
• Please report all accidents, incidents, or injuries to a staff member.
• Student Fitness Floor staff are available to demonstrate proper use of the equipment. In addition, they are also available to be spotters for lifting heavy weights. Please ask for assistance when needed.
• Weights are to remain in the Fitness Floor area; no weights are permitted on tile floors, multipurpose gym court, or second floor.

Olympic Lifting Platform and Squat RacksWhat lifts can be performed on the Olympic Platform?

• Clean and Jerk
• Snatch
• Power Clean to overhead squat
• Power Jerk
• Push Press
• Dead Lift
• Shrug

Back squats cannot be performed on the Olympic Platform, back squats can be performed in the squat racks.Regular weight plates are not permitted on the Olympic Platform, only the bumper plates are allowed on the Platform and, conversely, the bumper plates cannot be moved from the Platform and used anywhere else.

GROUP EXERCISE STUDIOS

• Proper athletic attire and shoes are required. Exceptions made for yoga based classes. If using cycling shoes for indoor cycling, please connect them to bike before using - do not walk on wood floors with cycle shoes.
• No non-athletic street shoes, boots, open toed shoes, black-soled or marking shoes are permitted during Group exercise classes.
• Please limit excessive conversation during group exercise classes.
• The stereo equipment is for Group Fitness class use and for events with departmental approval only.
• Use of the microphone is reserved for fitness instructors ONLY.
• Please remember to return all equipment to its correct location and store all equipment neatly.
• Please turn off all music and lights upon leaving the room.
• Report any loose or broken equipment (i.e., steps, bands, etc.) to the instructor or a staff member.
• Be sure to let your Group Fitness instructor know of any injuries or relevant medical information.
• If you feel pain, lightheaded, or dizzy during class notify the instructor.
• No food or drinks are allowed, water and sports drinks in a sealable bottle are permitted.
• Please remember to return all equipment to its correct location and store all equipment neatly.
• Please clean indoor cycling bikes and mats after use.
• Be sensitive to others in group exercise classes – no strong perfumes, colognes or loud jewelry.
• The studios may be reserved (if available) for practices/functions, please submit a facility request form.
• Do not use any equipment that you are not familiar with. Please ask a staff member or fitness instructor/personal trainer to demonstrate use of any equipment in question.

MULTIPURPOSE GYM

• Intramurals and reservations take precedence over free play. There are set times for open recreational Basketball, Indoor Soccer and Volleyball, please check the gym schedule for days and times.
• The courts are available on a first come, first serve basis. If others are waiting for a particular court, the players on that court have 20 minutes to finish play, and then must allow those waiting to utilize the court.
• Proper athletic attire and shoes are required.
• A proper workout shirt must be worn at all times; no “skins” allowed.
• No non-athletic street shoes, boots, open toed shoes, black-soled or marking shoes are permitted on the courts.
• Do not leave your valuables unattended. Do not leave bags or personal items on the floor or lying around. Please utilize the lockers and bins. Recreation & Wellness is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• No food or drinks are allowed, water or sports drinks in a sealable bottle are permitted.
• No dunking or hanging on the rims or backboards.
• No throwing/pitching on court.
• Indoor soccer is to only be played using an indoor soccer ball; no outdoor soccer balls are permitted.
• In order to protect the facility and patrons, soccer balls are not allowed to be kicked into windows or at/above the basketball goals.
• In order to reduce the risk of injury the following are not allowed: pushing, slide tackling, or rough play of any kind.
• Failure to follow these policies for Indoor Soccer may result in individual loss of SRWC privileges & an overall suspension of Indoor Soccer at the SRWC.
• No weights or dumbbells allowed on court.
• Profanity, abusive language, fighting, and/or harassment will not be tolerated.
• Please report all accidents, incidents, or injuries to a staff member.
• Patrons must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Anyone in violation is may be asked to leave the facility.

LOCKER ROOMSThe locker rooms are utilized by students, faculty, staff, and other members of the SRWC; please follow these guideline while utilizing the locker room.

• Use modesty while walking around the locker room facilities, towels to dry off and/or cover up are available at the towel kiosk.
• With parents or guardians accompanying children of the opposite sex who are older than 5, please make an attempt to have them use the same sex locker room or use the upstairs restrooms.
• Clean up after yourself, please do not leave towels or trash lying around the locker room.

SAUNAPlease be respectful of others using the sauna by keeping conversations and noise to a minimum. Recreation & Wellness staff will periodically check the sauna to ensure the health and safety of the facility. Sauna use is meant for individuals who are in a healthy state – please refrain from using the sauna if you do not feel well.

• Change into workout clothing and remove shoes. (Flip flops or shower footwear is permitted). It is recommended that you shower before entering sauna.
• Amplified sound, speakers, phones, food, and drink are not permitted in the sauna.
• It is recommended that a towel be placed in between you and the surfaces you come in contact with.
• To add humidity pour 1 dipperful of clean water over hot stones. This will promote perspiration and create a comfortable atmosphere. Do not pour water anywhere else in the sauna.
• It is recommended that after 10 minutes exit the sauna to cool off. Cooling off time outside the sauna should be equal to the time spent in the sauna. After cooling off you can re-enter the sauna and repeat the process. Do not exceed 30 minutes in the sauna at one time.
• Finish by showering with warm water and rinse with cool water to close pores. Dry completely before going out into cooler temperatures to avoid chilling.

Individuals who do not follow the policies may lose facility privileges. Please report any issues concerning the sauna to SRWC staff.

CLIMBING WALL

• Climbing Wall Staff must be present when any participants are top rope climbing or using the Auto Belay.
• Proper fitness attire must be worn to climb. Jeans are not allowed.
• All accidents or equipment damage must be reported immediately to Climbing Wall staff.
• Helmets are recommended; but not required. The SRWC can provide helmets.
• All participants must have completed a Harness Check and Test; Figure 8 Check and Test; Belaying, Falling and Lowering Test; prior to being a Green Card Climber. See Climbing Wall Staff for more information.
• The Department of Recreation and Wellness reserves the right to suspend any individual permanently, or for a specified period of time, for failure to comply with the safety policies and rules, or for any conduct that is viewed by the staff as unsafe or inappropriate.
• Watch where you walk or position yourself. Stay clear of potential falling or swinging climbers, unless you are actively spotting. If you are climbing and think you may swing or fall into another person, politely ask them to move.
• Do not climb over or under another climber on any wall or walk between belayers and the wall.
• Do not climb on top or above the height of the wall.
• Do not step on any ropes. This causes damage to the rope's strength.
• Always use standard climbing commands: "On belay?" "Belay on!" "Climbing?" "Climb on!"
• Any unsafe condition, damage, or injury must be reported to climbing center staff immediately.
• Artificial handholds can break and/or “spin” leading to a potential fall. Please be prepared and have a spotter. Report any hold damage or spin immediately.
• Do not place a finger in a metal bolt hanger & remove all rings. You could break a finger and/or deglove your skin.
• Climbing shoes/ athletic shoes are required to climb. No boots, lug-sole shoes, open toe-shoes, flip flops, sandals, bare feet, etc.
• You may not be in the climbing area if you have received any medical treatment or are using any medication that could impair your alertness or coordination.
• Anyone in the climbing area must first check in (and out) at the desk and have a signed agreement and waiver on file.
• Chalk balls are provided and are the only chalk allowed on the wall. Please keep in a bag and DO NOT place on floor.
• Do not leave backpacks, bags, or skateboards in the climbing area. Free day use lockers are available.
• Belayers, boulderers and new climbers must visibly wear the appropriate tag.
• Holds may not be changed or tightened by members. If a hold is loose or damaged, please inform climbing wall staff.
• You may not teach anyone to belay regardless of your ability. Any safety related instruction must be performed by staff.
• Top rope, auto-belay, and lead climbing have priority over bouldering during top rope belay hours.
• Top Ropes Climbers must tie directly into their harness with a figure eight follow through knot with a min. 6" tail.
• Do not climb off route which could result in a swinging pendulum. Climb and stay under anchor.
• Belayers must be attentive and standing at all times.
• Climbers and belayers must use a UIAA/CE approved climbing harness. Use of the harness must be according to manufacture recommendations.

Open Bouldering

• Climbers must check-in with Membership Staff and wear a bouldering wristband on their person.
• Top roped or auto-belay climbing is not permitted during bouldering hours.
• Bouldering is allowed with no part of your body above the 13 feet “do not boulder above” holds.
• Climber is encouraged to have proper spotters when necessary.
• Avoid leg and ankle injuries by down climbing when possible rather than letting go at the top.

Auto-Belay

• Auto-Belay is only to be used by program belay certified climbers.
• Auto-Belay use is only allowed during top rope hours with Climbing Wall Staff present.
• Climbing wall staff must connect climbers to the Auto-Belay.
• Climbers must disconnect and attached carabiner to belay gate after climbing.
• Climbers must only climb routes directly under the auto-belay.

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE CENTER

• Access to the Leadership Challenge Center is only by approval of the Challenge Course Manager (CCM).
• Staff have the responsibility for the safety of all facility users, follow their directions at all times.
• Programs desiring to modify policy will consult with CCM prior to program start.
• A first aid kit and staff trained to use it will be on hand during all activities.
• An acknowledgment of risk and waiver form will be completed, signed (by parent or guardian AND participant for those under 18), and approved prior to participant involvement.
• Sharp objects in pockets, all jewelry other than small pierced studs, bandannas, and all items in pockets will be removed before climbing. No gum, hard candy, chewing tobacco, or other items in the mouth allowed while participating on the course.
• Minimum age for course participation is 5th grade. A staff controlled or performed clip-in is required for all groups below high school age.
• Minimum Staffing ratio must be met to operate the course.
  • There is a maximum of 9 people to a Large 4 Pole Tower per level.
  • There is a maximum of 6 people to a small 2 Pole Tower per level.
  • There is a maximum of 2-3 people (including facilitators) per belay cable between towers.
• A brief inspection of the Challenge Course will be done prior to each day’s use.
• Participants will wear CSU Approved Challenge Course equipment only. No personal safety equipment will be allowed. Facilitators will seek approval of their equipment from the CCM prior to use on the course.
• Staff will provide a thorough safety briefing, including safety considerations and possible consequences, when beginning any new activity.
• Participants and Staff will be clipped in at all times on the Challenge Course (except in the nets).
• If participants are performing transfers themselves, participants will demonstrate proficiency in transferring techniques before being permitted to enter the Course.
• If participants are performing transfers themselves they will use the following commands.
• Participant: Permission to Transfer?
  • Belayer: Transfer One!
  • Belayer: Show Me!
  • Belayer: Transfer Two!
  • Belayer: Show Me!
  • Belayer: Belay On!
• Participants will not climb until they receive permission form Staff.
• Participants will be instructed to only clip on to belay cables (not event cables).
• Participants and staff will refrain from flipping upside down while on the course.
• Participants will refrain from making uncontrolled dynamic moves or intentionally moving (i.e., swaying) portions of the course. Facilitators will explain this rule before participants enter the course, and monitor it throughout the experience.
• To reduce falling distance and avoid the need for rescues, participants will be instructed to keep their claws as short as possible while ensuring that they are two different lengths.
• Staff will inspect participants’ personal safety equipment prior to each ascent.
• Chest harnesses, in conjunction with sit harnesses, will be worn by individuals whose stomach and chest shape does not allow the waist belt of the sit harness to snug down properly above the hipbones.
• Only zip pulleys approved by Challenge Works will be used on the Zip Line. Do not substitute!
• Participants on the Zip Line will weigh no more than 275 lbs. If this is in doubt, facilitators will address the issue politely, sensitively, and privately with the participant.
• Zipping will take place only from a seated position. No standing, running, or jumping while going off the zip line!
• Only staff working the Zip Line will send participants off the Zip Line. These staff members will perform a safety check of the system before a participant zips.
• If there are any problems with any element or piece of equipment, immediately stop using it and contact the CCM.

AQUATICS - POOLGeneral Facility Rules

• Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) Members are admitted free of charge. All other individuals can purchase a daily, quarterly, or family pass at the SRWC. During the academic school year the pool is not open to children or the community, except for Saturdays and for private swim lessons. Children under 2 and adults observing or assisting youth enrolled in a swim lessons are free of charge. A signed waiver on file is required to enter the pool area for swimmers and non-swimmers.
• Everyone must check in with the Attendant/Lifeguard on duty.
• Visitors are not allowed to swim without valid membership or pass.
• Visitors are not to distract the lifeguard from their job duties and may be asked to leave the facility if doing so.
• Children under 13 years old MUST be supervised on the deck or in the pool by an adult.
• Swim only when Lifeguard is on duty.
• In the event of inclement weather, or other hazardous conditions, the pool may close.
• Aquatics Staff can limit a patron’s use of the facility and/or equipment as a result of the patron lack of compliance or for safety reasons.
• Lifeguards have the responsibility for the safety of all facility users, please follow their directions at all times.
• In an emergency, you will hear three whistle blasts. All patrons are to stop and follow the staff’s instructions.
• Proper swimming attire is required, including bathing suits, board shorts, or rash guards. Cotton clothing, cut-off jeans, Brazilian or G-string bathing suits are not appropriate swimming attire and are not permitted. To cover the body for medical or religious reasons, please wear clothing constructed of swimsuit material.
• Children, who are not toilet trained, MUST wear NON-DISPOSABLE swim diapers. Regular disposable, cloth diapers, Little Swimmers® and Splashers®, etc. are NOT permitted.
• The following is prohibited in the Aquatics Center/Pool Deck:
  • Changing clothes on the swimming pool deck
  • Hanging or playing on the railings or the bleachers
  • Running on the pool deck
  • Glass containers of any kind
  • Tanning oils (it damages the filtration system)
  • Food is not allowed in the water; food and beverages, in plastic containers, are allowed on the deck/lounge chair area
  • Roller-skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters or bicycles
  • Pets - service animals are permitted
  • Chewing gum
  • Diaper changing in the pool area or on the pool deck
  • Using any piece of equipment for a purpose other than its intended purpose
  • Behaviors/activities that are deemed unsafe or otherwise disruptive by the Lifeguards/Staff
• For the health, safety, and comfort of all pool users, please:
  • Put your sunscreen on at least 15 minutes before entering the pool
  • Respect others and refrain from public displays of affection while using the pool area
  • DO NOT enter the water if you have any open cuts, sores, wounds or infectious diseases
  • DO NOT enter the water if you have had diarrhea, stomach flu or have been severely sick in the last two weeks (14 days)
  • Use the locker rooms for diaper changing and dispose of diapers in trash receptacle

Swim Rules

• Children under the age of 13 MUST be supervised by an adult at all times. Parents who leave children under the age of twelve unattended may have their membership suspended.
• Minors must be within arm’s reach of an adult at ALL times while within the water or pass a Deep Water Swim Test (see below). Lifeguards have the discretionary authority to require an adult to be in the water with any minor.
• Any patron who is part of a youth group or camp must take a Deep Water Swim Test (see below).
• Only Coast Guard-approved (Type I, II, III, V) life jackets are permitted for non-swimmers and the wearer must be within arm’s length of a responsible adult at all times. Please check with a lifeguard or staff member to ensure any floatation device you bring in is acceptable prior to entering the pool.
• Please observe posted NO DIVING areas. Diving from the deck in these areas significantly increases risk of serious accidents.
• Lap lanes are for continuous swimming only. Please be considerate of others. One or more people can swim in a lane by circle swimming and staying to the right.
• The following are not permitted in the pool:
  • Hanging on the lane lines.
  • Swimming through lap lanes or participate in free swim in them while in use.
  • Somersaults, back dives and other inappropriate entries from the deck or diving board.
  • Standing, sitting on, or using kickboards in any other way than they were designed.
  • Hard toys, balls or squirt guns - any non-Coast Guard Approved floatation is NOT a water toy - children may bring appropriate water toys into the facility.
  • Prolonged breath holding or underwater swimming for extended periods of time
• Return all equipment to the storage bins after use. The Deep Water Swim Test may only be taken with a designated lifeguard (see attendant). The test consists of: a safety orientation of the Diving Well; a full length of freestyle demonstrating proper horizontal body position, rotary breathing and forward locomotion; and treading water successfully for 30 seconds. All components must be completed unassisted. Once the deep water test has been passed, a unique mark of the day will be placed on the patron’s hand or a wristband will be provided.
• Lifeguards or any Recreation & Wellness staff member reserve the right to remove anyone from the pool. 

Diving Well Rules

• The lifeguards may require a Deep Water Swim Test of any patron(s) to ensure they can swim safely in the deep water/diving well of the pool (see Swim Rules above).
• Only one person on a board at a time. This includes the steps of the diving board.
• No running on the diving board.
• Be sure the area under the diving board is clear before diving.
• Only one bounce is permitted on the diving board, no multiple bounces.
• No back or side flips are permitted. One front flip is permitted.
• Dive straight off the end of the board.
• Swim away from the diving board or to the nearest ladder to exit the diving area. DO NOT swim directly beneath the diving board.
• No unorthodox diving, dangerous dives, or rough play on the boards.
• When the diving board is in use no other swimming is permitted in that area of the pool.
• Failure to obey these warnings may result in sudden, forceful head first contact with the water, an object, or another swimmer, and may lead to a serious spinal injury or death.
• Anyone not adhering to these rules may lose their aquatics privileges.
• The lifeguards have the authority to instruct individuals to stop any dive or action deemed unsafe. 

Public Health Notice

• Before entering pool area, a hot soapy shower is highly recommended.
• Please DO NOT enter the water if you have any open cuts, sores, wounds or infectious diseases.
• Children, who are not toilet trained, MUST wear NON-DISPOSABLE swim diapers. These may be purchased at the SRFC. Regular disposable, cloth diapers, Little Swimmers® and Splashers®, etc. are NOT permitted. No exceptions!
• Please DO NOT enter the water if you have had diarrhea, stomach flu or have been severely sick in the last two weeks.
• DO NOT change diapers in the pool area. Please utilize the locker rooms and dispose diapers in trash receptacle.