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Mackal Fitness Center Policies
Patrons are expected to comply with Fitness Center
directives
while utilizing the Fitness Center.
• Members should receive instructions on equipment that they
are unfamiliar with. Orientations are recommended and may be scheduled in person at the Fitness Center.
• All members are required to present a valid URI STUDENT ID
card or a current membership card to the fitness attendant
as they enter the Fitness Center and retrieve it when they
have completed their workout.
• The use of the cardiovascular machines is on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
• Use of Free Weights
-Re-rack all weight plates immediately after use.
-Return dumbbells to rack in order.
-Do not slam or drop free weights on the floor.
-Collars are mandatory on all lifts with Olympic bars.
-Do not lean weights against walls, glass, or equipment.
• Spotters are recommended on all lifts.
• Screaming or use of offensive language will NOT be tolerated
anywhere in the facility.
• Equipment may not be removed from the Fitness Center at any
time for any reason.
• Members who perspire heavily must carry a towel and wipe off
benches after using them.
• No more than four (4) members of any one varsity or club sport
team may use the room at the same time.
• Shirts, athletic shoes and proper athletic attire required at all
times. Changing of clothes is NOT permitted in the Fitness Center.
Jeans, jean shorts, hiking boots, and open toed shoes are
NOT permitted.
• Chalk is NOT permitted in the Fitness Center.
• Personal belongings (coats, gym bags, back packs, etc.) are
NOT permitted in the Fitness Center. Please store items in blue
corrals located by the indoor track and/or use the recreational
locker rooms.
• Tobacco, food, chewing gum, glass bottles and cans are NOT
permitted in the Fitness Center. All bottles must be plastic and
contain water ONLY.
• Members should immediately report any Fitness Center related
injury or facility/equipment irregularity to the staff on duty.
• Intentional misuse of equipment and/or facility may result in
immediate expulsion. Failure to leave when asked may result in
assistance from security personnel and loss of facility privileges.
These policies and procedures are designed to
enhance the safety of the Fitness Center. Please
be considerate to the Fitness Center staff and
other patrons utilizing the facilities.
Contact: |
Call 874-2822 | fitwell@etal.uri.edu |
