Fitness & Wellness
Group Fitness Programs
Mackal Group Exercise Participant Policies
- Before beginning, it is strongly recommended that you have a physical examination to determine your fitness levels. THE PROGRAMS MAY BE STRENUOUS.
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All participants must be a URI Student, Rec Pass member or URI Affiliate as well as have purchased a group fitness package/class pass. A valid URI ID or Rec Pass must be presented before attending each class.
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Participation is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. The instructor reserves the right to determine class minimums and maximums based on equipment and facility space. There must be a minimum of three participants in order for class to be held.
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For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that participants attend entire class sessions.
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Athletic footwear must be worn; no street shoes or turf shoes with waffle bottoms or protrusions from the soles; no shoes suspected of marking the floors.
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Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with good support.
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No personal items unless being worn or being used are permitted in the gyms or multipurpose rooms. A water bottle and towel are permitted and encouraged. However, for all other personal items, we ask that you take advantage of daily and semester locker facilities.
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No refreshments, soda, snacks, gum, or candy are allowed in any gyms or multipurpose rooms.
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In the case of any incident or physical accident that may occur in a group fitness session, staff personnel is required to have participant(s) involved fill out an Incident and/or Accident Report Form to be kept on file with the Department of Recreational Services.
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Participants must have proof of purchase of a pass, copies of the fitness pass receipts will be accepted as proof of purchase.
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Daily waivers will be required during Free Week classes for all participants.