Guidelines for Use of Turner Center Summary/Purpose: Turner Center:

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1 The University of Mississippi Guidelines for Use of Turner Center Summary/Purpose: Guidelines and rules for use of the Turner Center and various activity areas within the facility. Turner Center: 1. All University of Mississippi students, faculty, staff, Turner Center members, and guests must present a valid ID for entry into the Turner Center during recreation hours. 2. No tobacco products are permitted in the facility. Food and drinks are permitted in designated areas. 3. Children under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult, University of Mississippi student, faculty, staff or Turner Center member. Children over the age of five may not use the locker room facility of the opposite gender. A family dressing room is available. 4. Proper athletic attire must be worn when participating in recreational activities: a. Proper athletic shoes and clothing are required. Wear non-marking shoes in all activity areas (except natatorium and locker room). b. Shirts must be worn at all times and should cover all areas of the skin which come in contact with the fitness equipment. c. Swim suits must be worn in the natatorium. No cut-offs or clothes in the pool. d. Eye guards are strongly encouraged when playing racquetball. 5. Entry and exit of the Turner Center must always be through the north, glass doors, the designated main entrance and exit. Individuals entering/exiting through non-designated doors are subject to disciplinary action. 6. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs may be consumed prior to or while using the facility. 7. Bicycles, roller-skates, roller blades, skateboards, and hoverboards are prohibited in the Turner Center. 8. Pets, other than guide animals, are prohibited in the Turner Center. 9. Headphones are required for portable music devices. 10. Facilities may be closed and/or reservations canceled when warranted (i.e. special events, maintenance projects, inclement weather). 11. Specific policies and room regulations are posted on site and are required to be observed. Verbal instructions from Campus Recreation staff are for the safety and comfort of all Turner Center patrons and are to be strictly followed. 12. Unreserved open recreation activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis with shared usage and challenge rules applying. The designated open recreational activity will take priority over other users. 13. The University of Mississippi and Department of Campus Recreation are not responsible for lost or stolen property. 14. Use of the University facilities is a privilege, and participants are expected to exhibit proper conduct and respect the rights of others. Individuals who engage in Page 1 of 4

2 unacceptable, unsafe or irresponsible behavior may have their access to facilities revoked, modified and/or subject to further University disciplinary action. Fitness Center: 1. Patrons must be 16 years of age to use the fitness center. 2. Proper athletic clothing and shoes are required. No jeans, jean shorts, or clothing with rivets are allowed as they may damage the upholstery. Sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes, openheeled shoes or boots are also prohibited. Shirts must be worn at all times and should cover all areas of the skin which may come into contact with fitness equipment. 3. Personal property is not permitted in any of the workout areas of the fitness center. All bags, books, keys, etc., are to be placed in the third floor lockers or in the locker rooms as space permits. Neither the Department of Campus Recreation, nor its employees, will be responsible for lost or stolen property. 4. No food, gum, or tobacco products are allowed in the fitness center. Water or sports drinks will be permitted in closed plastic containers only. 5. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs may be consumed prior to or while using the facility. 6. All dumbbells, bars, and free weights must be returned to their original and proper place/rack immediately after use. 7. Do not lean bars or weights against walls, mirrors, or equipment. Also, do not drop dumbbells or weights on the floor or release machine weight stacks to free fall into their original position. 8. Weight belts are not to be worn when using any equipment where the belt buckles may damage upholstery. 9. Cardiovascular equipment is on a first come, first served basis. There is a 30 minute time limit on all cardio equipment when there are patrons waiting. 10. Equipment is available for checkout at the fitness center front desk. Patrons should not attempt to use equipment which they are unfamiliar with or have not received instruction. Questions regarding proper use of any equipment should be directed to the fitness team member on duty. PATRONS WORKOUT AT THEIR OWN RISK! 11. Patrons should wipe down all equipment after use. 12. No equipment shall be removed from the fitness center at any time, for any reason, unless under the supervision of a personal trainer or group fitness instructor. 13. Patrons should report any injuries or facility/equipment irregularity or malfunction to the fitness team member on duty. 14. Collars are required for use on all plate loaded barbells. 15. Spotters are encouraged on heavy lifts. A fitness team member will spot anyone needing a spotter. Page 2 of 4

3 16. Olympic or explosive weight lifting is STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. The fitness team reserves the right to ask patrons to discontinue any lifting fitting this description. 17. Patrons are expected to exhibit proper conduct and respect the rights of others. Engaging in unacceptable, unsafe or irresponsible behavior may result in the loss of facility privileges. Group Exercise Classes: 1. All patrons must sign the Understanding of Participation and receive the approved ID Validation Sticker before participating in exercise classes. A New Validation Sticker will be required each semester with the $20 group fitness participation fee payment. 2. Patrons who have musculoskeletal limitations or injuries must notify the Group Fitness Instructor prior to the beginning of the exercise class. 3. Proper athletic shoes are required. No open toed shoes or backless shoes will be allowed. Patrons may not participate in classes barefooted, with the exception of yoga, pilates, and water classes. 4. Patrons should always exercise according to their personal fitness level. 5. Patrons are strongly encouraged to drink water during exercise classes. 6. Patrons must be 16 years of age in order to participate in Group Fitness Classes. Natatorium: 1. Swimming is permitted only when the pool is officially open and a lifeguard is on duty. 2. Lifeguards and Natatorium staff have the authority to enforce all pool rules. Patrons who repeatedly violate the rules or reasonable requests of the staff may be ejected from the facility. 3. Children under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent /guardian at all times. 4. Proper swim attire is required, no cut offs, or denim shorts. 5. Only Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices are allowed in the pool. Noodles, balls, or other toys may only be used for recreation. 6. Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers. 7. Running, rough play, and personal conduct endangering the safety of self or others is prohibited. 8. Dives in 5 feet or less sections of the pool, backward dives, and or flips are not allowed. 9. Swimming under the bulkhead, hanging on lane lines and prolonged underwater swimming or breath holding, is not permitted. 10. Gum and Band-Aids must be deposited in the trash before entering the water. 11. Glass containers are not permitted in Natatorium. 12. All injuries should be reported immediately to the lifeguard. 13. Please be conscious of others. Do not swim if you have: skin lesions, sores, or inflamed eyes, mouth, nose, or ear discharge, carrying communicable disease or having any type of bandage, adhesive tape, etc., on your body. 14. Patrons are expected to exhibit proper conduct and to respect the rights of others at all times. Engaging in unacceptable, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior/language towards an employee of Campus Recreation or Campus Recreation patron may result in the loss of facility privileges. Page 3 of 4

4 In the event of an emergency, the pool will be cleared. The signal for this will be one long blast of a lifeguard's whistle. Children: 1. University of Mississippi students, faculty, staff and Turner Center members may purchase memberships for their dependents. Each dependent will receive an ID card. 2. Children under 16 may only participate with an adult member. Participating with is defined as: utilizing the same court, competing in the same game or using the same activity area. Patrons under 16 years old are NOT permitted in the Fitness Center or group fitness classes. 3. In the Natatorium, children under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent /guardian at all times. 4. Adult members are responsible for regulating the behavior of the children in their care. Failure to do so may result in the loss of future privileges. Page 4 of 4

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