FITNESS AND RECREATION CENTER

MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT

AGE GUIDELINES

The following conduct may result in the denial of membership to any City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation facility. This list is not exclusive, and the City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation reserves the right to deny or revoke membership to any person if, in the City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation’s sole discretion, such membership is detrimental to the health, safety and enjoyment of its employees or members.

• Membership cards or valid ID must be presented at the Member Service Desk each time you enter. Members without a membership card or photo ID may be denied entry.
• A photo ID is required for all AWAY users and guests.
• Appropriate clothing is required and expected for a co-ed environment. Shirts or cover-ups are to be worn over sports bras. Shirts and shoes are to be worn at all times. However, athletic shoes or closed-toed shoes are required in the Wellness Center and weight room. Shirts and shoes are not required where bathing suits are permitted.
• Using a camera is not allowed inside without approval from City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation staff. Cell phones must remain silent while in the facility. Phone calls should be made away from program areas, wellness center, pool areas, childcare areas and outside of the locker rooms. Music devices should be used with a headphone and set at a volume that does not disturb other members.
• The City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation limits solicitations, surveys, petitions, distributions and conducting non- City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation business on its premises, whether made by members or groups not associated with the City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation. Personal training by instructors not approved by the City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation, and the selling of home and business products are prohibited.
• Refrain from the use of foul language, abusive actions or any other inappropriate behavior.
• City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco (including e-cigarettes) free zone.
• Stealing or behavior which results in the destruction of property may result in termination of City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation membership.
• Certain felony convictions may result in termination of City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation membership.
• All guests and participants will be required to have their picture taken on their first visit.

The protection of our members and guests participating in our programs and/or using our facilities is a paramount interest of the City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation. At this time, the City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been accused or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse or is a registered sex offender.

MEMBERSHIP POLICIES

Membership Categories and Definitions

• Adult (age 25-61) – Allows one adult, age 25-61, full access to the facility.
• Household – Allows two adults and any children living in the same household full access to the facility.
• Senior Adult (62+) – Allows one adult, 62 years of age or older, full access to the facility.
• Senior Household - Allows two adults, one adult must be 62 years of age or older, living in the same household, full access to the facility.
• Young Adult (19-24) – Allows one young adult, age 19-24, full access to the facility.
• Teen (13-18) – Allows one teen, age 13-18, access to the facility without a parent or guardian.  Certain restrictions apply to teens 13-14 years of age.  Teens 15 and older have full access to the facility.  A legal Parent or Guardian must sign the membership agreement.   

GUEST POLICY

To ensure the security of our participants, we require a photo ID for each guest unless the guest is less than 16 years of age. Any guest under 18 years of age must have a legal Parent or Guardian, age 18 or older, sign the waiver on the first visit of each calendar year.  Any guest under the age of fifteen (15) must have a legal parent or guardian remain on site. 

The City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation reserves the right to limit guest usage during peak hours. All guests are required to provide a picture ID and must have their picture taken on their first visit.

FACILITY RULES AND AGE REQUIREMENTS

Facility Access Age

• 0-9 years old: Child must be participating in a City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation program or directly supervised by a parent or guardian 18 years of age or older.
• 10-12 years old: Child may be on the premises unsupervised for a maximum of two hours per day only while a parent or guardian is also on the premises.
• 13 and older: Individual may be on the premises without parent or guardian.  Age guidelines apply to certain areas.

WELLNESS CENTER

Wellness Center House Rules

• Appropriate clothing and footwear is required. No sandals or flip-flops.
• Use of spotters and collars when training with free weights is recommended.
• Please return all plates, dumbbells, and bars to their proper place after use.
• Abuse of equipment is not tolerated.
• Please wipe down equipment after each use.
• Please limit time on all cardio equipment to thirty (30) minutes during peak hours.
• Please allow others to work in between your sets when they are waiting.
• Please be respectful with language and tone towards others.
• Please take cell phone calls outside of the Wellness Center.
• Use of cameras, camera phones or any other photographic equipment is not permitted.
• Please only use drink bottles with caps in the wellness center.

Wellness Center Age Requirements

• 13-14 years old: May use the cardio equipment and pin select weight machines with the supervision of a parent or guardian. Use of the free weights is prohibited.  
• 15 years and up: Does not have to be accompanied by a parent and has full access to the Wellness Center including cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights. An orientation with Wellness Staff is recommended.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

Group Exercise Class House Rules

• Anything that disturbs others or the instructor during class is not tolerated. Please keep talking to a minimum during class and refrain from using head phones while participating in a group fitness class. Please arrive early or on time for class; it is disruptive to interrupt a class once it has started.
• Please take cell phone calls outside of the group exercise class. Use of cell phones is not permitted during class time including texting.
• Use of cameras, camera phones or any other photographic equipment is not permitted.
• Tennis shoes are required (no open-toed shoes with the exception of mind/body classes such as yoga, Pilates or PiYo).
• Individuals must actively participate.
• Appropriate clothing is required. No bare midriffs.
• Place all bags, coats, extra shoes etc., in the locker room (locked) or on designated shelving/hooks.
• If you find it necessary to leave class early, please advise the instructor that you will be leaving early. Please exit the class in a manner that does not disturb the rest of the class.
• Please follow the instructor’s lead as they will always include modifications. All instructors are certified and trained to lead a safe and effective workout.
• All classes are subject to change due to instructor substitutions/availability, class attendance or if emergency situations arise. Class cancellation may occur in extreme situations and every effort will be made to avoid these circumstances.
• Some classes may require participants to sign up ahead of time. Please check your facility’s schedule to know which classes require a reservation.

Group Exercise Class Age Requirements

• 10-12 years old: May participate in designated group exercise classes with a parent or guardian.
• 13 and older: May participate and attend all group exercise classes without a parent.

AQUATICS

Pool House Rules

• Swimmers must wear appropriate swim wear at all times. Gym shorts, cutoffs or ripped suits and revealing swim wear is not considered appropriate swim wear. Parks and Recreation asks all members to remember the family environment and choose the style of your swimsuit accordingly. Members wearing inappropriate or revealing swim wear may be asked to leave the aquatics area.
• Walk at all times on the pool deck
• Use only approved Coast Guard PFD’s. No inflatable flotation devices will be allowed. This includes water wings, tubes, rafts, etc.
• Always enter the water facing forward without flipping.
• No diving in water. Shallow water diving is prohibited as paralysis or death may occur.
• Keep off lap lanes and lifelines; only use if needing temporary support.
• Breath holding and prolonged underwater swimming is prohibited.
• Anyone non-potty trained needing a diaper should wear a swim diaper and rubberized pants/swimsuit in and around the water at all times. Disposable diapers are prohibited.
• Chewing gum, eating and drinking in the pool are prohibited. No outside food is allowed.

Aquatics

• Pushing, dunking, splashing, rough play and fighting are prohibited.
• Playing on, climbing on or swimming through the railing is not allowed.
• If the whistle blows, stop, look and listen to the Lifeguards.
• All members must shower before entering the pool.
• All toys must be approved by the Lifeguard or Aquatic Coordinator. Water guns, hard balls, and inflatable flotation devices are not allowed.
• Lap lanes are for lap swim only. Open swim is not allowed.
• Do not scream or yell for unneeded help.
• Ask a Lifeguard before borrowing any pool equipment and put borrowed equipment away neatly.

Aquatics Age Requirements

• 14 years old and under: Children must pass the swim test or wear an approved life jacket.
• 0-5 years old: Children this age must have a parent or responsible adult in the water at all times.
•  6-11 years old: Children this age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 18 years of age or older on the pool deck.
• 12-14 years old: Children this age are permitted use of the pool as long as an adult remains in the facility.
• 15 years old and up:  Teens this age have full use of the pool. (Please see Pool Schedule for open time activities)

Swim Test Policy

• Jump into the pool, submerge fully, return to the surface and begin swimming.
• Swim 25 yards without stopping or touching the bottom of the pool in a horizontal position using a forward crawl stroke. The swimmer’s arms must achieve full extension in every stroke and he or she must maintain the stroke for the full 25 yards. 
• Tread water for 30 seconds.
• Exit the pool without assistance, using the wall.
• Cell phone use should be limited in the Aquatics area.
• Lifeguards are the final authority of the aquatics area. The Lifeguard reserves the right to remove any person from the pool area if they act in an unsafe manner, are creating an unsafe or dangerous situation for themselves or others.

GYMNASIUM

Gymnasium House Rules

• All patrons must be checked in at the front desk.
• Anyone under the age of ten (10) must be accompanied by an adult.
• Non-marking indoor shoes are required for use of the gym.
• Shirts must be worn at all times.
• Any type of food or drink is prohibited in the gym. (Plastic water bottles are permitted).
• City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation basketballs are available for check-out at the Member Services Desk and must be returned before leaving the facility.
• Basketballs are for playing basketball only and should not be kicked or thrown at others or walls.

Emergency exits are for emergencies only. Anyone using these doors for any other purpose will be asked to leave the facility and their membership may be revoked.

Please be courteous to other members and staff.

Cell phone use should be limited in the gym.

Use of cameras, camera phones or any other photographic equipment is not permitted.

Rough play and/or profanity will not be tolerated. Any person/s caught fighting or using profanity will be will be asked to leave the facility and their membership may be revoked.

No dunking or hanging on rims or nets.

Full court pick-up games may only take place during designated times or if two or more courts are available for play. The City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation has the right to discontinue a pick-up game if it is deemed necessary.

All gymnasium rules and regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation. This will only be done to increase the quality of service provided and to ensure each of our members are guests are safe.

CHILD WATCH AND KIDS CLUB

One of the most valuable services the City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation provides is FREE Child Watch for those that hold Household Memberships. Child Watch is for children ages six (6) months to eleven (11) years old.

During Child Watch hours, you can bring your child in to play with other kids his or her age while you work out, take a group exercise class, or swim laps. You may bring your children to Child Watch for up to two (2) hours per day while you exercise or participate in programs. We ask parents to remain on-site unless they are participating in an outside fitness activity and stay within a one (1) mile radius of the facility.

Child Watch House Rules

• Babies should arrive fed and with a clean diaper.
• Label each of your child’s items with his/her full name.
• Communicate to staff regarding your child’s individual needs.
• Assist in protecting your child by following your branches sign-in/out policies.
• Child Watch will not change diapers. Staff will contact you in such an event. 
• Adhere to the two (2) hour time limit per day for Child Watch services.
• Please do not enter the Child Watch area without permission from the staff members.
• No outside toys.
• No outside food.
• No electronics (Kindle, iPad, phones, etc.)
• Please provide your child with change of clothing, diapers/pull-ups and baby wipes if not potty trained and a pacifier, if your child uses one.
• Infants may have a prepared, labeled bottle.
• If children in Child Watch become upset, staff will try holding, soothing and entertaining upset children. If they are unable to soothe an upset child after ten (10) minutes, staff will contact the parent to sign the child out of Child Watch for the day.

Please obtain a copy of your Child Watch Parent Handbook available for more information on behavior and illness policies.

Kids Club

Kids Club is for older kids that may have outgrown our regular Child Watch Program. Kids Club is geared toward children ages 6-11 years old and focuses on activities that are more appropriate for their age. During kid’s club, children participate in group games, gym time, open swim time, sports, board games, dance parties, fit kid classes, active play video games and so much more!

LOCKER ROOMS

All of our locker rooms are for day use only. Please do not leave your belongings in the lockers overnight as they will be removed by our custodial staff at the end of each day. Locks are not provided. We encourage you to bring and use padlocks to secure your belongings.

Locker Rooms House Rules

• Everyone’s privacy is worth respect. Please keep your cell phones in your gym bag, pocket or purse while you’re in the locker room.
• Electronic devices are not permitted in the locker rooms.
• Children twelve (12) and under must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian and must follow the locker room usage and age requirements stated above.
• As a family-friendly locker room, we ask members to be as modest and discreet as possible.
• Lock your locker. Unlocked lockers are easy for anyone to access.

RACQUETBALL COURTS

Racquetball Courts House Rules

• Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times when using the courts.
• Members 15 years and up have full use of the courts & can reserve court time.
• Protective eye wear is required for everyone.

VALUABLES

• Parks and Recreation provides FREE Day Lockers for your use. Simply bring your own lock, and take it with you when you leave. Please use them! The City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property.

PET POLICY

• Pets are not permitted on the City of Bluefield Fitness and Recreation property with the exception of service animals.

Operating Hours:

• Monday - Friday 5am to 9pm
• Saturday 7am to 5pm
• Sunday 1pm to 5pm

Holiday Operation Hours:

• New Year’s Day – closed
• Easter Day – closed
• Memorial Day – closed
• Independence Day – closed
• Labor Day – closed
• Thanksgiving Day – closed
• Christmas Eve – 8 am to 12 pm
• Christmas Day – closed

New Year’s Eve – 8 am to 12 pm