GENERAL FITNESS CENTER RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• It is the member's responsibility to follow posted rules. Please ask the staff on duty if you have any questions or need assistance.
• Fitness Center members must sign in and present a valid UPIKE ID card at the reception desk prior to each workout session. Failure to have the proper ID will result in denial of use of the Fitness Center. Patrons must sign out prior to leaving the Fitness Center.

• No outside guests, visitors, spouses, children, etc., are permitted.  Fitness Center is strictly for current UPIKE Students, Faculty, and Staff.

• Use of the Fitness Center is considered a privilege. Individuals who do not comply with the established policies will be asked to leave and may have their membership revoked.
• There is no parking permitted on Hambley Blvd, alongside the Parking Garage structure.  Vehicles are subject to enforcement by the City of Pikeville Police Department and may be towed at the owner's expense.  Please use the Free Public Parking Garage, entrance on Hambley Blvd next to the Hampton Inn, or utilize parking lots on campus and walk to the Fitness Center.

• In addition, the reserved parking on the Ground Floor of the Parking Garge Structure is limited to the Fitness Center Staff and Supervisor team. Members who park there are subject to ticketing through Public Safety, in violation of Reserved Parking.

• Athletic Attire must be worn to use the Fitness Center.

• Closed-toe shoes appropriate for exercise must be worn at all times.
• Sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts or exercise pants.
• No cut-off jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or any clothing that reveals your midriff or undergarments.

• No tobacco, drugs, or illegal substances of any kind are allowed in the facility or on the grounds; this includes vaping.
• No food is permitted in the Fitness Center. Water or sports drinks are permitted only in sealable containers.  Glass is not permitted in the Fitness Center.  A vending machine is also available for your convenience!
• You are expected to act courteously and respectfully. You are required to follow the instructions of the Fitness Center Staff at all times. Profanity, yelling, and rude or boisterous behavior will not be tolerated.
• The Fitness Center Staff will determine the music selection on the center's sound system. Personal headsets or earbuds are welcome if the volume is not disruptive to others. No personal boomboxes, Bluetooth speakers, or stereos are allowed.

• Please wipe down the equipment before and after use.
• The use of a towel while working out is highly recommended. If towel service is provided, please deposit your soiled towel in the appropriate containers.

• No equipment is to be moved from its designated area and may not be taken out of the Fitness Center.
• Weight plates are not to be leaned against equipment stands, machines, walls, or windows.
• After using equipment, strip bars, return plates, and dumbbells to proper storage areas.
• Lifting weight should be controlled on every repetition. Dropping and/or rebounding weights off the floor is not acceptable. Violations of this rule will result in dismissal from the fitness center.
• Please perform exercises with weights that you can safely lift.

• Spotters are recommended for free weight lifting.
• No bags/backpacks, coats, or personal items are permitted in the Fitness Center's main area. Valuables should be secured in a locker located in the restrooms. Individuals must use personal locks as locks are not provided. All articles must be removed from lockers at the end of the workout. The Fitness Center nor the University of Pikeville is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

• Storage cubbies are available at the front for smaller items, such as keys, wallets, and phones.  The Fitness Center nor the University of Pikeville is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

• Time is limited to 30 minutes on all cardiovascular equipment when someone is waiting.
• Disrupting or interfering with the workout of another patron is not permitted. Respect the rights of others by using courteous and appropriate behavior. Profanity is not allowed.
• Observe proper hygiene by showering regularly, wearing clean clothes, and using deodorant.
• Members participating in the Fitness Center will be doing so at their own risk. The Fitness Center and/or the University of Pikeville is not responsible for any injury that may occur to individuals participating in any exercise activity. Participation in exercise activity is on a voluntary basis.
• The UPIKE Fitness Center is intended to give members a clean, safe and enjoyable place to exercise for general fitness purposes. Bodybuilders and some highly-conditioned athletes may find that this facility is not sufficient for their workout goals, and it is therefore suggested that another facility may better suit the needs of this special population.
• Report damaged equipment immediately to any member of the Fitness Center Staff.
• Report unsafe exercise or bathroom conditions immediately to the Fitness Center Staff.
• Report injuries immediately to the Fitness Center Staff.
• The Fitness Center reserves the right to refuse service to any member who violates any rule or regulation or engages in any verbal and/or physical abuse of the Fitness Center Staff or other members.
• The Fitness Center Staff on duty is ultimately responsible for enforcing all rules, regulations, and procedures. If at any time a member does not comply with the rules and/or the staff on duty, the member will be asked to leave, and/or his/her fitness center privileges will be revoked. The Fitness Center Staff on duty has the right to enlist the help of Public Safety whenever these situations arise.
• The Fitness Center may temporarily close monthly to conduct equipment inventory, inspections, and deep cleanings; typically, this will advertise at least 72 hours in advance.  During this time, no members are permitted to be in the Fitness Center for the safety of our members.
• Any formal problems, questions, or concerns regarding UPIKE Fitness Center can contact the Center for Student Engagement at activities@upike.edu.  Please clearly indicate the issue being addressed, and include your name and phone number.

FITNESS CENTER during University Breaks
(Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break):

• The Fitness Center may operate on a modified schedule during breaks where student workers are unavailable.  In addition, the Fitness Center Administration Team reserves the right to close the Fitness Center during the break
• During Breaks, cleaning services may be extremely limited or unavailable, as the Fitness Center is operated through the work-study program.  If during the time of a break when modified service is being offered, members can contact the Center for Student Engagement (activities@upike.edu) and inform them that a service may be required during the break.  It is the goal that a member of the administration team checks the Fitness Center every 24-48 hours. Still, due to limited personnel, this may be impossible, and we would rely on our members to maintain a higher cleaning standard and report any assistance to the Center for Student Engagement.

FITNESS CENTER COVID-19 REGULATIONS
(If activated by the University at Leve II or higher):

• Face-coverings are required at all times unless you are at your individual workout station.
• Upon entering the Fitness Center, all patrons will be required to check their temperature. Anyone with a temperature greater than 100.4 will not be allowed to stay and will be referred to the Campus Nurse.
• All patrons must present their UPIKE ID card; the door to enter the Fitness Center is card activated, in addition to attendance tracking at the reception desk.
• Capacity for this facility is limited to 25 people at a time, if COVID-19 Protocols are initiated by the Univeristy.
• We request you keep your workout concise, with a maximum workout time limited to 90-minutes.
• Please sanitize your hands as you enter and before you leave the facility.
• Please use only 1 piece of equipment at a time (no supersets or circuits).
• Sanitize the equipment before and after use.
• Please maintain social distancing while in the facility, staying 6 feet from one another.
• Water fountains will not be operable at this time; please bring your own water bottles.
• Towels will not be provided; please bring your own towel.