Policies

• All participants must be at least 16 years of age.
• Appropriate workout attire is required. This includes a top, athletic pants/shorts, and fully enclosed non-marking sole athletic shoes.
• Personal belongings must be stored in cubbies or day lockers. Mason Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• No food or drinks are allowed except for clear liquids in re-sealable plastic containers.
• Clean equipment after each use with the towels and spray bottles provided. Return cleaning supplies after use.
• Removing any exercise equipment from the fitness floors is not permitted.
• Limit cardiovascular workouts to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
• Outside personal training is not permitted.
• Report all incidents or injuries to the staff.
• These policies will be enforced at the discretion of the staff. Anyone not adhering to these rules may be asked to leave the premises.

• Appropriate workout attire is required. This includes a top, athletic pants/shorts, and fully enclosed non-marking sole athletic shoes (No Crocs or Yeezy foam-runners.)
• No chalk (liquid, powder, or bars) is permitted.
• Personal belongings must be stored in cubbies or day lockers. Mason Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• No food or drinks are allowed except for clear liquids in re-sealable plastic containers.
• Clean equipment after each use with the towels and spray bottles provided. Return cleaning supplies after use.
• Collars must be used on all free-weight barbell equipment.
• Dropping or slamming of weights and dumbbells is not permitted.
• Return all equipment to designated area after use.
• Do not monopolize pieces of equipment while others are waiting.
• Removing any exercise equipment from the fitness floors is not permitted.
• Limit cardiovascular workouts to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
• Allow others to work in between sets when individuals are waiting.
• Outside personal training is not permitted.
• Report all incidents or injuries to the staff.
• These policies will be enforced at the discretion of the staff. Anyone not adhering to these rules may be asked to leave the premises.

• Appropriate workout attire required, including shirt and close-toed athletic shoes. Sandals and denim are not permitted.
• Barre and Belly Dance classes can choose whether shoes are worn or not in the specific room. If a patron leaves the room, the patron must have shoes on.
• If equipment is being used in these classes that can be dropped on the foot, then patrons must wear shoes for that portion of class.
• Admittance to all classes requires registration through the front desk. The front desk will not distribute tickets five minutes after a class has started.
• There is no admittance ten minutes after a class has begun.
• Personal belongings must be stored in a cubby or day locker. The Aquatic and Fitness Center is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• No food or drink except clear liquids in re-sealable plastic containers.
• Clean equipment after each use with towels and spray bottles provided. Return cleaning supplies after use.
• Do not drop weights.
• Return equipment to designated area after use.
• Do not remove equipment from this studio.
• Report any injuries or incidents to staff.
• Anyone not adhering to these rules may be asked to leave the premises.
• The Battle Ropes can only be utilized in the Group Exercise Room.  They cannot leave this space.
• Only anchor the ropes to the anchor station.  Weigh the anchor down with the weights provided.
• More than one Battle Rope can be anchored at a time, so please let others work in.
• Please do not drag the anchor station when moving it.  It must be picked up to relocate.
• After utilizing your rope please roll it back up on the storage rack neatly.
• If you have any questions or concerns please alert the Fitness Attendant.
• Athletic shoes are required at all times while using the Standing Bag.
• Wrapped hands or gloves are preferred while using the Standing Bag, but are not required.
• GEX policy and procedures are enforced concerning the bag.
• Limit time to 20 minutes when other are waiting to use the bag.
• Report all rips or tears in the bag.
• Bandage all wounds before using the bag.
• Please clean the standing bag after use.
• Rings, kicking, tackling, grappling, and moving the standing bag ARE NOT ALLOWED!

• Appropriate workout attire is required including shirts and close-toed athletic shoes. Sandals, boots and denim are not permitted.
• Admittance to all classes requires registration through the front desk. The front desk will not distribute tickets five minutes after a class has started.
• There is no admittance ten minutes after a class has begun.
• All personal belongings must be stored in a cubby or day locker. The Aquatic and Fitness Center is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• No food or drink except for clear liquids in re-sealable plastic containers.
• Clean equipment after each use with towels and spray bottles provided. Clean bike by spraying towel (not bike) before wiping. Return cleaning supplies after use.
• Report any injuries or incidents to the staff.
• Anyone not adhering to these rules may be asked to leave the premises.

• Appropriate workout attire is required. This includes a full length shirt, athletic pants/shorts, and fully enclosed non-marking sole athletic shoes. Please see visual description for more details.
• Bare feet are acceptable within this space only in the absence of exercise equipment.
• Personal items, including bags, must be stored in cubbies or day lockers. Mason Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• No food or drinks are allowed except for clear liquids in re-sealable plastic containers.
• Clean equipment after each use with the towels and spray bottles provided. Return cleaning supplies after use.
• Use of free weights is not permitted.
• Admittance to all classes requires registration through the front desk.
• No admittance ten minutes after class has begun.
• Only approved Mason Recreation instructors may use the stereo.
• If a class is in session in room #2203 (Classroom) then music must remain off.
• Participants are required to follow along with class if utilizing the room while a class is in session. Any disruptions may lead to removal from class.
• Doors must remain closed when a group session or class is in progress.
• Report all incidents or injuries to the staff.
• These policies will be enforced at the discretion of the staff. Anyone not adhering to these rules may be asked to leave the premises.

Mason Recreation requires that all of our patrons adhere to a dress code policy for personal hygiene, health, and safety. The dress code policy is included in policy signs within all of our facilities. It is important for patrons and Mason Recreation staff to have policies that are uniformly enforceable.

The dress code is as follows:

• Tops and shorts/pants.
• No clothing that can damage upholstered equipment permitted.
• Athletic, non-marking shoes with a full back and closed toe. No Crocs or Yeezy foam-runners are permitted.

Mason Recreation staff have the discretion to make decisions regarding permitted attire particularly when the safety of participants is compromised or there is the potential for significant damage to equipment.

We ask that our patrons be diligent with cleaning and hygiene in order to prevent the spread of disease.

The athletic pants/shorts rationale is as follows:

• Pants or shorts with belts, studs, rivets, or exposed zippers can tear the vinyl on the equipment. Once the vinyl is torn, germs and bacteria can grow within the padding, posing a potential health risk to patrons. It is also costly to frequently replace torn pads and sleeves.
• Jeans and khakis are not permitted. Jeans often have studs or rivets as well as exposed zippers which tear the vinyl. Jeans also do not allow the body to properly ventilate while exercising. Khakis are not permitted because they often have studs, rivets, or exposed zippers as well.

The athletic, non marking shoes policy rationale is as follows:

• Shoes protect the feet from equipment that may be dropped accidentally.
• Wearing athletic shoes prevents slipping.
• The upper material on shoes can prevent injury if a heavy object is dropped on the foot.
• Backless or partially backed shoes can easily slip off and shoes that do not cover the forefoot do not protect the entire foot from injury.