Tommy Hewett, M.D. Wellness Center & McBride Complex Policies

 

All Users

  1. The ECU Wellness Center and McBride Complex are multi-use facilities. Therefore, the need to restrict, limit or close some or all of the facilities for the purpose of maintenance, safety, or special events may occur. Exceptions to the regular hours of operation will be posted in advance and every effort will be made to minimize such occurrences.
  2. All new patrons and students must complete a Par-Q, waiver of liability, release and assumption of risk form prior to using facilities.
  3. Prior to each workout all patrons and students must check in at the front desk with a current ECU Student ID or Wellness Center ID.
  4. Family is defined as enrollee, spouse, and natural or adopted children under age 18 or 23 if currently enrolled in college. Requests for exceptions to this policy should be made to the director.
  5. Children 12 and under cannot use the circuit room, indoor track or participate in adult group exercise classes; however, children 12 and under can use the McBride gym basketball court, racquetball courts and pool when accompanied by a responsible adult (16 years or over). Youth ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult to use any area of the Wellness Center.
  6. Faculty/staff is defined as anyone currently working for East Central University.
  7. Retired faculty/staff receive the same fee package as faculty/staff. However, they must have “officially” retired from the University.
  8. When ECU students or employees leave the University, for whatever reason, their status within the Wellness Center will end.
  9. The Wellness Center assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items.
  10. No food or drinks are allowed in the Wellness Center and McBride Complex with the only exception being water in a spill-proof bottle. The use of any form of tobacco or alcohol is prohibited.
  11. Solicitation of nutritional supplements, personal training, or any type of one-on-one instruction, and network marketing products are prohibited.
  12. We do not allow disruptive, intimidating, or threatening behavior. Profanity and disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with policies may result in loss of privileges or immediate removal from the Wellness Center. The Wellness Center works closely with the Dean of Students and ECUPD for situations that warrant further corrective action.

Circuit Room

  1. Children 12 and under are not allowed in the circuit room. Children ages 13-15 can use the circuit room when accompanied by a responsible adult. This age limit is common within fitness facilities throughout the United States.
  2. All equipment is to be used according to established procedures. Do not drop weights. Plates and dumbbells must be racked after use. All weight training equipment must stay in the weight room.
  3. When using free weights each person must have a spotter; staff is not available to spot. Snap collars must be put on bars before lifting.
  4. Practice proper weight room etiquette and be courteous to others when lifting. Do not sit on machines between sets when someone is waiting to use it. You may not monopolize more than one piece of equipment at a time.
  5. After using each piece of equipment in the circuit room, patrons must wipe down the equipment. Spray bottles with cleaner and towels are located throughout the facility. Do not spray the console of the cardiovascular equipment.
  6. Circuit Room dress code:
    • Full-length shirt that covers the chest, back, and abdominal areas.
    • Soft-soled, closed-toe athletic shoes must be worn.
    • No denim or pants with buttons or zippers that can tear the padding on equipment.
    • Weight belts may be worn in the free-weight area, but may not come in contact with the padding on the benches and equipment
  7. Reservations:
    • Patrons can reserve cardiovascular equipment three days in advance.
    • Reservations for cardiovascular equipment must be made at the circuit room desk prior to use.
    • Reservations can be made for no more than two (2) consecutive time slots. However, if at the end of the workout the equipment is not reserved, the patron can then make reservations for the next time slot.
    • If a patron is more than 5 minutes late, his/her reservation will be forfeited even if the reservation is made for consecutive time slots
  8. Patrons using cardio equipment have priority over use of the TV. The Wellness Center staff will monitor TV stations and material determined to be obscene or unsuitable will not be allowed.

Racquetball Courts

  1. When playing racquetball, safety goggles must be worn at all times.
  2. No black-soled shoes are allowed on racquetball courts.
  3. Reservations:
    • Patrons can reserve racquetball courts 48 hours in advance.
    • Reservations must be made at the front desk prior to use.
    • Reservations cannot be made for more than one time slot at a time. However, if at the end of the hour the court is not reserved, the patron can then make reservations for the next time slot.
    • If a patron is more than 10 minutes late, his/her reservation will be forfeited.
  4. Racquetball equipment is available for rent at the front desk.

McBride Pool

  1. Children 12 and under must be directly supervised by an adult in the pool. Youth ages 13-15 can use the pool when accompanied by a responsible adult.
  2. Prior to pool use, all patrons (including children) must check in with a valid Wellness Center or ECU Student ID.
  3. A cleansing bath, using warm water and soap must be taken before entering the pool.
  4. Persons with open wounds, bandages, or any symptoms of communicable disease shall be prevented from entering the water.
  5. Persons that have had diarrhea in the past two weeks are prohibited in the water.
  6. Swimming alone is prohibited.
  7. All persons who are under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs are excluded from the bathing place facility.
  8. No animals are allowed in the water.
  9. Safety equipment is not to be used for play or tampered with.
  10. Running and rough play are prohibited in and around the water.
  11. No glass containers or food are allowed in the area.
  12. Do not enter water if the main drain cover is missing or not securely attached.
  13. Do not remove main drain covers or gates.
  14. No swimming, diving, playing, or snorkeling near the main drain.
  15. Bathing load limit is 74 persons.
  16. No diving in shallow water.
  17. No diving and/or horseplay on racing blocks; they are for swim team use only.
  18. Those using life jackets and all non-swimmers must have an adult in the water with them at all times.
  19. No rafts, inflatables, water guns, or other recreational toys are allowed in the pool. Exceptions may be made for private swim parties. However, large inflatables are prohibited at all times.
  20. Only adults are allowed access to items in the cages. Lane ropes are not allowed to be in the pool during open swim or pool parties.
  21. Non-toilet trained children must wear swim diapers in the pool.
  22. Participants should not enter the pool area until the start time of the class or program.

McBride Gym & Track

  1. Children 12 and under are not allowed on the indoor track. Youth ages 13-15 can use the track when accompanied by a responsible adult.
  2. Prior to facility use, all gym and track users (including children) must check in at the Wellness Center front desk.
  3. Athletic shoes only in the gym. No street shoes or black marking soles allowed.
  4. McBride gym is under video surveillance.
  5. Dunking, hanging on the rims, backboards, or nets is prohibited.
  6. Full court play (east to west) is only allowed during the hours of 2pm-5pm, Mon. – Fri. Side to side play is permitted at all other times
  7. Profanity, disorderly conduct and aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
  8. The track may be used for running, jogging, and walking. Faster runners should use outside lanes and slower walkers should use inside lanes.
  9. Strollers and wheeled recreational devices are prohibited from being used on the track and gym floor.

Group Exercise

  1. Children 12 and under cannot participate in adult group exercise classes. Youth ages 13-15 can participate when accompanied by a responsible adult.
  2. Attending group exercise classes from start to finish is strongly recommended. The proper warm up, aerobic segment, and cool down are very important to decrease risk for injury.
  3. Classes may be canceled at any time due to lack of participation/interest, or instructor availability.
  4. Classes will not be held during major holidays and University closures
  5. Instructor reserves the right to change the class format at anytime.

Locker Room

  1. Lockers are available for all Wellness Center patrons. It is recommended that each patron bring a personal lock to use on his/her locker. Patrons are encouraged not to leave personal items loose in the locker room.
  2. Lockers are on a first come first serve basis. The facility does not rent lockers or keep a record of those individuals using them.

Revised 12/2011