Methodist University Nimocks Fitness Center

Member Regulations

General Policies

All participants entering the Nimocks Fitness Center are to comply with Nimocks Fitness Center staff's directives regarding enforcement of policies related to safety, programming, and exercise techniques.

A valid Methodist University student, staff, or faculty ID card is required (MUST be presented) to access the Nimocks Fitness Center at all time.
Food and beverages are restricted to the lounge area. Water only is allowed in the fitness and gym floor area.
No smoking, dipping or chewing of tobacco products inside the facility.
No spitting inside the building.
No hanging or grabbing the rims. Dunking is not allowed.
Profanity or excessively loud or suggestive language will not be tolerated.
Fighting, shoving, pushing and inciting acts of aggression are prohibited.
The emergency exits are for emergency use only, not for general traffic in and out of the facility.
Shoes and shirts are required at all times. Proper athletic/fitness dress and footwear must be worn for the gym area, street shoes, black soled shoes, and hiking boots are prohibited on wood floors.
Animals are prohibited in the facility, unless utilized as a guide or assistant for people with disabilities.
Help prevent theft! Secure valuables in personal lockers located near equipment issue. Employees are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage of personal items.
Participation in Methodist University facilities is done at the participant’s own risk.
Methodist University does not provide accident insurance coverage for participants.
If damages occur to the Nimocks Fitness Center equipment or facilities, the responsible party will pay for the cost of the repair.
All participants entering the Nimocks Fitness Center are to comply with the fitness center staff and follow all the rules and regulations. Any individual not following appropriated policies or behaviors may result in loss of facility use privileges and will be asked to leave the facility.
The Methodist University Nimocks Fitness Center reserves the right to interpret Center regulations in its best interest.

Violations of Regulations

Violations will result in a citation from the Center supervisor. A student receiving an initial citation will be suspended from the Nimocks Fitness Center for one week. Upon receipt of a second citation, the student will be banned from the Nimocks Fitness Center for the semester. Should a third citation be necessary, the student is banned from the Nimocks Fitness Center for the academic year.

Dress Code

Proper athletic/fitness dress and footwear must be worn for the gym area.

Shoes

Non-athletic shoes or dress shoes are not allowed.
No boots or black-soled shoes allowed on basketball courts and fitness areas.

Clothing

Pants and shorts must be worn at the waistline.
T-shirt or tank top must be worn at all times.

Equipment

Basketballs and volleyballs may be checked out from the Welcome Desk in exchange for your MU ID.
Equipment may not be taken out of the Center and must be turned in by the end of the day.
Replace all equipment and dumbbells to their original storage place.

Lockers

The Nimocks Fitness Center is not responsible for personal items. Valuables should be secured in lockers in locker room for protection.

Lockers are available on first come, first served basis.
User must supply his/her own lock.
The Nimocks Fitness Center is not responsible for any personal items placed in the locker.
All lockers must be cleared out when each individual leaves the Nimocks Fitness Center; all items left in the locker will be discarded after that day.
The following items are not allowed in any locker: Illegal substances, weapons and food.

Guests

Members (Current MU students, faculty and staff with valid MU ID) may bring 1 (one) guest per visit. Guest must be accompanied by a member at all times. Members carrying “Friends of the University [or College]” ID may not bring any guest.

Guest must show a photo ID, complete the guest registration, and sign the guest waiver.
Guest ID’s must be left with the Nimocks Fitness Center Attendant and are returned when the individual leaves the facility.
All participants entering the Nimocks Fitness Center are to comply with the fitness center staff and follow all the rules and regulations.
Guest must be at least 17 years of age and follow all policies and regulations of the Nimocks Fitness Center.

The Nimocks Fitness Center