Collier Campus Fitness Center Policies

Welcome

Dear FSW faculty, staff, and students welcome to your new state of the art fitness center. Our goal for the fitness center is that through education, motivation, inspiration, and some perspiration together we can reach our health and fitness goals. Our objective is to be the best part of your day and your first choice for fun on campus. In order to reach these goals and objectives we need to work together to create a safe, fun, and inviting environment for all. Please read and abide by the policies and procedures below.

Assumption of Risk

Participation in FSW Fitness programs and facilities is completely voluntary. Users participate at their own risk and assume all responsibility for their own health and safety. Florida SouthWestern State College and Fitness Center are not liable for injuries sustained during participation in Florida SouthWestern State College facilities or programs.

Fitness Center Policies

  • All members must enter with their FSW ID. Expired, unauthorized, or counterfeit ID cards will be confiscated and privileges may be revoked. All members must be 18 years of age or older. All members must be enrolled or an employee for the current term to gain access to the FSW Fitness Center and Campus Recreation Programs.
  • Appropriate modest attire is required. Attire that compromises the safety, integrity, and professionalism of the facility and equipment is prohibited. Inappropriate attire includes jeans, pants and/or shorts with belts, rivets, buttons, or zippers, exposed midriffs or buttocks, sandals/flip flops, or opened toed shoes.
  • Clean non-marking, soft-soled, closed-toe and heel athletic shoes are required. Activities deemed dangerous, improper or violate the intended use of the equipment are prohibited.
  • Personal items may be left at members own discretion at the designated area. FSW employees are not responsible for lost or stolen property.
  • For sanitary purposes, participants are required to clean the equipment after each use.
  • Return all equipment to their proper place after use.
  • Dropping and slamming weights is prohibited.
  • Fitness equipment should not be taken out of the facility at any time unless authorized by staff.
  • Cell phone usage is not permitted while using equipment
  • Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Please limit the use of cardio equipment to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
  • Water and sports drinks must be in re-sealable container.
  • Personal training conducted by anyone other than FSW Personal Trainers is strictly prohibited.
  • Allow others to work in when doing multiple sets on weight equipment.
  • Photography and videotaping is not permitted without consent from FSW employees.
  • Report all maintenance issues, emergencies, vandalism or misuse of FSW Facilities immediately to FSW Staff.
  • Failure to follow or adhere to the above policies and/or the direction of FSW Staff may result in dismissal from facility or revocation of membership.

Patron Access

  • The FSW Collier Fitness Center is a controlled-access facility and is intended for use and enjoyment of FSW students and faculty/staff. Only authorized users with valid Buc ID card are permitted in the fitness center. All members must be enrolled or an employee for the current term to gain access to the FSW Fitness Center.
  • Appropriate ID must be used to enter into the FSW Collier Fitness Center. If the photo, name, and ID number are not eligible on the BUC card, or if the BUC card does not scan, the card is not valid.
  • BUC cards are for the exclusive use of the person named on the card and nontransferable. BUC cards will be confiscated and involved parties subject to disciplinary action if presented by anyone other than the rightful owner.
  • Misuse of IDs and/or improper entry is subject to disciplinary action, including immediate removal and suspension from the FSW Fitness Center and further State College discipline.
  • Participants must possess, and display upon request, appropriate identification. FSW reserves the right to request identification at any time.
  • Non-members, suspended members or expired members are not permitted access to the FSW Collier Fitness Center.

Guests

The FSW Collier Fitness Center is reserved for the use of FSW students, staff, and faculty.  Guests are not permitted in fitness center.

Patron Conduct

  • Use of the FSW Fitness Center is a privilege. Members and guests shall respect the rights of others and display acceptable and appropriate behavior while participating in the Fitness Center.
  • FSW reserves the right to refuse access or remove any individual(s) whose behavior is inappropriate or in violation of the College rules and regulations and/or the code of student conduct. Your cooperation is appreciated.

  • Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:

    • Verbal abuse
    • Physical abuse
    • Harassment
    • Obscene gestures or actions
    • Abuse of staff in any form
    • Profane or indecent language
    • Failure to follow an established policy
  • Once the FSW staff has informed a participant, member or guest of the necessity to see the appropriate person over the program/facility for misconduct, inappropriate behavior or ejection, it is that individual's responsibility to schedule an appointment to meet with the designated senior staff member. If a sanction is imposed, it will begin after the meeting with staff.
  • Any incident that involves a participant, member who strikes, hits, pushes, threatens, spits at/on, kicks, verbally abuses a FSW employee, participant, , or spectator, or improperly uses his/her BUC card identification will result in immediate suspension from all FSW Fitness programs and facilities.

General Expectation

  • Participants are responsible for reading, understanding and abiding by all rules and regulations of the FSW Fitness Center.
  • Not all rules are posted in immediate areas. If a staff member requests your cooperation, please adjust your behavior. If you have questions about a specific policy, please see FSW Fitness Staff.
  • Be aware of your behavior while using the fitness center—grunting, loud talking noise, and certain language can be offensive to others.
  • Do not sit idle on equipment and converse with others.
  • Do not monopolize or "reserve" any exercise equipment by leaving belongings (towels, bags, keys, clothing items, etc.) on it or setting your personal use while not actively using it.
  • Avoid excessive cell phone use and phone calls within the Fitness Center.
  • Personal music must be accompanied by personal headphones.
  • Failure to comply with staff instructions and proper facility use may result in loss of facility and/or membership privileges.
  • FSW reserves the right to render judgment and decisions on policies not specifically covered.
  • FSW reserves the right to call the FSW Campus Police Department as necessary.
  • Participants using the FSW Fitness Center and equipment assume the liability of and agree to compensate FSW for any damages other than normal wear and tear.
  • Contact FSW Fitness Staff should an accident, injury, or related incident occur. In addition, report immediately any piece of equipment that is not functioning properly so it can be evaluated and serviced promptly.
  • No organized activities except those sponsored or approved by FSW are permitted.

Attire

  • Exercise attire and footwear are required.

    • Footwear: non-marking, rubber-soled athletic-type/sport shoes are required. Footwear must completely cover the foot, including instep, toes, arch, and heel. Footwear not permitted include, but is not limited to, high-heeled shoes, spikes, open-toes shoes, turf shoes, cleats, boots, flip-flops, sandals, and footwear that is muddy or dirty.

    • Clothing should serve as a safety barrier between skin and equipment as much as possible.

      • Shirts: Full length t-shirt or tank top must cover chest, back, and midriff.
      • Bottoms: Athletic-type apparel is required. Jeans, khakis and pants, with or without buttons, metal zippers, metal rivets, belts and belt loops, are not permitted. Shorts must be long enough to cover the buttocks and groin when exercising or moving. Shorts must be properly worn on the hips.
      • Jewelry: FSW strongly recommends no jewelry be worn during participation. This includes, but is not limited to, necklaces, rings, bracelets, wristbands, watches, earrings/studs, piercings, etc.
  • Clothing with visible blood must be removed and placed in a biohazard bag. The participant must have a replacement article of clothing to remain in the facility.
  • Clothing with offensive or profane language, designs, or pictures is not acceptable.
  • FSW Fitness staff decisions pertaining to appropriate attire are final.

Personal Belongings

  • FSW is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged or unattended personal belongings and strongly recommends that participants leave personal items at home.
  • FSW strongly encourages participants to secure personal items.
  • Personal items remaining in lockers will be bagged and placed in lost and found.
  • FSW Staff should not hold equipment, valuables or bags for participants.
  • No items should be placed directly in front of emergency access doors.
  • Personal items, such as sweatshirts and additional articles of clothing, should not hang on fitness equipment. Items can fall and become lodged in moving equipment, such as treadmills.

Lost & Found

  • FSW is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged or unattended personal belongings.
  • Lost items are turned at the end of the day to the Public Safety office (Building A).
  • Unclaimed towels, clothing and other personal items are donated or discarded.

Beverages/Food/Gum

  • Food, gum, and toothpicks are not permitted at any time past the FSW Fitness front desk.
  • Containers are subject to substance check at any time by the FSW Fitness staff.
  • Water, in sealable and unbreakable plastic containers, is the only beverage permitted in activity areas. Glass containers are prohibited at all times.

Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking/Tobacco Products

  • The Fitness Center is a substance-free facility.
  • Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, steroids and tobacco products are not permitted in the FSW Fitness Center.
  • FSW is a smoke/tobacco free campus. No smoking permitted inside or outside while on campus.
  • Individuals shall not use the Fitness Center while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Cell Phones

  • Cell phone usage is not permitted in the FSW Fitness.
  • Landline phones are available in the facility for emergency purposes.

Scheduled Closure

  • Areas of the Fitness Center or the entire facility may be closed and/or restricted due to a special event, scheduled cleaning, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Scheduled closures will be posted on the FSW Website in a timely manner.

Photography/Videography

  • Unauthorized photography and/or videography is not permitted without prior FSW staff approval.
  • Pictures/videos may not be taken at any time in the locker rooms, and restrooms.

Posting Flyers

Signs, posters or advertisements may not be placed in the Fitness Center on any walls, bulletin boards, doors, and other areas without prior staff approval.

Service Animals

  • Only service animals are permitted within the Fitness Center.
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act defines service animals as any guide dog, service, dog, or other animals individually trained to provide assistance to a person with a disability.

Video Surveillance

  • FSW Fitness Center are subject to 24-hour surveillance.
  • Live video is randomly monitored by FSW Fitness staff and the FSW Campus Police Department.