GYM RULES and MEMBERSHIP DECLARATION
These rules are to be considered an addendum to the SLSA Membership Application, the CODE of Conduct of Surf Life Saving Australia, WH&S Guidelines, and the Yamba Surf Life Saving Club Inc. Guidelines for Members. The rules should be read in concert with those conditions and policies. Fees will be levied with a view to fund repairs and maintenance of existing equipment and the acquisition of new equipment and to assist in the funding of general club needs.
Restricted access to the gym will be monitored and enforced for the safety, comfort and amenity of all paying members. The rules are considered necessary in providing a basis to protect and ensure the longevity of existing equipment and self funding for future maintenance, improvements and equipment acquisition.
1) GYM MEMBERSHIP:
a. Gym membership fees will be set by the committee at the time fees for all membership categories are determined for the coming financial year. The membership year is July 1- June 30.
b. Club keys can be issued upon request and the number recorded. A key fee of $20 is charged.
c. Gym membership is not transferable and affords access and use of the gymnasium to the nominated member only.
d. Gym fees are not refundable in the case of voluntary termination or cancellation.
e. The use of the gym and equipment is at the members own risk and users are required to indemnify the Yamba Surf Life Saving Club Inc. accordingly.
2) ELIGIBILITY:
Gym membership and use is only available to those Yamba Surf Club members who are active patrolling club members (or Life Members) who have reached the age of 14 years (gym use for members under the age of 14 is not permitted) OR who are the holder of Associate membership (must be over the age of 25 and pay an annual fee)
3) GYM ACCESS AND USE:
a. Only those persons holding current paid club AND gym membership for the financial year are permitted to access and use the gym area and equipment contained therein.
b. Members are to observe the current gym hours of operation and club access hours.
c. Gym members are not permitted to invite or provide access to the gym, on an ongoing basis, to persons who are ineligible under Rule 2 (a) or who are non-financial gym members.
d. Gym users are required to enter their name CLEARLY in the gym register on all occasions they access and use the gym.
e. A towel must be carried and used on all equipment.
f. Shoes and shirt must be used when training.
g. Food is not to be taken into or consumed in the gymnasium area.
h. All members are required to keep the gym clean and tidy and return all equipment to racks and storage location upon completion of workout. Gym and clubhouse to be locked after use.
i. Damaged or broken equipment should be reported immediately to the Club Board members or House Committee either personally or in the gymnasium register book.
j. All members will be provided with a copy of these rules and are required to
acknowledge by signature acceptance of these rules associated with gym membership. Gym membership will not be ratified without the acceptance of these rules.
4) JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REFERRALS:
a. A gym member failing to adhere to any rule may be required to appear before the Board (Judiciary) to show cause as to why the gym membership should not be subject to sanction or cancellation.
b. The Board may administer any sanction or penalty it sees fit.
c. The Board may only issue one warning in any Financial Year for a breach under rule 3. Cancellation of gym membership for a breach under this rule will be for the remainder of the Financial Year.
d. The decisions and deliberation of the Board on disciplinary matters will be administered as per the rules of the Yamba Surf Life Saving Club Inc.
DECLARATION
- I {name} have read and acknowledge the rules and conditions contained on this document regarding access and use of the Yamba Surf Life Saving Club Gym.
- I acknowledge and understand I may be liable for sanction or cancellation of gymnasium membership should I fail to comply with these rules and conditions.
- I accept that I access and use the gymnasium and equipment at my own risk.
- I waive all claims or causes of action which I might otherwise have arising out of loss or life or injury, damage or any other loss, which I may suffer in the course of or consequent upon my entry or participation in any activities in the gymnasium.
- I consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness whilst on the premises. It is suggested that all persons seek medical advice and obtain a medical clearance prior to engaging in physical exercise.
- I agree to conduct myself in an orderly and proper manner and not emerge in conduct, which could cause harm, create a hazard or nuisance to other members.
- I acknowledge that Yamba Surf Life Saving Club Inc. will take all reasonable steps to ensure all equipment is operating as designed and is in good repair however I undertake to inspect all equipment prior to use and will refrain from using any damaged or broken equipment.
- I acknowledge that the club cannot warrant the safety and suitability of the Gymnasium equipment.
- I undertake to operate all equipment as it is intended to be used.
- I undertake to report immediately any damaged or broken equipment as required by these rules.
- I absolve Yamba Surf Life Saving Club Inc. of any responsibility should I misuse the gym, gym equipment, or fail to educate myself in the proper use of the equipment prior to use.
- I acknowledge that I have carefully read this form and fully understand that it is a release of liability. I expressly agree to release and discharge the trainer or instructor from any and all claims or causes of action and I agree to voluntarily give up or waive any right that I may otherwise have to bring a legal action for personal injury or property damage.
- I acknowledge that the club cannot warrant the safety and suitability of the Gymnasium equipment.
I hereby assume all risks associated with the use of the use of the premises and facilities.
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I acknowledge that I will comply with any reasonable direction of the board members and staff of the Club in relation to:
(a) entry and exit to and from the Gymnasium
(b) the use of the facilities and equipment in the Gymnasium;
(c) my behaviour and conduct whilst on the premises
- I declare that I have no medical condition that would involve a risk to me or other users in my use of the gym.