club etiquette

safety

• Wear appropriate attire and dry, clean footwear. No bare feet or sandals.
• Ask SVAC personnel for assistance when using an unfamiliar machine or when performing a new exercise.
• Exercise at your own fitness level.
• Use of safety clamps on free weight weights is mandatory.
• Always use a spotter when performing maximum lifts.
• Use machines with proper intent
• Youth and Children 10 to 14 years of age are welcome to work out on the gym
  floor with a parent or legal guardian supervision. Some classes may accommodate these ages, please see the class description as well as the notation of YW at the end of the class description.
• All members under the age of 18 must complete an Equipment Orientation and have a parental or legal guardian signature allowing gym membership.
• Be aware of the floor, people and space around you.
• Report any equipment repair or wear that may be an issue, as well as report any hazards to any SVAC Team member

camaraderie

• Refrain from resting and socializing on all equipment and weight machines.

• Be considerate and allow others to “work in” with you on machines between sets.

• If “super setting” between two pieces of equipment, it may be unrealistic to
  expect exclusive use of two machines at once.

• Avoid banging weight stacks and dropping free weights on the floor.

• Kindly return all equipment to the appropriate storage rack after use.

• Respect other Club Members’ experience by monitoring your language, voice
  levels and personal hygiene.

• Refrain from using perfume or heavy scents.

• Refer incidents of inappropriate behavior or language to the Front Desk.

• When taking photos or videos be mindful of who is in the frame.

• Be mindful of monopolizing unique pieces of equipment for up to 30 minutes, this will ensure all members are able to enjoy the machine.

• Recognize all common areas are multi-use and for the enjoyment of all
  Members.

cleanliness

• Use spray bottles and wipes provided to wipe down equipment before and after your use.
• Place all used wipes and paper towels into the garbage bins.
• Spray disinfectant in shower stalls before and after your shower use.
• Don’t leave food or wet towels in lockers.

Outdoor Gym

• Use spray bottles and wipes provided to wipe down equipment before and after your use.

• Kindly return all equipment to the appropriate storage rack after use.

• Please monitor exposure to the sun and hydrate properly when exercising outdoors.

• Be mindful of traffic in the parking lot area when transitioning between tents or the gym.

• Place all used wipes and paper towels into the garbage bins.