Orillia Fitness Centre Rules
For the safety of yourself and other members please follow all of the policies below:
General Fitness Centre Policies:
- The Fitness Centre is shared safe space – please be respectful and aware of your impact on others.
- All members must complete the Get Active Questionnaire (GAQ) prior to access.
- User must be Georgian College registered student or must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Change in a student's status from full-time to part-time will result in an increase in fees.
- Membership cards must be swiped at main entrance and fitness center entrance.
- If your card is lost or stolen, please notify staff immediately.
- Sharing cards, double swiping or jumping turnstiles will result in loss of membership privileges.
- No gym bags, purses or coats are allowed in the weight room, track, multi-purpose room or gymnasium. Please secure in designated area in change room.
- Georgian College and the Athletic Department is not responsible for any lost or stolen items in any of its facilities (fitness centre, gymnasium, climbing wall, change rooms, fields, etc.)
- Locks on Day Lockers will be cut at the end of each day upon facility closing.
- No food permitted in the fitness center. All drink containers must have secured lids.
- Providing personal training, therapy or treatment by non-department staff or conducting solicitation for personal business is strictly prohibited.
- Athletic attire is strongly recommended while in the facility.
- Clothing should be free of excess material or attachments such as buckles/Velcro/snaps/etc. that could get caught in, or damage equipment.
- No outdoor shoes or boots.
- Proper athletic shoes are required, no open toed shoes, sandals, sock feet or work boots. Non-marking shoes in gymnasium only.
- All patrons must vacate the facility by the posted closing time.
- Foul or inappropriate language or behavior could result in loss of membership.
- Video recording, picture taking and face to face calls are not permitted.
- Report injuries, damage to equipment or other concerns promptly to the Fitness Centre staff.
- The Athletic & Fitness Center may be closed on statutory holidays. Hours of operation may change without notice. Facilities may close periodically for events/maintenance/repair/or college closure.
- This is a smoke/vape/drug/alcohol free facility.
Weight Room Policies
- Safety first! If any activity you are performing is deemed unsafe for yourself or others you will be asked to cease that activity.
- Wipe down all equipment, seats and contact points after use with the wipes provided for the health and safety of all members.
- Safety collars must be used with all weight bars.
- Please return all weights, plates, bars and accessories to their proper racks when not in use.
- Do not slam or drop weights or any of the Fitness Centre equipment.
- Use of chalk (of any kind) is NOT permitted in the weight room. Chalk will only be permitted when using the climbing wall (Barrie campus).
- Allow others to work through when performing multiple sets with any equipment.
- Maximum cardio equipment usage time is thirty (30) minutes per session/machine.
- Please ask designated staff for assistance with use of equipment or when spotting is needed.
*Georgian College and the Athletic and Fitness Centre is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. You hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Georgian College, it’s directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and their successors, and assigns, from any and all causes of action, claims demands, losses, and costs (including legal fees and disbursements) of any nature whatsoever arising out of, or in any way relating to, your use of the Athletic Fitness Center Facility. This indemnification is binding on your heirs, assigns and agents.
If you have any questions regarding equipment use, fitness questions or athletic policies please ask any staff member or phone 705.329.3123.
