Southland Park Fitness Centre Policies, Rules and Procedures
1. Membership Eligibility
All full-time and regular part-time employees of tenants within Southland Park are eligible to join the Southland Park Fitness Centre and have access to the facilities and equipment.
2. Membership Application
All prospective members must complete the following prior to using the facility:
- Membership Application and Agreement form
- Get Active Questionnaire
- Physical Activity Medical Examination (PARmed-X) form (if required)
- Acknowledgment, Indemnity and Release of Liability form
- Pre-Authorized Payment Plan
- Member Code of Conduct
3. Membership Fees
- The monthly membership fee is $30.00 plus GST ($31.50 GST inclusive), payable by pre-authorized payment (banking or credit card) on the 15th business day of the month for the current membership month
- No other form of payment is accepted
- Membership fees are prorated if signup occurs in the middle of the month
Membership Fees Include:
- A facility safety orientation to the Southland Park Fitness Centre
- Use of all exercise equipment and space
- Use of showers, day lockers and associated amenities
- Advice and assistance from Southland Park Fitness Centre staff
- Member rates for registered fitness classes
- Free drop in fitness classes
- Equipment demonstrations and workshops
4. Cancellation of Eligibility and Membership
Only tenants of Southland Park are eligible for membership at the Southland Park Fitness Centre. Termination of employment from a tenant within Southland Park or transfer to a tenant’s other locations automatically cancels an employee’s eligibility for membership or existing membership. In either case, a member must submit a Southland Park Fitness Centre Membership Cancellation form.
To cancel a membership the member must submit a Membership Cancellation form to the Southland Park Fitness Centre prior to the 20th of the month to avoid having following month’s dues debited from account.
No refunds will be given for any payment of membership dues if sufficient and proper notification has not been given by submitting the Membership Cancellation form. Emails of intent to cancel a membership are not accepted as sufficient notice of cancellation. No refunds will be given if membership is cancelled mid-month.
5. Hours of Use
The Southland Park Fitness Centre is open 365 days a year.
- Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Closed Sunday and statutory holidays
The facility is supervised by a qualified fitness centre manager most business days during lunchtime hours.
Standard Staffed Hours:
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
6. Facility Access
A card access device is used to gain entry into the facility. A member’s security access card is programmed for fitness centre access within 24 hours of the completion of the receipt of completed Membership Application Package.
Members must use their own access device to gain entry to the fitness centre. In order to reduce improper use of the fitness centre and to enhance the security of members and their belongings, members may not allow others into the fitness centre.
There are no guest privileges. The facility is for the exclusive use of members. Members who bring guests into the facility will have their membership terminated immediately.
8. Personal Training and Fitness Class Instruction
- For safety and liability, only Instructors and Personal Trainers approved by Health Systems Group are permitted to instruct any type of group exercise class or personal training session in the Fitness Centre
7. Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures are outlined above the emergency phone in the SPFC. Dial 9-911 in order to contact Emergency Medical Services, the Police or Fire Department.
The SPFC is equipped with WHITE emergency call buttons located in the following areas:
- Main Centre area by door of Women’s locker room
- One in each of Men’s and Women’s locker rooms
If a building alarm bell rings, exit the building via the west door in the SPFC that exits to the patio. Upon exiting, join fellow office colleagues at their designated muster stations. Do not exit via main SPFC door that takes you back into the building.
8. Signing In
Members must scan during each visit to monitor facility use and membership status. These statistics are used to determine staffing needs, cleaning needs and equipment acquisition.
9. Lockers
Lockers are provided for members while using the facility. Members must provide their own locks. Members are advised to keep valuables locked at all times. Personal belongings left in the facility overnight or locks left on lockers overnight may be removed prior to the following morning and placed in the building’s general lost and found located at the Security Desk in the main lobby of Southland Park 2.
10. Loss of Personal Items
Humford Management Inc. and Health Systems Group accept no responsibility for lost or damaged personal items. Contact Southland Park Security located in the lobby of Southland Park 2 at 403- in the event of loss of personal belongings.
11. Safety, Etiquette and Hygiene
The following guidelines are in place to ensure a safe and clean workout environment and to enhance member exercise safety and enjoyment:
a. Learn how to use the equipment prior to use. The Fitness Staff is available for assistance. It is recommended that members work out with a partner when no one else is in the fitness centre.
b. Include a thorough warm-up and cool-down with each exercise session.
c. Work out at a comfortable pace. Trying to keep up with someone else could result in injuries.
d. Stop exercising if any unusual pain or discomfort is experienced during a workout.
e. Advise the Fitness Staff of any change in health status from the initial Get Active Questionnaire that may affect participation at the fitness centre. This includes illness, injury or pregnancy.
f. Report any facility-related accidents, injuries or equipment malfunctions to the Fitness Staff or, if not available, to Security at 403-.
g. Do not bring any food or drink other than water into the fitness centre. No glass bottles are permitted.
h. Wipe down all equipment and mats after use. Spray bottles and towels are available throughout the fitness centre.
i. Refrain from spitting on the floor or into the water fountain.
j. Cell phone/Camera use is prohibited anywhere in the fitness centre.
k. Appropriate gym attire must be worn while working out. T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants or leggings are recommended.
l. Proper exercise footwear must be worn at all times. Do not wear dirty, outdoor shoes in the facility. Mud and moisture can harm the equipment and flooring and make the locker room floors slippery. Small pebbles left in shoes can cause damage to equipment, specifically treadmill belts.
m. Avoid the use of scented deodorants and other scented hygiene sprays or perfumes as many people are allergic to fragrances.
n. Launder gym clothes regularly.
o. Adhere to the 20 minute total time limit on cardiovascular equipment when a name is on the waiting list.
p. Respect other members’ busy schedules by spending a minimal amount of time in showers/private changing areas.
q. Use a personal headset when listening to music.
r. Show respect for other members at all times. Behavior that is sexual in nature such as making requests or comments, suggestive or persistent staring or unnecessary contact such as pinching or touching is deemed highly inappropriate and considered to be harassment.
s. Use of abusive, profane or loud language is prohibited anywhere in fitness centre.
t. Replace all equipment and magazines after use to avoid clutter and possible accidents due to tripping.
u. Do not drop or bang the weights. If you can’t set it down, don’t pick it up!
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