Mount Fitness Centre Facility Rules and Regulations

In using Mount Saint Vincent University’s (MSVU) athletic facilities, members and guests are subject to all university policies, including the Code of Student Conduct, the University’s harassment policy and our User Code of Conduct. Should you experience uncooperative or disrespectful behaviour, please let our staff know and we will do our best to rectify the situation.

Minimum age for use is 18 years old.

– Please scan your card at the desk before entering.

– No food or drink (other than non-breakable water bottles) is permitted in activity areas or locker rooms.

– This is a smoke-free and scent-free facility. MSVU asks member to avoid wearing scented personal care products as fragrances can trigger asthma attacks, allergies and other medical conditions.

– Fully enclosed shoes or sneakers must be worn.

– Proper athletic wear is required for exercise including appropriate shirts, shorts/athletic pants and athletic footwear in all areas.

– Gym bags must be stored in lockers downstairs or in the cubbies provided. The Mount Fitness Centre (MFC) is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

– Please be courteous to other users at all times.

– Members must follow the direction of MFC staff at all times.

– Please report suspicious behaviour or facility/equipment problems to staff immediately.

– All personal trainers or coaches providing services in MSVU athletic facilities must be employed by and/or be official volunteers of the MSVU Department of Athletics and Recreation, with the exception of private rentals. The supply of services within the Mount Fitness Centre and other MSVU athletic facilities remains proprietary to MSVU’s Department of Athletics and Recreation.

– We reserve the right to revoke membership privileges based on non-compliance to established rules and regulations.

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Conditioning Centre & Studio

– Taking photographs or video recordings is not permitted.

– Gym chalk is not permitted.

– Equipment is for use in the conditioning centre only and is not permitted in the corridors or gymnasium.

– Weight collars (clips) must be used on all plate-loaded bars.

– Please return equipment to the storage racks provided.

– As a courtesy to other members, please limit time on your phone between sets.

– Wipe down all equipment after use with the supplied cloths and cleaning sprays. Spray cloth first (not machine) and wipe down machines/mats/benches, etc.

– Do not drop the weights on the floor.

– The use of a spotter is recommended while using strength-training equipment.

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Gymnasium

– Outdoor shoes are not permitted.

– Non-marking, fully-enclosed sneakers must be worn.

– No food or drink other than non-breakable water bottles is permitted.

– Proper athletic wear is required for exercise including appropriate shirts, shorts/athletic pants and athletic footwear in all areas.

– Protective eyewear is recommended for racquet sports.

– Any music played must have respectful lyrics and kept at a reasonable volume.

– In the event of an accident/emergency, notify the MFC staff immediately.

– All personal trainers or coaches providing services in MSVU athletic facilities must be employed by and/or be official volunteers of the MSVU Department of Athletics and

– Recreation, with the exception of private rentals. The supply of services within the Mount Fitness Centre and other MSVU athletic facilities remains proprietary to MSVU’s Department of Athletics and Recreation.

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Open Gym Guidelines

– All participants are required to stop and check in at the Mount Fitness Centre desk.

– Participants must be respectful of the space, equipment, activity and skill level of all participants.

– Equipment can be signed out at the MFC desk. The gymnasium equipment room is not open to the public.

– Soccer balls and badminton nets are not permitted for use during open gym time.

– For the safety and enjoyment of all, participants must adhere to the Mount Fitness Centre Rules and Regulations & Open Gym Guidelines.

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Locker Room Rules

Reminder: Mount Saint Vincent University is a scent-free environment. Avoid wearing/ using scented personal care items when using the Mount Fitness Centre (MFC).

– The MFC is not responsible for lost or stolen items. We recommend you do not bring valuables into the locker rooms and that you keep your locker locked at all times.

– No loitering in the locker rooms.

– Locks left on day-use lockers at closing time will be cut and contents will be removed and stored at the front desk. Unclaimed items are donated to charity after two weeks.

– Please report suspicious behaviour or facility/ equipment problems to MFC staff immediately.