Rules

Appropriate exercise clothing is required: t-shirts, shorts, and/or sweatsuits. SLEEVELESS SHIRTS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

Athletic footwear which covers the entire foot is required by all members and guests.

Weights may not be removed from the fitness center for any reason.

Spotters and pinch-lock collars are required for free weights.

Each individual is responsible for removing the weight plates that he/she has used on the plate-loaded machines; and returning all plates, dumbbells, barbells, and other equipment to the proper storage places.

Hand chalk is not permitted.

Food is permitted in the lobby area only; drinks are permitted but must be covered and/or sealed.

Smoking and tobacco products are not permitted anywhere in the fitness wing.

Radios and tape or CD players are not permitted.  iPods, MP3 players, Walkmans and Discmans are permitted.

Loud, profane, and/or abusive language is prohibited.

Equipment set up in the Open Recreation Area or racquetball courts may not be moved by members or guests.

Hanging from or grasping the basketball backboard or rim is not permitted.

Patrons exercise at their own risk. Each individual is responsible for his/her own safety. All emergencies or injuries must be reported to the receptionist and/or manager on duty.

All members and guests of the facility are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible, courteous, and safe manner in compliance with Student Memorial Center Building and fitness center rules and regulations.

Disorderly conduct and horseplay will not be tolerated.

All activities cease at closing time. All patrons must clear the facility.

Disregard for any fitness center rule or failure to cooperate with fitness center staff will result in expulsion from the facility and/or loss of fitness center privileges.

Do not attach weight plates to the weight stacks on the machines.

Do not drop weights, dumbbells, or bars. Place everything down gently.

Do not put weight plates under the flat bench to make it a decline bench. Instead, do bench dips for lower chest or triceps machine and lean forward.

Do not step on any benches or machines. Use steps.

No dips on the 45-degree back extension machine. Use dip/chin station.

No standing on weight plates to do triceps at the lat pull-down station. Use steps.

Keep dumbbells, weight plates, and barbells on the floor, not on the benches (as to not ruin the upholstery on the pads.)

Loitering is not permitted in the fitness center. Any person or group of people who are in the fitness center and who are not exercising may be asked to leave, especially if the facility is crowded, and/or if the person or group of people is being loud and boisterous. The lobby area is not intended as a "hang-out."

All exercises are to be performed in a safe and effective manner. The fitness center staff has the right to suggest correct form if a patron’s safety is at risk while performing any exercise.

ALL fitness center guests and members are to sign in at the reception desk. All members must present their own valid student, faculty, staff, or alumni I.D. card in order to use the facility. The only exception to this policy is the group fitness program, which is run by the Intramural Department. Aerobics students must sign in but do not need to present I.D.

The Student Manager on duty is ultimately responsible for enforcing all rules, regulations, and procedures. If at any time a member or guest does not comply with the rules and/or the manager on duty, the patron will be asked to leave, or his/her fitness center privileges will be revoked. The Student Manager on duty has the right to recruit help of the Building Manager on duty and/or the University Police.

The SMC Fitness Center is intended to give the Millersville campus community a clean, safe, and enjoyable place to work out for general fitness purposes. Bodybuilders and some highly conditioned athletes may find this facility inadequate for their workout goals, and it is therefore suggested that another facility may better suit the needs of this special population.

Any formal problems, questions, or concerns regarding SMC Fitness Center policy should be submitted in writing to Nick Praedin, SMC Fitness Center Manager. Please clearly indicate the issue you are addressing, and be sure to include your name and phone number. All inquiries will be carefully reviewed.