Rules and Etiquette
Note: The following rules and etiquette apply to all RRC Polytech fitness facilities and gymnasiums.
Facility Access
- All members are required to sign an Informed Consent form prior to use of facilities.
- Each member must check in with their ID card at the front desk prior to accessing any location inside the facility. Privileges, participation and access can be revoked if you have not checked in.
- Facility use is limited to members. If you are uncertain whether you are a member or wish to become a member, please inquire at our Customer Service Desk
Clothing/Footwear and Personal Belongings
- Proper indoor athletic footwear is required. Outdoor or marking footwear, open-toed shoes, sandals, socked feet or work boots are not permitted.
- Shirts are required.
- Jeans or clothing with zippers, rivets or metal accessories are not permitted.
- Personal belongings are not permitted in the gym or fitness centre (bags, clothing, etc.). Please use locker rooms to store belongings. Locks are not provided.
Respectful Use of Equipment and Spaces
- Please wipe down all equipment after use.
- Food or open drinks (other than water) are not permitted. Gum, tobacco or glass bottles are not permitted.
- Please maintain proper personal hygiene by showering regularly, wearing clean clothing and using deodorant. Perfumes or strong scents/sprays that bother other members are not permitted.
- Weight machines and cardio equipment must be shared amongst members. Please yield to others between sets. If all cardio equipment is in use, a 30-minute time limit is in effect.
- Bars are to be stripped of weights after use. Weights should be put back in their proper place. Please do not drop dumbbells or free weight bars.
- Use spotters and collars when necessary.
- Please report any accidents or unsafe or broken equipment to the Customer Service Desk.
- Change rooms are to be vacated at the official closing time.
Behaviour
- Behaviour must demonstrate respect for other members and staff. Harassment or abusive language or behaviours are not permitted.
- Personal music must be kept at a level that does not bother others. Members must use headphones or ear buds.
- Use of chalk or monopolizing equipment is not permitted.
- Soliciting or conducting personal business is prohibited (eg. personal trainers). Only personnel authorized by RRC Polytech may conduct personal training sessions.
Photography
- To protect the privacy and comfort of everyone, video recording or photography is not permitted in our fitness centres or locker room areas.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.