Policies

• Fitness Policies
• Gym Policies
• General Pool Policies
• Lap Swim Rules

General Rules

• In compliance with the Utah Clean Air Act smoking and smokeless tobacco is prohibited in or around the building.
• All patrons and visitors must check in/slide membership card at the front desk.
• Food and beverages are not allowed in the Fitness Area or Gym with the exception of capped, spill-proof, non-glass water bottles.
• Possession of illegal drugs, beer, and alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the premises.
• Foul and abusive language is unacceptable.
• Abuse and/or misuse of County property and equipment is unacceptable. Violators will be held financially responsible for damages and losses. Any area in which the above rules are violated will be subject to closure. Violators will be asked to leave the premises and action may result in entry privileges being suspended or revoked.
• LOCKER ROOM AGE POLICY:  Children 4 and under may enter the locker room with a parent, regardless of their gender. Children 5 and over may only use the locker room of their gender. Anyone may use the family change rooms at any time.
  
• No bare feet allowed outside of locker rooms with the exception of organized classes such as karate and gymnastics.
• Lockers are for day use only. Lockers which are not cleared at the end of the day will have the lock cut off and all items will be removed and bagged for pick-up. There will be a two (2) week holding period at which time all items found will be sent to an establishment which collects and resells used merchandise.
• Patrons are fully responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged at the Fitness Center. Books, bags, coats, and personal items should be kept in a locker and are not allowed in activity areas. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own lock when using the lockers.
• Patrons may not display actions that the Center Staff deem unsportsmanlike or rude.
• Misuse, moving, or altering any portion of the Center property is prohibited. Persons with infectious diseases are prohibited from using the facility. Open wounds must be covered.
• All children under the age of ten (10) must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) in all areas of the facility at all times.
• Please use only the parking areas immediately adjacent to our building.
• Patrons and visitors shall abide by the rules and regulations of the Center. People found in violation of these rules may have their Center privileges suspended or revoked.

Fitness Policies

• Patrons must be 16 year or older to use the fitness areas. We offer a free weight room certification program for 14 and 15 year olds. The class for weight room certification is offered when the fitness attendant is in the weight room.
• Work-out clothes including athletic shoes and a shirt must be worn at all times. No jeans, pants with rivets, belt loops, belts, or opened toed shoes or sandals are allowed. It is recommended that backpacks, coats, and personal items be stored off the fitness floor in lockers.
• Only capped, spill-proof water bottles are allowed. No gum, food, or other drinks are permitted.
• All equipment is first come first served. During peak times there is a 30-minute time limit on cardio equipment. Please do not do multiple sets on weight machines during busy times.
• Use spotters and spring clamps when using free weights.
• Please wipe down equipment after use.
• Please rack free weights when you are finished.
• Slamming or dropping of weights is not tolerated.
• Lifting chalk and/or powder is not allowed in the Center.
• Offensive or hostile language and/or swearing is not allowed anywhere in the Center.
• Please do not spit on any equipment in the facility.
• Personal Trainers must be on contract with Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation.

Gym Policies

• All persons must register at the front desk before using any portion of the facility including the gym.
• Hanging on basketball rims is prohibited.
• Wear only shoes that do not mark the gym floor.
• Only capped, spill-proof water bottles are allowed. No gum, food or other drinks.
• Offensive language or behavior, roughhousing, and fighting will not be tolerated.
• Basketballs and other equipment may be checked out at the front desk. Picture ID is required for checkout / rentals.
• Facility use may be suspended or revoked at any time.

General Pool Policies

• Must be 15 years or older and be able to swim consecutive laps if using lap lanes during open plunge.
• Must be 18 years or older to use the Hot Tub. No exceptions.
• Children under the age of 6 must be kept within arm’s length of a chaperone at least 14 years old at all times. Chaperones must be in a swim suit and ‘in’ the pool with the child.
• Only Coast guard approved floatation devices are allowed.
• DIAPER POLICY ENFORCED: Children 3 and under must wear a commercial swim diaper and tight fitting rubber pants regardless. Swim diapers are available for purchase at the customer service desk.
• LOCKER ROOM AGE POLICY:  Children 4 and under may enter the locker room with a parent, regardless of their gender. Children 5 and over may only use the locker room of their gender. Anyone may use the family change rooms at any time. 
• No Cameras allowed in the water.
• Swim suits are required. No street clothes.

Lap Swim Rules

• Swimmers must be 15 years or older. Approval by the Aquatics Facility Director is required if swimmer is under the age of 15. Certain restrictions apply.
• When there are 2 people to a lane, please split the lane and swim side by side.
• If more than 2 people are in a lap lane, swimmers are required to “Circle Swim” by staying on the right hand side of the lane and swimming in a counter clock wise direction. NO ONE MAY REFUSE TO CIRCLE SWIM. Please stay close to lane line to avoid hitting others and continue swimming in a circular fashion.
• Any swimmer planning on joining a lane will inform the swimmer currently occupying the space before joining the lane. Lap swimmers entering an occupied lane should be certain the swimmers already in the lane know that they are entering the lane and whether they should Circle Swim or split the lane.
• In shared lanes no butterfly stroke or adapted stroke that may affect the safety of other swimmers is permitted.
• When a faster swimmer needs to pass please stop at the wall and allow the patron to pass you.
• Equipment such as kickboards, pull buoys, fins, etc. may be used ONLY when not interfering with someone else’s swim space.
• Whenever possible choose a lane with swimmers who hold a pace similar to your own. Take a few minutes to observe the swimmers to gauge which lane is best for you.
• Lanes may be designated Fast, Medium, and Slow by the lifeguard. Swimmers must choose the appropriate lane for their speed compared to the other swimmers using lanes.
• The on-duty lifeguard reserves the right to rearrange swimmers based on ability and pace to make best use of the available lanes.
• No use of starting blocks.
• Water walkers and joggers will yield the right of way to lap swimmers and may be required to leave the lap lanes in favor of lap swimmers when the lanes are crowded.
• Lap lanes are designated for swimming and should not be used for lounging or playing.