Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics

Strength and Conditioning Policies & Procedures

The Ohio Wesleyan University Strength and Conditioning Room has adopted policies, procedures, rules and regulations ("policies") designed to provide for the safe, enjoyable and healthy use of our premises and events by you-our faculty, staff, alumni, members and student body (“user”).
 
These policies apply to your conduct in The Ohio Wesleyan University Strength and Conditioning Room, which include facility spaces in Edwards Gym and Gordon Field House.
 
These policies supplement those posted or otherwise provided in The Ohio Wesleyan University Strength and Conditioning Room. In some instances, the law may establish different requirements applicable to certain areas and may not be called out here. To the extent of a conflict with other policies, the more restrictive policy applies.
 
If you violate any of these policies, your access may be suspended or terminated. Our decision on all questions regarding construction or interpretation of these policies is final.
 
We may change these policies at any time without notice in our sole discretion. You may find the most recent version of these policies at battlingbishops.com. As a user of The Ohio Wesleyan University Strength and Conditioning Room, you are responsible to review and comply with these policies at all times.
 

1. ENTRY. In order to enter the OWU Strength & Conditioning room, all users must present the proper ID. FAILURE TO HAVE PROPER ID will result in denial of workout. Users must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Children 14 years of age and up to 17 years of age must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Only exception to this policy is student currently enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University that has proper ID.

2. CONDUCT. We strive to uphold a safe and team-oriented environment. As such, we expect proper, respectful conduct in the strength and conditioning room at all times. We do not permit disrespectful conduct toward users including but not limited to vulgar, profane, indecent, offensive, violent, hostile, aggressive, threatening, harassing, stalking, fraudulent, or other inappropriate conduct or language. Disrupting or interfering with the workout of another user is not allowed. Respect the rights of others by using courteous and appropriate behavior.

3. ATTIRE. You must wear proper attire at all times, including shirts, shorts and shoes. A shirt must be worn to cover the upper body (no tank tops or sports bras, etc.), socks and athletic shoes are also required. The clothing must be for exercise purposes. Therefore, casual clothing is not allowed. NO JEANS, JEAN SHORTS, OR ANY ARTICLE OF CLOTHING WITH ZIPPERS OR RIVETS. NO OPEN-TOED SHOES, OPEN-BACKED SHOES, BOOTS, SANDALS, OR CASUAL SHOES ARE ALLOWED. Failure to dress properly will result in denial to workout.

4. PERSONAL HYGIENE. Observe proper personal hygiene by showering regularly, wearing clean clothing and using deodorant.
   
5. PERSONAL BELONGINGS. You must store all workout bags, coats and personal belongings in a locker located upstairs in Edwards Gym. Be sure that your locker is secured before you leave it unattended. Locks can be provided. You may request to use a locker daily or for the academic year. You may register to receive a locker with the front desk staff. Do not bring or store any valuables on the premises, including watches, jewelry or large amounts of cash. We are not liable or responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged personal property, whether from lockers, vehicles or other locations on the premises.

6. LOCKER ROOMS. We expect proper etiquette in our locker rooms. You may not spit, sleep or engage in any sexual conduct in our locker rooms. You may not use a cell phone or any camera in our locker rooms. Our locker room is for use by a member, faculty, staff, alumni and students who register.

7. INJURIES. If you are injured while on the premises, please seek immediate assistance from a staff member. A staff member can provide or arrange for appropriate medical assistance and complete an incident/accident report.

8. NO PERSONAL TRAINING. You may not solicit or conduct on the premises any personal training, with or without compensation. The Ohio Wesleyan University Strength and Conditioning Room retains sole discretion to determine whether a user or guest is engaged in personal training.

9. CELL PHONES. You may not use cellular phones in any locker rooms, or while using any equipment. Please use common courtesy when using cell phones in other areas of Edwards Gym.

10. FOOD. You may not bring your own food into the center, but you may bring clear non-alcoholic liquids in closeable, unbreakable bottles.

11. DRUGS. You may not use, possess or sell any illegal drug on the premises, including but not limited to anabolic steroids or other illegal growth-enhancing substance. You may not use our equipment, services or programs while under the influence of illegal drugs. You should not use, or should stop using, any equipment, service or program if your prescription medication adversely impacts or influences your ability to safely use it. You must consult your physician before beginning any exercise regiment within the facility.

12. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS. The OWU Strength and Conditioning Room is locked at all times unless a member of the staff or head coach with prior approval and reservation is present. Student-athletes are to work out only when their sport is scheduled or during open lifting periods. We reserve the right to close or restrict access, without advance notice, to any area of or the entire room for any reason, including but not limited to closures or restrictions related to construction, remodeling, repair, or maintenance (whether planned or unplanned) or for health or safety reasons, including but not limited to weather, natural disasters, power outages, and medical issues.

13. ILLNESS. You may not enter the premises if you have a contagious illness that may be transferred through ordinary use of our equipment. You must cover exposed lesions or rashes.

14. DAMAGE. You may not damage the OWU Strength and Conditioning in any way, including but not limited any damage to, or theft of, exercise equipment, towels, supplies or other property, such as balls breaking lights. If you, or a guest who accompanies you, damages the room, you will be responsible for all cost related to repair and/or replacement of damages.

15. EQUIPMENT. You must follow all safety procedures for equipment use, including but not limited to using safety clips or stops on bars and equipment and refraining from dropping free weights or dumbbells. If you have any questions about equipment use, please see a staff member to familiarize yourself with its use. You must turn off, return or replace equipment to its original condition when you are not using it, EVEN TEMPORARILY (i.e. you may not use two sets of dumbbells at the same time). Please wipe down equipment with towels and spray before and after use.

16. EQUIPMENT RESERVATION. You may not reserve equipment for your personal use, such as with a towel, sign or note unless otherwise permitted. You must honor all signs on equipment, including OUT OF ORDER OR SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE.

17. EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR. If you notice that any equipment is in disrepair, do not use it. Please report it immediately to the Ohio Wesleyan University Strength and Conditioning Room staff. We are not responsible for injuries sustained while using equipment, even in the event of equipment failure, malfunction or disrepair.

18. PERSONAL ITEMS. You may not use chalk in the Strength & Conditioning Room. Unless otherwise permitted (e.g., water bottles), you may not bring or set bags, clothing, food or other items on the equipment or floor. You may not bring or use cell phones or laptops on the floor, including specifically while using any equipment.

19. CARE OF EQUIPMENT. All users MUST WIPE OFF ALL EQUIPMENT AFTER USE. You do not need to bring your own towels; we will provide necessary materials.

20. CARDIO EQUIPMENT. Slow down, clear, come to a complete stop and reset the cardio respiratory machines to default position (e.g. non-incline, flat) for the next user. Keep all cardio workouts under 30 minutes maximum if someone is waiting.

21. FREE WEIGHT AND RACKS. Compliance with free weights includes the following: Collars are to be used at all times to secure weight on bars. Our insurance requires it. Weight plates are not to be leaned against walls, equipment standards or machines. After utilizing equipment, strip bars and return plates and dumbbells to proper storage. Users must use safety bars when using the squat racks and machines. Set the safety bars about one inch lower than your lowest movement with the bar. Dumbbells and weight plates cannot be dropped on floor for any reason.

22. EMERGENCY EXIT. The Emergency Exit Doors must remain closed at all times. NOT to be used as an exit, except during emergencies.

23. RESTRICTED AREAS. Offices, including the computers, phones, and stereo, are off-limits, except to OWU Strength and Conditioning Room staff. Also, the area located on the southwest end of the Strength and Conditioning Room is restricted to everyone.