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Playground Rules and Regulations

  1. The storage of personal belongings such as gym bags, backpacks, or clothing is not permitted in hallways, lobbies, or activity areas. Lockers are available for storage of all items. Carmichael Complex is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Items will not be held for participants at the Playground desk.
  2. For the added protection of all participants, workout towels are available for checkout from the Playground desk with your All-Campus Card. Please return used towels to the Playground desk prior to leaving the Carmichael Recreation Center.
  3. Participants are encouraged to wipe off equipment before and after each use. Please spray the cleaning solution directly onto cleaning towel and not directly onto equipment.
  4. Workout attire and shoes are required to utilize any equipment in the Playground. Street clothes such as jeans or shorts/pant with zippers or buttons are not permitted in the Playground areas. Non-athletic shoes, sandals, flip-flops or open-toed shoes are also not permitted. Shirts are required when using weight rooms or cardio areas.
  5. Only water in a clear, plastic, re-sealable container is permitted in the Playground.
  6. Please follow all safety precautions posted on fitness equipment. Due to high risk of injury, inverted exercises are prohibited on all fitness equipment.
  7. Playground equipment must remain on the third floor. Participants are prohibited from removing equipment and using it in other areas of the Carmichael Recreation Center.
  8. Please limit your use of cardiovascular equipment to 30 minutes if others are waiting.
  9. Participants are required to re-rack all weights and return equipment to its appropriate location after use.
  10. Due to the high risk of injury, spotters and collars are recommended when training with free weights.
  11. Slamming or dropping of weights is prohibited.
  12. Improper use of equipment is prohibited. Improper use consists of, but is not limited to, standing on equipment, standing on weights, stacking weights under equipment, and top-loading equipment.
  13. Weights are not to be leaned against walls, columns, other equipment or mirrors.
  14. The use of chalk is prohibited.
  15. Participants not familiar with the operation of the fitness equipment can ask for assistance from a trained team member.
  16. Personal trainers are available through Campus Recreation. The use of outside personal trainers is prohibited.
  17. Immediately report any Playground-related injury or facility/equipment irregularity to team members on duty.

Please note: All individuals exercise at their own risk. If you experience lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, or any other discomfort, please stop your workout and seek help from a trained team member immediately.

Team members are available to assist you in having a safe and enjoyable workout. Policy reminders made be team members are to benefit all patrons. Failure to follow policies or directions of team members may result in loss of use.

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