Altoona Campus Guidelines

Altoona Campus is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members, guests, and participants. Altoona Campus’s Code of Conduct outlines prohibited behaviors as well as expected behaviors.

Altoona Campus Staff shall have the right to warn, suspend, expel or terminate any member, guest, or program participant in the following situations:

• Accessing or permitting access to Altoona Campus without signing-in.
• Loitering.
• Personal fitness training (paid) performed by anyone not employed by Altoona Campus.
• Using equipment other than its intended purposes or not following safety instructions. Equipment orientations are available to all members and Altoona Campus staff members are eager to be of assistance.
• Smoking, the use of tobacco, e-cigarette, or the use of products intended to mimic smoking or tobacco products.
• Using or possessing alcohol or illegal products.
• Theft or behavior that results in the destruction or loss of property.
• Behavior determined to be unlawful, abusive, derogatory, harassing, unwelcome and/or obscene language.
• Threats of harm, verbal abuse, physical aggression or violent acts.
• Behavior which poses a direct threat to themselves or others.
• Negative comments or actions based on an individual’s sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
• Possession of any weapons, devices or objects, which may be used as a weapon.
• Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or menacing behavior.
• Sexually explicit conversation, behavior or display of pornography.
• If a person’s behavior is determined to be inappropriate and not within the scope and spirit of Altoona Campus.

Members, guests, and participants are encouraged to report behavior, which is inconsistent with Altoona Campus’s Code of Conduct, to Altoona Campus staff directly.

• Members and guests must wear closed-toe shoes throughout the facility, except in the locker rooms or pool area.
• Personal belongings must be stored in designated areas
  • Altoona Campus is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  • Lost and Found is located at the Welcome Desk.
• To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the last hour of operation:
  • Monday – Thursday: After 8 PM
  • Friday: After 7 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: After 3 PM

• Food, Drinks, and Gum are prohibited in the gym. Please use the seating area outside the gym to enjoy food and beverages.
• Dunking and hanging on the basketball rims or nets is prohibited.
• Throwing basketballs against the wall or kicking basketballs is prohibited.
• Volleyballs and Soccer balls will be allowed at the Campus Staff’s discretion.
• No footballs are allowed in the gyms.
• No baseballs or softballs are allowed in the gyms.
• Altoona Campus reserves the right to close the gym or a portion of the gym for special programs, classes, events, or rentals.
• Children under the age of 9 years of age MUST be supervised by a parent/guardian or Children 12 and older may supervise siblings under the age of 9.
• When supervising children/siblings you must be in the same room as the children/siblings.

• Walkers should use the outside lanes and runners should use the inside lanes.
• Youth under the age of 9 are not allowed onto the track, even with a parent.
  • We have family track hours on Sundays from 1-3pm. Children must be supervised.
• If you are between 9-15 of age and have completed the track orientation you can use the track without supervision.
• Strollers are allowed in walking lane only.
  • Child must stay in stroller.

• Youth under the age of 12 are not allowed in the cardio and weight room, even with a parent.
• Youth between 12-15 of age may use the cardio and weight room after completion of the cardio and weight room orientation.
  • Free weights NOT included
• Youth between 14-15 year olds may obtain a signed parent/guardian waiver AND have taken the cardio and weight room orientation.
• In order to prevent damage to equipment and for sanitation reasons, proper exercise attire is required.
  • Closed-toe athletic shoes and appropriate fitness attire are required.
  • No offensive or derogatory graphics or language on any apparel.
• Cell phone use limited to music or emergency calls.
  • No videotaping is allowed
• 30-minute time limit on all cardio machines during peak hours of the facility.
• Re-rack weights when finished.
• Equipment must be wiped down after each use.
• Be respectful, pick up after yourself.
• Report damaged equipment immediately to staff.

• All Classes are included in membership
• There are accommodations for all Fitness Levels
• Equipment must be wiped down after each use.
• Must Be 14+ Years Old

• The use of cell phones is prohibited in all locker rooms.
• Members are responsible for providing their own locks for the lockers.
• Lockers are available for 1 day use only.
  • Altoona Campus reserves the right to remove locks that remain on lockers overnight.
• Members and guests ages 5 and up are required to use the locker room of their gender.
  • Families are welcome to use the family locker rooms when caring for young children under the age of 5, of the opposite sex.

• Children under the age of 6 may not participate.
• Children between 6-16 of age may only participate when supervised by their parents or guardian, if they do not have a weight room card.
• Children between 12-15 of age do not need to be supervised if they have a weight room card.
• Courts reservations may be made at the front desk or online in 30-minute intervals per person.
• Courts may be reserved up to 1 week in advance.
• Walk-ins are welcome if there are no reservation already.
• Reservations are forfeited after 10 mins of no show.
• Maximum of 4 players are allowed per court.
• Clean athletic shoes only, no black soled shoes are allowed.
• Eye guards are strongly recommended.
• Metal racquets must have plastic guards on them.

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older.
• Children 0-6 must always have an adult with them in the water.
• Children 7-11 must have adult supervision in the pool area. They must pass the 25-yard swim test for the adult to be out of the water.
• Children 12+ do not need adult supervision if they have passed the swim test.

• Beware of water depths before entering, the pool is marked along the edge of the pool with its depths.
• No running, pushing, or rough play of any kind.
• Dive only in deep water.
• No back dives or flips.
• Do not climb on, play on, or go under the railings along the ramp.
• Do not sit or hang on the lap lanes.
• Tennis balls, golf balls, basketballs, footballs, etc. are not allowed in the swimming area.
• You are welcome to bring your own inflatable toys or flotation devices, but you must use them in a responsible manner.
• Pool towels may be rented at the front desk for $.50
• Food, gum, or glass containers are not permitted in the swimming area.
• We suggest that you shower before entering the pool.
• Only clothing advertised and sold as ‘swimwear’ may be worn in the pool.
  • swim trunks, swim suites, water shirts, water shoes, etc.
• Non ‘swimwear’ clothing is not allowed.
  • T-shirts, gym shorts, pants, etc.

• Youth who are 9 or older can have limited access to the facility on their own
  • Basketball gym and Youth machines/area
• Youth who are 9-11 and would like access to the elevated track must complete the YOUTH TRACK Orientation.
  • Free – See the Welcome Desk
• Youth who are 12-15 and would like access to the elevated track and the cardio room / machine weights must complete the WEIGHT ROOM Orientation.
  • $15 – See the Welcome Desk
• No one under the age of 16 is allowed on the elevated track or in the weight room without completion of YOUTH TRACK or WEIGHT ROOM Orientation.
  • We have family track hours on Sundays from 1-3pm.
• Youth who are 14 and would like access to the free weights must get a signed permission slip by a parent/guardian and Campus Staff.
• Youth who are 14 can participate in the free Altoona Campus Fitness classes.
• Youth who are 16 will have full access to the facility.
• Children 12 and older may supervise siblings 8 and under. (Basketball gym and Youth machines/area only)

*These policies are set for the safety of our members and guests. The Altoona Campus Faculty and Board of Directors have established these guidelines.*