Policies and Etiquette

Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center (BRWC) users are entitled to a safe and harassment-free workout space.  Be a kind, respectful, and friendly user of the BRWC so all visitors, users, and staff can have a pleasant experience.  Friendliness breeds friendliness.  

Courtesy

• Present ID to staff at front desk each time you enter.
• Remove ear buds or headphones when speaking to staff or others.
• Allow others to "work-in" in the weightroom.  Do a set, keep an eye out for others who may want to "work-in".
• Re-rack weights after finishing your set.  Those that come after you may not be able to lift the weights.
• Store gear in day-use or rental lockers.  Do not bring book bags or gear into the weight room that is not needed for workout.

Unacceptable Behavior

• Users, guests, or visitors who treat staff, facility users, or visitors in a disrespectful, confrontational, offensive or threatening manner, may lose access to Rec Services programs and facilities, and be subject to University review.  This includes but is not limited to sexual harassment, racism, violence, gender discrimination or inflammatory language, unsolicited physical contact or unwanted conversation, mental or physical abuse, against any other person or group.
• Users, guests or visitors who cause damage to property, equipment, possessions, facility, whether intentional or not; who steal property, equipment, possessions of others,  are responsible for full replacement value, or cost of repairs, arranged by the University, and will be referred to University administration and if applicable, law enforcement.
• Swearing or using obscene gestures is not allowed.

Hygiene

• Clean equipment touch points, exercise mats, and any sweat drips before and after use.
• Any wounds that bleed or ooze must be fully-covered.  Band aids are available.
• Rec Services does not have yoga mats for classes.  Mats and hand wraps are for sale at the front desk.  

• Athletic clothing and closed-toes athletic shoes are required at all times. 
• Tops designed to be worn on their own for active use, such as those for running, yoga, fitness, and t-shirts are appropriate.  See-through materials must be covered.
• Shirts and shorts must not have parts cut out.
• Gaping tank-tops/muscle tanks are not permitted.  Tank-top arm holes must reach the armpit. 
• Jeans and other pants with rivets are not allowed.  Belts are not allowed.
• Patrons who do not adhere to policies related to attire, will be asked to make the necessary changes and will be asked to leave if they do not.  Staff will document the violation.

Music

• Sound carries in the BRWC.  Personal listening devices with headphones or ear buds are the only sound devices allowed.  Music may not be played through phone speakers, boom boxes, or speakers.  
• Talking on cell phones during workouts or in areas where sound impacts other users is not allowed.

Recording and Photos

• Cameras, phones and their cameras/video recorders should not be used in lockerooms or restrooms for any purpose.  Use of these in common space should be limited, and should only include those who have expressly given permission.  There may be no set-up such as tripods, lighting, or microphones, and must be quick, as in a snapshot with a friend or a team photo, etc.  Any additional recording must be approved by the University.

Additional

• Users, guests or visitors who violate policies of the University or Rec Services may lose access to Rec Services programs and facilities.
• Recreational Services is not responsible for personal belongings. Please lock personal items in a locker. Day-use and semester lockers are available.
• Food and soda are not allowed in the facility.  Water and sports drinks only.

This is not an all-inclusive list of policies.