Rules for the Athletic Center

1. Members who enter in the Athletic Center will be doing so at their own risk. Mount Vernon Country Club is not responsible for any injury that may occur to individuals participating in any exercise activity. Participation in exercise activity is on a voluntary basis.
   
   
2. Mount Vernon Country Club (here forth to be known as MVCC) is intended to give members a clean, safe and enjoyable place to exercise for general fitness purposes.
   
   
3. Attire:
   • Proper athletic attire must be worn at all times.
   • Tennis shoes must be worn at all times.
   • Absolutely no sandals, open toed or open-backed shoes are permitted.
   • No sports bras worn alone.
   • No jeans or jean shorts allowed.
     
     
4. Food is not permitted in the Fitness area.
   
   
5. Water, or sports drinks are permitted provided they are in a sealable, plastic container.
   
   
6. Radios and iPods or CD players are not permitted unless they are personal units equipped with headphones.
   
   
7. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Athletic Center.
   
   
8. The Athletic Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
   
   
9. For safety reasons, personal items, bags and other items are to be stored in lockers only and not on the Athletic Center floor.
   
   
10. All members are asked to wipe down cardio and weight room equipment after each use. Paper towels are available for use.
    
    
11. Weight Area Etiquette:
    • Use of chalk is not permitted.
    • Other members must be allowed to "work in" between sets.
    • Return weights to the tree or rack.
    • Weights may not be set against the wall, mirror, benches or other equipment.
    • Weights or dumbbells may not be dropped on the floor or benches.
      
      
12. Cardiovascular Area Etiquette:
    • Wipe down equipment after each use.
      
      
13. Report damaged equipment immediately to Fitness Center Assistant.
    
    
14. Report unsafe exercise or bathroom conditions immediately to the Fitness Center Assistant.
    
    
15. Report injuries immediately to the Fitness Center Assistant.
    
    
16. The Fitness Center reserves the right to refuse service to any member who violates any rule or regulation, or engages in any verbal and/or physical