Members of the Carre’s Grammar School Fitness Suite are asked to follow the terms and conditions of membership:

1. Members are allowed to use the fitness facility at the following times: Monday to Friday 5.00pm - 9.00 pm and Saturday to Sunday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm (subject to change with prior notice). Bank holiday opening times will be advertised on the notice boards.
2. All members must complete membership registration on SchoolHire before using the fitness facility.
3. All members will be offered a full induction on all fitness machines. If members are not sure how to use any of the machines they must ask a member of staff.
4. If any member’s medical details change at all they must inform a member of the fitness staff immediately. This includes being informed of high blood pressure by a doctor.
5. If any of the fitness staff deem that a member is un-suitable to exercise, they will not be allowed to use the facility. Members may be required to seek medical advice before using the facility.
6. If at any point during exercise members feel faint, dizzy or nauseous they should stop exercising immediately and consult a doctor before exercising again.
7. Members of the public are invited on to our school site to join our fitness centre as members. Please be advised that when on site members must not interact with our students unless in emergency situations. Please be understanding of the needs of the school and its staff.
8. Members must not act inappropriately towards staff, students and other members. Violent and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.
9. Student members must be a minimum age of 13 years old (year 9 pupils). Anyone under this age will not be permitted to use any of the equipment (unless given permission by the Fitness Manager).
10. Members must be suitably dressed to participate in a physical activity session, (trainers, shorts, tracksuit). Members wearing unsuitable clothing (tightly fitting jeans and shirts etc) and footwear (high healed shoes or flip flops) will not be allowed to use the facility. Members will not be allowed to exercise in bare feet.
11. Members are required to sign in and sign out at the main reception desk in the Fitness Suite.
12. Members are required to have a photograph taken for a membership card. This membership card should be made available during every visit to the fitness facility.
13. Members must not be under the influence of illegal substances, alcohol or drugs. Members must bring any prescribed medication that may be required (inhalers, insulin, GTN spray etc.). Members may not be allowed to exercise if they forget to bring their medication.
14. Changing - members will be able to use the community hygiene suite located at the bottom of the stairs, this will be on a one in-one out basis.
15. All membership payments must start at the point of joining. All membership fees are non-refundable and must be paid on time.
16. Members must inform the Fitness Manager if they cancel their monthly payments online.
17. Outside of school hours, vehicle access is by using the side gate on Millfield Terrace and all vehicles are to obey the one-way system.
18. Car parking is limited and spaces cannot be guaranteed on the school site. Members must not park in the play ground area (which is also the evening car park for the sports hall and football pitch). Please park in designated parking bays at the rear of the gym and avoid the yellow hashed areas.
19. Members must obey the speed limit of 5mph on the school site.
20. All valuables are left at the owner’s risk. Members are advised to use the lockers provided.
21. Members must wipe down machines after use. Members should remove their own sweat, using the paper towels provided, from equipment before moving on to their next exercise. Please leave all equipment as you would hope to find it.
22. No pets are allowed into the facilities with the exception of Assistance Dogs. If you have a guide dog you should let the staff know to expect you so that suitable assistance can be sourced.
23. We ask that the use of mobile phones whilst exercising in the gym is appropriate and discrete to prevent irritation of other members. Members are advised to refrain from using their mobiles phones whilst exercising on Treadmill machines. Mobile phones should not be used to take photographs of other members in the gym.
24. Unsupervised Use - Members acknowledge that the gym may be unsupervised at certain times. Members are responsible for using the equipment safely and appropriately and must follow all gym rules, instructions and safety guidance. Members should not attempt to use equipment or undertake activities beyond their own ability and should seek assistance where required.
25. CCTV is in operation throughout the gym and surrounding areas for the purposes of safety, security, crime prevention and the protection of members, staff and property. CCTV may be monitored or reviewed when necessary. By using the gym, members acknowledge and accept that CCTV recording is in operation.

A breach of the above terms and conditions could result in your membership being stopped without refund.