MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of Walden Fitco (“the gym”) to help our members achieve their fitness goals by providing a clean and safe environment with the equipment and resources they need.  Furthermore, we will always strive to be an active and positive partner with the community that we operate in.

MEMBERSHIPS/GENERAL

Membership is a contractual privilege to use Walden Fitco’s facility (the “Facility”), equipment, services, amenities and programs as offered by Walden Fitco from time to time during its hours of operation. However, it does not entitle a Member to any interest or ownership rights or to participate in the operation or management of Walden Fitco or its Facility.

Walden Fitco offers a variety of membership options designed to meet the varying needs of our Members. Please consult with Walden Fitco’s staff (the “Staff”) for details. Each Member or other Participant is required to sign an applicable agreement and a release, waiver and indemnification before admission to the Facility. Participants may also be required to complete and furnish a health history questionnaire. Nothing contained in this document is intended to limit, modify or amend the terms and conditions of these agreements which will control in the event of a conflict with any provision of this Member Handbook/Participant Rules (“Handbook”). Unless otherwise agreed with Walden Fitco, Participants may not use any part of the Facility or any Walden Fitco services that are outside of the scope of their Membership or other Participant agreement.

Participants using the facility on a drop-in, punch card, guest basis, or any other form of access outside of regular memberships and membership packages are subject to the Rules provided in this Handbook.

Walden Fitco reserves the right to amend or modify this Handbook at any time or from time to time. Members and other Participants are bound by such amendments and modifications and it is their obligation to be aware of and comply with them. A copy of the most recent version of the Handbook can be found at the Walden Fitco website at www.waldenfitco.com. An updated hard copy can also be obtained by request to a member of the Staff.

MEMBER BENEFITS

The scope of each Member’s or other participant’s use of Walden Fitco’s Facility and services are delineated in the Member or other Participant’s agreement. In addition, Walden Fitco offers from time to time to its Members a number of general membership benefits. While subject to change by Walden Fitco, current general membership benefits include:

• Complimentary towel service
• Rental Lockers
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• 24/7 access

*Limited availability, additional charges and scheduling may apply.

HOURS OF OPERATION

While hours of operation may be subject to change from to time, the current hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  However, the facility may closed unexpectedly, without notice, due to repairs, electrical outages, unplanned occurrences, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Staff will advertise the hours that they will be onsite at the facility itself and through various social media platforms, their website, and any other appropriate avenues to communicate with the public.  These hours are subject to change.

PARTICIPANT RULES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES (“RULES”) CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM PART OF YOUR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TO MOUNTAIN LIFE.

These Rules apply to all Participants. Participants include, without limitation, all Members, all drop-in, punch-card and guest participants and any other persons authorized to use the Facility or Walden Fitco’s services. Compliance with these Rules is required by and is part of each Participant’s agreement with Walden Fitco. Failure to comply with these Rules may result in a Participant being required to depart the Facility or in the suspension or termination of their Membership or other agreement providing them access to the Facility. Individuals who are not authorized Participants may not enter or use the Facility or Walden Fitco’s services, unless expressly provided by these Rules and then only to the extent provided.

CHECK IN

All persons must enter the Facility through the west facing door of the Facility; this is the only door your key fob will work at for access to the facility. The other doors may be opened by staff when present at the facility. Members must be current in the payment of all fees, dues and other amounts owed Walden Fitco in order to be allowed entry into the Facility. All Walden Fitco key fobs may be used only by the Member to whom it was issued and may not be transferred or loaned to any other person. The garage doors must remain closed at all times, unless opened by the Staff.

MINIMUM AGE

Participants are reminded that this is an adult-oriented fitness facility designed for the enjoyment and use of its adult Members and may contain risks and adult areas not intended or suitable for children.

• The minimum age for unaccompanied Participants in the facility is 16 years.
• Any other participant under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Participants are fully responsible for their children and may be required to remove unruly or noisy children from the Facility.

STAFF INSTRUCTIONS

All Participants must comply with the instructions of Walden Fitco, trainers and instructors while in the Facility. Failure to comply may result in the Participant being required to depart the Facility or in the suspension or termination of their Membership or other Participant agreement.

GENERAL BEHAVIOR

• Food, tobacco, chewing gum, glass or cans are prohibited on the fitness floor. Water and energy drinks are permitted if in a plastic container with a lid or cap (“Permitted Beverages”).
• Consumption of food and beverages, other than Permitted Beverages, is limited to the front room (“Cardio Room”). Food and beverages, except Permitted Beverages, from outside the Facility may not be brought in or consumed in the Facility.
• Participants are required to respect the safety and convenience of other Participants. Profanity, excessively loud or suggestive language and offensive conduct are prohibited. Offensive conduct includes, without limitation, lack of respect for Staff, harassment or verbal or physical abuse of other Participants, use of abusive language, loud, threatening or rude behavior, disregard of these Rules or Staff, trainer or instructors instructions, abuse of Facility equipment or property, failure to check in or pay any amounts due to Walden Fitco, theft, fighting and vandalism.
• Participants may not use cameras or video equipment of any kind in the Facility, including cell phone cameras or videos, without the prior authorization of Walden Fitco management.
• In using cell phones in the facility for non-camera or video purposes, Participants must be respectful of the privacy and convenience of other Participants.
• No bicycles, skateboards, skis, snowboards, ski boots or skates may be brought into or worn within the Facility.
• Participants may park wherever they find room on Main Street or any other surrounding streets. There is not a designated parking lot or any reserved parking spaces for the Facility.  
• No pets, except those assisting special needs persons, are permitted in the Facility. For the safety of our Participants as well as the pets, pets may not be tied up on Facility property.
• No leaflets, pamphlets, books, magazines, literature, brochures or similar printed materials, or unsolicited speech of any sort or nature, may be distributed or displayed at the Facility without the prior authorization of Walden Fitco management.
• Smoking in Facility property is strictly prohibited.

FIRE ARMS

Fire ams and other weapons or explosives are not permitted in the Facility.

ATTIRE

• Participants must wear appropriate work-out attire while on the fitness floor and in the Facility. Street clothes and foot wear are not permitted in these areas. Non-marking athletic shoes are required in the Facility. Participants must wear closed-toe athletic shoes and may not wear sandals, open-toe shoes, hard-soled shoes, jeans or other clothing that may compromise the safety or decorum of the Facility.
• During inclement weather, Participants must wipe their feet on the entry way mats upon entering the Facility to minimize the tracking in of snow, water and dirt.

USE OF FITNESS FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT

• Participants may use the Fitness Floor and related equipment only if included in the scope of their Membership or other Participant’s agreement.
• Use of all equipment is on a first-come first-serve, availability basis. However, Participants are expected to be respectful of the needs, convenience and safety of other Participants and to share the use of equipment. Equipment that is out of service for maintenance or repair may not be used.
• In lifting weights, all Participants must use appropriate caution to avoid potential injuries to themselves or other Participants. Participants must use all weights, including free weights and weight machines, in a controlled, safe manner, must not drop, bounce or slam weights and must use weight collars, clamps or clips when using free weights. Participants lifting heavy free weights are encouraged to use a spotter.
• Participants must keep all free weights in the free weight area and must return all free weights, including dumbbells, bars and weight plates, to the appropriate racks or plate trees.
• Participants must use all equipment in the manner for which it has been designed and may not move any exercise machine. Participants must not attempt to use equipment unless they know how to properly use it. If in doubt, they must seek assistance from the Staff. Participants must wipe down equipment after use with provided towels or wipes.
• While on the fitness floor, all Participants must be actively engaged in a fitness activity.
• Participants must bring a clean towel to absorb sweat and for use on the equipment and must wipe padded equipment with a towel to help keep it clean and prolong its useful life.
• Personal training at the Facility by non-Staff members is strictly prohibited. 

GUESTS

Members, who are 18 years or older, are entitled to bring a guest with them to the Facility. A current fee of $10 per guest per visit will be charged for Member guests. Guests must be accompanied by their sponsoring Member and must check in and out of the Facility with the sponsoring Member. Guests will be required to sign Mountain Life’s guest use agreement and release, waiver and indemnification agreement before admission to the Facility and, depending on the activity in which they intend to participate, may also be required to complete a health history questionnaire or other documentation. The permitted scope of use of the Facility by a guest may not exceed that of their sponsoring Member. All guests must comply with these Rules. The sponsoring Member also must sign the guest use agreement assuming responsibility at all times for the conduct of their guests while at the Facility and liability for any damage, loss, injury, death or liability caused by their guests.

REFUNDS

No refunds will be given for any guest fees.

TOWELS

Walden Fitco currently offers hand towels for Member use while utilizing the Facility. Used towels should be placed in the receptacles that are located throughout the Facility. Towels may not be removed from the Facility.

LOST AND FOUND

Walden Fitco is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Participants are encouraged to leave any valuables at home or in a locked vehicle. Items found should be turned in to the Front Desk. All unclaimed items will be collected at the end of each month. Every six months the items will be donated to a local charity.

Items of perceived value, such as jewelry, eyeglasses, wallets, and IDs, will be stored are not to be donated for a period of six months. Under no circumstances are Participants allowed to search through those items perceived to be valuable. Persons attempting to claim a valuable item must accurately describe the item to a Staff member. No information about lost items will be given out over the phone; claims for an item must be made in person.

For health reasons, socks, undergarments and toiletry items will be immediately discarded.

EMPLOYEE AREAS

Only employees are permitted in the general manager’s office, janitor’s closet and storage closet and behind the reception desk. Participants are not permitted in these areas without express permission of Walden Fitco management.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Members are responsible for providing Walden Fitco with current contact information. Please inform Staff promptly of any changes to your contact information.

Revised May 1, 2022