General WRAC Building Policies

1. A valid ID or a guest fee is required to enter the WRAC Facility.
2. All entry and exiting is done through the front doors of the facility. Using any other doors for any reason other than a fire is a violation and may result in immediate termination of all WRAC facility privileges. This is a prosecutable offense.
3. Admitting a non-member in to the facility is a violation and may result in immediate termination of all WRAC facility privileges for all parties involved.
4. Children ages 8-18 may use certain facilities. Please see individual facility rules and regulations.
5. Athletic clothing and footwear must be worn in all athletic facilities in the center.
6. Smoking and chewing tobacco are prohibited in or around the WRAC Facility.
7. Absolutely no alcohol, drugs, or weapons are to be brought on to the WRAC premises.
8. Mopeds, bicycles, baby carriages, skateboards, roller skates, and roller blades are not allowed in the facility under any circumstances.
9. No loitering in the facility or on the grounds of the facility.
10. No bare feet or stocking/sock feet allowed in the facility other than the locker room.
11. Photographic devices may not be used in the WRAC facility.
12. No types of sport activities or bouncing balls are allowed in the hallways.
13. Anything posted on the bulletin boards must get permission from a WRAC Professional staff member.
14. Any students who owe money to the WRAC for any reason may have a hold put on his/her University account in the registrars office until all bills have been paid.
15. NSU students who fail to adhere to these policies, or those contained in the NSU Code of Conduct, will be assured due process as allowed by the NSU Code of Conduct.

Conduct of Fitness Center Users

All members and users of the WRAC Facility are expected to be responsible, courteous, and safety conscious at all times. Disorderly conduct, physical or verbal abuse against patrons or employees, misuse of the facility or its equipment, or disregard for the fitness centers' policies will not be tolerated. Violators will be asked to leave the facility and will be subject to disciplinary action and/or payment for damages.

Violators of the above policy may also be suspended from using the facilities as determined by the Director of Wellness and Recreation. Suspensions may be for a minimum of one month or a maximum of a permanent suspension. Suspensions may be appealed to the NSU Recreational Sports Committee. This decision will be final. Fee paying members who are suspended will not have any portion of their fees refunded.

WRAC CARDHOLDER INFORMATION

Closure of Facilities and/or modification of hours     

The NSU Department of Wellness and Recreation reserves the right to limit access to, or temporarily or permanently close, facilities in case of an emergency, natural disaster, sociopolitical or economic changes, or for other reasons that may require closure. The facility will have closure or modification of hours during holidays, school term breaks, and Summer. (These will be posted in advance).

Amendment of Rules & Regulation and Fee Structure

The NSU Department of Wellness and Recreation, may, at its sole discretion, make such amendments to the rules and regulations, or the schedule fees, at any time and from time to time, without prior notice or individual notice to each cardholder. Such amendments shall be binding for all [appropriate] cardholders. Such amendments will be voted on and enforced by the NSU Recreational Sports Committee. The NSU Recreational Sports Committee will be made up of seven members. This will include five members from the current SGA, appointed or re-appointed by the SGA President each year, and two faculty/staff members asked to serve on the committee by the Director of Wellness and Recreation.  SGA members may serve two years maximum. Faculty/Staff members will serve a four-year term.

Assumption of Risk

A cardholder who participates in recreational sports activities will be doing so at his/her own risk. The Department of Wellness and Recreation and the University are not liable for any accident, injury, loss, or damage to personal property suffered by a cardholder or guest while in facilities managed by The Department of Wellness and Recreation or participating in any recreational sports activity. The Department of Wellness and Recreation and the University do not carry any insurance program to cover participants. Participation in any recreational sports activity is on a voluntary basis. All cardholders are strongly encouraged to undergo a health evaluation and consult with a personal physician so indicating fitness level appropriateness for strenuous activity prior to participating in any recreational sports activity.

Parking

All WRAC members must have a parking permit and park in the designated lot during the hours of 7:00am - 3:00pm daily. Parking permits are required outside of these hours; however, you may park in any parking lot with a valid permit.

Termination of WRAC Facility Privileges

The NSU Department of Wellness and Recreation, at its sole discretion, may terminate WRAC Facility Privileges if a cardholder:

1. Fails to pay any of his or her monetary obligations to the NSU Department of Wellness and Recreation, whether under these rules or regulations, or otherwise.
2. Fails to adhere to the rules and regulations of the WRAC, NSU Intramurals, or NSU Wellness programs.
3. Fails to adhere to the NSU Student Code of Conduct while using the WRAC Facility.
4. Willfully damages any facility or equipment.
5. Enters incorrect information on his/her application form.
6. Violates any government laws or regulations, or rules of Northwestern State University, and its affiliates.
7. Damages the Department of Wellness and Recreation or the University's name and reputation through any actions.
8. Fails to act in an orderly manner or engages in improper conduct.
9. Fails to comply with instructions by staff regarding policies.
10. Anyone who has their WRAC privileges suspended or terminated may appeal to the NSU Recreational Sports Committee.
11. NSU Students who fail to adhere to these policies or those contained in the NSU Code of Conduct, will be assured due process as allowed by the NSU Code of Conduct.

Lost and Found Policy

1. The WRAC Facility is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
2. Members are encouraged to store all personal belongings securely in lockers available in the WRAC Facility.
3. Staff members are not permitted to hold equipment, valuables, or bags for members.
4. Found items should be turned in to the service desk on the bottom floor of the WRAC Facility.
5. Equipment found in all WRAC facilities will be sent to the service desk in the WRAC Facility on a daily basis.
6. Inquiries regarding items lost that day should be made to that specific location. Any day thereafter, inquiries should be made at the WRAC Facility service desk.

Fitness Center Group Usage

NSU Athletic or Club Sport teams or any other groups may not hold group or team workouts in any area of the WRAC facility without prior permission from the WRAC Director.

1. No type of sport activities will be allowed in hallways of the WRAC building .
   No bouncing balls at any time.
2. Nothing may be posted on any hallway wall; only on appropriate bulletin boards. One must have permission from a WRAC Professional Staff member to post a flyer in the WRAC facility. 
   1. All equipment and towels may be checked out with your membership card. For anything not returned the same day, there will be a charge of $1/day. Anything not returned within two weeks will be considered lost and the individual will be charged a replacement cost. Anything checked out is the sole responsibility of those who checked it out from that point until returned. Any lost or stolen item will be charged to the member.
   2. If damages occur, the member will be responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing the item(s).
   3. Any member, who has pending fees for items not returned or damaged for any reason, will have his/her WRAC privileges suspended immediately until fees have been paid.
   4. Abuse of equipment will not be tolerated. Users will be charged replacement cost for damaged items, and may lose facility privileges.
   5. No one under the age of 14 may borrow equipment.

Equipment Check-out (Service Center/Rm 135)