RecPlex Policies and Procedures

1. Proper NSU identification is required for entry. You must have your NSU Shark Card or RecPlex ID card with you to gain entry. If you forget your ID, the RecPlex has a forgiveness policy in place:
   • Failure to supply an ID is limited to twice per semester.
   • If you fail to bring ID more than twice, you will be required to pay a guest fee to enter the facility. Failure to pay will forfeit your access to the facility.
2. Only NSU students and paid members are granted entry. Guests must be escorted by a student or member and pay a daily guest fee. Hosts are responsible for the behavior of their guests.
3. All RecPlex members and guests must be 18 years of age or older to utilize the facility and its amenities.
4. Proper workout attire and athletic shoes are required at all times. Jeans, dress shoes, and sandals are not permitted.
5. Bags and personal items are not to be placed on the fitness floor or cardio deck and must be stored in lockers. NSU is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
6. Please refrain from “horseplay” or the use of foul language when in the facility.
7. Only water/sports drink containers with screw caps are permitted in the facility. Food and open container beverages are not permitted.
8. Headphones must be used with all personal electronic music players. Portable music systems are only permitted in the multipurpose rooms and in the gym area.
9. Patrons are responsible for the condition of the equipment they are returning. Please return equipment in the same condition it was received.
10. The use of alcohol or tobacco products and controlled substances is not permitted in the facility.
11. Photography, videotaping, advertisements, or flyers are not permitted unless approved by RecWell administration.
12. All patrons must respect and respond to all requests made by RecWell staff when in RecPlex facilities.

1. Shirts and athletic shoes are required at all times. Jeans, dress shoes, sandals, and loose jewelry are not permitted.
2. Bags and personal items are not to be placed on the fitness floor and must be stored in lockers. NSU is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
3. Free weights are not permitted on the basketball courts.
4. Portable music speakers are not permitted unless approved by RecWell administration.
5. All exits must be kept free from obstruction at all times.
6. During open play, pick-up games are “first come first serve” and to be played up to 15 points. No “team” or group of players may play more than 3 consecutive winning games while others are waiting to play. Losing teams will be asked to leave the court and rotate play with other teams waiting. All disputes will be settled with RecPlex staff.
7. Reservation takes priority over open play times.
8. Please refrain from “horseplay” or the use of foul language when in the facility.
9. Dunking is prohibited during open play. No hanging on rims.
10. Only water/sports drinks with screw on caps are permitted on the basketball courts. Food and other beverages in open containers are not permitted without authorized consent from management.
11. All patrons must respect and respond to all requests made by RecWell staff when RecPlex facilities.

Use of the RecPlex is a privilege, and all participants are expected to respect the rights of others. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Verbal abuse
2. Physical abuse
3. Mental abuse
4. Sexual harassment
5. Unwelcome advances
6. Obscene Gestures or actions
7. Abuse of staff in any form
8. Profane or indecent language

Any incident involving anyone who strikes, hits, pushes, kicks, spits on, or threatens physical harm will result in immediate expulsion from the RecPlex and indefinite suspension from entrance into the RecPlex.

Cardiovascular Area

1. Shirts and athletic shoes are required. Jeans, dress shoes, sandals, and loose jewelry are not permitted.
2. Bags and personal items may not be placed on the fitness floor or cardio deck and must be stored in lockers. NSU is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
3. Free weights are not permitted in the cardio area.
4. Please refrain from using your cellular phone while exercising on cardio equipment.
5. Please limit your cardiovascular workout to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
6. Please clean each piece of equipment after use. Cleaning products are available throughout the facility.
7. All patrons must respect and respond to all requests made by RecWell staff when in RecPlex facilities.

Fitness Area

1. Proper workout attire and athletic shoes are required at all times. Jeans, dress shoes, sandals, and loose jewelry are not permitted.
2. Bags and personal items are not to be placed on the fitness floor or cardio deck and must be stored in lockers. NSU is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
3. Basketballs and other trip hazards are not allowed on the fitness floor.
4. Please refrain from talking on your cellular phone while exercising or in the fitness area.
5. Please limit your workout to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
6. Do not slam free weights and return them to racks following use.
7. All RecPlex equipment shall remain in its designated areas. Free weights are not permitted in the cardio area, basketball courts, or racquetball courts.
8. The use of chalk for weightlifting is not permitted in the facility.
9. Please clean each piece of equipment after use. Cleaning products are available throughout the facility.

Weight Area

1. Closed-toe and heel athletic shoes must be always worn in the weight area.
2. For safety and facility maintenance reasons, jeans, zippers, belts, snaps, metal studs, and other materials on clothing that may damage equipment, upholstery, or flooring are not permitted.
3. All weight training should be performed in a controlled and safe manner. Slamming, dropping, or bouncing dumbbell or barbell weights is prohibited. Continued abuse of RecPlex equipment may result in expulsion from the RecPlex and possible suspension.
4. All plate-loaded strength equipment must be used with collars.
5. When using free weights or strength equipment, individuals should welcome others to join them.
6. Leaning on bars, weights, etc. on the walls, mirrors, or equipment is prohibited. Patrons must remain at least 3 feet away from mirrors during activities and avoid touching or leaning on mirrors.
7. Plates and dumbbells should be re-racked when they are finished being used. Do not allow weights to remain on barbells when a person has finished using a piece of equipment.
8. All equipment should be wiped down after use. Sanitizer wipes are posted around the facility.
9. Chalk is not permitted in the fitness area.
10. For your safety, we highly recommend the use of safety belts while lifting weights.
11. Olympic-style lifts (e.g. cleans, snatches, and jerks) are only allowed on the lifting platform located in the free weight area of the 2nd floor.
12. Do not stand on weight benches. Use equipment for its intended purpose only.

1. The climbing wall will operate under the supervision of a certified climbing wall operator and during the designated hours of operation.
2. The use of chalk for rock climbing is not permitted in the facility.
3. Patrons must obey all commands given by the climbing wall operator.
4. Patrons are not to propel themselves from the wall nor “swing” to and from the wall.
5. Please allow patrons to climb before climbing again.
6. All patrons must respect and respond to all requests made by RecWell staff when in RecPlex facilities.

1. NSU faculty, staff, and alumni who are not members of the RecPlex may also use the facility as a guest of Campus Recreation.
2. All guests must provide a valid state issued photo ID or passport.
3. All RecPlex guests must be 18 years of age or older to utilize the facility and its amenities.
4. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests at all times.
5. Members may be subject to disciplinary actions if their guest violates any RecPlex policies.
6. Members must always stay in the facility with their guests.

Guest Pass Information

Locker Rooms

1. The use of daily lockers is provided at no additional cost. Items must be removed from daily use lockers by the end of the day.
2. Locks left on lockers will be cut at the end of each day. Items inside will be stored by RecWell staff and will be disposed of after seven days if not retrieved.
3. Patrons may rent lockers on a semester basis by reserving a locker at the membership desk.
4. Patrons may provide their own combination lock or may purchase a lock from the RecPlex membership desk.
5. Towels are required when using showers. Towel rental is available at the membership desk.
6. Photography and videography is strictly prohibited in the locker rooms and rest rooms.

Saunas

1. The use of the sauna must be no more than 15 minutes per patron.
2. Women who are pregnant should not use the sauna.
3. Patrons who have a history of medical problems should consult a doctor prior to use.
4. Food and drink are prohibited inside the sauna.
5. Items of any kind are prohibited from the sauna coals.
6. Nudity is not permitted in the saunas.
7. Please refrain from hanging items on the heater as this is a fire hazard.

1. Membership to the RecPlex is open to the Nova Southeastern University students, alumni, faculty, staff, NSU affiliates, and their spouses, children, or immediate family members living in the same household.
2. All RecPlex members must be 18 years of age or older to utilize the facility and its amenities.
3. Members may also sponsor one non-NSU affiliate for a one-year membership.
4. Membership term one year starting at the initial month of enrollment.
5. Individuals who activate their membership between the 1st and 15th of the month will be billed for the full month. Persons who activate their membership the 16th - 31st will be billed for 50% of the month.
6. Faculty/staff who are paid biweekly via payroll deduction will have their membership billed by payroll deduction.
7. Memberships on recurring credit card draft, EFT, or payroll deduction will automatically renew.
8. Memberships will be automatically terminated for employees that are on payroll deduction who cease employment at NSU.
9. Cancellation requests prior to the one-year anniversary date will require a $50 cancellation fee. Please consult a membership assistant with questions.
10. Requests for contract termination must be given in writing to the membership office 2 weeks before the next billing cycle.
11. Memberships cannot be transferred or assigned.
12. Membership can be terminated or canceled by the RecPlex at any time, with or without cause and I may not be entitled to a refund of my membership upon such termination or cancellation.

1. Shirts and athletic shoes are always required. Jeans, dress shoes, and sandals are not permitted.
2. Bags and personal items are not to be placed on the studio floor and must be stored in lockers.
3. Please refrain from wearing loose jewelry while participating in Group Exercise classes.
4. Group Exercise class participation is on a “first come, first served” basis unless otherwise noted. Space may not be held or reserved for persons not present.
5. To avoid disruption, participants arriving late to a group exercise class may not be allowed to join the class until there is a defined break in the class.
6. Please return all equipment to storage after use.
7. Group exercise equipment must always remain in the studio. Students or members using the multipurpose studio outside of a group exercise class may not use the exercise equipment or stereo system.

1. Racquetball courts are reserved for one hour can be reserved one day in advance.
2. Court reservations will be canceled if the court is not claimed 10 minutes after the scheduled reservation time. Courts not claimed will be assigned to patrons on the waiting list.
3. Walk-ons will forfeit court reservations. If the hour limit runs over, court will be forfeited to waiting members.
4. Protective eyewear strongly recommended.
5. Racquets and racquetballs may be checked out at the membership desk with ID.
6. Weight equipment is not permitted on the racquetball courts.
7. All patrons must respect and respond to all requests made by RecWell staff when in RecPlex facilities.

1. The Leisure pool and the Rolling Hills Residential pool are to be used only for leisure swimming, instructional swimming programs, and group exercise.
2. The Competition Pool is to be used only for swimming and diving team practice, swim meets, lap swimming, and scuba diving certification.
3. All rules and requests made by lifeguards must be followed.
4. Food and beverages are only allowed to be consumed on the upper patio deck of the Leisure Pool. No food or beverages are allowed to be taken into any of the NSU swimming pools.
5. No chewing gum while swimming or while on the pool decks.
6. Glass bottles are not permitted in or around the pools and pool decks. No glass items shall be permitted in any of the NSU swimming pool areas.
7. No running on the pool decks.
8. No horseplay, including flips or other dangerous dives into the pool.
9. No animals are permitted in any of the NSU swimming pool areas, with the exception of guide/service dogs.  Guide/service dogs are allowed on deck, but not in the water. 
10. No use of the pools beyond stated pool hours.
11. A lifeguard must be present to use the RecPlex Leisure pool.
12. Shower before entering NSU pools.
13. Persons with infectious or contagious health conditions should not enter the water.
14. Persons with open cuts, sores, or heavily bandaged wounds should not permitted enter the water.  If you have a bandage over a minor cut or abrasion please remove and dispose of before entering the pool area.
15. No changing clothes on pool deck or outside the facility.
16. Appropriate swim attire must be worn to enter the pool.  Sports bras, gym shorts, underwear, and colored t-shirts are not proper swim attire.
17. No hanging on lane lines or safety ropes.
18. No swimming under the bulkheads at Competition Pool.
19. Private coaching/instruction is prohibited.  Only NSU authorized coaches and instructors are permitted to teach.
20. No prolonged breath holding.
21. No persons under the influence of a controlled substance should enter the NSU Swimming Pools.
22. No diving permitted in the Leisure Pool or in the Rolling Hills Residential Pool. Only competitive (supervised) diving is permitted in the Competition Pool.