Rules & Regulations

Effective Lifestyle Management (Pty) Limited (“the Company”)

1. Your Access Card
   • Please remember your access card. Without it you will not be allowed access to The Gym.
   • Please report loss of your access card to both The Gym and Security. You will be required to pay an additional fee set by security.
   • Membership may not be traded, transferred or assigned to any other person unless mutually agreed, in writing by The Gym AND the member. If you allow your card to be used by a non-member you may be expelled from The Gym and have your membership terminated.
   • All members including all junior members must have an access card.
2. Junior Members
   • Juniors will have free access to the club until they turn 18, providing that their parent(s) are members. Their membership type will be similar to that of their Parents.
   • Junior members under the age of 14 years must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult member and are not allowed to use any of the equipment on The Gym floor.
   • Junior members between the ages of 14 and 16 years may train on The Gym floor if they are participating in an instructor led programme.
   • Juniors between 16 and 18 years may have access to all equipment and facilities within the club including use of any equipment on The Gym floor.
3. Guest Members
   • Guest members are welcome at The Gym. They will be required to sign an indemnity form.
   • Guest members will be charged a set fee to use The Gym facilities, unless they are the bearer of a guest voucher.
4. Dress Code
   • Suitable clothing must be worn at all times while exercising. Members may not exercise without a top.
   • Suitable training shoes (not open shoes) must be worn at all times.
   • Non-marking shoes must be worn in aerobic studio.
   • Sweat towels are compulsory with all activities. Members should wipe down all equipment after use.
5. Circuit, Electronic and Free Weight Equipment
   • Circuit – please adhere to the timer and direction of the circuit.
   • Free Weights – All weights and equipment must be replaced after use.
   • Electronic – Please adhere to any time limits on equipment if specified.
6. Booking
   • Please comply with Gym Centre Rules and Regulations when booking for any classes, group sessions or any other centralised booking.
7. Steam Rooms
   • No shaving or exfoliation in the steam bath is allowed.
   • No oils, creams or cosmetic products are to be used.
   • Children under the age of 14 may not use the steam room.
   • Please sit on a towel for hygiene purposes.
   • Should you have any medical condition where it may place you at risk to raise your blood pressure by using this facility or if you are pregnant, please do not use the steam room.
8. Valuables
   • Lockers are provided in the change-rooms to store your valuables while you exercise.
   • Please remember to provide your own lock.
   • Any lock left on overnight will be removed – and the contents of the locker will be placed in lost property.
   • The Company will not be held responsible for any loss or theft of money, loss or damage to personal property of member or their guests.
   • The Company will not be held responsible for any loss, theft and / or damage to motor vehicles or any other mode of transport of members or their guests on Gym premises or any parking area designated for use of members or their guests.
9. Lost Property
   • Lost property will be donated to charity if not collected within 14 days. The Company does not accept responsibility for lost property or for members’ property left and / or stored in The Gym.
10. Violation Of Rules And Regulations
    • Any member may be suspended or have their membership revoked by the Company for violation of any rule or regulation of the Company or for any conduct, which in the opinion of the Company’s management is detrimental to the welfare, good order, or character of the Company and The Gym’s members.
    • Unauthorised personal training is prohibited. If the Company’s management reasonably believes the member is personal training without the Company’s authorisation, both the member being trained and the trainer may be expelled or suspended.
    • Any unauthorised selling of any product or service to members is strictly prohibited.
    • A member expelled or suspended shall forfeit all privileges of membership.
11. General
    • If a member wilfully or negligently causes damage to the Company’s property, that member will have to pay for the damage caused.
    • Members will also be held responsible for damaged caused by dependants or accompanying children and / or guests.
    • No smoking is permitted in The Gym, unless approved by the Company in accordance with legislation.
    • The illegal use of any drugs (including Steroids or Performance Enhancing Drugs) is strictly prohibited in The Gym.
    • No Firearms are permitted in The Gym.
    • The Company reserves the right to amend these Rules and Regulations from time to time and members, guests and / or occupants of The Gym should always familiarise themselves with the Rules and Regulations currently in force.
    • The use of the Company’s logo must be cleared by management whether for promotional, marketing or advertising means.