Kansas City Kansas Community College

Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations

1. Participants are required to be currently enrolled in an activity course in order to use the KCKCC Wellness & Fitness Center (WFC) facility. All participants are responsible for being familiar and complying with the policies and regulations of the WFC. Please see the front desk with any questions.
2. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to exercise in the WFC. Children and infants are not allowed in the facility at any time. If you need childcare, please contact the Child Care Center on campus at (913) 288-7615 for times and availability.
3. Participants are required to have a current KCKCC Student ID card to workout. Driver's Licenses are unacceptable. Student ID cards are free of charge and are issued through the Campus Police Department.
4. Participants are required to “Log in” and “Log out” at the front desk during each workout visit to the WFC in order to get credit for that workout. Participants that leave the facility for any reason are considered to have finished their workout and will be “Logged Out”.
5. Participants are required to put forth an effort to exercise during each workout visit. Loitering will not be tolerated. Workouts are to be completed inside the WFC.
6. Participants are required to complete 22 workout hours inside the WFC before they are allowed to exercise outdoors for credit.
7. Participants are required to follow acceptable rules of conduct at all times. Inappropriate conduct or language that is distracting or offensive to other participants or WFC employees will not be tolerated. This includes abusive, offensive, insulting, profane or demeaning language. Violators are subject to immediate removal from the premises with possible loss of WFC privileges.
8. Participants should immediately report to a WFC staff member if any of the following situations were to occur while in the facility, but not limited to: Medical or non-medical emergencies, criminal activity, lost or abandoned items. The Campus Police Department will then be notified for further action.
9. Participants are allowed three (3) guests per semester at no charge. Limit of three (3) visits per guest. All guests are required to complete a consent and release form prior to exercise and must be accompanied by the sponsoring member during the workout visit. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
10. Participants are encouraged to use a workout towel while exercising. Use your workout towel to wipe sweat from weights, benches and other equipment. Towel service is available at the front desk at no charge or can be brought from home.
11. Please limit the amount of perfume or cologne use during your exercise time in the facility.
12. Observe proper personal hygiene by showering regularly, wearing clean clothing and using deodorant.
13. Participants are required to wear proper workout attire while exercising. The WFC staff reserves the right to determine what appropriate workout attire is.
• Participants are required to wear an athletic style of shoe. Absolutely no dress shoes, boots, cleats, sandals or bare feet allowed. If outside shoes must be worn, ensure they are clean and dry before using the fitness equipment.
• Participants must wear a full length T-shirt or tank top at all times. No half shirts or tube tops. Sports bras must be worn with an appropriate shirt. Plastic or rubber suits are unacceptable.
• Jeans, jean shorts and excessively loose fitting clothing are not permitted. Apparel with zippers, chains, rivets & buckles are not allowed.
14. No smoking, smokeless tobacco products, alcohol and illicit drugs are permitted in the WFC. Participants under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave the facility.
15. Absolutely no WFC equipment will be loaned out or borrowed at any time.
16. All personal items should be stored in a locker. Participants are responsible for having their own lock. Absolutely no gym bags are allowed in workout areas. Lockers are available for “Day Use Only” during workout periods. They can not be used for overnight storage. Failure to do so within 48 hours will result in your lock and locker contents being removed by the Campus Police Department.
17. The WFC will not be liable to any participant or other person for personal property of either inherent worth or sentimental value that is either lost or abandoned in the facility. Personal property not in the custody of the participant and unsecured is considered to be lost or abandoned. Personal property left in the facility overnight, either secured or unsecured, is considered to be lost or abandoned upon discovery. Any property lost or abandoned on the premises will be turned over to the Campus Police Department. WFC employees are not responsible for any participants personal items held at the front desk.
18. Participants unfamiliar with the use of a specific piece of equipment should ask a WFC staff member for assistance. Personal training is available; inquire at the front desk for details.
19. Please refrain from using cell phones in any area of the facility except in the front desk lobby area. When in these areas, please keep these devices on 'vibrate' or a very quiet ring. Conversations should be kept brief and as quiet as possible. To protect the privacy of all members, camera-phones are not allowed in any areas of the facility, restrooms included.
20. Food is only allowed at the table in the front desk lobby area. Beverages in plastic containers are allowed in all exercise areas. Glass containers are not allowed.
21. Animals (excluding service dogs) are not allowed in the WFC at any time.
22. Please do not verbally reprimand any WFC employee about the music or television selection(s). Personal headphones are acceptable. Please ask for a WFC employee’s assistance regarding the selection of television stations. Stations are pre-determined and can only be changed from the front desk area.
23. Participants will be responsible for any repair or replacement costs due to intentional damage or destruction to college property or its contents.
24. No spitting in the WFC or in the water fountains. Violators will be asked to leave the facility.
25. Incomplete grades will not be given for any WFC classes except for medical reasons. A written letter from your physician is required.