MEMBER INFORMATION

All members shall sign and adhere to the following agreement.

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

By participating in or using any activities, programs, equipment, or facilities available through the LSUHS (LSU Health Shreveport) Fitness Zone, a department of LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport, participant/user hereby agrees to the following terms and conditions:

I understand and agree that there is a risk of severe injury to me while utilizing the LSUHS Fitness Zone facilities, equipment, and programs, and recognize every activity has a certain degree of risk, some more than others. By participating, I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risk of injuries, regardless of severity, which from time to time may occur because of my participation in athletic and other activities through the LSUHS Fitness Zone.

I hereby certify I have adequate health insurance to cover any injury or damage that I may suffer while participating, or alternatively, agree to bear all costs associated with any such injury or damage myself.

I further certify that I am in good health and have no mental or physical condition or symptoms that could interfere with my safety or the safety of others while participating in any activity using any equipment or facilities of the LSUHS Fitness Zone. I understand and agree that I alone am responsible for determining whether I am physically and mentally fit to participate, perform, or utilize the activities, programs, equipment, or facilities available at LSU Health Shreveport, and that I am not relying on any advice from the LSUHS Fitness Zone in this regard. To the extent I have any questions or need any information about my physical or mental condition or limitations, I agree to seek professional advice from a qualified physician.

Further, I hereby RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS, the State of Louisiana, the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, and its respective members, officers, employees, student workers, student interns, volunteers, agents, representatives, institutions, and/or departments from any and all liability, claims, damages, costs, expenses, personal injuries, illnesses, death or loss of personal property resulting, in whole or in part, from my participation in, or use of, any facility, equipment, and/or programs of LSU Health Shreveport.

By entering the LSUHS Fitness Zone facility, I consent to being the subject of any photography, audio, or video recordings, which may take place while I am participating in programming and/or open recreation activities. Such photography and recordings may be used for LSU Health Shreveport publications, webcasts, telecasts, advertising, and for any other additional promotional or marketing purpose as LSU Health Shreveport may see fit. By entering the LSUHS Fitness Zone facility, I hereby waive all rights or claims I may have to any financial compensation or payment of royalties in connection with any publications, webcasts, broadcasts, or exhibition of these materials. When/if my likeness or image is used in a publication, there will be no identifying information provided. If you do not wish to be photographed, please kindly inform our photographer or videographer. 

Membership dues for LSUHS Faculty/Staff/Residents and Ochsner LSU Health System (OLHS) employees must be paid through the membership software. LSUHS faculty and staff may elect to pay by debit/credit card, ACH, or direct payroll draft. OLHS members may pay through debit/credit card or ACH. NO CASH OR CHECK PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED.

First-month dues and the annual membership fee are to be paid at the time of member registration.

The annual membership fee will be charged to the payment on file every 12 calendar months from the date of sign-up.

Monthly dues are drafted on the 1^st day of the month. If sign-up occurs beyond the 1^st day of the month, the amount owed for the initial month will be prorated for the remainder of that month.

LSUHS employees electing payroll deduction after the 15^th day of the month will pay the first and second-month dues up-front to allow time for processing of the payroll deduction form. Payroll deduction for LSUHS staff, residents, or faculty dues will be deducted monthly or on the 2nd pay period for bimonthly, whichever applies.

All guests are expected to follow all Fitness Zone policies and procedures. Members are responsible for their guests and ensure that they follow the policies and procedures.  Violations of the policy may result in suspension of guest access for members.  

Guest passes are sold at the Fitness Zone Front Desk only as a 1-Day membership. Guest passes are not valid for Fitness Zone West.

Eligibility

1. Guest passes are available to all active members of the Fitness Zone. 
2. Guests must be accompanied by the member who issued the guest pass. Active membership will be validated before the guest pass is sold. 
3. Guest passes are for 1-day only. 
4. Members are allowed one guest per day.  

Guest Registration 

1. Guests must sign the non-member waiver before entering the facility.  
2. Guests passes do not include additional parking privileges or building access to any other buildings on campus other than the Fitness Zone. 
3. Guests will be able to download the Fitness Zone app after purchase and use the digital Member Barcode for facility access for the day.This barcode will not work on the Center for Medical Education exterior doors.  

Fees 
Guest Pass is $10 per visit.

Payment 
The fee may be charged to a credit/debit card at the time of the visit. Payroll deductions, account charges and EFT payments are not accepted for guest passes.