POLICIES and PROCEDURES

• Always use equipment properly, and for the use it was intended.
• Please wipe down equipment after use.
• Proper footwear and clothing required. No open-toed or open-back shoes or bare torsos/midriffs permitted.
• No food or gum allowed. Beverages must be in a sealed, shatter-proof container.
• Earbuds or headphones must be used with all personal music devices. No amplified music.
• Horseplay, profanity, or excessively loud or suggestive language will not be tolerated.
• Personal items must be stored in the day-use lockers. No bags allowed on the floor. 
• Keep the facility clean, do not leave trash behind. 
• To respect the privacy of all users, personal photography or videography is prohibited.
• Please report concerns or maintenance needs to a Fitness Zone employee. 
• Any violation of these policies may lead to a prolonged and/or permanent suspension from the Fitness Zone.

• The LSUHS Fitness Zone may not be used for solicitation, private classes, personal training, or any other activity associated with personal financial gain.

• Rules for specific areas are posted on site. These rules may include additional area-specific rules not listed in the General Guidelines. No sport activities will be allowed in hallways of the Center for Medical Education.

• All policies outlined in the LSU Health Shreveport Code of Conduct will be enforced. The Code of Conduct can be found on the INSIDE LSU Health Shreveport website under the Compliance Department.

• Photography is permitted in the LSUHS Fitness Zone for personal non-commercial and lawful use provided permission has been granted by the individual(s) being photographed. The taking, capturing, or recording of any and all photography, audio, or video of any kind in the locker rooms and restrooms is strictly prohibited. Those who seek to photograph, film, or interview individuals at LSUHS Fitness Zone facilities for commercial use, media use, or special projects, must receive prior written approval from LSUHS Fitness Zone administration prior to accessing LSUHS Fitness Zone facilities.

• Practice proper etiquette and be courteous to other users. Limit workout time to 30 minutes per piece of cardio equipment if someone is waiting.
• If there are any questions about equipment use, please ask a Fitness Zone employee

• Scheduled group fitness classes have priority to the space and equipment.
• Do not interrupt a class in session.
• No bare torsos/midriffs permitted. No hard-soled shoes on the wood floor.

All members should be familiar with guidelines and information provided on the:

1. University Police Department webpage
2. Campus Safety Manual
   i. Campus Emergence Response Plan
   ii. Bomb Threat
   iii. Tornado
   iv. Weapons Crisis Plan
   v. Outages

All members are encouraged to sign up for the Smart Notice Emergency Alert System and download the LSU Shield App.

• Use a spotter when attempting new exercises, or a difficult weight.
• Do not lean equipment against walls, windows mirrors, or machines.
• Do not drop or slam weights.
• Weight clips are required on all barbell lifts.
• Practice proper etiquette and be courteous to other lifters. Limit workout time to 10 minutes per piece of strength equipment if someone is waiting.
• Please return all equipment to its original location.
• Gloves are recommended for heavy bag use.
• Do not transport equipment between areas.
• If there are any questions about equipment use, please ask a Fitness Zone employee.

• All personal items should be stored in a day-use locker. LSUHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 
• Items left in lockers after closing will be placed in the lost and found or donated to local organizations. Items of value will be given to UPD. 
• Towels may be used by all members free of charge. Towels must be checked out via the LSUHS Fitness Zone app and retrieved from and returned to the Front desk. One towel per member. Failure to return a towel may result in loss of privileges.  
• Showers close 15 minutes prior to the Fitness Zone closing. 

• Proper footwear and athletic clothing required. No open-toed shoes or bare torsos/midriffs permitted. Exception: Non-athletic attire/footwear is permitted during organized events using floor covering.
• Furnishings are not to be placed directly on wood floor. Floor covering must be securely in place prior to event set up.
• The court may be used during open rec hours. Access is restricted during scheduled events. 
• During open recreation, groups are limited to 30 minutes on the court if others are waiting.
• Please see a Fitness Zone employee to raise or lower the goals. 
• Equipment may be checked out via the LSUHS Fitness Zone app and retrieved from the front desk. Damaged equipment or failure to return equipment may result in loss of privileges.
• The court must be booked through the front desk or for organized recreation including volleyball games. 
• No hanging on rim or support structures.
• Do not apply tape or other marking materials to the floor or walls.
• Basketballs are not to be dribbled anywhere in the building except for the court.
• Court closes 15 minutes prior to the Fitness Zone closing.

1. Recreational use of the Multi-Activity Court must be booked through the Fitness Zone.
   A. Users may see the front desk or request a reservation through the Fitness Zone app.
2. The organizer must be present throughout time of booking and is responsible for the space during the reservation.
3. The court may be reserved for no more than an hour at a time.
   A. Users may not book consecutive reservations.
   B. The court may not be reserved outside facility hours.
4. Users who do not show for their reservation will be flagged in Fusion and future reservation privileges may be suspended.
5. A court reservation is separate from equipment check-out. All necessary equipment must be checked-out separately.
6. Organizers are encouraged to be accommodating to other patrons wishing to use the space during a reservation.
7. When the court is not reserved, open rec is available to anyone, unless otherwise noted.
8. Private events must be booked through the campus central event scheduling process.
9. Reservations are processed in the order in which they are received.
10. Reservations may be terminated at any time if organizer violates Fitness Zone policies or procedures.