Anyone entering the building must check-in at the Welcome Desk before accessing other
areas of the building; the exception to this rule will be Harper students accessing
the upper-level classrooms.
A valid membership is required for access to the facility along with a Harper student
or employee ID, a PPD key tag or a membership key tag; the exception to this rule
will be Harper students accessing the upper-level classrooms. Members may use the
app to provide proof of membership to access the facility; however, members are required
to have photo ID at all times.
Patrons may only enter and exit via the main entrance located on the south-east corner
of the building. All other entrances and exits are for staff and athletes, or for
emergency use only.
Animals are not permitted in the facility except for the express purpose of assisting
or aiding persons with disabilities.
Patrons are permitted to be accompanied by a caregiver/personal attendant if they
require physical assistance or constant supervision prior to, during, or after a workout.
Skateboards, roller-skates, rollerblades and non-electric scooters, Mopeds, bicycles
and electric scooters are not permitted to be operated in the facility under any circumstances.
Smoking in or around the facility is prohibited as Harper College is a smoke free
campus.
Patron Discipline
Mature and respectful conduct is expected at all times in the Health and Recreation
Center. All patrons must comply with staff directives. The Department of Campus Recreation
has authority over facility conduct, equipment use, and emergency situations. Any
violation of the Health and Recreation Center and Harper College policies may result
in disciplinary action, which could include immediate dismissal from the facility,
reimbursement for damages, suspension and/or termination of privileges, and referral
to the Harper College Police Department. Patrons are also responsible for the conduct
of their children and/or guests and any resulting damage. No refunds will be issued
to individuals asked to leave.
Violations include, but are not limited to:
use of false identification
theft or destructon of property
trespassing/illegal entrance
aiding or abetting violations
verbal or physical harm to others
disorderly conduct
abuse of the facility, equipment, or staff
failure to follow policies
smoking in or around the facility (Harper College is a smoke free campus)
use of alcohol, illicit drugs/controlled substances, or unauthorized prescription
of drugs or distribution (federal and state legal penalties may result from violations)
Reporting a Violation
Contact the Building Manager or nearest staff member Building Manager will use discretion
when approaching the party involved.
If necessary, Harper College Police Department will be called.
The incident will be documented by filling out an incident report.
The party involved may be escorted out of the building.
A professional staff member will follow up by contacting individuals involved and
will render a decision based on all available information. During the investigation,
the department reserves the right to ban any involved members, students or staff from
the use of the Health and Recreation Center.
All documents will be filed and used in case of future infractions.
If the incident involves a student, the Code of Conduct Office may be contacted and
educational sanctions may be administered through the conduct process. All Harper
students are subject to Code of Conduct policies and terms and access to the Health
and Recreation Center may be denied as determined by the Code of Conduct Office.
Clothing and Hygiene
Non-marking, closed-toed athletic shoes are required. Five Fingers shoes are permitted.
Moccasins, cleats, sandals, flip-flops, slides, Crocs, open-toed/open-heeled shoes,
or hard-soled shoes of any kind are NOT permitted in activity areas. Stocking/bare
feet may be permitted in group fitness studios only depending on the format (i.e.
yoga, Pilates).
Tops must be worn at all times in public areas except for the pool area and lockerroom.
Bottoms must be long enough to cover the buttocks and groin except for the pool area
and locker room.
All patrons should take reasonable measures to practice proper and regular hygiene
as to ensure their hygiene is not offensive to others.
Food, Beverage
Food and drinks are permitted on the upper-level lobby, upper-level hallway and lower-level
hallway. Beverages in non-glass, closed, spill-proof containers only, are permitted
in all other areas of the facility.
Chewing gum is not permitted in any activity areas including: fieldhouse, fitness
center, elevated track, aquatic center, and studio
Cell Phone Use
Cell phones should be minimally utilized in the locker rooms and bathrooms. Absolutely no photography or video recordings are allowed in the locker rooms or bathrooms.
All photography and/or video recordings (that takes place in the facility) must be
authorized by Department of Campus Recreation.
Photography/video recordings of members without expressed permission is not permitted.
Misuse of cell phones and the unauthorized photography or video recordings of members,
anywhere in the facility, may result in immediate removal, termination of privileges,
and the possible involvement of law enforcement.
Examples of misuse and unauthorized use include, but are not limited to:
loud or inappropriate cell phone conversations
photos/videos for class projects
photos and videos for unauthorized promotional material
photos/videos used in creation of short films and movies
Membership
General
Membership includes use of the Health and Recreation Center amenities including the
fitness center, elevated track, fieldhouse, Gaming Lounge, group exercise classes,
and the six-lane pool during open swim times.
Other member amenities include use of the locker rooms, towel service, daily lockers,
and equipment check out.
Premium services such as personal training are offered at a fee.
All memberships are non-transferable.
Membership can be suspended or terminated if a member gives their member key tag or
Harper College ID to another individual to use for access to the facility.
If a membership is suspended or terminated for any reason, prepayments for unexpired
time will be refunded.
Medical refunds can be requested and must be submitted in writing within two weeks
of the injury and accompanied by a doctor’s note.
Membership Payments
Currently there’s no initiation fees. Initiation fee policy will be reviewed each
fiscal year.
Annual (12-month) memberships must be paid upfront using a credit/ debit card, check,
orcash Annual membership are non-refundable and are not eligible to freeze (this also
includes locker rentals).
Eligible Harper employees can use their professional development funds to purchase
an annual membership.
Initial payment options for both annual and monthly memberships include credit, debit,
check, and cash A $25-50 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
Recurring payment options for monthly memberships include credit or debit card only.
Members may update their credit card information using the Rec Center App or with
the member services attendant. Members are subject to additional fees for declined
or expired credit cards.
Monthly payroll deduction is available for eligible Harper employees.
Freezing a Membership
Freezing is limited to monthly memberships only.
Members that wish to freeze their membership must complete a freeze form at the welcome
desk by the 20th of the current month to freeze the following month. Please indicate on the form the
months you wish to freeze.
Access will resume after the final frozen month as will the monthly recurring charges
to the visa or debit card.
You must have your membership for at least three months before you can freeze. Spouse
and additional household members will freeze during this process as well.
Locker rentals will not freeze and refunds will not be granted for this period.
Please note your expiration date on your locker before you freeze your membership.
Single-entry Passes
Single-entry passes are available for purchase by anyone 18 years and older who would
like to utilize the Health and Recreation Center andcan self-sponsor to gain full
access to the Health and Recreation Center.
Single-entry pass holders will have access to the fitness center, elevated track,
fieldhouse, Gaming Lounge, group exercise classes, and the six-lane pool during open
swim times. Other amenities include locker rooms, towel service, and daily lockers.
Single-entry passes can be purchased at the welcome desk. A picture ID is required
along with signed liability waiver.
A single-entry pass is good for one entry to the facility; guests that leave and attempt
to re-enter the same day must purchase another single-entry pass.
Non-members cannot check-out equipment.
Terminating a Membership
All membership types can be canceled in person, at the welcome desk by completing
a member cancellation form.
The member cancellation form must be submitted by the 20th of the current month to cancel for the following month.
Cancellations will not be taken over the phone or through email.
If the primary member of cancels their account - all sub members on that account will
also be canceled as well.
Memberships cannot be refunded based on lack of use.
Currently there is no cancellation fee.
The cancellation fee policy will be reviewed each fiscal year.
Membership Rate Changes
Campus Recreation will reserve the right to increase fees with 30 days’ notice to
members.
Annual memberships paid upfront will not be affected by any increase until after the
expiration date of the paid membership.
Lockers, Locker Rooms and Towel Service
Locker Rooms
Cell phones should be minimally utilized in the locker rooms and bathrooms. Absolutely
no photography/video recording allowed in the locker room or bathrooms.
Day Use Locker Usage
Any open (non-reserved) locker located in the Health and Recreation Center is available
for day use by all members and guests.
Members may view the “How To Guide” located at the end of the locker banks.
For questions or problems, members may ask a staff member, or go to the Welcome Desk
for assistance.
All day-use lockers are inspected at the close of business each day. any contents
will be removed from the locker, inventoried and stored for 30 days (unless soiled,
or food items, which will be immediately disposed of) by the Campus Recreation staff.
After 30 days the contents will be discarded or donated to charity. Items of value
will be given to the Harper College Police Department.
All lockers are property of the Health and Recreation Center.
Lockers may be used for legitimate recreational purposes only.
Rental Lockers
Rental lockers of are available to mamebers of the Health and Recreation Center on
a first come, first served basis in the designated reserved locker areas.
Designated ocker rental areas are located in the community locker rooms labeled “reserved”
are available for rent.
To rent a locker, members must complete a locker rental form at the Welcome Desk.
Lockers may be charged to a credit card or bank card monthly or paid in full for up
to one year.
Payments made on reserved lockers are non-refundable.
All reserved lockers are emptied for inspection, repair and cleaning by the Campus
Recreaion staff on an annual basis. Members who are renting a locker will be notified
in advance and asked to temporarilly clear the contents of their lockers. If the contents
are not removed, they will be inventoried and stored for 14 days; after which the
contents will be discarded or donated to charity.
Locker Rooms
Cell phones should be minimally utilized in the locker rooms and bathrooms. Absolutely
no photography/video recording allowed in the locker room or bathrooms.
Towel Service Policies
All towels are property of the Health and Recreation Center.
Towels may be used by all members and guests of the Health and Recreation free of
charge.
Large bathing towels are available at the Welcome Desk and should be returned to any
towel return bin located throughout the facility.
Small fitness towels are available at the fitness center and studios and should be
returned to any towel return bin located throughout the facility.
All towels are for use in the facility and should not be taken outside the facility
at any point.
Theft, misuse or damage to towels is subject to loss of membership or guest privileges.
If towel loss is deemed too extreme, the department reserves the right to institute
a fee for service towel program.
