Club Policies

General Information

Personal Fitness Instruction

The Courthouse Athletic Club and our staff of Fitness Coaches are here to help you make physical activity an enjoyable part of your lifestyle. For help in developing or updating your personal fitness program you should schedule an appointment with your Fitness Coach at the club's service desk.

Check With Your Physician

We congratulate you on your decision to take an active step towards improving your level of health and well being. Before you start on a new exercise program, please see your physician if you are over 40 and have been sedentary for a year or more; or if you have any of the following risk factors: cardiovascular disease, a family history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated blood cholesterol, obesity, high level of stress, or if you are a smoker.

Club Usage

Private Club

The Courthouse Athletic Club is a private club. Only members and their guests are allowed to use the club. To gain admittance to the club you must check-in at the service desk and scan your club keytag. If you forget your keytag you will need to wait for the service desk staff to look up your account and check you in. Members who repeatedly fail to bring their keytag or lose their keytag will be issued a new one and charged a $2 replacement fee.

Club Use By Guests

Members are allowed to bring guests, but guest usage by any one individual is limited. Guests are required to pay a fee to use the club, just as members are required to pay dues. The daily guest fee is $6 per person, per visit. A guest may use the club's facilities for as long as they choose to continue their visit. If they leave they will be charged another guest fee when they return.

Limits On Guest Usage

There is no limit on the number of times a member may bring a guest to the club. We do however, limit the number of times the same guest uses the club on a guest pass or by paying the normal guest fee. Limits are imposed as follows:

1. If your guest is a Salem/Keizer area resident, (s)he may use the club up to five times per year by paying the regular $6 guest fee for each visit. After their fifth visit (s)he will be assessed a $15 guest fee each time (s)he visits the club, and will not be allowed to use a guest pass of any kind.
2. If your guest is not a Salem/Keizer area resident there is no limit on the number of times they may use the club by paying the normal $6 guest fee for each visit.

Miscellaneous

Smoking is not allowed at any time within any of the clubs, or the confines of the sun decks.

Account Information

E-Bill

The preferred method of payment of monthly club dues and charges is E-Bill. Ask at the service desk for complete information about E-Bill procedures. There is a monthly manual billing charge for all other forms of payment. Manual payment may also be made in person at the service desk, or mailed to P.O. Box 3125, Salem, Oregon, 97302. Payment is due in full by the 10th of the month. All accounts not paid in full by the 10th will be assessed a late fee of $10.

Late Payment

Any member who allows their account to lapse by 30 days will have all membership privileges suspended. Suspended members must pay all current account charges if they wish to use the club. Members are still responsible for any dues that accumulate while their membership is suspended.

Charging Privileges

For membership accounts paid by E-Bill, heads of households automatically receive charging privileges. Children on these accounts may also receive charging privileges by submitting written notification.

Leave of Absence

Members may take a leave of absence from the club under the following guidelines:

1. The necessity for a leave must be due to a medical situation that makes the member physically unable to use the club, or for continuous travel beyond 50 miles of the club. As a result, the member must be unable to use the club for a minimum of three months.
2. A leave of absence fee equivalent to approximately 20% of regular dues will be assessed for each month a membership is on leave. This fee may be paid in advance or can be billed monthly. When able to return to regular club usage, the membership will be reinstated at no cost.
3. Leave Of Absence request forms are available at the club service desk and must be submitted in advance.

Program Cancellation and Refund Policy

A refund of program fees will be granted if specifically requested 48 hours prior to the start of the program. For ongoing programs with a monthly charge, cancellation will take effect at the end of the month in which written notification is received on a club form.

Resignation of Membership

I understand that I may terminate my membership only by issuance of written notification. Ceasing to use Club facilities will not be considered as notice of intent to terminate membership. Written notification must be submitted in person on a Club form, or sent by certified mail and will be effective at the end of the current month in which written notice is received.

Children

Limits on Use

It is expected that young members will use the club in a manner similar to that of adult members. Typically, adults stay at the club for two hours or less. Young members are encouraged to use the club likewise, and not use the club as a place to loiter. It is for this reason that the club limits the visit of members under the age of 16 to a maximum of two hours per day.

Exercise Equipment

Children under 11 years of age are not allowed in the weight training or cardiovascular equipment areas under any circumstances. Members age 11 to 14 years are allowed to use the weight and cardiovascular equipment, but only when directly supervised by their parent or club instructor. We recommend parents consult with a Fitness Coach before starting a child under age 14 on a weight training program.

Classes

Children may participate in group exercise classes as long they are indeed a member or a registered guest of the club; and they are able to participate in the entire class. Children should be in the class as participants, not spectators.

Pool & Spa

Parents must directly supervise children under the age of 16 while in the pool or spa area. Children are welcome to participate in lap swimming and other aquatic activities as long as they are supervised and are participating in an adult manner.

1. Life jackets, scuba equipment and small flotation toys are restricted to family swim times.
2. Running, jumping, diving, pushing and other horseplay is prohibited in and around pools.
3. Parents must accompany, in the water, children under the age of 7 when using the spa.

Visiting But Not Using Club

Whether a child is a member or not, he or she is expected to be involved in a structured club activity, or to be directly supervised by their parent or a club employee. One of the most commonly misunderstood areas of the club is our policy regarding direct supervision of children by parents while using the club. When we refer to direct supervision we have in mind undivided attention.

It is not possible to give your undivided attention to a child while you are involved in a racquetball game, group exercise class, weight training, lap swimming, etc. Many people have asked, or assumed, it would be fine to station their child nearby while they go through a workout. They feel an occasional glance is all the supervision that is necessary for their child to be safe and out of the way of others. In most cases, if we are just dealing with one child, they are absolutely right.

However, if we allow one parent this privilege, we would have to allow all others the same privilege. This sort of policy would undoubtedly lead to many more children being left to entertain themselves around the group exercise area, weight room, and other areas. We feel this would lead to children disturbing other members and eventually causing an injury to themselves or others. Therefore, we require that every child visiting the club, but not making use of it themselves, regardless of their age, be supervised by our child supervision staff while parents work out.

Court Reservations

Fair Reservations

Members may reserve one court at a time up to seven days in advance. This means that if you play today you may reserve a court for no later than the same day next week when you are done. Court time cannot be reserved in the name of one member. It takes two members to reserve a court.

Attire

Gym & Court

Shirts must be worn at all times. Please use only shoes designed for court sports. Use of other shoes can be dangerous, and can also leave marks on the courts. Members are responsible for any damage they may cause to the courts due to the use of improper shoes by themselves or their guests. Proper court or gym attire must be worn.

Pool & Spa

A suit designed specifically for swimming is required. Cut-offs or exercise apparel is prohibited. Loose or dangling jewelry should be removed prior to entering the pool. Cover-ups for swim wear and shoes are required outside the pool, sun deck and locker room areas. The club is not responsible for swimwear that fades or wears due to use in club pools, spas or Suitmates.

Cardio, Strength & Group Exercise Rooms

Clothing and shoes designed specifically for exercise is required. Street clothes are not allowed.

Locker Rooms

Children

Children age 4 and older are not allowed in the locker room of the opposite gender. Changing areas are provided in each pool area if needed for older children.

Day Lockers

There are several day use lockers in each locker room. These lockers are available for members and guests to use while they are in the club. Locks left on these lockers will be cut off at the end of each day. Items left in these lockers will be removed at the end of the day, bagged, dated and left at the service desk for the owner to claim. As with lost and found items, these items will be kept at the desk for 30 days, after which time they will be discarded.

Private Lockers

Private lockers are available for a monthly fee of $6.

Other

Please do not leave damp or sweaty gear in your locker overnight.

Tanning

Care & Safety

Be careful when using tanning beds. If you have never used a tanning bed be sure to start out with shorter visits and build up slowly to longer visits. Tanning rooms will have the necessary towels and cleaners so you can clean the bed when you finish.

Appointments & Cancellation

Appointments for the tanning beds must be made at the service desk or through the online reservation system. When you are ready for your appointment you should notify the service desk. If you are late for your appointment you may not be allowed to use the entire time you have reserved if it will make the person who has reserved the tanning bed after you late. A no-show fee of $3 will be assessed to anyone who does not make use of a reserved tanning appointment.

Warning Statement Regarding The Use of Tanning Beds

"Danger-Ultraviolet radiation. Follow instructions. As with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye and skin injury and allergic reactions. Repeated exposure may cause premature aging and skin cancer. Wear protective eyewear; failure to may result in severe burns or long term injury to the eyes. Medications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to the ultraviolet radiation. Consult physician before using sunlamp if you are using medications or have a history of skin problems or believe yourself to be especially sensitive to sunlight. If you do not tan in the sun, you are unlikely to tan from the use of this product."

Miscellaneous

Valuables

The club cannot take responsibility for lost or stolen articles. It is the responsibility of each member and guest to properly secure their valuables. Avoid tempting potential thieves, and make sure your valuables are safe.

We cannot hold valuables at the service desk. Please do not ask us to keep your wallet, watch or other personal items while you workout. If you do not have a secured locker you should leave your valuables in your locked car.

Towels

If you wish to make use of a club towel on a regular basis you may sign up for monthly towel service for a fee of $4 per month. This service entitles you to one towel per visit. You may also rent towels on a per visit basis.