The following policies are enforced whether staff are available or not. By entering the fitness club, you acknowledge and agree to comply with all club policies. If you do not agree with these policies, please do not access the facility. Unsupervised hours and policies are subject to change without notice. Updates can be found in the Westerly Fitness Active Member Facebook Group

📋 Westerly Fitness Access & Facility Policies

Updated September 7, 2025 | Subject to revision

🔑 Access & Fob Use

• All members must scan their key fob to enter and ensure door is closed behind them. Tailgating (holding the door for others) is strictly prohibited

• Holding the door for anyone, even those claiming they “forgot their fob”, will incur a $50 fine and/or permanent ban

• Fobs must be clean and functional. Replacement cost is $10

• Entry is denied if billing fails. Access is restored once payment is made

• If you occasionally forget your fob, call 401-315-0115 or press doorbell. Repeated incidents will require a replacement fob or denied access

• If no staff are present, no fob = no access

• Access to the gym during extended (unsupervised) hours is reserved to qualifying memberships

🧍Guest Privileges

• Members are fully and financially responsible for the actions of their guest

• Members with guest pass privilege included in membership may only bring a guest during staffed hours:

  • Now - October 31, 2025: 6a-8p weekdays, 7a-2p Sat, 7a-12p Sun

  • Beginning November ,1 2025: 7am–7pm weekdays, 7am–12pm weekends

• Guest and member are required to stop at the front desk to check in and must have a signed waiver to be kept on file

• If no staff are present a sign stating so will be on the front door and front desk

  • The member must text 401-315-0115 with their full name, membership type, and guest name

  • The guest must sign the guest sign-in form

• Bringing a guest on ineligible days, outside posted staffed hours, or choosing not to have guest sign the guest form, is a direct violation of policy. Violations will result in a $50 fine or immediate permanent ban with no refund

🔞 Minors

• Minors (ages 13–17) must have a parent or guardian sign all paperwork before beginning use of the facility. Minors are permitted to access the gym only during posted staffed hours and may not enter or remain in the facility outside of those times. Example: If staffed hours end at 7:00 PM, all minors must exit the facility at that time

🧼 Cleanliness & Gym Etiquette

• All equipment must be wiped down and weights re-racked after use

• Restrooms must be left clean. You are expected to clean up any mess and wipe down countertops and mirrors. Do not flush feminine products. Report issues or maintenance concerns by texting 401-315-0115

• In Athletic Training Zone: Heavy bags, cardio machines, and FitBench are for class only

• Chalk is not allowed

• ➤ Policy violations: $50 fine and/or permanent ban

🚨 Emergencies & Security

• If a serious emergency occurs and staff are unavailable:

1. Dial 911 immediately: Provide location: Westerly Fitness, 231 high st., westerly

2. Check for breathing & pulse: If unresponsive, begin CPR immediately

3. Use the AED: Located by the front entrance. Follow voice prompts

4. Direct first responders: If others are present, assign someone to wait at the front door to guide emergency services in

5. Text management at 401-315-0115: Once emergency personnel are on-site, alert management of the situation

6. Pull fire alarm only as an ABSOLUTE last resort: This will unlock the magnetic door system.

🚫 Prohibited Conduct

• Guests may not stay without their sponsoring member

• Fob sharing is a serious violation: $100 fine and permanent ban

• Outside trainers are not permitted. Only Westerly Fitness staff may provide training

• Opening any emergency exit or window for non-emergency reasons will result in a $50 fine.

🔊 TV, Music, Retail, Water

• TVs and music systems may not be operated during unsupervised hours. Members are prohibited from turning them on

• Towel and retail services are unavailable during unsupervised times

• Water refill stations remain open

• The gym is under 24/7 surveillance. Fob activity is logged and reviewed daily

• Lights shut off automatically after posted hours. Remaining in the building afterward results in termination