Junior membership rules – Thrive Leisure

Health and safety

Always refer to the Young Persons Exercise Guidance Chart.
Only use equipment you have been shown by an instructor.
Anyone under 16 must carry a program card.
Anyone under 16 wishing to carry out new exercises or use new equipment must speak to a member of staff first.
Anyone under 16 is not permitted to use sauna, steam rooms or weights rooms.
For the safety of yourself and others please do not abuse the equipment, or the facilities provided.

During busy periods please do not train in groups of more than two people.
Please ask a member of staff for your program card.
Always maintain correct posture whilst using the equipment.
Always exercise within the limits of your own fitness.
Always make sure the machine settings are correct before you commence an exercise.
Be considerate of other members whilst using the fitness suite.
When the fitness suite is busy please limit your training time to no more than 12 minutes per machine.
Respect staff and other members.
Please leave the fitness suite to receive or make telephone calls.
Personal training is not permitted in any facility.
If you are not actively using a piece of equipment please be mindful of other users wishing to do so.

Please do not eat food or chew gum within the fitness suite or group exercise class studio.
It is not recommended to eat a heavy meal before exercise.
Drinks must be placed in appropriate holder or tables provided.
We recommend you bring your own drink. Water fountains are available at some sites.

Please wipe down the machines after use.
Please be mindful of hand hygiene during your visit. Hand washing and sanitising facilities are provided in our buildings.

Anyone aged 14 to 15 years may attend specified classes accompanied by a chaperon.
Junior members classes will be indicated on leisure centre timetables.

Aggressive or offensive behaviour will not be tolerated and membership may be suspended.
Please refrain from using bad language whilst in the facility.
Terms and conditions must be signed and approved by a parent or guardian before you commence membership.
All junior members must have an induction prior to using the fitness suite.
Please be aware we reserve the right to contact the parent or guardian of any young person who is found in breach of the rules.
Please inform a member of staff about any changes to personal information such as address, phone number or email.
If you cannot attend your pre booked class or gym session you must cancel your booking online or by contacting the leisure centre a minimum of
12 hours before the start time.
Management reserve the right to restrict further bookings by repeat offenders.
Management have the right to refuse entry.

Age range	Cardio	Free weights/functional	Resistance	Smith machine, dual action pulley, leg press
11yrs	Yes	Yes (ratios may apply over busy periods)	No	No
12 – 13 yrs	Yes	Yes(ratios may apply over busy periods)	Yes (excluding lat pulldown)	No
14 -15 yrs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
16+	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes