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WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY

By presenting a Humber College Membership card, Student Card, Staff Card, Residence Card, ONE Card, or accessing a Humber Athletics Building the user acknowledges and accepts all terms and conditions outlined regarding Policies, Guidelines, Rules, Negligence, and Waivers therein. 

GENERAL POLICIES

Please always follow the direction(s) of the Humber Athletics Staff. Should you have any questions please ask. 

Proper Equipment Use
  • If you are unfamiliar with equipment and machines, please ask staff for assistance.
  • Refrain from using weights on cardio machines.
  • Avoid bouncing or dropping weights. 
  • For the safety of everyone, clips must be used on barbells regardless of weight.
  • Be mindful of other facility members regarding sharing equipment and spaces.
  • Machines must be used for the specified design.
Equipment Clean Up
  • Members are required to clean each machine before and after use and dispose of wipes in the trash.
  • Please wipe down and put all equipment away after use.
Proper Fitness Attire 
  • Street clothes or jeans are not permitted while using fitness areas.
  • Dry, closed-toe athletic shoes are required at all times.
  • Dress shoes, boots, or open-toed shoes are not permitted.
  • Please leave all your personal belongings securely locked in a locker.
  • Gym bags are not permitted on the floor. Bring your own quality lock.
  • Humber College Department of Athletics is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
General Guidelines 
  • No filming/photography or digital recording unless approved by Management prior to recording.
  • Haircutting is not permitted in any of the Athletics buildings or areas.
  • Personal Trainers who are not actively employed by Humber College Athletics are not permitted to train clients in the Facility, this includes virtual training.
  • Disruptive or abusive behavior towards Staff, other Clients, or equipment will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the building(s).
  • Failure to abide by Athletics Policies may lead to suspension of privileges without compensation or refund. 
Community Members
  • Memberships are sold in person only. Buying for significant others, or online purchases are unfortunately not available at this time. Individuals must come on-site to purchase a membership.

MEMBERSHIPS 

  • Humber Athletics will no longer offer ‘Holds’ on Fitness Centre Memberships. 
  • Humber College Department of Athletics will be closed for all statutory holidays, as well as an extended period during December/January. Athletics may close periodically for special events/training. An additional two weeks will automatically be added to any membership purchased over the December College dates to accommodate these closures. No reimbursements will be granted for these dates. Extra dates will not be issued to memberships that do not extend over the December closures. 
Fitness/Personal Training Appointments
  • Twenty-four hours' (24hr) notice must be given when canceling or rescheduling any appointments. Failure to notify your trainer will result in the loss of that session from your package. 
  • No refunds will be offered two weeks after the commencement of the first session booked. 
  • You must be a current student/staff or paying communnity member in order to purchase Personal Training.
  • If a refund is granted, you will receive reimbursement for the remainder of sessions not used from the package, less a $25.00 service fee. 
  • All Personal Training Sessions expire one (1) year from the purchase date. 
  • Student Personal Training Sessions expire at the end of the term of enrollment. Proof of enrollment must be shown for all student rate packages. All sessions must be used during the Student Enrollment period. Purchased (student-priced) sessions may only be used while actively enrolled.
  • If you are returning in the fall semester and are not enrolled in summer classes, you may use your sessions but must purchase a student summer membership. 
Refunds 

Humber College Athletics endeavors to create a welcoming atmosphere for all user groups. Should you require a refund each case will be considered on an individual basis. All refunds are subject to an Administration Fee of $25.00.  

  • Refunds for memberships will only be offered within 14 days (two weeks) of commencement/payment of the membership and must be requested in writing or in person.
  • Membership refunds not requested in writing or in person within 14 days (two weeks) of commencement/payment of the membership will not be issued. These funds will be forfeited and no credit or value will be reassigned. 

*Members who have Athletic privileges revoked for behavioral or policy noncompliance reasons are not eligible for reimbursement for fees or time lost. 

 

 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY 

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: 

The Participant and/or the Participant’s Guardian understands and acknowledges, the risks, dangers, and hazards which are inherent on entering all lands, properties, facilities, structures, installations, vehicles or equipment owned, leased, operated or otherwise controlled by the Humber College / Organization (the “Premises”), which risks include, but are not limited to: the potential for bodily injury or illness (including contraction of COVID-19); contact or interaction with others who may have been exposed to COVID-19; close proximity to or contact with surfaces, equipment, fixtures, or other objects that, despite the Organization’s efforts, may be infected with COVID-19 or other communicable illnesses; permanent disability, paralysis, or loss of life; collision with natural or manmade objects; tripping hazards; imperfect venue or field of play conditions; equipment failure; participants of varying skill levels; the negligent use of the Premises by others; inadequate safety measures or unsafe Premises; other circumstances known, unknown or beyond the control of the Organizer, its partners, sponsors, agents, affiliates, directors, employees, officers, therapists, or volunteers (together, the “Releasees”); or negligence or omission of the Releasees (collectively, the “Risks”). 

In consideration for allowing the Participant to use the Premises, the Participant and/or the Participant’s Guardian: (a) release, discharge and forever hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liability for damages or loss arising as a result of the Risks arising from entry into or use of the Premises; (b) waive any right to sue the Releasees in respect of all causes of action (including for injuries or illness caused by their own negligence), claims, damages or losses of any kind that may arise as a result of the Risks or in connection with entry into or use of the Premises, including without limitation the right to make a third party claim or claim over against the Releasees arising from the same; and (c) freely assumes all risks associated with the Risks or anything incidental to the Risks, which may arise as a result of or in connection with use of the Premises. YOU ARE GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS TO ANY AND ALL FUTURE CLAIMS AGAINST THE ORGANIZATION AND RELEASEES.

In consideration of membership with Humber College Athletics, I agree and understand the risks (including health risks) and dangers related to my participation in fitness activities at Humber College and I agree:
• To waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against Humber College and its members, officers, employees, board of governors, students, agents, volunteers and independent contractors; and
• To release, hold harmless and indemnify Humber College from any and all liability for any injury, loss, expense, or damage of any kind sustained by myself or any person arising out of or in connection with any activity I participate in, including any liability due to the negligence of a breach of care.
• Community Memberships: To renew my membership within a two-week window of its expiry; otherwise, renewal will not be possible if membership sales are closed. Renewing a membership remains the responsibility of the member. Expiry date is on the membership card. No notification will be given in advance from the Athletics Department.
• I acknowledge that the Athletics Department may adjust its operating hours throughout the year inclusive of Statutory Holidays, Staff training sessions, and for a portion of December when the College is closed. Please note that hours are subject to change without prior notice.
• To show respect to all employees and adhere to the policies and procedures outlines by the Humber Athletics Department. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the membership privileges. Humber Athletics reserves the right to terminate a membership for breach of polices or procedures.
I acknowledge that I have read this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, that I have been given the opportunity to seek independent legal advice and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity.