The Membership Policies are designed to insure a safer and more enjoyable environment in which to exercise. Please be thoughtful and observe the policies as you, and all members, agreed to follow. EFC may, in its sole discretion, modify the Membership Policies without notice at any time. It's your responsibility to know and follow the most current Policies and Rules.
EFC POLICIES:
• All members will need to disinfect equipment after each use.
• All members with time remaining from the Covid-19 shut down can unfreeze their membership starting 9/8/20 to continue using time remaining. New membership rates will apply once the existing membership expires.
• Monthly Membership with Autopay: $40/month
• 3 Month Membership: $120
• 6 Month Membership: $220
• 12 Month Membership: $400
Membership ID cards
EFC will issue a membership keytag to members for identification purposes. All members must check-in at the front desk upon entering the club. Replacement keytags are available for $1.
Membership freeze policy
Qualification: EFC will only freeze your membership if you are current on your Monthly Dues. The minimum term for a medical freeze is one month.
Dues During Freeze: Once the freeze form is completed and submitted to the desk staff, no Dues will be collected during the time of the freeze. In the event your membership is prepaid, the term of the prepaid membership shall be extended, without Dues, for the same period of the freeze.
Notice: All freeze forms must be completed prior to the beginning freeze date. $5 Freeze fee is assessed at the time of freezing a membership.
Use of the facilities
Conflicts Regarding Use: Please don't linger on the equipment because other members may want to use it. No member should monopolize the equipment or weights. In short, observe gym etiquette. If there is a conflict over use, let desk staff resolve it.
Weights & Other Equipment: There are specific rules posted regarding the use of the weights and other equipment in the Facilities. As a courtesy, please replace the weights on the rack after you use them and wipe off any benches after your use.
Gymnastics and warrior training areas are off limits. Entering the gymnastics or warrior training areas will result in termination of membership.
General policies for minors
Please check with the front desk for specific rules, regulations, and fees covering membership of minors. You and your minor children must follow any such rules and regulations and pay any applicable fees. To join, all minors must have a Membership Agreement completed and signed by a parent or guardian in the presence of EFC staff.
Children Under 12: May not use the Facilities.
Children 12 - 15: May use the Facilities only while being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parent or Guardian must complete the Membership Agreement form and pay all applicable fees.
Children 16 - 17: May use the Facilities without being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parent or Guardian must complete Membership Agreement form and pay all applicable fees. EFC reserves the right, in its discretion, to require that a parent or guardian accompany a minor.
Lockers
EFC provides lockers for your use and suggests that you use a lock to protect your property. Do not leave any valuable property in a locker at any time. EFC is not responsible for any theft of, or damage to your property. To use a locker overnight, you must register your locker with EFC front desk staff. EFC will consider your property abandoned if left after membership has expired, and shall have the right to donate your property to charity.
Prohibited items and activity
No Alcohol, Drugs, or Smoking: You cannot use the Facilities or engage in any activity at Elmira Fitness Center or Elmira Gymnastics Club while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. Also, EFC does not permit smoking, alcohol, illegal drugs, including steroids in its Facilities.
No Weapons: No weapons of any kind are permitted in EFC facilities.
No Photographic or Video Equipment: No photography, video taping, filming or audio recording is permitted on these premises without written permission of the Management of EFC.
Food & Beverages: EFC reserves the right to limit the consumption of food or beverages in workout areas.
Personal Training: Under no circumstance is any member to train another member for compensation. If it is determined that paid personal training has been conducted on the premises, the trainer and trainee will each lose their membership.
Outside Equipment: EFC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to limit or restrict the use of outside equipment in the club.
Dress code: EFC requires you to wear appropriate clothing and footwear while in the Facilities. All members must wear shirts, shorts and shoes at all times. General guidelines: gym shorts, T-shirts, jogging, aerobic and sweat outfits are all right for exercising or aerobics, but street clothes/shoes and jeans are not. Dirty shoes are not permitted.
Conduct
While in the facilities, EFC does not permit and will not tolerate any inappropriate conduct. Such conduct includes, without limitation, using loud, abusive, offensive, insulting, demeaning language, profanity, lewd conduct or any conduct that harasses or is bothersome to members or employees.
Violation of rules
If any member or guest violates any of the Policies or Rules, EFC will ask that person to stop or leave. A violation may also cause EFC to terminate the violator's membership according to the terms of their Membership Agreement
