Policies

General Requirements

  • • The following groups have access to the fitness center:
    • W&L University undergraduate students
    • W&L University Law students
    • W&L employees
    • Guest Access Passes are available to:
      • W&L Employee and Law student spouse / partner
      • Employee dependent, college age or younger
      • W&L retirees and their spouse/ domestic partner
      • W&L alumni living in Rockbridge County
  • No one under the age of 14 allowed.
  • All users must sign in at the front desk.
  • No food is permitted in the Fitness Center.
  • Drinks must be in non-glass containers with secure screw-top lids.
  • Users may not bring outside personal trainers into the W&L Fitness Center to conduct personal training sessions.
  • Headphones are required for personal music devices. Please be courteous with volume.

Health and Hygiene

For the health and safety of all users:

  • Wipe down cardio, strength equipment, mats and stability balls after use.
  • Injuries that include bleeding must be covered and cleaned up immediately. Please notify Fitness Center Attendant.
  • Those who are ill with fever or other potentially contagious illness should NOT use the Fitness Center until they are symptom-free for 24 hours.
  • Proper fitness attire is required including a clean full-length t-shirt/ tank top (no crop tops), shorts/athletic pants, and closed toed athletic shoes.
  • Clothing with inappropriate/offensive graphics and/or language is not permitted.

Equipment and Etiquette

  • Do not rest bars, weights or dumbbells on benches.
  • Do not drop dumbbells or bars without bumper plates.
  • Return all equipment to its proper place.
  • Users are asked to be courteous and refrain from foul language, inappropriate actions and conversations.
  • Do not monopolize equipment — Allow others to work in.

Washington and Lee reserves the right to refuse admittance to the Fitness Center for non-compliance with the above requirements.

Use of the W&L Fitness Center and equipment involves inherent risks. By using the W&L Fitness Center and equipment, users expressly agree to assume and accept any and all associated risks. W&L is not responsible for any injuries or damages that occur as a result of the improper use of the W&L Fitness Center and/or equipment.