Admission

1. Consideration of membership applications are at the Company’s discretion.
2. Membership is non-transferable and any person found using a member’s membership card shall be removed from the premises immediately and the card confiscated.
3. No person shall be admitted into the Facility without wearing the appropriate attire (including footwear) for that activity or as directed by the management.
4. Users shall not, while suffering from an infectious disease, enter or use the Facility, nor shall any person be admitted to the Facility when, in the opinion of Management, in an unclean state or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. Users are not permitted to access Facility areas outside those required for use of the Facility.
6. Children on Family Membership Schemes can only use the Facility when accompanied by an adult of that same membership or an adult designated by the adults on that membership. Details on this designated person have to be shared with and confirmed by Facility Management prior to usage.
7. All members must be out of the showers 15 minutes before closing times and must have exited the premises by closing time.
8. There shall be no changing in any place other than the designated changing rooms which include the group changing rooms and private members’ changing areas.
9. It is compulsory for all users to use the lockers provided. All lockers will be emptied at closing time.
10. The usage of recording devices is prohibited in the entire complex, unless prior approval has been granted by Management.

Rules of Use of SETU Arena Gym Facilities

1. All references to “the Gym” refer to SETU Arena Gym, West Campus, Carriganore, Waterford, its proprietors, management, employees, subcontractors, agents and representatives.
2. Members’ use of the Gym is subject to these Rules.
3. Use of the Gym involves physical exercise, sport, and recreational activities which can be dangerous and may cause injury. Members’ use of the Gym is voluntary.  Members voluntarily assume all risks of injury, damage, or loss which may be sustained as a result of, connected with, or in any way associated with their use of the Gym.
4. Members must take all necessary medical and professional advice to ensure their safety, to verify their fitness and to confirm their suitability for use of the Gym prior to membership and throughout the course of their membership. Before using any equipment in the Gym, members should seek and receive instruction from fitness staff to ensure that the member understands the equipment and adopts a safe training regime suitable to the ability of the member.  Members must use the equipment in the Gym in accordance with the operating instructions provided by the Gym and understand and abide by the rules of any activities undertaken in the Gym.
5. The Gym is not responsible for any loss or theft of personal property brought to or left in the Gym. Members should take reasonable care that their personal belongings are stored safely in lockers provided for this purpose.
6. The Gym shall not be liable for, nor shall it accept responsibility for, any injury, loss or damage howsoever sustained by any person or persons whether arising under the express or implied terms and conditions of membership, whether direct or indirect and including consequential losses arising out of any of the activities of the Gym or in any way whatsoever which does not arise from any negligent act or omission of the Gym.

Members fully and irrevocably indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Gym, to the extent permissible under applicable law, against any and all liabilities, claims, and causes of action resulting from injuries, damages or loss (including, but not limited to, costs which may be incurred in any legal action) sustained by members arising from their attendance at, and use of, the Gym

SETU Arena Gym Area

1. All members must complete a fitness induction before using the gym.
2. You must get instruction before using any piece of equipment.
3. Misusing equipment will lead to injury/damage the equipment. Members shall follow instructions on the machine or ask for assistance from the gym staff.
4. Members shall not interrupt or disturb classes at any time.
5. Only persons 16 years and older are allowed use the gym facility.
6. Persons under 18 are permitted to use the fixed weight machines only. Exceptions may be made if an individual is shown appropriate and safe exercises by one of our qualified gym instructors.
7. Please wipe down all machines and replace equipment after use.
8. Members are not permitted to provide personal training services to other members.
9. Members are responsible for their own belongings.
10. No dumbbells are allowed on cardio equipment.
11. Members are not allowed to reserve any equipment.
12. You may not use the gymnasium whilst under the influence of alcohol or anticoagulant, beta-blockers, narcotics, tranquillisers or vasoconstrictors.
13. Members are required to pick-up after themselves and discard rubbish and remove personal items.
14. Use of chalk is not permitted.
15. Other members must be allowed to “work in” between sets.

Exercise Studio

1. All members must complete a screening form before participating in our classes.
2. Class timetables and instructors are subject to change from time to time.
3. A proper warm-up is essential to avoid muscle injury. Therefore, no one will be permitted entry to a class if more than 10 minutes late.
4. Classes are limited in capacity and bookings are based on the “first come first served” principle at the time of booking.
5. We reserve the right to limit you to participating in a maximum of one exercise class per day.
6. Bookings can be made on the SETU Arena app or by telephone.
7. Members must pre-book on the app from 7.30am the day before the class takes place.
8. If a chosen class is fully booked, members will be placed automatically on the reserve list. You will then be automatically entered to the class as cancellations occur and will be notified by email. If you no longer wish to take this space in the class you must also cancel.
9. Members must cancel their space if unable to attend. Penalties apply if not. Cancellation must be received 2 hours prior to class start time. There is a 3 strike rule enforced. On the 3rd strike the online system will block you for being able to book classes and you will need to speak with a Manager at the Arena.
10. Classes cannot be booked for more than one person – you can only book yourself in.
11. Members are requested to arrive for classes on time. In the interest of member safety entrance to classes will not be permitted to members arriving more than 5 minutes late.
12. Please be punctual for classes as your space will be reassigned if late.
13. Please notify the class instructor of any medical condition and/or pregnancy.

General

1. Users shall not conduct themselves in a disorderly fashion, disturb or interrupt any other persons in their proper use of the Facility or interfere with the Management and staff in the proper execution of their duties.
2. No person shall commit any nuisance on any part of the Facility.
3. Users shall not use any indecent or offensive language or behave in an improper manner.
4. Disorderly, rude or offensive behaviour may result in termination of membership. Any dispute will be taken up with the manager, whose decision will be final.
5. Any alteration to facility equipment can only be made with permission from Management and then only under the understanding that all will be replaced or put it its original format by the user.
6. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians of children under 17 years to supervise those children at all times while they are on the Facility premises, except during activities supervised by Facility staff.
7. A minimum of 1 adult per 2 children is required.
8. Children under the age of 17 are not allowed in the Facility after 7pm, except by prior arrangement between third party and management.
9. No animals shall be permitted to any part of the Facility, save guide-dogs in service or in training.
10. Users shall not, before or after using the Facility, loiter or remain without a reasonable excuse, on the premises or on SETU grounds.
11. Smoking is not permitted in the Facility building or in any area within 50 meters of the Facility building.
12. Any accidents or incidents shall be reported to the Facility duty manager immediately.
13. Evacuation routes must be kept clear at all times. Emergency equipment must not be tampered with. In case of evacuation, evacuation signs instructions followed.
14. The Company will not be responsible for any private property that may be damaged, lost or stolen on the premises.
15. It is the users’ responsibility to take all relevant medical and professional advice to ensure their safety, to verify fitness and to confirm suitability for their use of the Facility. The Management and staff shall not be liable nor shall they accept responsibility for any injury, loss or damage howsoever sustained by any user, whether direct or indirect and including consequential losses arising out of any of the activities in the Facility or in any way whatsoever, which does not arise from any negligent act or omission of the management or employees.
16. Users of the Facility shall not at any time carelessly or negligently break or improperly interfere with any of the equipment, furniture or chattels in the Facility. Members who wilfully or negligently cause damage to the facility or equipment will be held liable for the cost of repair.

Group rules

1. The group organiser is fully responsible for the transport of the members of the group booking to and from the Facility.
2. The group shall, upon entry to the Facility, register with reception before entering the changing facilities or booked areas. Registration will be restricted to 15 minutes in advance of the booked time.
3. The group must vacate the booked area at the exact time stipulated in their contract.
4. The group shall, while waiting on the premises, remain only in such portion of the premises as Management indicates.
5. Children (under 18 years of age) must be supervised by a group nominated person in the changing village before and after the booked pool session.
6. All groups must enter and exit in an orderly fashion.
7. Group teacher/coaches shall make all participants aware of current pool water depth before entry into the water.
8. At least one coach, teacher or designated adult must remain by the pool area during the booked lesson time.
9. Group bookings shall observe the following teaching/coaching ratios:
10. No boots are permitted in reception area. Boots only to be worn in dressing room area and pitches.

All rules are subject to change by the Company. The non-enforcement of any of the Rules is not a waiver of the Rules and shall not prejudice the Company taking any subsequent action.