Tate Center Rules and Regulations
General Expectations
Olde Hickory Mill Park (“OHMP”) created and maintains the Tate Center (the “Center”) for the purpose of promoting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being of the community it serves (the “Purpose”). These rules and regulations are intended to foster an environment which allows the Purpose to be most effectively accomplished for the greatest good of this community. Given that no set of rules and regulations can address every situation which may occur at the Center, all Center users are expected, at all times, to exercise sound judgment and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Purpose. To that end, all users should exercise appropriate care to protect themselves and others from injury while in the Center, protect the Center and equipment located therein from damage, and honor others’ use and enjoyment of the Center. Your use of the Center in this way will help ensure it remains a valued resource for the betterment of our community.
General Rules and Regulations
1. This is a controlled access facility. Only authorized users are permitted to use the Center. Users shall not permit unauthorized users access to the facility. Users are expected to read and adhere to all Center rules and regulations.
2. The Center is used by multiple constituencies with varying authorized use times. The members of each constituency shall use the facility only during the times authorized for the constituency of which they are a member. Furthermore, there may be priority use times for certain scheduled activities that take precedence over general use periods. Users shall honor the priority use of any such scheduled activities. A calendar identifying the priority scheduled activities can be accessed at www.tatecenter.com.
3. No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted to use the Center without direct supervision by a responsible adult over the age of 21. Even with appropriate supervision, no person under the age of 14 shall be permitted to use the fitness or strength equipment.
4. Users should consult a physician prior to engaging in physical activity. OHMP is not responsible for accidents or injuries that occur due to the nature of the activity.
5. By using the Center, users understand and acknowledge that potential risks to health and personal property may be associated with their activities at the Center, and each user voluntarily assumes those risks.
6. All injuries, accidents or equipment failures must be immediately reported to Leonard Greenhill at 828-312-8147. In the event of an emergency users should dial 911.
7. Users acknowledge that the Center is not staffed by OHMP but is monitored by twenty-four (24) hour video surveillance which records all non-private activities occurring at the Center.
8. Users must wear appropriate athletic apparel including nonrevealing shirts, athletic shorts or pants. Examples of appropriate apparel are t-shirts, sweatshirts, and full tank tops which cover the midriff. Examples of unacceptable apparel are no shirts, shirts which do not cover the midriff and sports bras. In addition, any apparel displaying offensive language or images is not permitted.
9. All users must wear clean, non-marking, closed toed, closed heal athletic shoes. Shoes may not be worn only when the user is participating in a group exercise/instructional class where shoes are not required.
10. All user personal belongings must be placed in lockers. OHMP is not responsible for any personal belongings that are lost or stolen.
11. Equipment shall not be removed from the designated activity area and must be used for its intended purpose.
12. All activities are to be performed only in the areas designated for the respective activities.
13. Tobacco, food, glass bottles, cans, alcohol, drugs, and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited. Users may have water and sports drinks in non-glass, closed top containers.
14. Profane or offensive language is not permitted.
15. Disruptive or harassing behavior is not permitted.
16. Users must use headphones while listening to personal music.
17. Users shall not use cameras and video equipment (including those on phones) at the Center.
18. Personal training may only be provided by individuals pre-approved by OHMP.
19. Any user damaging fixtures, equipment or other property will be charged for the repair and/or replacement of the property.
20. The use of bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, hover-boards and drones is prohibited inside the facility.
21. No animals (other than registered service animals) are allowed in the facility.
22. User shall not access any dedicated office/conference space located at the facility without permission of OHMP.
23. OHMP’s representatives shall have authority over all activities at the Center and may expel users from the Center, and revoke their right to thereafter use the Center, for failure to follow these rules and regulations, or for any conduct that is detrimental to the Purpose of OHMP.
24. Any items not covered in these rules and regulations shall be left to the sole discretion of OHMP.
25. OHMP shall be entitled to amend these rules and regulations at any time in its sole discretion.
Cardiovascular/Spin Cycle Fitness Areas
1. Users shall abide by all General Rules and Regulations.
2. No person under the age of 14 shall use the fitness equipment.
3. Users shall appropriately wipe down all pads and equipment with sanitizing wipes following their use of the equipment.
Weight Lifting Center
1. Users shall abide by all General Rules and Regulations.
2. No person under the age of 14 shall use the strength equipment.
3. Collars must be used on all free weights.
4. Free weights and dumbbells are to be returned to their proper location following use.
5. Free weights and dumbbells are to remain in the main fitness area.
6. Free weights and dumbbells must not be dropped on the floor or equipment.
7. Users must use a spotter when necessary.
8. Chalk may not be used.
9. Users shall appropriately wipe down all pads and equipment with sanitizing wipes following their use of the equipment.
Basketball/Volleyball Court
1. Users shall abide by all General Rules and Regulations.
2. All users must wear clean, non-marking, closed toed, closed heal athletic shoes which are not the shoes they wear to the Center (i.e., bring a separate pair of shoes to wear on the court). This is to protect the court floor from foreign debris that can be tracked in with shoes worn outside the Center.
3. Hanging on the basketball rims is not permitted.
4. Only basketballs and volleyballs are permitted to be used on the court.
5. User must demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
Locker Rooms
1. Users shall abide by all General Rules and Regulations.
2. Absolutely no cell phone or photographic equipment use is allowed in the locker rooms.
3. Lockers are on a first come – first serve basis.
4. Lockers are for daily use only. No items shall be left overnight in a locker.
5. Users should report any suspicious activity to Leonard Greenhill at 828-312-8147.
6. Users should be aware the locker rooms floors can be slippery.
7. Users should respect others and clean up after themselves.
Outdoor Athletic Field
1. Users shall abide by all General Rules and Regulations.
2. The outdoor athletic field may only be used with prior permission from OHMP.
3. No user shall climb the fence surrounding the athletic field.