Membership Rules & Code of Conduct

 

Club One Fitness Centre — Member Agreement Addendum

By purchasing or renewing a membership at Club One Fitness Centre ("the Club"), each member ("Member") agrees to abide by the following Rules and Code of Conduct. These rules apply to all persons accessing Club facilities, including guests. Failure to comply may result in suspension or permanent termination of membership without refund. By accessing Club One Fitness Centre facilities or purchasing any membership or service, you agree to the following terms and policies.

 

1 Conduct & Respect for Others
1.1 Members shall conduct themselves in a respectful and courteous manner toward all other members, guests, and staff at all times.
1.2 Disruptive behavior, verbal altercations, harassment, or intimidation of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in immediate removal from the premises and termination of membership.
1.3 Members shall not monopolize equipment or engage in loud conversations that disrupt the workout environment of others.
1.4 Please ensure all services, memberships, and retail products are paid for in full before use.
 

Equipment Use & Care
2.1 All equipment must be wiped down with the provided sanitizing solution immediately after each use. Members who fail to do so may be subject to disciplinary action.  (initial verbal warning and then membership termination).
2.2 Weights, accessories, and attachments must be returned to their designated storage areas after each use. Leaving equipment unattended on the floor creates a safety hazard and is strictly prohibited.
2.3 Dropping or slamming weights onto the floor is prohibited. Members must lower all weights in a controlled manner. Repeated violations will result in membership suspension or termination.
2.4 Members shall allow others to work in between sets ("working in") and shall not occupy equipment for extended periods, particularly during peak hours. During peak hours, maximum machine occupancy is limited to 30 minutes.
2.5 Members are required to use a personal towel on all equipment during workouts.
2.6 Stationary equipment must remain in its designated area at all times. 

 

3 Personal Training Services
3.1 No personal training, coaching, or instruction services may be rendered on Club premises unless provided exclusively by a Club One Fitness Centre certified personal trainer.
3.2 Members found providing informal personal training services to others — whether compensated or uncompensated — may have their membership suspended or terminated.
3.3 Any member wishing to engage a personal trainer must do so through Club One Fitness Centre. 

 

4 Mobile Device & Technology Use

4.1 Phone calls must be taken outside the main gym floor and group exercise studio. Members may not engage in extended phone conversations within workout areas.
4.2 Audio from personal devices must be played exclusively through headphones or earbuds at a volume that does not disturb others.
4.3 Photography and video recording of other members without their explicit written consent is strictly prohibited and may constitute a violation of Bahamian privacy laws.
4.4 Club One Fitness Centre reserves the right to prohibit recording and/or remove any individual from the premises if such recording conflicts with our core values or demeans the business or any individual.

 

5 Personal Belongings & Locker Use

5.1 All personal items, including bags, clothing, and valuables, must be stored in the designated locker facilities. The Club assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.
5.2 Personal items left unattended on the gym floor, benches, or equipment will be removed by staff and placed in lost and found. The Club is not liable for items lost, they will be stored for up to 7 days.

 

6 Dress Code & Required Items

6.1 Members must wear appropriate athletic attire while on the gym floor or group exercise rooms, including closed-toe athletic footwear at all times. Sandals, flip-flops, open-toe shoes, crocs, jeans, or non-fitness attire are not permitted. The only exception would be members coming to yoga or pilates.
6.2 Each member is required to bring their own clean towel and use it on all equipment and seating surfaces during their session. The only exception being students coming to yoga and pilates classes.
6.3 Members are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottle. Single-use plastic bottles are discouraged in keeping with the Club's environmental commitments.

 

8 Health, Safety & Liability

8.1 Members participate in all physical activities at their own risk. Club One strongly recommends that members consult a qualified physician prior to commencing any new exercise program.
8.2 Members must not use Club One facilities while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or any medication that may impair physical judgment or coordination.
8.3 Members are responsible for their own physical condition and must inform Club One staff of any medical condition, injury, or emergency that occurs on premises immediately.
8.4 Club One Fitness Centre shall not be held liable for any injury, illness, loss, or damage sustained by a member or guest.

9. Minors Policy

9.1 Definition & Minimum Age: For the purposes of this policy, a minor is defined as any individual under the age of eighteen (18) years.

The minimum age for entry to Club One Bahamas facilities is thirteen (13) years. Individuals under the age of thirteen (13) are not permitted access to the gym floor, equipment areas, or general Club facilities under any circumstances.

9.2 Supervision Requirement: All minor members aged thirteen (13) to seventeen (17) must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged eighteen (18) or older at all times while on Club premises. The accompanying adult must remain physically present on the gym floor and actively supervise the minor throughout the session. Presence elsewhere within the facility does not constitute adequate supervision.

 

9.3 Responsibility of Supervising Adult: The accompanying adult assumes full responsibility for the minor’s conduct, safety, and physical wellbeing during the visit. Any injury, incident, or breach of Club rules involving a minor shall be the responsibility of the supervising adult.

 

9.4 Use of Equipment: Supervising adults must ensure that minors use equipment, weights, and exercises appropriate to their age, size, and experience. Heavy lifting, maximal loading, and high-impact exercises are discouraged unless performed under proper supervision and guidance. Inappropriate use or excessive loading may result in suspension or termination of membership.

 

9.5 Staff Authority: Club One Bahamas staff reserve the right to intervene at any time. This includes requesting modification or cessation of any activity, or requiring a minor to leave the gym floor if, in the reasonable judgment of staff, the activity presents a risk to the minor’s safety or wellbeing.

 

9.6 Parental Consent: A signed parental or legal guardian consent waiver is required prior to a minor’s first use of Club facilities. This waiver must be renewed annually and confirms acknowledgment of:

• The inherent risks of gym use

• The responsibilities of the supervising adult

 

9.7 Compliance with Club Rules: Minor members are subject to all Club rules and conditions. The supervising adult is responsible for ensuring the minor complies with all policies at all times.

 

9.8 Exceptions for Younger Children: Children under the age of thirteen (13) may access Club premises only for participation in Club-approved programs specifically designed for younger participants (e.g., “Mommy and Me”). Such programs must be conducted by a Club One Bahamas certified and approved instructor.