Washington Township RecPlex
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Facility Use Policies


Welcome to the Washington Township RecPlex. We hope you enjoy your time with us.  Before getting started please review the general rules and policies below which have been put in place to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for all of our guests.   
 
  1. Admission to Washington Township RecPlex facilities requires a current membership, daily walk-in fee, or enrollment in a program. Children 2 and under are admitted free of charge subject to the supervision requirements of paragraph 6. 
  2. Spectators entering the facility to watch a sporting event, swim practice or other sponsored program are free of charge. 
  3. Users of the facilities must check in at the front desk and provide proper identification in the form of a membership card, student ID, state ID, military ID or any other like form of identification. 
  4. The following activities are prohibited: smoking, chewing tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drugs or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fighting, foul language, loitering, defrauding membership, disorderly conduct, damaging equipment or property, and creating a hostile environment. Such activities will be grounds for removal from the Washington Township RecPlex facilities, and/or revocation of membership.
  5. Outside food, including food in coolers, is not permitted without prior consent of the Washington Township RecPlex staff. 
  6. Children ages 9 and under must have an adult guardian or responsible caretaker at least 16 years of age supervising them at all times. Children ages 10 and up may attend open gym without adult supervision. Children ages 12 and up may use the walking track. Children ages 13 and up may sign themselves out of registered classes or programs. Children ages 16 and up may use the fitness center and lap lanes in the large pool. A child 14 or 15 years old may use the fitness center with an underage usage pass. Washington Township, its employees, and elected officials, assume no responsibility for children left unattended at the RecPlex facilities.  
  7. Children must be 12 or older to be on the track or in the track workout area.  Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are permitted on the track if they are directly supervised by an adult guardian or responsible caregiver.  Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on the track at any time unless participating in a RecPlex program. 
  8. The Washington Township RecPlex is not responsible for lost or stolen items. It is strongly recommended that you lock your valuables in a locker while participating in activities on our campus. 
  9. Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Locks may not be left on overnight.  Locks that are left on overnight will be removed by staff and the contents placed in lost and found. 
  10. Changes in schedules may occur without notice. Staff will post changes to schedules with as much advance notice as possible.  Current aquatics and fitness schedules are available at the front desk. 
  11. All guests must observe the rules and regulations relating to the enjoyment, safety and operation of the facilities.   
  12. Guests entering Washington Township RecPlex for an open use activity must be participating in that activity or they may be considered to be in violation of the loitering policy and asked to leave the premises. Open activities vary by building, so please consult the front desk at each building for clarification.   
  13. Guests with special needs requiring assistance must be accompanied by an adult caregiver who remains with them at all times. 
  14. Any adult caregiver entering the facility for the purpose of assisting a person with special needs is not required to have a membership to the facility. The adult caregiver shall not use the facilities for their personal enjoyment.  An adult caregiver may pay the membership fee if they wish to use the facilities for personal enjoyment when not providing care.  
  15. The RecPlex strives to maintain a safe, responsible, and respectful environment for all guests while honoring personal clothing preferences. A top, bottom, and non-marking athletic shoes are required in all fitness areas except in the aquatic center and locker rooms. Clothing that is deemed unsafe or inappropriate will be addressed by department staff. All guests are also encouraged to practice good hygiene.  
  16. The Washington Township RecPlex reserves the right to modify, add, change, or delete any rules in the discretion of its staff for the health, safety and well-being of guests. 
  17. All membership applicants must demonstrate the capacity or competence to make the decision to enter into a contract.  In addition to being 18 years of age, this should also include having the ability to understand and appreciate, to the extent relevant, all of the following: (a) The rights, duties, and responsibilities created by, or affected by the decision.  (b) The probable consequences for the decision maker and, where appropriate, the persons affected by the decision.  (c) The significant risks, benefits, and reasonable alternatives involved in the decision.  In those cases where it is determined that an applicant does not meet these criteria, a parent or legal guardian must be present when purchasing a membership. 
  18. Facility schedules are subject to change. 
 
License Agreement: Your membership is a revocable, non-exclusive license for the individual use of the Washington Township RecPlex facilities and is subject to suspension or revocation at any time due to failure by you to abide by Rules and Regulation of Washington Township and the Recreation Department, as such Rules and Regulations may be amended from time to time. 
 



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