Policies

Facility Policies – Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center

Fitness Spaces

  • All equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
  • All patrons agree to adhere to the department’s attire guideline, as outlined in the Access and Conduct Policies>General Facility Attire Guidelines Section
  • There is no dropping or slamming of weights or other equipment. Please ask a RecWell employee for a spot when necessary.
  • All walking paths, benches, dumbbell racks, and machines are required to be free from obstructions and personal items. Draw string bags and straps should be kept off and away from cardio equipment, to prevent potential accidents and damage to the equipment.
  • All weight plates, dumbbells and other equipment are to be returned to their proper location after use.
  • Exercise equipment must not be altered and must be used in accordance with its intended purpose. Attaching personal equipment to department exercise equipment is prohibited.
  • Exercises performed while standing on exercise benches/balls/equipment are not allowed.
  • Collars must always be used on barbells.
  • The use of chalk, included liquid chalk, is not allowed in the facility.
  • Sanitizer wipes/spray bottles and towels are provided in the weight room for patrons to wipe down equipment before and after use.
  • Restrict any floor work (stretching, abdominal exercises, etc.) to designated areas.
  • Report any damaged equipment to staff.
  • Allow participants to “work-in” on equipment. Patrons seen on their phone/tablet for an extended period of time, while commandeering equipment (not in use), will be approached by staff.
  • There is a 30-minute time limit on all cardio equipment.
  • TRX straps are to be used on TRX racks only.
  • The use of cell phones or video/photo devices for the purpose of capturing personal fitness and recreation activity is permitted, as long as no other members are recorded by the device.
  • Only Campus Recreation authorized personnel are allowed to provide personal training services within fitness spaces. Any participant observed or assumed to be personal training with a patron in the facility, is subject to being removed from the facility and suspension privileges

Anna Fascitelli Group Exercise Studios

  • Exercise studios are only open for members during scheduled classes and are not available for drop in use. 
  • Food is not allowed in any exercise studio.
  • Water is the only permitted beverage within the studio and must be in non-glass, sealable containers.
  • Group Exercise Studio Attire Guidelines
    • Shirts/tops must be worn in all fitness spaces and courts and are required to cover the chest and conceal the nipple area to comply with policy. Undergarments must be covered by an additional layer of clothing.
    • A protective barrier/layer must be between bare-skin and all equipment.
    • Shorts/pants/bottoms must cover the buttocks and groin when exercising or moving. Undergarments must be covered by an additional layer of clothing.
    • No shorts/pants/bottoms with attachments, studs, rivets, zippers (i.e., jeans) or any items that can get caught or tear the equipment.
    • All clothing and accessories (hats, arm bands, head bands, etc.) cannot contain obscene or offensive words or images.
    • Non-marking, rubber-soled athletic-type/sport shoes are required. Footwear must completely cover the foot, including instep, toes, arch, and heel. Footwear not permitted includes, but is not limited to, high-heeled shoes, spikes, open-toed shoes, turf shoes, cleats, boots, flip-flops, sandals, and footwear that is wet, muddy, or dirty. Bare or stocking feet only permitted in select classes.
  • Participants must wipe/disinfect each piece of equipment before and after use.
  • All group exercise equipment must remain in fitness studio.
  • Class participants must exit the space immediately after class and/or with instructor.
  • Patrons are not permitted to enter studio after doors are closed and class has started.

Wellness Resource Center (WRC)

  • The Wellness Resource Center is available for use by all URI students, faculty/staff members, and Day Pass users. 
  • All supplies and resources are required to remain in the space and returned to their original storage location.
  • Report any items in need of repair or replacement to the front desk staff.
  • Shoes may be removed, but socks or slippers are recommended. (No bare feet)
  • Food and beverages are permitted at tables in the WRC only. Clear water (only) in a non-breakable, spill-proof container is permitted in the meditation room and other areas of the WRC.