Defiance College Open Gym Policy

• The Karl H. Weaner Center and McMaster Center is open to all current students, faculty, and staff. Those who are not affiliated with Defiance College is those capacities are prohibited from attending any open gym. The gymnasiums are not open to the public.
  
  
• A valid Defiance College ID is required. Individuals must be prepared to show DC ID at any time.
  
  
• A signed Assumption of Risk must be on file with the Athletic Department.
  
  
• Proper clothing must be worn during use of facilities as well as a clean pair of tennis shoes.
  
  
• No food or beverages are permitted in the athletic facilities, with the exception of water. Gum of any sort is prohibited.
  
  
• Music must be at an appropriate volume and content. Athletics administration and staff may require participants to leave if disruptive or inappropriate.
  
  
• Intercollegiate athletics and/or special College events take priority over open recreational periods. Open recreation hours will be posted outside the athletics office.
  
  
• Parking Policy – Campus parking regulations apply for lot behind the Weaner/McMaster Center.

Assumption Of Risk:
Defiance College offers a variety of programs for individual and group athletic activity. Programs involve strenuous physical activity and rigorous exertion, including, but not limited to, intramural sports, Varsity Athletics, weight training, stationary bicycling and the use of various aerobic-conditioning machinery found at the Smart Center. Participants must understand that these activities are potentially hazardous and that fitness and athletic activities involve a risk of injury and even death. Risks include, but are not limited to heart attacks, muscle strains, pulls or tears, broken bones, shin splints, heat prostration, and knee/lower back/foot injuries, to name but a few. Participants must be in sufficient physical condition to accept a rigorous level of physical activity. Anyone with questions in this area is advised to contact their personal physician. Participants must also understand that the College does not provide blanket medical coverage to students, staff or visitors and that the College strongly encourages participants to carry health insurance that provides comprehensive medical and emergency room coverage. Participants must agree to abide by the instructions, rules and regulations for the specific activity as indicated by Defiance College. Furthermore, participants agree to be considerate of fellow athletes and to conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner. Participants use the facilities voluntarily and are responsible for their own health and safety.