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SAGINAW RECREATION CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- DEFINITIONS
The Saginaw Recreation Center provides a
wide range of leisure opportunities for the citizens of Saginaw and
surrounding communities through its amenities, programs and activities by
promoting fitness, wellness and a higher quality of life. The center offers
a full-sized gymnasium, a fitness room, a racquetball court, locker rooms
with showers, four multi-purpose rooms, children’s play room, rental rooms,
and recreational programs.
The following definitions apply:
- Resident:
any person who lives within the corporate city limits of the City of
Saginaw, Texas and pays taxes and a water bill to the City of Saginaw.
- Non-Resident:
any person who does not live within the corporate city limits of the
City of Saginaw, Texas and pays taxes and a water bill to another
municipality
- Youth: 16 & under
- Adult: ages 17 through 54
- Senior: ages 55 - 64
- Senior: ages 65+
- Family: Two Adult and Two Youth (16 &
under)
- PURPOSE
The Saginaw Recreation Center is utilized primarily for
activities and programs promoted, sponsored and coordinated by the
Department of Recreation and Community Services. When not in conflict with
Recreation programs, the Saginaw Recreation Center will be available for
open play usage and/or private reservations.
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LOCATION
Saginaw Recreation Center, 633 W. McLeroy Blvd., Saginaw,
Texas 76179
- HOURS
OF OPERATION
- Monday thru Thursday - 6:00am to 9:00pm
- Friday - 6:00am to 5:00pm
- Saturday - 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Sunday - Closed
- FEES &
CHARGES
5.1
Facility Membership Card FEES
(Effective June 8, 2010)
All persons wishing to utilize the Recreation Center must
have a City of Saginaw Facility Membership Card. To obtain a card you must
register your name, address, telephone number, age, and show proof of
residency (driver’s license and utility bill. All persons will be
required to pay the appropriate amount as directed by the City of Saginaw to
the staff at the Recreation Center office. Once you receive the card, you
must present your card to the Center staff before using the facility.
Cards must be renewed within one (1) year from the date of registration.
Registration for children under the age of 18 must be completed and
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
a. Saginaw Resident Usage
Fees
| - Adult Membership
(ages 17 - 54) |
$35.00 annually |
| - Youth Membership
(ages 16 & under) |
$25.00 annually |
| - Senior Adult
Membership (ages 55 - 64) |
$10.00 annually |
| - Senior Adult
Membership (ages 65+) |
FREE |
| - Family Membership
(family of four) |
$110.00 annually |
| ->
Additional Family Member (Youth) |
$20.00 annually |
| ->
Additional Family Member (Adult) |
$35.00 annually |
| - Daily Fee
(non-membership, all ages) |
$5.00 per day |
b. Non-Resident Usage Fees
| - Adult Membership
(ages 17 - 54) |
$120.00 annually |
| - Youth Membership
(ages 16 & under) |
$50.00 annually |
| - Senior Adult
Membership (ages 55 - 64) |
$40.00 annually |
| - Senior Adult
Membership (ages 65+) |
$30.00 annually |
| - Family Membership
(family of four) |
$300.00 annually |
| ->
Additional Family Member (Youth) |
$35.00 annually |
| ->
Additional Family Member (Adult) |
$65.00 annually |
| - Daily Fee
(non-membership, all ages) |
$10.00 per day |
c. Other Usage Fees
| - Racquetball Court
Reservation Fee |
$3.00 for 1 hour |
| - Replacement Cards
(all members) |
$5.00 per card/per loss |
| - Forgotten Card
Fee |
$1.00 per visit |
5.2
REGISTRATION FEES
Fees must be paid by cash, check, or
money order at the time of registration. Please make checks payable to the
“City of Saginaw”. Returned checks will be subject to a $25.00 charge. All
returned checks and fees must be made in cash. All program fees are regulated
according to the cost of the Instructor, supplies, and minimum class enrollment.
Some programs may require additional fees or supplies. No programs are held on
holidays recognized by the City of Saginaw. All fees collected support and
finance these programs. (Note: You do not have to be a member or purchase a
membership to participate in our classes, programs or activities.)
5.3
RECREATION CENTER RESERVATION FEES
The Saginaw Recreation
Center is available for rentals during as well as after normal business hours.
All rentals require a 2-hour minimum. Half court gymnasium rentals are not
available after business hours. The Gymnasium and the Multipurpose Rooms
can not be reserved by the same group or person for consecutive weekends.
All rental deposits are refundable if no damage occurs to the rental area and
the cleaning checklist is complete. The reservation/rental fees are listed
below:
| Deposit |
$100.00 per rental |
| Staff Rental
Attendant |
$ 10.00 per hour (after business hours only) |
| Staff Rental
Attendant |
$ 20.00 per hour (holidays) |
| 1 Room |
$ 30.00 per hour |
| 2 Rooms |
$ 50.00 per hour |
| 3 Rooms |
$ 65.00 per hour |
| 4 Rooms |
$ 75.00 per hour |
| Full Court Gym |
$ 60.00 per hour |
| Half Court |
$ 30.00 per hour |
| Gym Stage |
$ 15.00 per hour |
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GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
6.1
The general public will not be permitted entrance to
the gym before or after scheduled hours of operation except for private
reservations.
6.2
Food and drinks will be permitted in the lobby and classrooms
only. Only water and sport drinks will be allowed in the fitness room.
6.3
Smoking and smokeless tobacco products are prohibited
in the facility.
6.4 Appropriate attire
must be worn in the lobby area at all times. No wet bathing suits or wet
clothing will be allowed in the Recreation Center.
6.5 Children age 7 and
under must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times while in the
Saginaw Recreation Center.
6.6
Shoes must be worn in gym. Hard sole and/or
black sole shoes are prohibited from the gym. Only non-marking Indoor court
shoes will be allowed.
6.7
Athletic cleats (shoes) will be prohibited from the
facility.
6.8 All ball playing
(basketball, volleyball, etc.) will be confined to the gym floor. No ball
bouncing will be allowed in the lobby and/or hallways.
6.9 Dodge ball,
bombardment, wall ball, etc., is prohibited.
6.10
During school hours, no school-aged children
will be permitted in the gym. “Home-schooled” children will be allowed in
the facility during school hours only if accompanied by their
teacher/parent.
6.11
Running or general rowdiness will not be permitted in
the lobby or fitness center.
6.12
Chewing gum will be prohibited in the Recreation
Center.
6.13
Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in any City of
Saginaw Facility, including the Saginaw Recreation Center.
6.14 The fitness center
may be used by participants 16 years and over. Youth ages 13 - 15 must be
accompanied by an adult (parent or guardian over the age of 21 during entire
use) to use the fitness center.
6.15 Profanity and
abusive language are strictly prohibited.
6.16 Misuse, abuse or
damages to the facility, a staff member or any equipment will be grounds for
suspension.
6.17
The City of Saginaw has the right to close
the gym for any reason to accommodate programs, classes, rentals and special
events.
6.18
Hanging on nets and/or rims is prohibited.
6.19 No roller blades,
roller shoes, skateboard or scooters are allowed in or outside the
Recreation Center Facility.
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SPECIFIC ROOM RULES
7.1 FITNESS CENTER:
All cardiovascular/exercise machines, stationary bikes, stair climbers, and
treadmills are available for use by individuals 16 years of age and older.
Individuals 13 - 15 years of age may use the fitness center if accompanied
by an adult parent or guardian over the age of 21. Maximum usage of any
cardiovascular machine is 20 minutes per machine.
7.2 RESERVATION RULES:
All rentals that are open to the public, that advertise, or generate revenue
whether for profit or charity, must have prior approval from the Director of
Recreation & Community Services and from the Park and Recreation Advisory
Board before the rental date will be booked. Any rental charging a fee
must have prior approval as above and is subject to a 15% charge of income,
plus the rental fee.
a. User
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Saginaw, its agents
and employees from and against any claims for damages to persons or
property arising out of any use of the Facility and its premises by
user. The user does hereby assume all liability and responsibility
for bodily injuries, claims, or suits for damages to persons or property
of whatsoever kind of character, whether real or asserted, occurring in
connection with the use of the Facility or its premises by User, his or
its agents, servants, employees or subcontractors. The City of
Saginaw assumes no responsibility for any property placed in or about
the Facility.
b. User
agrees to assume all responsibility for any damages to premises, even
above the deposited amount. Once reservation has ended a facility
inspection will be performed. The rental deposit will be refunded if no
building damage is detected. The refund will be available for pick up
the next business day after 12:00pm.
c. User
shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. User may not
physically attach materials in the facility. This includes using
tape or tacks on a painted surface.
d. User
may not collect fees on the premises without previous approval by
Director of Recreation & Community Services and from the Park and
Recreation Advisory Board.
e. User
agrees to leave premises in the same or better condition than that which
existed prior to usage. This includes putting away all equipment,
removing decorations, mopping floors, sweeping, cleaning the kitchen,
wiping all tables and chairs, returning tables and chairs to appropriate
location, and taking trash out to the dumpster.
f. The
user is responsible for set-up and clean-up of facility and this time is
included in the overall reservation time reserved on the written
contract. Additional services and equipment are the responsibility
of the user. If the building is not vacated at the specified time
on the contract, additional time will be charged. City staff is
not responsible for setting up or putting away tables, chairs, or any
other equipment used during your reservation.
g. Cancellation
policy: A $25 processing fee will be assessed on ALL cancelled
reservations. Any reservation cancelled with less than 48 hours
notice will forfeit half of the rental fee.
h. Alcoholic
beverages, smoking, and gambling are prohibited at all City of Saginaw
facilities.
i. Center
staff reserves the right to determine whether police officers are
required for an activity. User is responsible for scheduling and
payment of police officers if they are deemed necessary by the City
staff. Center staff reserves the right to determine whether a
specified number of adult chaperones are required for an activity.
j. No oral agreements for use of City
facilities shall be valid. All reservations must be confirmed with
written contract signed and approved by center staff and the user with
fees and deposits paid in full.
k.
The City of Saginaw prohibits rental
agreements with minors. All rental agreements must be made with a
legal adult.
l. The
City of Saginaw prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, or handicap in its programs and activities.
Complaints or concerns on alleged discrimination can be filed with the
City of Saginaw or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of
the Interior, Washington, D.C., 20240.
7.3
RACQUETBALL COURT
RULES:
The RACQUETBALL Court is open on a first come first serve basis, unless
the court is reserved.
a)
Reservations will be made no more than three days in advance. Only members
of the Recreation Center may reserve racquetball Court.
b) There
is a $3.00 fee to reserve the racquetball court.
c) Reservation
must be canceled two hours in advance to prevent charge being placed on
membership account.
d) Reservations
may be made from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from
9:00am to 12:00pm.
e) Open
play (no reservations) will be permitted on Tuesdays and Thursday from 6:00am to
9:00pm and Saturday from 8:00pm to 11:00am. Free play is also available when
the court is not reserved. In order to have the court for free play, sign up on
the reservation board. You must remain in the building to qualify for the next
space.
f) Reservations
can only be made on the half-hour or on the hour.
g) Limit
four people in the racquetball court at one time.
h) Eye
protection must be worn during play. Racquetball equipment must be
returned to the desk following play.
i) These
rules have been established to help make the racquetball court available to as
many participants as possible.
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SUSPENSIONS
8.1 The
City of Saginaw Recreation & Community Services Staff will have the right
and authority to suspend any person indefinitely at anytime, if necessary.
8.2 Disciplinary
action should be taken if one or more of the Rules and Regulations in
Section 6.0 were abused. The order of suspension is recommended as follows
but supervisors have the ability to adjusted disciplinary action if
warranted by action:
- A warning will be given - No
Suspension
- 1st Violation - 3 Days
- 2nd Violation - 6 Months
- 3rd Violation - Indefinitely
8.3 On
all violations, Recreation Center Staff will fill out the individual's
incident report form and note the suspension dates on the suspension list.
No violator may re-enter the facility
during a suspension time without the express written permission of the
Recreation Center Supervisor. Those violating suspensions will
automatically have their suspension time lengthened to the next suspension.
Any violators wishing to appeal a 2nd violation suspension must
contact the Director of Recreation & Community Services and have the
suspension heard.
Any violator wishing to appeal a 3rd violation suspension must go
before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. In order to do this,
they must contact the Director of Recreation & Community Services to be
placed on the agenda.
- PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Programs and activities will be scheduled to assure maximum
participation and equal opportunity to all citizens of Saginaw.
- OPEN PLAY USAGE
10.1 Adult
and Youth gym hours are established for Saginaw Recreation Center members
during open play hours.
10.2 All
full and half court open play hours are determined by recreation staff based
on available gym hours. Recreation staff may cancel or close open play
in the event of a holiday, special event, city function, or building
conflict.
10.3 Full
court play will be allowed if 20 people or less occupy the gym. If more
than 20 people occupy the gym, half court play will be in effect with the
near end court used as the challenge court. Limit games to 11, each basket
counted as 1 and you must win by 2.
10.4 These
rules will be in effect at all times.
- ATHLETIC PROGRAM REFUNDS
11.1 Any
league that is canceled or full, customers will receive a full refund or be
transferred to another accommodating City of Saginaw League.
11.2 If customer cancels from the
league after registration deadline, refund will only be given as a customer
credit to the account
other recreational or league uses.
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