Thomas Farm Community Center Guidelines

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The Thomas Farm Community Center is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable recreation experience. The following guidelines are designed to protect center users and staff and maintain the integrity of the facility.

Membership Guidelines

All users age 5 and older must purchase a daily or annual pass. Fitness center passes and memberships are sold separately.
All members must scan their membership card at the customer service desk when entering the facility.
Children age 8 and younger must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children ages 9 to 14 must be supervised after 7 p.m. during the school year and after 8 p.m. on weekends and in the summer.
Appropriate dress is required. Shirts must be worn at all times. Athletic shoes are required while playing in the gymnasium and using the fitness equipment.
Watching requires a daily or annual pass except for city-sponsored classes and programs.
Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Center equipment checked out at the customer service desk requires a membership card and must be returned by the membership cardholder.
No food or drink is allowed in the fitness center or gymnasium or while using the computers or video game systems. Water is permitted in the fitness center and gymnasium in non-glass containers.
Careless, abusive or improper use of equipment, including hanging on the basketball rim, will not be tolerated.
Use of equipment is limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
The center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Loud and disruptive behavior, fighting, the use of profanity and aggressive playing (i.e. pushing, shoving, spitting) will not be tolerated.
Bicycles and skateboards are not permitted in the building.
Heely skating is not permitted in the facility.
Skateboarding is not permitted in front of the building.
Smoking, alcohol and illegal substances are not permitted inside the facility or on the grounds.
Viewing inappropriate sites on the Internet and playing inappropriate games on the computer, Play Station and Wii is not permitted. A center staff member must be present to use the video game systems.
Basketball games are limited to half court play only, unless otherwise specified.
Footballs, soccer balls and dodge balls are not allowed in the gymnasium, except when games are supervised by center staff.

Fitness Membership Guidelines

All users age 5 and older must purchase a daily or annual pass. Fitness center passes and memberships are sold separately.
All members must scan their membership card at the customer service desk when entering the facility.
Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Patrons must be 18 years of age to use the fitness equipment without supervision. Teens 13 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult fitness member. Children younger than 13 years old may not use the fitness center.
Children age 8 and younger must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children ages 9 to 14 must be supervised after 7 p.m. during the school year and after 8 p.m. on weekends and in the summer.
Appropriate dress is required. Shirts must be worn at all times. Athletic shoes are required while playing in the gymnasium and using the fitness equipment.
Watching requires a daily or annual pass except for city-sponsored classes and programs.
Center equipment checked out at the customer service desk requires a membership card and must be returned by the membership cardholder.
No food or drink is allowed in the fitness center or gymnasium or while using the computers or video game systems. Water is permitted in the fitness center and gymnasium in non-glass containers.
Careless, abusive or improper use of equipment, including hanging on the basketball rim, will not be tolerated.
Use of equipment is limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
The center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Loud and disruptive behavior, fighting, the use of profanity and aggressive playing (i.e. pushing, shoving, spitting) will not be tolerated.
Bicycles and skateboards are not permitted in the building.
Heely skating is not permitted in the facility.
Skateboarding is not permitted in front of the building.
Smoking, alcohol and illegal substances are not permitted inside the facility or on the grounds.
Viewing inappropriate sites on the Internet and playing inappropriate games on the computer, Play Station and Wii is not permitted. A center staff member must be present to use the video game systems.
Basketball games are limited to half court play only, unless otherwise specified.
Footballs, soccer balls and dodge balls are not allowed in the gymnasium, except when games are supervised by center staff.
Training on the proper use of equipment is required.
Return equipment to its proper place after use.
Clean the fitness center machines with the wipes provided after use.
Do not move the cardio and strength equipment.
Stand away from equipment in use by others.
Personal trainers must purchase a pass to train in the facility. The City of Rockville cannot be held liable for any injuries that may occur as a result of a trainer’s recommendations.
Be respectful of others in regard to the selection and volume of television programs.