Forest Mere Health Club Membership - Champneys

Terms & Conditions
The Company
Refers to the Champneys Resort Club.
1. Objectives
The objectives of the club are:
a) to provide and make available to members of the club, and their bonafide guest,
health and fitness facilities, and to promote and encourage a greater degree of
physical well-being. While resident in the Club, guests are deemed to be Members
of the Health Club and are referred to as such hereafter.
b) to provide a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere throughout the Health Club.
c) to provide and maintain the premises and employ staff in order to facilitate the
attainment of the above objectives.
2. Election
When an applicant for membership is elected a Member, and has paid the relevant
subscription, he or she shall be a Member of the Club and entitled to all the privileges
of Membership and shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by these rules. Any
application for membership or renewal of membership, shall be determined by the
Health Club Committee whose decision shall be final and binding. Absolute discretion
is granted to the Committee to reject any applicant for membership without submitting
any reason for so doing; in this event any subscription monies received will be
immediately returned.
3. Membership Cards
An elected Member shall be given a membership card and must register and present
valid membership card on entering the Club. Failure to do so could result in
termination of membership. If on occasion the card is forgotten, the Member will be
asked to complete a temporary Pass Card. If a Member should lose his/her
Membership card, this loss should be reported to the Club immediately it is
discovered and a replacement will be issued at a cost of £5.00.
4. “Signing in” and Guests
Each member may bring up to TWO guests per visit by prior arrangement with the
Club Administrator or Fitness Department. A guest fee of £15.00pp is payable for
standard membership guests and a £30.00pp is payable for premier membership
guests. All members' guests must sign in / sign out at the resorts Fitness Reception
on arrival/departure and any member failing to register a guest in the correct manner
will have their membership terminated immediately.
Members may not leave the Club before their guests and are responsible for their
good conduct and safety whilst on the Club premises. No member should introduce a
Guest who has been rejected as a Member or has had his/her membership revoked.
All guests must be accompanied by a Member on entering the Club and register at
Reception before entering the changing facilities.
5. Children
Children under the age of eighteen years may not become a Member or accompany
Members as guests.
6. Admissions and Conduct
The Company reserves the right of admission to the Club and may expel any Member
(or guest) who’s conduct is such as shall in its opinion be injurious to the character of
the Club or the interest of its Members.
The Company in its absolute discretion and without ascribing any reasons therefore
may terminate the Membership of any member refunding that unexpired portion of
their current subscription. In the event of a serious or repeated breach of the Club
rules no refund will be made.
The Company may refuse to renew the membership of any member without giving
any reason thereafter.
Swimming pool and surrounding area: To ensure that the swimming pool and
surrounding area are kept peaceful and quiet, there shall be no jumping, diving, or
splashing in the pool.
7. Liability
The Company shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage to property
whatsoever or howsoever caused. The Company shall not be responsible or liable for
any personal injury death or illness of any member or guest arising out of or sustained
as a result of the misuse of any equipment/and or facilities of the Club. Members are
advised to undergo a medical examination prior to joining the Club. The Company will
not be responsible for the death, injury and/or mental impairment of any
Members/Guests caused and/or aggravated by any prior injury or illness of the
nominee whether known or unknown through the use of facilities.
8. Saftey and Hygiene
For reasons of hygiene and safety of all, Members and their Guests shall:
a) Not drink alcohol before exercising
b) Receive instruction on use of the Gymnasium equipment (Members may
supervise their guests)
c) Shower before and after using the swimming pool, spa pool, Sauna, Laconium
and Steam Room
d) Consume food and drink only in the spa cafe, terrace and Mere restaurants
e) Not dry their clothing or towels in the sauna
f) Not use hair conditioner in the swimming pool or membership will be terminated
immediately.
g) Eye Protection must be worn whilst using the sun towers
h) No smoking in any area of the resort apart from the designated smoking area.
i) Not allow children under 18 to use any of the facilities
j) Please take all personal belongings from lockers when leaving the Club.
k) Those with diabetes, heart problems, high/low blood pressure or who are on
strong prescriptions or have any form of indication of a medical condition, should
consult their Doctor before exercising and using the Spa Pool, Sauna and Steam
Room and participating in activities in the gym and on the fitness schedule.
9. Spa Café
Sports bags must not be taken into this area. Smart casual wear only permitted in
these areas.
10. Dress
Correct exercise attire must be worn at all times whilst exercising.
If outdoor shoes must be worn around the swimming pool area please wear the
protective shoe covers which are provided. No black soled shoes are permitted in the
studios. Correct tennis attire and shoes shall be worn on the tennis court.
11. Opening Hours
Standard Membership
Monday – Friday 6.30am – 10.00am 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 6.30am – 9.30am 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Premier & County Wide Memberships
Monday – Friday
6.30am – 10.00pm
Saturday & Sunday
6.30am – 9.30pm
Standard Plus Membership
Monday – Friday 6.30am – 10.00am 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Saturday & Sunday
6.30am – 9.30pm
The Company reserves the right to vary these times without prior notice.
Members must have left the premises by the Club hours stated. The Company also
reserves the right to amend/alter any class agreement as they wish.
Individual Treatment and Therapy:
Due to popular demand, appointments need to be made 2 weeks in advance.
Pre-booked treatments require 24 hour cancellation notice otherwise full tariff rate will
be charged.
12. Cancellation and Suspension of membership
Membership is non-transferable and non-refundable. All requests and cancellations
pertaining to Membership should be put in writing and addressed to the Club
Accounts Administrator where all cases will be considered at managements
discretion. The subscription for classes of Membership shall be such the sum as The
Company may from time to time determine.
13. Club Account
Members may charge any purchases within the resort to their Club Account.
A statement of your account will be sent out each month and payment is due by
return. Alternatively, resort purchases may be settled with cash or credit/debit card as
and when they are made. Members will also be responsible for all payments relating to
their guests. The company reserves the right to alter membership fees,giving the
members no less than 30 days notice prior to such increase.
14. Notice
The company at its discretion may vary these rules from time to time and members
will be informed accordingly.
15. Disputes
In the event of any dispute arising out of the interpretation of these rules the decision
of the Company shall be final.
16. Discount
Members will receive a 20% discount on any day or stay at Champneys Springs -
Leicestershire, Champneys Henlow - Bedfordshire, Champneys Forest Mere -
Hampshire or Champneys Tring - Hertfordshire. Members will also receive a 10%
discount on any treatments at the Resort Club they have joined. These discounts can
only be applied to full tariff rate.