OUTSIDE COACHING/TRAINING/INSTRUCTING IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE FWCC!

Only coaches, trainers and instructors that are Independent Contractors or employees of the Federal Way Community Center are allowed to offer instruction/coaching/training to other individuals or groups in the Federal Way Community Center.

The only exceptions to this rule are if the coach, trainer or instructor rents space from the Federal Way Community Center.

Please respect the hard work of the coaches, trainers and instructors we hire/contract at this facility and do not accept training inside our facility from outside individuals that are not employed coaches, trainers and instructors of the Federal Way Community Center.

What Should I Bring?

• • Picture ID is required for anyone ages 12 and up.
  • Fill out the guest waiver on arrival
  • Bring a 1.7/9” padlock 
  • Swimming? Bring a towel!
  • We accept cash, Visa, or MasterCard.

Family Cabanas, Men’s, and Women’s Locker Rooms

Age Guidelines

• Children 11 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a responsible individual (16 years or older).
• Children 5 years of age or older must use the gender-appropriate locker room or one of the family changing rooms.
• Cabanas are first and foremost reserved for family use. If you do not have children with you, please use the locker rooms during busy family times:
  • School Year Hours: Monday–Friday, 11am–1pm and 5–9pm
  • Summer Hours: 1–4pm and 5–9pm
  • Saturdays: 11am–5pm
  • Sundays: 12–4:30pm

Rules 

• Please leave the ADA cabana available for ADA members and guests.
• Take a cleansing shower before entering one of the pools or the spa.
• No running or horseplay in the locker room.
• Food, drinks, glass, and gum are not permitted in the locker room.
• No loitering in the locker room.
• Lock your belongings. Locks are available for purchase at the front counter.
• Personal belongings should be secured in a locker and not left in public areas.
• We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Lockers are for day use only. Remove your lock each day and take it with you.
• Management will cut any remaining locks and place locker contents in the facility’s lost and found.
• No cell phones, electronic devices, tape recorders, or photo devices are allowed in the locker rooms.
• Report any inappropriate behavior to a staff member.

Gymnasium Guidelines

Guidelines

• Our goal is to have at least one basketball court available for drop-in use at all times. Pre-scheduled rentals and programs will occasionally interfere. We will display signage about closures at least 4 days in advance. Please reference the gymnasium online or get a copy at the front desk for normally scheduled activities.
• Only coaches, trainers, and instructors that are independent contractors or employees of the Federal Way Community Center are authorized to offer instruction to other individuals or groups in the Center. The only exception to this rule is the coach, trainer, or instructor renting space in the Center or if the coach, trainer, or instructor is providing services to a member of his/her immediate family.

Rules

• No equipment is authorized beyond what is necessary to play the game.
• Proper athletic attire, including shirts and shoes, are required. Open toed shoes and high heel shoes are not permitted.
• No food or drink is authorized except for water.
• No type of audio music players can be used.

Please refrain from:

• Dunking, hanging from rims and nets.
• Using profane language or gestures and being disrespectful to staff.
• Climbing on wall supports and curtains.
• Using tape on the gymnasium floor.
• Entering the gymnasium closets.

Additional Policies

• All personal belongings should be secured in the locker rooms. We are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
• Soft soled, non-marking athletic shoes are required unless part of a pre-scheduled program.
• Full court basketball games are played to 10, win by 1. During busy times, basketball games will be reduced to half court. Court use discretion is made by the gymnasium attendant.
• If you witness any inappropriate activity, please notify the front desk or gymnasium attendant on duty.

Weight Room Guidelines

Age Guidelines

• Persons age 15 and older have no equipment restrictions.
• Teens aged 12–14 years may only use certain machines and may not be in the weight room/cable machine area. They are not allowed to use treadmills, step mills, or free weights unless they have gone through a Youth Fitness Orientation class and have received their badge.

Rules

• Do not drop weights.
• Proper athletic attire, including shirts and athletic shoes, is required. Open-toed (sandals) and high heel shoes are not permitted.
• No audio players/Bluetooth speakers unless part of a scheduled class or training session. All other music must be played through headsets.
• Personal Training other than by a Federal Way Community Center trainer is not allowed. Any activity that we deem to be training will be addressed.
• Beverages must be contained in a plastic, no-spill water bottle.
• No food or drink is authorized except for water.
• Always use weight collars (clips) and spotters when necessary.
• Return all weights and dumbbells to their proper rack.
• All personal belongings should be secured in the locker rooms. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Use of cardiovascular equipment is limited to 30 minutes when someone is waiting.
• Wipe down equipment when finished.

Group Fitness Guidelines

Age Guidelines

• Group Fitness participants must be 12+. Special accommodations may be made for youth 9–11 after a discussion with the fitness instructor and community center supervisor.

Rules

• Do not drop weights.
• Proper athletic attire, including shirts and shoes, is required. Open-toed shoes and high heel shoes are not permitted. (Some programs do not require shoes.)
• Beverages must be contained in a plastic, no-spill water bottle.
• No food or drink is authorized except for water.
• Always use collars when lifting weights.
• Return all weights, mats, and other equipment to their proper location.
• All personal belongings should be secured in the locker room. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Welcome newcomers by assisting them with equipment set up.
• Try to set your equipment up in a considerate arrangement that allows for maximum utilization of the space for all users, even those arriving late.
• Wipe down equipment when finished.

Track Guidelines

Age Guidelines

• Children ages 0–4 must be in a stroller or carrying device.
• Children ages 5–11 must be directly supervised (within arm’s reach) by an adult.
• Stretching / Free Weight area is restricted to ages 15+.

Rules

• Closed-toe athletic shoes only.
• No food or drink is authorized except for water.
• Refrain from walking or running more than two persons wide.
• Slower runners and walkers should stay on the inside of the track, allowing others to pass on the outside.
• Basketballs are not allowed on the track. Any type of use that is deemed to be unsafe (chasing, rough housing, etc.) is unacceptable and will result in being asked to leave by a staff member.
• All personal belongings should be secured in the locker rooms. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Only WATER is permitted in the Fitness Area. No food, soda, juice, flavor mix-ins, pre-workout, or any other non-water substances are permitted.  Failure to follow this rule may result in loss of facility use and/or membership loss.

• FITNESS AREA AND CLASSES ARE FOR AGES 12 AND UP
• WAIT YOUR TURN! Please wait until one member is done on equipment and has wiped it down before attempting to use.
• PHONE/ELECTRONIC FREE ZONE. Group Exercise studios are phone/electronic free zones. Please silence or turn off your phones while participating in a class. Please leave the class to text or make a call.
• DRESS APPROPRIATELY. Open toed shoes such as sandals, crocs, and flip flops are not allowed in the fitness center or fitness classes. Shirts must be worn (Sports bras okay.)
• WIPE DOWN YOUR EQUIPMENT – Please wipe down the equipment after you use it. Gym wipes or solution in the spray bottle and paper towels are provided for you to do so.
• RETURN ALL EQUIPMENT to its proper place when finished.
• STORE BELONGINGS IN A LOCKER – Please leave all of your belongings besides a towel and a water bottle in a locker.
• TALK TO US! Instructors love to hear your feedback. Group Fitness classes are designed for you; so if you have feedback or a suggestion, let us know!

Only equipment needed to play the designated game is allowed. (A Basketball, pickleball paddles, etc.)

NO use of:

• Garbage cans
• Cones
• Agility Ladders
• Shoes
• Other Training Materials