GREENWOOD ATHLETIC AND TENNIS CLUB YOUTH POLICY
Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club (GATC) encourages members to use the club as a family. For safety reasons and to respect the rights of all members, Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club has established the following youth policy as dictated by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), all of whom "support children's participation in appropriately designed and competently supervised programs."
GATC offers a variety of such programming for our youth members, both fee-based and non fee-based. While the club provides direct supervision for children during scheduled program times, it is the parent's responsibility to escort children to and from each activity. Parents are directly responsible for their children's behavior in all areas of the club.
Any age
Allowed to use the gymnasium, running track, indoor and outdoor pools, racquetball and squash courts and tennis courts while in direct visual and speaking contact with a supervising and responsible adult member 18 years of age or older (same proximity, same activity).
4 and under
Permitted in either adult locker room under direct, constant supervision by a responsible adult member 18 years of age or older.
5 to 17
Youth ages 5+ are not permitted to enter the adult locker room of the opposite sex.
Youth ages 5-17 must use the youth locker rooms. Only when under the direct and constant supervision of a responsible adult member 18 years of age or older will youth ages 5-17 be allowed to use the adult locker rooms of the same sex. Youth ages 14-17 must pass youth certification to use the adult locker room without a supervising adult.
9 to 11
Allowed to use the weight room with a GATC Personal Trainer.
May use cardiovascular rooms and exercise studios while in direct visual and speaking contact with a supervising and responsible adult member 18 years of age or older (same proximity, same activity).
12 to 13
May use weight room, cardiovascular rooms and exercise studios while in direct visual and speaking contact with a supervising and responsible adult member 18 years of age or older (same proximity, same activity).
May use the gymnasium without adult supervision based on availability (check schedule at the Activity Desk), while supervising and responsible adult member 18 years of age or older is on the premises.
13 and under
Not permitted to use whirlpool, sauna or steam room. Not permitted to participate in Thermal or Power Yoga.
14 to 17
Required to pass youth certification to use the club without adult supervision. This includes use of the adult locker room.
May bring in an adult (18 and older) guest, OR a youth guest (14 to 17) with a supervising and responsible adult 18 years of age or older (same proximity, same activity).
10 to 17 with Junior or Family Tennis Membership
Allowed to use outdoor tennis courts without adult supervision based on availability (check reservation schedule at the Activity Desk).
17 and under
Not permitted in the adult leisure pool
Youth found not adhering to the aforementioned policy will be escorted to Kids' Club and the parent will be charged accordingly. Abuse of this policy could be grounds for termination of membership. Please note, this policy applies to members, non-members and guests.
GATC LOCKER ROOM POLICY
• Adult locker rooms are designated for those members 18 years of age and older (youth ages 14-17 must have completed youth certification to use the adult locker room).
• Children 4 years of age and under are permitted to use either of the adult locker rooms under constant and direct supervision by a responsible adult member 18 years of age or older.
• Youth ages 5+ are not permitted to enter the adult locker room of the opposite sex.
• Youth ages 5-17 must use the youth locker rooms. Only when under the direct and constant supervision of a responsible adult member 18 years of age or older will youth ages 5-17 be allowed to use the adult locker rooms of the same sex. Youth ages 14-17 must pass youth certification to use the adult locker room without a supervising adult.
• As a courtesy to fellow members, we respectfully request that families with strollers use one of the three designated family locker rooms.
• Towels are to be returned to the towel drop-off.
• The steam room, whirlpool and dry sauna are for members 14 years of age and older and are to be used for relaxation purposes only.
• No food or beverages permitted.
• Horseplay, roughhousing, loud noises, screaming, running, leaving wet clothing on the floor and excessive or improper use of water or amenities will not be permitted.
• GATC’s cell phone policy applies to all locker rooms on Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club property.
• Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club reserves the right to refuse the use of any locker room facilities if used improperly by any member(s).
NANNY MEMBERSHIP
For an additional fee, families with children 13 years of age or younger may add a nanny to their family membership. A nanny membership permits full usage of the club. A guardianship form must be completed and kept on file for a nanny to leave a child in Kids' Club.
