Walk/jog track general rules

• Must be over 14 years of age or 9-13 years with adult supervision
• Wear clean shoes and proper walking attire
• Observe running direction
• Gym bags, jackets, and change of clothing are not permitted in the track area. Use lockers for coats and bags
• Do not leave valuables in the open – use lockers or checking envelopes at the front desk, where available
• Walking poles are permitted on indoor tracks, provided that rubber boot or bell tips are utilized

Safety

• Keep to the inside track of the track except when passing
• Shoulder check and verbalize your intentions before passing. If being passed, keep your pace consistent as speeding up or slowing down could be hazardous to others
• When slowing to a stop, shoulder check before moving off the track
• Report any injuries or issues with facility/equipment to staff immediately
• No free weights on the track. Velcro or secured wrist and ankle weights allowed

Etiquette

• No spitting or littering
• Confine all exercises to warm up areas
• Out of consideration for others who may have allergies, refrain from wearing colognes or perfumes
• Re-sealable plastic water bottles only allowed on the track. No other food or beverage allowed

• We reserve the right to limit the number of skaters on the ice at one time
• Skate only in the direction set by skate patrol
• No food or drinks allowed on the ice
• Training bars are to remain in the beginners’ area (note: no training bars provided)
• Outside items are not allowed on the ice surface, such as:
  • Hockey sticks
  • Footwear other than skates
  • Strollers
  • Sleighs
• No throwing objects (elbow pad, gloves)
• No piggyback skating (including parents carrying their child)
• The penalty box and players’ benches are out of bounds
• Dangerous skating is not allowed, such as:
  • Tag
  • Crack the whip
  • Fast skating
  • Weaving through traffic
  • Backwards skating
  • Spins
  • Figure skating
• Cell phones are not to be used while skating. Leave the ice surface if you get a call
• We strongly recommend the use of a CSA-approved hockey helmet and cage for all ages.

Weight room general rules

• Must be over 16 years of age or 12 - 15 years with adult supervision
• Proper training attire (shirts, shorts/sweats, closed-toed and non-skid shoes) is required. Outdoor footwear is not permitted
• Gym bags, jackets, and change of clothing are not permitted in the workout area. Use lockers for coats and bags

Safety

• Report any injuries or issues with facility/equipment to front desk staff immediately
• Ensure the pins and collars are secure before using any equipment
• Do not drop, slam, or throw weights. For your safety, we encourage the use of spotters
• No unauthorized personal weight room equipment allowed
• Exercises and/or equipment should not be modified or used in any unintended manner
• All equipment must be returned to its proper place
• Refrain from using cell phones while utilizing weight room equipment

Etiquette

• Respect the equipment and your fellow patron
• Re-sealable water bottles only allowed in the weight room. No other foods or beverages are permitted
• Be mindful of the amount of time spent at each station or using equipment and allow others to work in as requested
• Wipe down equipment after each use
• Do not spit in water fountain or sinks
• Keep feet off of the walls
• No horseplay or offensive language
• Out of consideration of others who may have allergies, refrain from wearing colognes or perfumes
• Only personal sound systems with headsets allowed. No portable stereo systems
• People with open sores or infectious diseases are not allowed in the weight room
• No chalking allowed, use of gloves is recommended
• Return equipment to its designated area after use
• Personal training services are not permitted

• Follow the Lifeguard's instructions. They will tell you when it is safe to slide
• One slider at a time
• No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping on the slide
• Slide feet first, on your back or in sitting position
• Keep arms, hands, and feet inside the flume
• Jewelry, locker pins, and eyeglasses should be removed or placed in a spot which will not cause damage to the slider or the slide
• Suitable swim attire must be worn; no buckles, rivets, or sharp objects which may cause damage to the slider or the slide
• Shoes, sandals, or footwear are not permitted on the slide

It is considered unsafe to use a waterslide:

• If you are pregnant
• For persons with
  • Limb, back, or neck weakness or disability
  • Heart or blood pressure ailments
  • Pre-existing injuries or conditions

• Must be 12 years of age or accompanied by an adult
• Maximum time limit is 10 minutes
• Keep head above water at all times
• Long hair must be tied up to minimize risk of being caught in equipment

• Must be 15 years of age or accompanied by an adult
• Maximum time limit is 10 minutes
• Persons with the following conditions should consult their physician prior to using sauna:
  • Heart conditions
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Other medical conditions
  • Women who are pregnant
• Do not use before, during, or after strenuous exercise
• Please shower after use, before entering pool
• Dry sauna – do not pour water on the rocks
• Do not exercise in sauna
• No shaving or personal grooming allowed in the sauna

Everyone has the right to a safe and respectful environment. Inappropriate or unlawful behaviour is not tolerated in City of Winnipeg facilities or programs.

Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment where customers and participants can thrive.

Expectations

Every customer will:

• Respect personal safety and boundaries
• Maintain a respectful environment, free of:
  • Racism
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Disruptive conflict
  • Violence
• Refrain from engaging in misconduct of a sexual, physical, or verbal nature
• Immediately report any inappropriate or unlawful behavior to an employee on duty

Consequences

Customers will be asked to leave if:

• They choose not to follow the code of conduct, or 
• They do not change their behaviour when asked

Other consequences may include:

• Suspension of service privileges
• Banning from City of Winnipeg properties
• Legal charges

Examples of inappropriate conduct

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Refusal to follow facility rules
• Refusal to follow employee’s request to adhere to rules
• Misuse of any facility space, including washrooms 
• Intentional interference with:
  • Another customer’s use and enjoyment of the facility or program
  • The ability of employees to perform their duties
• Any criminal activity
• Inappropriate conduct involving children 

For privacy reasons, the City of Winnipeg does not:

• Disclose personal information
• Mediate between parties in cases of patron inappropriate behavior

The City of Winnipeg partners with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P). All disclosures, allegations or suspicions of sexual, unlawful, or inappropriate behavior by a patron in our recreation facilities are taken seriously and followed up on.

The use of all technological devices is prohibited in:

• Washrooms
• Change/locker rooms
• Showers

You must get permission from staff before using any device to take:

• Pictures
• Videos
• Audio recordings

Staff have the authority to:

• Request verification of the intent of anyone taking photos, videos, or audio recordings in the facility
• Grant or deny permission if the technological device protocol is not being followed

Pictures may only be taken of children/patrons in your personal care. Every attempt should be made to limit or eliminate other patrons from being filmed in the background.

Media requests

For filming, photographing, or interviews inside our facilities, submit a Media inquiry.