Policies and Procedures
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 6:30am-1pm, 5pm-9pm
Wednesday and Friday: 6:30am-1pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm,1st and 3rd only
Sunday: Closed
Hours may be contingent upon volunteer availability.
The Rec Center hours of operation will change as needed for church ministry programs, holidays, and other reasons as determined by Bonsack Baptist Church.
Holiday Hours
The Rec Center hours during holidays will be determined by volunteer availability, participant flow, where the holiday falls in the week, etc.
Inclement Weather Procedures
During inclement weather (i.e., snow, hurricanes, etc.) the Community Life Center will close with Roanoke County Schools. After the first day of closing, the Community Life Center’s hours will be determined on a daily basis (and may not mimic the schools after the first day).
Notice of hour changes due to inclement weather will be posted on the website and will be communicated via social media.
Memberships, Guests, and Fees
To enter the rec facility, each person has two options. They can become a member or use the facility as a guest.
Members – Membership denotes membership into the Rec Center and is not synonymous with church membership
Individual - $15 a month
Couple - $20 a month
Family (3+) - $25 a month
Access to Gym, Walking Track, Weight Room, Silver Sneakers program, $1 off aerobics classes
Group Exercise Classes priced as listed on Group Exercise material
Members under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times and still need their own card
Children under 6 are welcome with parent free of charge
Must have waiver and emergency contact information on file, including doctor’s permission if needed.
Guests
$5 per visit
Access to Gym, Walking Track, Weight Room
Aerobics Classes priced as listed
Guests under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Must have waiver and emergency contact information on file, including doctor’s permission if needed.
Group Exercise
Price determined by class
Sign up is required and may be done at the door, but pre-registering online or by phone is preferred and has priority
General Code of Conduct
Respect yourself, others, and the facility
Participant must sign in at the front desk upon arrival to the facility
No profanity
No fighting
No alcohol
No tobacco/vaping
No drug use
No weapons
Further policies and rules can be found for each room further in the manual.
Violation of any of the code of conduct may result in dismissal from the facility and/or revocation of access.
First Infraction: Warning, explanation of rules, and/or suspension.
Second Infraction: Reminder, notification of parents (high school age & below) and/or suspension
Third Infraction: Parent conference (high school age & below) and/or suspension
Major infraction will be given to the Minister of Community Life in a written report.
Serious discipline problems will be dealt with by the Minister of Community Life and the Community Life Council.
Dress Code
The Community Life Center is a ministry of the Bonsack Baptist Church. In the interest of influencing others for Christ, the speech, dress, and conduct of all participants should be in accordance with the highest Christian standards. Any print or writing on clothing must be fitting for a Christian environment.
This is a co-ed facility and appropriate clothing must be worn at all times. The Community Life Center personnel will determine appropriate dress.
Shirts are required at all times. Sleeveless is ok, no thin straps.
No bare midriffs allowed.
Shirt logos must not go against the values of the church.
Shorts should be an appropriate length and be pulled up to your waist.
Appropriate shoes for gym use include tennis, running, basketball, and other soft sole shoes. Non- marking soled shoes must be worn in the gym.
Gym
No food or drink without a sealable cap
Shoes are required
No hard soled shoes
No hanging on the rim
Use balls and equipment appropriate to the activity
Do not enter the sound booth or green room without an authorized person
Only authorized personnel may use the controls to the goals
Weight Room
No children under the age of 12 allowed.
Children 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult
Re-rack weights after use
Limit 30 minutes on cardio machines if others are waiting
No food or drink without a sealable cap
No talking on cell phones while using equipment
Walking Track
No children under the age of 12 allowed.
Children 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult
Re-rack weights after use
Limit 30 minutes on cardio machines if others are waiting
No food or drink without a sealable cap
No talking on cell phones while using equipment
Kid’s Space
To be used only with approved personnel
Hours of operation and ages available will be posted at front desk and online
Fee for use will be posted at front desk and online if applicable
Front Desk
The front desk is the control area, only authorized personnel are allowed behind it.
Some equipment is located behind the desk and may be checked out by participants
Renting the Gym
There are limited rentals of the Rec Facility space by outside groups at this time. Reserving classroom space, the Atrium, or space in the Roanoke Hall may be done through the church office.
Volunteers
The Bonsack Baptist Church Community Life Center is primarily a volunteer run facility. Most of the staff are volunteers and view volunteering at the CLC as a great way to serve their community. There are multiple volunteer positions as delineated below and all are essential in order to maintain the functions and services of the CLC.
Recreation Volunteer: someone who volunteers in the recreation center part of the CLC.
Duties
Man the front desk
Checking people in
Watching the security cameras
Checking out equipment
Answer the phones
Interact with participants
Greet and get to know participants
Answer questions
Walk the facility
Maintain and clean equipment
Enforce Rules
Incentives
Each volunteer shift that directly relates to the operations of the rec center receives a free membership to the rec center.