Family Handbook 2017-18

in  the use of  the Fitness Room equipment, act prudently and  carefully and obey  the  Fitness Room  rules.  5. Parents understand, acknowledge and assume  the poten al  risks and  responsibili es  involved  in his/her daughter’s use of  the Fitness Room and  the equipment  contained.  Agreement by a Grade 9  to 12  student means:  1. The  student will demonstrate a  safe and  responsible a tude when using  the equipment  and  space  in  the Fitness Room.   2. The  student will obey  the Fitness Room  rules.  3. The  student will  speak up  if  she experiences, witnesses or  learns of unsafe equipment  and/or behaviour  in  the Fitness Room.   Acknowledgement and Assump on of Risk  (Grades 9  to 12)  When making use of  the Fitness Room and  the equipment available within  the Fitness Room, a  student will be exposed  to  situa ons and environmental  condi ons where  the  stresses and  hazards will be greater or different  from  those  she encounters  in  the usual  course.   The  following  safeguards are  in place:  ● The entrance  to  the Fitness Room  is  swipe  card  controlled.   ● The Fitness Room  is monitored by a  security  camera at all  mes.   ● The equipment  in  the Fitness Room  is maintained  in good working order and  is  appropriate  for  the age and development of  students  in Grades 9  to 12.   ● Parents, at any  me, may  tour  the Fitness Room.  ● Parents may  contact any member of  the Health and Physical Educa on Department  to  learn about  the equipment available and  the  risks associated with  the use of  the  equipment.   ● Students are not permi ed  to admit or make use of personal  trainers  in  the Havergal  College Fitness Room. 

Specific hazards associated with  the use of  the Fitness Room may  include:  ● athle c  injuries  ● slips and  falls 

Possible  consequences as a  result of  these hazards are:   ● head and/or  spinal  cord  injuries ● emo onal  trauma 

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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