MEMBERSHIP FEES AND CANCELLATION: Membership use and services must be paid in advance. All fees and schedules are subject to change without notice. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. The obligation to pay dues is not dependent on the availability of all the club’s facilities. Special engagements, repairs, and maintenance of some facilities may make it necessary for the club to restrict use of, or close, one or more of the facilities. Dues will not be reduced or suspended during the time when one or more of the facilities is not available. Active membership is not dependent on active use of the club.
Monthly Renewing Members may cancel memberships by notifying Ballard Health Club by visiting www.ballardhealthclub.com/cancel and filling out and submitting a Membership Cancellation Request at least one day prior to the next billing date of your membership agreement. There are no refunds for membership fees (monthly or annual), and Ballard Health Club will not prorate a cancelled membership. Any past due payments will continue to accrue until this formal cancellation process has been completed. The member will be held responsible for paying any accrued account balances.
THREE-DAY RIGHT OF RESCISSION: New members/memberships have three days after signing the membership agreement to cancel their membership and receive a full refund. No refunds will be granted after three days.
FREEZE POLICY: Members may freeze their membership for an unlimited amount of time, in monthly increments- both monthly or annual plans. A $7 monthly freeze charge will take the place of the normal monthly membership dues, or be implemented for annual memberships. Notice of freeze must be submitted to Ballard Health Club by visiting www.ballardhealthclub.com/freeze prior to the first day of the monthly period to be frozen. Monthly billing will resume automatically upon end of freeze for freeze requests that state the number of months to freeze. Members may use the club by paying drop-in fees for each visit or class while their account is frozen.
ATTIRE: Proper attire is required for participants using the club. Shirts, shoes, and clean, un-torn clothing are mandatory. No bathing suits or briefs without tights or leg coverings are allowed. Proper footwear must be worn as follows: Classes ‑ court‑type or aerobics shoes only, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Weight training and general exercise ‑ no open toed shoes, thongs, sandals, street shoes, bare feet, or slipper‑type shoes allowed.
EQUIPMENT: Members are expected to wipe down all equipment after use with provided disinfectant and towels. All equipment must be used as designed. Members must be familiar with and observe club rules and regulations posted in the club area. Members who do not observe club rules and regulations or who abuse equipment in any fashion will be asked to leave. The management reserves the right to terminate membership to anyone who refuses to observe any of the club's rules or regulations.
CONDUCT: Ballard Health Club is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of each of its members and staff. Ballard Health Club does not tolerate unreasonable, threatening, obscene, harassing, indecent, or illegal behavior. Ballard Health Club has the right to judge behavior and respond accordingly. This right includes, but is not limited to, termination of membership of any member engaging in unacceptable behavior.
LOCKER ROOMS: Locker rooms are available for members and drop-in guests. Members should bring a lock to use for lockers. The use of cellular phones is not allowed in lockers rooms because of the photo capabilities of these phones.
CHILDREN: Members and guests must be at least 14 years old or have completed the 8th grade to use BHC facilities. Please do not bring minors into the studios, exercise, locker, or weight training rooms.
DAMAGES: Any member, member's guest, or dependent children willfully or neglectfully causing damage to the club’s property shall pay for damages.
LOST ARTICLES: The club assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen articles. Lost and found articles not claimed will be donated to charity.
FOOD AND DRINK: No food or drink is allowed beyond the lobby area. Water may be taken into workout areas if it is in a non‑breakable, enclosed container.
PARKING: Access to BHC parking lots is limited members with active parking permits.