1. STARplex Fitness Centre is registered with AUSactive

2. Membership Bands must be presented at Reception or scanned at the turnstile upon entry to STARplex.

3. Each member on an ongoing or 12 month membership will receive one membership band upon commencement of your membership. If your band is faulty or breaks within 30 days, please bring it to STARplex reception, where it will be replaced. After 30 days, if the band needs replacing due to loss or damage a $10 replacement fee will apply.

4. If you cancel your membership, you are required to return your band; otherwise a $10 replacement fee will be issued.

5. Members are to bring a water bottle and hand towel to every workout.

6. Student membership rules are as follows:

I. 10-13 YEAR OLDS

a. Must be accompanied by a full fee paying parent/guardian over the age of 18.

b. Must wear coloured (red) under 16 band to enter the gym

c. Not eligible to participate in any weight training exercises or classes

d. Must complete Exercise & Physical Activity Readiness Assessment of Children and Young Adolescents with a gym staff member

e. Parent/Guardian must sign questionnaire on behalf of child

f. May participate in student friendly Group Fitness Classes and Supervised Cardio Activity within the Fitness Centre

g. Supervised pool access

II. 14-15 YEAR OLDS

a. Not required to be accompanied by an adult

b. Must wear coloured (red) under 16 band to enter the gym

c. Not eligible to participate in any weight training exercises or classes

d. Must complete Exercise & Physical Activity Readiness Assessment of Children and Young Adolescents with a gym staff member

e. Parent/Guardian must sign questionnaire on behalf of child

f. May participate in student friendly Group Fitness Classes and Supervised Cardio Activity within the Fitness Centre

g. Pool Access

III. 16 YEAR OLDS

a. Not required to be accompanied by an adult

b. Must complete Exercise & Physical Activity Readiness Assessment of Children and Young Adolescents by a gym staff member

c. Parent/Guardian must sign questionnaire on behalf of child

d. May participate in all Group Fitness Classes, Cardio Activity and Weight Training within the Fitness Centre

e. Pool Access

IV. WITH GROUP FITNESS EXTRA

a. 10-13 Years olds can participate in student friendly Group Fitness classes while their parent/guardian remains in the gym area i.e. they can be in the class alone under the instruction of the Group Fitness Instructor

b. 14-15 Years olds can participate in student friendly Group Fitness classes while their parent/guardian remains in the gym area i.e. they can be in the class alone under the instruction of the Group Fitness Instructor

c. 10-15 Years olds can participate in student friendly Group Fitness classes while their parent/guardian remains in the gym area i.e. they can be in the class alone under the instruction of the Group Fitness Instructor

d. 16 Years old can participate in all Group Fitness Classes contained in the current timetable

V. STARplex reserves the right to refuse entry and membership at any time.

VI. STARplex staff can ask a member to leave the centre at any time if the student guidelines are not adhered to.

VII. For the safety of our younger members, students between the ages of 10-15 only have access to cardio and bodyweight exercises. No weight bearing exercises are permitted. No access is allowed in the free weights area, pin loaded equipment or any other strength training equipment. No access to Body Pump, Boxfit or Pilates Group Fitness Classes.

VIII. Students between the ages of 14-18 must demonstrate mature and responsible behaviour when using STARplex facilities otherwise a suspension or cancellation of membership will be applied. This includes but is not limited to;

  • using equipment only in the way it is recommended
  • only participating in classes and equipment advised within your age group as outlined above
  • using STARplex Fitness Centre facilities only for the intended exercising purpose, not for social gatherings
  • always follow group fitness instructors directions when participating in classes
  • always follow gym instructors directions when on the gym floor
  • always store bags in lockers provided, not on the floor as this is a safety hazard
  • always bring a towel and drink bottle
  • water taps provided are for filling up drink bottles only, not to drink directly out of

7. Group Fitness

I. Class tickets can be collected from Reception or at the Fitness Centre kiosk and must be given to your class instructor prior to commencing the class.

II. No Admittance into class after warm up.

8. All STARmember holders are required to take an initial gym induction at the commencement of your membership, along with two additional program updates throughout the first twelve months. These complimentary program updates will not roll over to the following year. Upon your 12 month membership anniversary, you will be required to attend your anniversary program and update your medical and personal details with our Fitness Centre staff. This is so we can help keep you on track to achieve your wellness goals. If you require additional program updates, you can purchase these for $30 per session. See Fitness Centre staff for more details

9. If your answers on the Membership Application form or Update Form require you to seek a written medical clearance, you must not enter the Fitness Centre until the medical clearance has been handed to appropriate STARplex staff.

10. It is your responsibility to notify STARplex staff of any changes to your personal and medical information.

11. Members are to wear clean workout attire (no jeans) and enclosed sporting footwear.

12. Using the Fitness Centre facilities is done so at your own risk.

13. There is no eating within the Fitness Centre. Only water in water bottles is permitted.