Our mission for use of these facilities is first and foremost to serve the needs of the college community. With this in mind, Rec Club memberships, walking passes and all other services to the community at large will continue to be provided as long as certain criteria are met which ensure that the interests and safety of the college are not jeopardized.

It is at the sole discretion of the HC officials whether any individual is issued a membership of any sort. This membership may be immediately revoked at any time, without refund, if it is deemed appropriate.

1. In consideration of gaining membership or being allowed to participate in the activities and programs of Houghton College and to use its facilities, equipment, and machinery in addition to the payment of any fee or charge, I do hereby waive, release and forever discharge Houghton College and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, executors, and all others from any and all responsibilities or liability for injuries or damages resulting from my participation in any activities or my use of equipment or machinery in the above-mentioned facilities or arising out of my participation in any activities at said facility. I do also hereby release all of those mentioned or others acting on their behalf or in any way arising out of or connected with my participation in any activities of Houghton College or the use of any equipment at Houghton College.

2. I understand and am aware that strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercise, including the use of equipment is a potentially hazardous activity. I also understand that fitness activities involve a risk of injury and even death that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and using equipment and machinery with knowledge of the dangers involved. I hereby agree to expressly assume and accept any and all risks of injury or death.

3. I do hereby further declare myself to be physically sound and suffering from no condition, impairment, disease, infirmity, or other illness that would prevent my participation in any of the actives and programs of Houghton College or use of equipment or machinery except as hereinafter stated.

4. In the case that any minor children are included in my membership, I understand that all of the above concerns and waivers also apply to them and I hereby grant my permission for their participation.