All Junior members, 17 years and younger, must be listed on the club computer system, they will each receive a membership card. Entrance into Dakotah! Sport and Fitness are as follows:

1. All juniors, members and non-members, ages 0-8 will need an adult with them at all times.
2. Ages 9-13 will need an adult in the building at all times, with a ratio of one adult per five juniors.
3. Ages 14 and up do not require an adult in the building.

Two steps will be taken if these guidelines are not followed.

1. Parents will be called to pick up their children, and if the parents cannot be found.
2. The police will be notified.

Adult Activities, Classes, and Leagues: Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to participate in adult activities and leagues, such as Basketball, Volleyball, Racquetball, Squash, etc.

Aquatics Area: Children under the age of 14 must be supervised in the pool at all times. See aquatic center guidelines for swim test requirements.

Lap Swim - A junior must be 14 years or older to participate in lap swim. Lap swim is reserved for those who are non-stop lap swimming.

Charging Privileges: Juniors may charge on their member account by signing for any service, program or merchandise at Dakotah Sport and Fitness. Charges made by dependents will be the responsibility of the parents.

Fitness Floor: For safety reasons, a Junior member must be 16 years of age and proficient at using the fitness equipment to be permitted in the fitness areas including the

1. cardio room
2. fixed weight floor
3. stretching area
4. 2nd floor workout area.

Junior members 11-15 who wish to use the fitness areas listed must annually schedule and attend a free fitness center orientation with one of our personal trainers. After receiving a Junior member fitness center orientation, Juniors ages 11-15 must check in and receive a workout badge prior to using the fitness equipment. Any Junior member that appears to be under the age of 20 using the fitness floor will be approached by a fitness staff member to ensure safety.

Junior members under the age of 11 and non-members under the age of 18 are not allowed in the fitness areas under any circumstances. Dakotah! Sport and Fitness offers Playcare and the 2nd floor workout area to parents with young children who wish to work out at Dakotah. Please note that children must be restrained in a car seat or stroller during workouts in the 2nd floor workout area. No exceptions. For more information on any of the Junior member fitness floor policies, please see a fitness desk attendant or call (952) 496-6874.

We ask that all juniors conduct themselves in the proper manner while using the facilities. Please be considerate to other members. For health and safety reasons the use of the sauna and steam rooms are restricted to members age 18 years and older.