Age Policy During Staffed Hours of Operation

Youth 16 Years of Age and Over

During staffed hours of operation, permitted in all areas of the Fitness and Sports Center without a *qualified adult.

Notes: *For purposes of a “qualified adult” is a parent, legal guardian, qualified family member program (FMP) staff member, qualified child and youth program personnel, Fitness and Sports Center personnel conducting a program, or coach. AFI 34-144, Child and Youth Programs, provides further guidance.

Youth 12-15 Years of Age

Youth 12-15 years of age are authorized unrestricted access to all areas of the Potter & Freedom Fitness Centers, with the exception of the sauna, group exercise room, and group exercise classes. Prior to access, youth 12-15 years of age are required to complete the Youth Fitness Orientation and have a signed Statement of Understanding & Waiver form on file with the facility they elect to use. The Youth Fitness Orientation can be accomplished by coordinating with the Potter Fitness Center or Freedom Fitness Center front desk staff.

The Youth Fitness Orientation is an in-person orientation that covers the following: facility walk-thru, emergency procedures, rules and responsibilities, equipment safety, and proper use of equipment.

Youth aged 12-15 years old must report with their sponsor or parent to the Potter & Freedom Fitness Center’s front desk to complete the in-person orientation. Upon completion, the youth and sponsor or parent will sign a Statement of Understanding & waiver that will be on file at the Potter Fitness Center or Freedom Fitness Center.

After completion of the Youth Fitness Orientation and a signed Statement of Understanding & Waiver form is on file at the facility they use, the youth will be allowed access to the Potter & Freedom Fitness Centers without supervision. Upon entry to the facility, the youth is required to sign in with front desk staff for verification and tracking. Signing out of the facility is not required.

Youth 6-11 Years of Age

Not permitted in cardiovascular, sauna, weight equipment rooms, or group exercise rooms during scheduled adult exercise classes. During staffed hours of operation, permitted in other activity areas (i.e., basketball court, racquetball courts, running track, locker room, parent and youth area only under qualified adult interactive supervision. Interactive supervision requires qualified adult and child to participate in or perform activity together at all times. Permitted to be a participant (participating in age-appropriate programming) or spectator in a sport or special event only under qualified adult interactive supervision. For Fitness and Sports Center pools, use is permitted during instructional programs, or when under qualified adult interactive supervision.

Children Under 6 Years of Age

Not permitted in Fitness and Sports Centers except as follows: Permitted in Fitness and Sports Center parent (legal guardian) and child areas for **supervised play. Permitted to be a participant (participating in age-appropriate programming) or spectator in a sports activity or special event under qualified adult interactive supervision. Interactive supervision requires qualified adult and child to participate in/perform activity together at all times. For Fitness and Sports Center pools, use is permitted during instructional programs, or when under qualified adult interactive supervision.

Notes: ** For purposes of “supervised play” is a parent or legal guardian supervising the child within their direct line of sight while in the Parent Child Area during staffed hours only.

Age Policy During Unstaffed Hours

Unsupervised youth under the age of 18 (excluding all Active Duty) are prohibited from using unstaffed facilities.

The participation of supervised youth is limited based on the appropriateness of available equipment to their size, weight, and experience level.

Locker Rooms

Children aged six and over must not be allowed in the opposite gender locker room or dressing areas and this policy should be clearly posted in the facility. (T-3) To protect all individuals’ privacy, taking photos in the locker rooms while in use by customers is not authorized. (T-3)

References: DAF134-114_MISAWAABSUP, Fitness, Sports and World Class Athlete Program, 30 June 2025 & DAF134-114, Fitness, Sports and World Class Athlete Program, 13 February 2025

Parents or guardians must be present in the room at all times and must maintain a direct line of sight on their children.

• Parents are strictly prohibited from leaving their children with other parents.

• Maximum room capacity is seven adults and nine children.

• Incidents and injuries must be reported to the fitness center staff immediately.

• Users without kids must use other workout areas when a child is present.

• Children under age 6 are not authorized in other areas of the facility (weight room, cardio room, aerobics room, etc.) at any time.

• Sports attire must be worn in all workout areas. Military utility uniforms are authorized to be worn during workouts and members may remove their utility uniform coat (shirt); however, t-shirts must be worn. Inappropriate attire, jeans, boots, slippers, or other footwear, or other footwear that will cause safety hazards to the user, others, or will cause damage to equipment, will be prohibited at the discretion of the fitness center staff.
• Obscene / offensive language or graphics are prohibited.
• Athletic attire and athletic shoes must be worn in all activity and equipment areas. Only court shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on hardwood floors; boots are not authorized on treadmills or hardwood floors.
• Due to safety concerns (including an increased risk of dehydration and heat illness), garments made of plastic, rubber, nylon, etc. that are specifically designed to increase the amount of perspiration, are not authorized in any fitness facility, to include outdoor running tracks and fields.
• Customers who are not wearing proper attire will be asked to change into appropriate exercise clothing or leave the facility.