24/7 Access for Members
Staffed Hours:
Monday: 10am – 7pm
Tuesday: 10am – 7pm
Wednesday: 10am – 7pm
Thursday: 10am – 9pm
Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Sunday: Unstaffed
Shop 1099/1 Mcfarlane Street
Merrylands, NSW 2160
There is a light at the end of the tunnel!
The reopening of the gym has finally come and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our members back.
Below you will find Frequently Asked Questions about the reopening of Loco Fit Merrylands.
If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us!
support@locofit.com.au
The NSW Government has announced the 3 stage roadmap for the reopening of the gym.
As of 11th October 2021, the gym will be able to reopen.
Please check out the NSW Government Roadmap website for more information.
The Stage 1 NSW Public Health Order for gym includes:
Activation of Membership
All memberships have been on suspension from June 2021.
All memberships will be placed on active on the 11th October 2021, unless a further suspension has been requested.
All active members direct debit will commence as of 11th October, in correspondence to your perviously direct debit date prior to lockdown.
Suspension
We understand some may not feel comfortable or cannot return to the gym until the 1st December.
Due to this, we will be offering extension of suspension free of charge until 1st December 2021.
If you are unable to return to the gym and would like to remain on suspension,
please fill out the suspension form before midnight 9th October 2021.
If you would like the request a suspension after 9th October 2021, please contact debit success on 1800 148 848.
Unable to Return?
We understand the sensitivity of the current NSW Government Public Health Order, and some member will not be able to or feel comfortable to return to the gym at this stage. Alternatively, we will be offering 1-on-1 Outdoor Personal Training sessions and Small Outdoor Group Classes to ensure you get the opportunity to achieve your summer body!
Please stay tuned for more information to be released.
Will the gym be 24/7 Access?
The gym will be open 24/7 for members who have shown their ‘green tick’, certificate or exemption to a staff member.
This will only apply, until the 1st December 2021, or until the NSW government has notified otherwise.
How to gain 24/7 Access?
The gym will be accessible during staffed hours for members who have not yet attended and shown their ‘green tick’, certificate or exemption to gain 24/7 access.
If you wish to gain 24/7 access to the gym, please show your ‘green tick’, certificate or exemption to reception so a staff member can activate your tag for 24/7 access.
If you are not able to able to visit the gym during staffed hour, please call reception on (02) 9637 1038 to find out how to set up 24/7 access.
What are the staffed hours?
During Stage 1 & 2 Roadmap staffed hours are:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday – Unstaffed
What do I need to know to train at the gym?
We trust our members to follow the Public Health Order to ensure the safety of our community.
The current changes that you need to be aware of are:
SCAN – Please scan in using the QR Code
or Service NSW app before entering the gym.
SPACE – Please keep to 1 person per 4 square metres
(sqm) apart at all times within the gym.
WIPE DOWN – Clean machines after use with
antibacterial wipes provided.
TOWEL – Please bring a towel to every session.
No towel, no workout!
PROTECTON – We encourage the use of masks
whilst not exercising.
HEALTH – Please rest up at home if you’re not feeling 100%
The Loco Fit Crew are thoroughly preparing the gym in line with government guidelines and will be maintaining strict cleaning protocols and distancing measures to ensure the safety of our members and team.
What safety measure have you implemented?
Our main priority is to maintain the safety of our members and staff whilst at the gym. We have implemented additional protocols including:
Additional extensive cleaning schedules,
Service NSW QR Code are provided at the entry,
Hand Sanitiser Stations at entry,
Additional disinfectant spray through the gym for after use of equipment, Mask and latex gloves will be available at the reception,
Equipment layout has been placed 1.5m apart
1 DEFINITIONS
1.1
In this agreement there are some words and terms used repeatedly. To make things easier to understand, when we use those words and terms they will have the following meanings:
– Loco Fit, Group Classes, the Company, us, we, our means Loco Fit; ABN: 74 126 155 178
– Member, you, your means the person described in Membership Agreement Form and there referred to as a member.
– Membership means a membership of Loco Fit trading as Loco Fit Merrylands at which you have signed.
– Agreement means this contract.
– Rules means the rules specified in these terms and conditions, in club/studio signs and handouts, rules for using club/studio equipment and behaviour.
2 MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
2.1
This membership agreement is a legally binding contract between you and us.
2.2
By entering into this agreement you purchase a membership or services and you agree to all the terms of this agreement.
2.3
You acknowledge that neither the Company, nor anyone on behalf of the Company, has made any representations or promises upon which you are relying in entering into this agreement unless set out in this agreement.
2.4
You agree that this document sets out the complete agreement between you and us.
2.5
If any part of this agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining parts will continue.
2.6
If the Company does not exercise any rights it has under this agreement it is not giving away those rights. Those rights may still be exercised later.
3 MEMBERSHIP TYPES
3.1
We provide the following memberships (please note some options are not available at all clubs):
4 CLASS PASSES AND 3-DAY GYM PASSES
4.1
All Class Passes are valid for 6 months from date of purchase.
4.2
Some of our Class Passes offer an auto top up facility. Auto top up means that when your class allowance runs out, our system will automatically refill your stock with the option you previously chose. If you choose the auto top up option then your account will automatically debit you as you run out of classes until we are notified to cancel by you. Please refer to clause 7 for cancellation details.
4.3
3-Day Gym Passes can only be used by one person and are for new members only. A maximum of one drop-in class only may be booked.
4.4
3-Day Gym Passes become activated from the first use at club/studio.
4.5
Class passes, & Workshops/Events are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
5 YOUR MEMBERSHIP
5.1
A suspension of membership option is available on all membership types. The suspension is available in fortnightly blocks with a minimum of 1 fortnight and a maximum of 6 fortnights. If you are currently in a commitment period and you can suspend and your commitment period will extend for the additional length of any suspension taken. A fee will apply.
5.2
Members who are unable by reason of temporary physical incapacity (minimum 10 days) to utilize the fitness services may seek to temporarily put their membership agreement on hold. Reasonable admin charges may be applied.
5.3
Your membership permits use of our premises, facilities, equipment and services in accordance with the conditions applicable to that category of membership.
5.4
Membership is subject to current terms and conditions, company policies, rules and limitations and to any future changes to those terms and conditions, policies, rules and limitations.
5.5
Memberships are assignable to a new owner of the business, at the sale or assignment of the business.
5.6
Memberships are not refundable except as provided by law.
5.7
You must ensure that you keep us informed of any details that affect your membership. This includes changes to your contact details, address and nominated account details.
6 PAYING FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP
6.1
Fees and charges payable by you, as set out on the Membership Agreement, are payable in advance.
6.2
Upon joining the Company, you authorise us to charge or cause transfers to be made from your nominated account.
6.3
The above authorisation is a continuing authorisation until your membership is terminated or cancelled and continues upon assignment of the agreement to a new owner of the business.
6.4
The above authorisation includes (but is not limited to) quarterly price guarantee fee, membership fees, membership start-up fee, GST and any unpaid fees. Rate includes GST at 10%, if GST rate was increased the GST payable would be amended to reflect this.
6.5
We may recover from you any merchant or other fees attendant upon credit card use or charged to us as a result of payment by you, whether by credit card or otherwise.
6.6
We reserve the right to charge you a processing fee being the reprocessing fee in the event of dishonour of your direct debit or any failed payment.
6.7
We use a third party as a direct debit billing provider and you may be asked to fill out a Direct Debit Request(DDR) to allow deductions from your financial institution of choice.
7 CANCELLING YOUR MEMBERSHIP
7.1
A minimum of 30 days written notice is required to terminate membership either via email or delivered to the club.
7.2
We provide the following cancellation options:
(a) No Commit Membership: Can be cancelled at any time with 30 days written notice (as outlined in clause 7.1)without incurring any cancellation fees.
(b) Commit Membership: Includes 12 Month Loco Pass, 6 Month Loco Pass. Early termination fee will apply if your minimum term is incomplete, 100% of your remaining fortnightly fees will be payable prior to termination of your membership.
(c) Auto top up Class Passes: Can be cancelled at any time prior to using the last remaining class in an Auto Top Up Class Pack.
(d) Upfront: Cancellation is not available on this option.
7.3
Members may cancel their membership at any time by reason of permanent physical incapacity verifiable by a medical certificate. Written notice with the medical certificate must be supplied. Reasonable admin charges may be applied.
8 CLASS BOOKINGS AND CANCELLATIONS
8.1
Class spaces are limited and we strongly recommend that you pre-book online to reserve a space
8.2
Classes can be pre-booked up to 7 days prior to the class
8.3
Online booking closes 60 minutes prior to a class
8.4
If you pre-book a class and fail to cancel or attend you may be automatically debited a $15 no-show fee or a class may be debited from your account.
8.5
Cancellations on pre-bookings can be done up to 2 hours before a class to avoid a no-show fee.
9 COOLING OFF PERIOD
9.1
You may cancel the contract at any time before midnight on the seventh calendar day after joining, by delivery in writing to your home club or the address shown on the membership agreement. This notice may also be given by email. Please note that various promotions may apply when you join that extend the cooling off period.
9.2
Upon cancellation under this clause you will be refunded 80% of the fees and monies paid. The refund will only be paid via EFT or cheque within 10 business days. No cash refunds will be issued.
10 TRANSFERRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP
10.1
You can elect to transfer your membership to another person. Please note that a transfer fee may apply.
10.2
We can transfer your contract to a person, firm or company at any time without giving you notice. We can also sub-contract our obligations to someone else without notice.
11 USING THE CLUB
11.1
Members must be at least 14 years old to exercise.
11.2
We recommend that, if you are under 18, you seek medical advice about the right exercise for you. Additional exercise programs may incur an additional fee.
11.3
Your membership allows you to use the club/studio as per the terms and conditions.
11.4
Membership card – you will be provided with an access card. When you join, if you try to access the club/studio without your access card or photo identification we may refuse you entry.
11.5
Shelving Units – we provide Shelving Units for use when you are exercising in the club/studio. Valuables that are left in there at your own risk. The shelving units are not to be used to store your personal belongings when you are not in the club.
11.6
Clothes – all members and guests must ensure that they are wearing suitable clothes and enclosed sports shoes in all exercise areas except for Yoga classes
12 FACILITIES AND SERVICES
12.1
You are responsible for using our facilities, equipment and services correctly. If you are in doubt please see a staff member prior to using the facilities, equipment or services.
12.2
We reserve the right to remove, delete or replace equipment and/or services at our clubs/studios.
12.3
We also reserve the right to vary equipment, services, classes and hours of operation at our clubs/studios.
12.4
It is acknowledged that equipment and services are available on a “first come, first served” basis.
12.5
We may on occasion close a club/studio for refurbishment. If we close for more than 2 days you may request a time-freeze at no cost.
12.6
We reserve the right, in the event of permanent closure of the club/studio which you have joined, to transfer your membership to another one of our clubs within 25 kilometres of the closed club/studio. If there is no club within 25 kilometres, you have the right to cancel your membership.
12.7
Membership fees will not be reduced due to a club/studio closure for renovations or due to closure on a public holiday.
13 24 HOURS & UNSTAFFED HOURS
13.1
24 hour access will have staffed hours and unstaffed hours.
13.2
We reserve the right to change the staffed hours at any time without notice.
13.3
During unstaffed hours the following people are not allowed access:
– Non-members
– Off Peak members
14 ACCESS BY NON MEMBERS WHEN CLUB IS UNSTAFFED
14.1
Loco Fit does not grant access to non-members during unstaffed hours.
14.2
No member of Loco Fit is permitted to bring or allow a non-member into a Loco Fit Club/Studio during unstaffed hours.
14.3
If a member breaches clause 14.2 then the member acknowledges that they accept responsibility and liability for any injury, loss or damage attributed to the non-member the act of bringing a non-member into the club or allowing a guest access without signing in constitutes an automatic acceptance by the member of a casual visit fee for the non-member. The casual visit fee will be charged to the member by a deduction from their nominated bank account. We reserve the right to terminate the membership of the member who brings a non-member into a club during unstaffed hours or who allows a guest access without signing in. We also reserve the right to charge a member a fine of $150 for allowing unauthorised entry.
15 PHYSICAL CONDITION/MEDICAL ADVICE
15.1
It is up to you to let us know if you have any medical or physical condition which might prevent or affect your use of our facilities or services.
15.2
By entering into this agreement you are representing that you have no such adverse medical or physical condition and that you are not aware of any health or medical reason why you should not use our facilities and services.
15.3
You also acknowledge that we have not given you medical advice and cannot in the future give you medical advice in respect of your condition and your ability to use the facilities or services.
15.4
You should check with your doctor before using the facilities or services if you have any doubts or concerns in that regard.
15.5
If your medical condition changes after you join you must inform us prior to using the facilities or services.
16 RELEASE
16.1
You acknowledge that the use of our facilities and services involves risk of injury ranging from minor injury to death. This includes the risk of soft tissue injuries, broken bones and joint injuries.
16.2
You agree to make sure that you know how to exercise safely and will ask for assistance or advice if necessary.
16.3
You agree that your use of facilities and services is on the basis that you accept such risk and that you agree that the Company its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents and independent contractors will not be liable for any injury (including, but not limited to, personal, bodily or mental injury, economic loss or damage) to you, your partner, spouse, unborn child or relatives.
16.4
You also agree that we will not be liable for any personal property that is damaged, lost or stolen while on our premises unless caused by an act of gross negligence by the Company. This includes any motor vehicle and anything in any motor vehicle.
16.5
You will be responsible for the cost of repair and/or replacement of any damage contributed to or caused to our property by you or your guest.
16.6
Loco fit operates on a 24-hour basis and are accessible by members during unstaffed hours. As a member utilising the Facilities of a 24-hour club during unstaffed hours you acknowledge that you enter and use the facilities at your own risk.
17 ISSUES WITH OUTSIDE PROVIDERS
17.1
Outside providers may provide several services in our clubs/studios, such as personal training/private Yoga Instruction/Physiotherapist. Members may pay fees directly to these outside providers and as such we are not responsible for these fees.
17.2
Claims due to the action or inaction of an outside provider should be taken up with the provider directly. We will endeavour to assist in resolving any issues with providers but you agree that we are not liable for any issues resulting from an act or lack of action by an outside provider.
18 RULES & REGULATIONS
18.1
You acknowledge that we have in place membership policies, rules and regulations for the use of equipment, use of the premises and services and in relation to membership that may vary from club to club and studio to studio.
18.2
We reserve the right to vary such policies, rules and regulations from time to time.
18.3
Towels must be used during any training session within our clubs for health and hygiene reasons, it’s required that any equipment is wiped down after use.
18.4
It is further acknowledged that rules and regulations may vary from club to club and studio to studio.
18.5
Violation of membership policy, rules and regulations may result in termination of membership at our sole discretion.
18.6
We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone, including members.
18.7
We reserve the right to cancel membership for breach of the agreement, misconduct, damage to equipment, inappropriate behaviour or drug use, including where circumstances so warrant, without notice or warning.
19 CODE OF PRACTICE:
19.1
We follow the NSW Industry Code of Practice (“the Code”), a copy summary of which will be provided if requested.
19.2
In the event of any inconsistency between this agreement and the Code, the provisions of the Code will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.