Texins Fitness Center Policies
Membership Rules and Regulations (effective 10.01.18)
JOINING TEXINS FITNESS CENTER
Texas Instruments (TI) partners with the staff at the Texins Fitness Center (Fitness Center) to promote member use of the Fitness Center and its activities, classes and programs.
Membership enrollment information is available at the Fitness Center or on the Fitness Center website (www.texinsfitness.com/take-action/). An individual eligible for primary membership (as discussed below) must accurately complete a membership agreement. Additionally, a health information questionnaire must be signed by members age 18 and older in acknowledgement of its terms, though such member is not required to complete the questionnaire. A liability form must be signed by family members age 18 and older and by the primary member on behalf of family members age 8 through 17. The applicant eligible for membership must accurately complete the required paperwork and return it to the Fitness Center front desk. Membership is activated as soon as the required enrollment information is submitted and the membership application is approved.
TI BADGES
All members, with the exception of family members under age 16, will be required to scan a TI-issued badge to enter North Campus and the Fitness Center (badge use required at front desk/locker rooms). Members who are TI employees/contractors will use their regular TI badge to access the Fitness Center. TI retirees, co-locators and family members age 16 and older will be issued a TI badge for North Campus/Fitness Center access only. Such required badge access is consistent with the security at all TI buildings and locations. Badge access is not required for family members under age 16 who must be accompanied by the primary member when entering the facility.
If a badge cannot be located, a TI employee/contractor must notify Security to request a new badge. All other members with a lost badge must notify and work with the Fitness Center to obtain a new badge. Members without a badge may experience a delay in gaining access to North Campus and the Fitness Center. Members who experience multiple lost badges may incur a replacement fee or permanent cancellation of their membership.
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Primary membership is available only to active employees of TI, active employees of Air Liquide, DRS and Raytheon (referred to as co-locators), TI retirees and TI contractors.
MEMBERSHIP TYPE
A primary member may elect an individual or family membership. By electing a family membership, the primary member extends membership privileges to his/her: (i) spouse/partner, (ii) children (biological, adopted, stepchildren) under age 26 and (iii) disabled children over age 26 covered under a health benefit plan sponsored by TI or a co-locator.
MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT
Membership dues run month to month and are paid via payroll deduction or Electronic Funds Transfer.
Payroll Deduction. Membership dues are automatically deducted from payroll for TI employees/co-locators. Payroll deduction payments typically begin with the second pay period following the date membership is activated. Once begun, payroll deductions continue until membership is terminated.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). EFT payments begin shortly after membership is activated, with the actual date monthly payments are processed varying by credit card/banking institution. Monthly payments will reoccur on the same processing date until membership is terminated.
TEMPORARY ACCESS FOR GUESTS/TRAVELING TI EMPLOYEES/NEW HIRES
Guests. Individuals eligible for and interested in a primary membership may receive a one-time complimentary one (1) week pass. This pass is available via the Fitness Center website or Fitness Center staff and must be used within the dates provided on the pass.
Primary members may purchase one (1) day guest passes for family members from the front desk and must accompany their guest while using the facility. Guests must follow Fitness Center rules and regulations and guests age 18 and older must sign member/guest guidelines. All guests must check-in at the front desk upon each visit and are required to sign-in on the non-member access list. First time guests are required to complete a guest registration form and read/sign the “Release of Liability”. A guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Lockers are available for daily use by guests in exchange for a picture ID.
Traveling TI Employees. TI employees traveling from other sites on TI business for less than 21 days have access, via their TI authorized badge, to the Fitness Center during their stay. Family members of the traveling TI employee may also use the Fitness Center, via their TI alternate badge, upon payment of a daily guest fee. First time traveling TI employees and their family members are required to complete a guest registration form and read/sign the “Release of Liability”.
New Hires. New TI employees receive a 30 day complimentary membership that begins on date of hire.
MEMBERSHIP CHANGES/TERMINATION
A member may change the type of membership elected (individual/family) or terminate membership by completing a cancellation form. Cancellation forms are available at the front desk. Members may use the Fitness Center for 30 days after notice is received. TI alternate badges must be returned to the Fitness Center by the end of this 30-day period.
Payroll Deduction. Membership will terminate 30 days from the date the termination notice is received for members paying by payroll deduction (TI employees/co-locators). Depending on when the termination notice is received with respect to the payroll schedule, it takes one (1) or two (2) payroll cycles to end the payroll deduction.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Members paying by EFT must provide 30 days advance written notice. Membership will terminate when the 30 days are complete. The member will be charged a pro-rated fee for any day(s) within this 30-day period that occur after the date the monthly payment is processed.
LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP
TI/Fitness Center reserves the right to discontinue membership privileges at any time for any of the following reasons:
Knowledgeable misuse of Fitness Center equipment or TI facilities
Unauthorized personal training
Failure to use proper hygiene and clean workout attire
Destruction of Fitness Center equipment or property
Theft of equipment or property from a TI facility, other members or staff
Commitment of unlawful acts
Fighting on premises
Use of profanity toward other members or staff
Possession or consumption of alcohol, tobacco or drugs on facility property
Failure to pay membership dues, program/personal training fees and other fees
Failure to abide by Fitness Center rules and regulations as set forth in these policies
Any other reason as determined in the sole discretion of TI
LOCKER ROOMS
TI authorized badges give members access to locker keys for daily locker use. A private storage locker is available for daily storage of personal toiletries and clothing for a monthly rental fee.
Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the locker rooms. Children three (3) years and older must use the appropriate same sex locker room or the family restroom.
TI PROPERTY
Members and guests may not bring firearms, weapons or explosives on TI property or record on TI property images, video, or sound. Consent, if requested, must be granted to permit TI to search personal belongings brought inside TI property.
DRESS CODE
Members and guests are expected to dress appropriately for the use of the Fitness Center, including wearing clean workout clothes, athletic shoes and shirts (unless in the pool area). Athletic shoes with black soles are not permitted in the in the gym, aerobic rooms or on the outdoor courts. And, bare feet, open-toed shoes or street shoes are not permitted in the fitness area.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Food and beverages are available at the NrGize Lifestyle Cafe. Food is prohibited beyond the Cafe area, with the exception of the meeting rooms in the conferencing center. The drinking of water in plastic containers with spill-proof caps is permitted throughout the facility.
GENERAL FITNESS GUIDELINES
Members and guests should observe all posted signs and exercise caution when engaging in physical activity. Exercise equipment must be used according to its intended purpose and design. Members and guests should consult a Fitness Specialist if they have any questions about how to operate specific equipment. If a piece of equipment does not work properly, it should not be used and staff should be immediately notified. At the discretion of Fitness Center staff, members/guests may be prohibited from using equipment if it is deemed that they are using the equipment incorrectly and/or such use is likely to result in injury.
The Fitness Center does not permit profanity, spitting, horseplay, fighting, leaning/resting on equipment/railings and the dropping/banging of weights. Members who are completing multiple sets using the exercise equipment are requested to allow other members to "work in" between sets. Members are also asked to use a towel to wipe perspiration off equipment immediately after use.
Children under 14 years of age not permitted in group exercise rooms unless participating in a program or event.
SWIMMING POOL
Members swim at their own risk. The following general guidelines also apply:
1. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool
2. Appropriate swimming attire is required
3. No running, diving or horseplay is allowed in the pool/pool deck
4. Family members 9 years and under are allowed in the pool only during family swim hours if accompanied by an adult member (unless enrolled in a specific class or program)
5. The handicap lift is available to access the pool with assistance from a staff member
6. Pool usage may be limited by classes or programs. Members should check the pool activity schedule before visiting the pool.
7. On weekdays, the pool closes one hour prior to the facility closing. On weekends, the pool closes 15 minutes prior to the facility closing.
FREE WEIGHT AREA
For free weight lifting, a spotter must be present and collars (built in safety supports where available) are required. Members/guests are asked not to use chalk on the equipment, return weights to their proper racks, and use caution when exercising near the mirrors.
CARDIOVASCULAR EQUIPMENT
Members/guests using the cardiovascular equipment must follow the guidelines and directions provided and are asked to limit exercise time on such equipment to 20 minute during peak hours.
WALKING/RUNNING TRACK
Members/guests using the track must enter and exit at designated locations, follow the directional arrows when using the track, refrain from stopping while on the track, use the inside lanes for walking and the outside lanes for running and walk/job/run in a single file line.
CARDIO THEATER
The cardiovascular machine area allows access to a variety of television and radio channel options. Stations are controlled by Fitness Center staff. Headphones with a standard Walkman (2.5mm) jack are needed to access the cardio theater system.
GYM
Members/guest should make sure the gym is available by consulting the gym schedule, which is posted on the Fitness Center website or in the gym. Members/guest must wear non-marking athletic shoes in the gym and shirts when leaving the gym. Dunking on the gym basketball nets is permitted, but not hanging on the nets or rims.
FACILITY RENTALS AND RESERVATIONS PRACTICES
At the discretion of Texins staff, members or those eligible for membership may rent the Fitness Center and reserve the Fitness Center fields, gym courts and conference rooms for activities/events for use by members and those eligible for membership. Members and those eligible for membership age 18 and older must sign a liability form to use the Fitness Center and/or its ground/premises. Fitness Center rules and regulations apply to all individuals using the Fitness Center and/or its ground/premises.
LOST ITEMS/LOST AND FOUND
TI/Fitness Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items turned into the Lost and Found will be stored for 30 days at the front desk. Items not claimed after this 30 day period will be donated to charity.
MEMBER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
The Fitness Center welcomes comments and suggestions from its members. Comments and suggestions may be submitted to by email at texinsfeedback@list.ti.com.
COPY OF POLICIES
A copy of these policies may be obtained at the front desk of the Fitness Center or by calling/emailing the Fitness Center (at texinsfeedback@list.ti.com) and requesting this information.
updated 05.26.22