New York

The City of New York, often called New York City, New York, or simply The City, is the most populous city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. With a U.S. Census Bureau-estimated 2015 population of 8,550,405 distributed over a land area of just 305 square miles (790 km²), New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. A global power city, New York City exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, its fast pace defining the term New York minute.Home to theheadquarters of the United Nations,New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world.

Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors,New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898.^[29] The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States,^[30][31][32] and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York,^[33][34][35] making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. By 2015 estimates, the New York City metropolitan region remains by a significant margin the most populous in the United States, as defined by both the Metropolitan Statistical Area (20.2 million residents) and the Combined Statistical Area (23.7 million residents). In 2013, the MSA produced a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of nearly US$1.39 trillion,^[38] while in 2012, the CSAgenerated a GMP of over US$1.55 trillion, both ranking first nationally by a wide margin and behind the GDP of only twelve and eleven countries, respectively.

New York City traces its origin to its 1624 founding in Lower Manhattan as a trading post by colonists of theDutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664 and were renamed New York after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother, the Duke of York. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the country's largest city since 1790. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to the Americas by ship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a symbol of the United States and its democracy. In the 21st century, New York has emerged as a global node of creativity andentrepreneurship, social tolerance, and environmental sustainability.

Many districts and landmarks in New York City have become well known, and the city received a record of nearly 60 million tourists in 2015, hosting three of the world's ten most visited tourist attractions in 2013. Several sources have ranked New York the most photographed city in the world. Times Square, iconic as the world's "heart" and its "Crossroads", is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway Theater District, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, and a major center of the world's entertainment industry.The names of many of the city's bridges, tapered skyscrapers, and parks are known around the world. Anchored by Wall Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City has been called both the most economically powerful city and the leading financial center of the world, and the city is home to the world's two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization, the New York Stock Exchange andNASDAQ. Manhattan's real estate market is among the most expensive in the world. Manhattan's Chinatown incorporates the highest concentration of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere, with multiple signature Chinatowns developing across the city.Providing continuous 24/7 service, the New York City Subway is one of the most extensive metro systems worldwide, with 469 stations in operation.New York City's higher education network comprises over 120 colleges and universities, including Columbia University, New York University, and Rockefeller University, which have been ranked among the top 35 in the world.

Fitness Regulations

I.  RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND OBLIGATIONS

A.  FITNESS MEMBERS

1)  Fitness Members must be actively employed at Wallops Islands with base security identification to be eligible for fitness membership.2)  The privileges of membership with respect to fitness memberships generally are as follows:

a.)  Use of the fitness club by the member and guest(s).
b.)  Use of locker (as available by the member only) and shower facilities.

B.  GUESTS AND GUEST FEES

1.)  Fitness members may extend their Guests such privileges as are associated with their membership.  Guests may not use the Fitness Club unless accompanied by the Fitness Member, and must be with that member at all times. The member is responsible for their guest(s).

C.  MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES

Fitness members are obligated to pay dues to the Fitness Club in such amounts as determined by the by-laws.

The fee schedule is outlined as follows:
    MEC Visitors - No Charge (with proper identification)
    All members - $20 per year for cardLocker rental and towel rental fee:
    $10 annual - Large
    $5 annual - Small

II.  GENERAL FITNESS CENTER RULES

A.  BASIC PROVISIONS

1.)  Fitness Members, and their Guests are expected to abide by these Rules as well as the Membership Rules. Any violation of the Rules may subject the Fitness Member to suspension or forfeiture of their Membership.2.)  Any Fitness Member who conducts themselves in an unbecoming manner, or who knowingly violates any of the Membership Rules may be denied service and or access to the Fitness Club or may have their Membership suspended or forfeited. The Wallops Fitness Club through its elected officers reserves the right to review and change these rules from time to time.
3.)  Good order, proper attire, decorum and consideration of the rights and comforts of others must be observed at all times.
4.)  The Fitness Club will not be responsible for loss or damage to any personal property of the Fitness Member, or their Guests.
5.)  Any complaints regarding the conduct of Fitness Facilities staff or of a Member or Guests should be reported directly to a Fitness Club Officer or Wallops Flight Facility management in writing.
6.)  ALL MEMBERS MUST CARRY AND PRESENT THEIR FITNESS CLUB CARD FOR IDENTIFICATION TO USE ANY AND ALL FITNESS CLUB AMENITIES. USE OF FACILITIES MAY BE DENIED WITHOUT PROPER ID.

B.  PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP

The Fitness Club will accept Check or Cash, as payment for dues. All dues or fees associated with membership shall be paid in advance of use of facility. Checks shall be made payable to "Wallops Fitness Club."

C.  CLUB EQUIPMENT

Fitness Members shall pay for any loss or damage to property for which they or their Guests are responsible.  No property shall be lent to any Member or Guest or any other person for any reason without the expressed permission of the President of the Fitness Club or person assigned by them. No property or furniture shall be moved from or to the Fitness Club without the approval of the Fitness Club President or person assigned by them.ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS UTILIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES AT THEIR OWN RISK.

Fitness Club personnel are not, without prior arrangements, authorized to provide instruction on the use of the equipment. The Club is not responsible for any trainers or fitness instructors; Members or Guests using such equipment do so at there own risk.Members and Guests should be aware of their personal fitness limits. Use of fitness club equipment and exercise may be strenuous. Exercise at your own level and pace.

D.  OFF-LIMIT AREAS

Fitness Members should be mindful not to enter into employee areas of building, i.e., service areas, staff only areas, adjacent office areas, maintenance areas, etc.  The Fitness Member areas are easily distinguishable and a Fitness Member should not go elsewhere unless authorized.

E.  FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Fitness Members and Guests shall not bring any food into the fitness club at any time. Beverages consumed during workout must be in a container with a lid. That Member must clean any spills immediately.

F.  ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

No alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in the Fitness Club building or grounds at any time.

G.  TRAFFIC AND PARKING

Fitness Members and their Guests will strictly observe any traffic regulations established by Base Security. Parking in reserved, restricted or unmarked areas will result in the removal of the offending cars at the expense of the driver.

H.  TELEPHONES

House phones are available for emergency and short local calls only. Call 911 or 1333 for emergency medical services. This information is posted on each phone in the facility.

I.  MEMBERS' PROPERTY

The Fitness Club is not an insurer of the property of Fitness Members or their Guests. Any private property, which may have been left in the fitness club or elsewhere in the building, may be disposed of without notice. The Fitness Club or NASA will not be responsible for the damage or loss of any property.

J.  DRESS

Fitness Members should wear proper attire. When using the exercise equipment, Members and Guests must wear appropriate attire inclusive of shirt or top, shorts and or pants, and appropriate shoes.

K.  SMOKING

Smoking is not permitted in the entire building.

L.  LOCKER AND SHOWER ROOMS

While using the Fitness Club, all Members and Guests may use a locker, based on availability. All property must be removed from lockers immediately following workouts.  Lockers shall not be used to store any property. Changing into exercise attire must be done in the locker/shower room. Any property of the Fitness Club shall not be removed for the Fitness area for any reason. Lockers are not for private use and Wallops Fitness Club reserves the rights to inspect all lockers, as well as to remove any lock left on locker. Any property left in a locker will be disposed of without notice.

M.  BUDDY SYSTEM

The "Buddy System" is required while working out in the designated workout areas. It is your responsibility to make your partner(s) aware if you have any significant health problems, which may affect as a result of exercise activity. Communicate with your partner(s) if you become disoriented, strained, stressed, short of breath, or dizzy.

N.  PHYSICAL / RELEASE

NASA Wallops Island Fitness Club Member form includes a liability release clause which must be signed and a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), which must be filled out and signed. Any "YES" responses to the PAR-Q form will require a signed medical waiver from a physician. MEMBERSHIP ACCESS CARDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED IF THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET..