Policies

Registration: All patrons must complete an online profile to participate

  • Head to https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/su1.asp?fl=true&tabID=2 and search “New Settlement Community Center.”
  • Choose “Not a staffer” and create an account and fill out all the information for each individual participating.
  • Please be sure to e-sign our waiver and policies form.
  • ARRIVAL: All patrons must arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
  • Key tags will be required after the patron’s “pass” the screenings to self-scan into the sessions.
  • A photo will also be taken on the first day of the class to complete your center profile.

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New Settlement Community Center Policies Contract

A valid membership for each person must be presented in order to gain access into the Community Center.

  • The New Settlement Community Center Key Tag must be presented and scanned to gain access to the Community Center at the time of the class or program.
  • Membership and program privileges are not transferable from one person to another.
  • Unless an organizational error, we do not offer credit, refunds or makeup classes.
  • Prorated pricing is not available, regardless of your start date
  • All returned checks are subject to a $25 collection fee.
  • Membership dues must be up to date in order to use the facility.
  • Class registration fees must be paid in advance.
  • Rates and schedules are subject to change.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a Parent/Adult Guardian. YOUTH between 12 and 18 YEARS OF AGE must have parental consent.

GUEST PASSES can be used after valid photo ID is presented. Guest passes are valid for a one-time use.

CAMERA POLICY: For the privacy and security of all – especially our children – we do not allow any photo or video recording without the permission of our Executive Director.

PETS are not permitted in the facility, unless they are service animals. Documentation verifying the use of the service animal must be presented at the front desk.

New Settlement Community Center Code of Conduct Contract

New Settlement Community Center wishes to promote healthy living by:

  • Showing respect for one another and equal treatment of all people.
  • Adopting courtesy and avoiding improper behavior such as use of profanities, insults, vulgar language, bullying nor play fighting.
  • Showing respect for the community center by not littering, defacing property, graffiti and spitting.
  • Refraining from bringing in glass bottles and gum.
  • Refraining from using alcohol or drugs before coming to or at the center.
  • Dressing appropriately for all activities.

The Center will be a safe space for all to enjoy. Violent behavior will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with the above may result in revocation of membership and access to the community center will be denied. The center reserves the right to revoke membership and access at its discretion. I have read and understand the above policies and code of conduct and will explain it to all members of my family.

Discipline Procedures– If a participant is unable to meet established behavior expectations, NSCC staff will follow these disciplinary procedures below. If at any time you have concerns about your child’s behavior or success in our program, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Program Coordinator to set up a conference.
Staff will first use positive reinforcement and redirection to redirect a participant’s behavior. If this is ineffective, staff may use a temporary suspension/ timeout as an opportunity for the participant to take a break from the behavior before rejoining the activity.
Staff will communicate with the participant directly or with a parent/guardian if/when youth is not following established NSCC rules.
Factors such as type/severity of behavior, behavior history, age of participant, etc. will be considered when determining the length of suspensions.
If the participant continues to have challenges after a suspension, the Program Director may set up a conference to develop a behavior plan for the participant that may include the parent being present in the program sessions.
If suspensions nor a behavior plan are effective in changing the participant’s behavior, the participant may be dismissed from the program. Dismissal from the program for disciplinary reasons could result in permanent removal from all NSCC programs and facilities.

Medication – NSCC does not administer any medication and will do so only when directed in writing by a parent or guardian. Medications must be in original containers with written instructions for dispensing.
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Emergency – In the event of an emergency in which the parent/guardian or listed emergency contacts cannot be reached, NSCC will contact emergency medical personnel and, pending their arrival, take those actions that are in NSCC judgment to be in the best interests of the participant.

Pathogen Exposure – I understand that, while I/ my child is in the care of NSCC, if a participant is exposed to a body fluid on broken skin or mucous membrane (e.g., splashing in mouth or eye) from another participant, the NSCC will contact both parties involved. They will explain what has occurred, and provide the name of the attending physician of the source participant to the exposed participant. If a staff member has a blood or body fluid exposure from a participant, NSCC will provide the name and telephone number of the attending physician to the staff member. I have read and agree with the statement and specifically authorize the NSCC to release the name and telephone number of physician(s) and a description of the event to the participant/ parent or guardian of any participant who is exposed to blood or body fluid or to any staff member who experiences such an exposure from a participant.

New Settlement Community Center Liability Waiver: Myself and my family members are physically fit and have obtained any necessary medical clearance from my physician prior to beginning or continuing any center programing. I recognize that center programs require physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause serious physical injury, even death, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved. I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the programs at New Settlement Community Center and recreation activities provided by third party vendors.

I agree to waive any liability arising out of any actual, alleged, or threatened infectious, pathogenic, toxic, or other harmful properties of any “organic pathogen”, which includes but may not be limited to bacteria, viruses or other pathogens whether or not a microorganism, regardless of whether such “organic pathogen” is the result of a local outbreak, epidemic, pandemic or unknown cause. I further waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the NSCC and its employees, organizers, volunteers, vendors, supervisors, officers, directors, participants, coaches and referees, as well as all persons or parents transporting participants to and from activities, from any legal claims, liabilities, damages and costs for any physical injury or damage to my personal property sustained during my use of NSCC property and/or my participation/my child’s participation in any NSCC activities. In the event that I am injured in any way or suffer any medical condition as a result of participating in the New Settlement Community Centers programs on behalf of myself, my heirs, agents or assigns, I hereby waive any claims, demands or cause of action and release from liability whatsoever to the New Settlement Community Center and any of their respective affiliates, directors, representatives, successors and assigns.

New Settlement Community Center Information/Photo/Video/Interview Consent

I hereby grant to New Settlement Community Center (“NSCC”), New Settlement (“NS”), and the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation (“Foundation”) the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use my name, likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made on behalf of NSCC, NS or the Foundation or its partners (the “Materials”). I agree that NSCC, NS and the Foundation has complete ownership of the Materials and can use said material, alone or in connection with other materials, perpetually and on a worldwide basis for any purpose related to NSCC, NS and the Foundation and its mission in all media now known or hereafter devised (the “Approved Uses”). These uses include, but are not limited to, videos, publications, advertisements, news releases, Web sites, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation for the use of the Materials. I hereby release and discharge NSCC, NS and the Foundation, and its agents, representatives and assignees from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of my name, likeness, image, voice and/or appearance, including invasion of privacy, right of publicity, misappropriation or misuse of image, and/or defamation. I agree that NSCC, NS and Ailey may license, assign and otherwise transfer this agreement and all rights granted by me, in whole or in part, to any person or entity for use related to the purposes set forth herein. I represent that I am over the age of eighteen (18) years and that I have read the foregoing and fully understand its contents. *This release shall be binding upon me, my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. This agreement and all matters or issues collateral thereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
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laws of the State of New York. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties on the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements. No waiver, modification or addition to this agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by me and NSCC, NS and the Foundation.

Aquatics Center

  • Lockers are available for the use of those participating in pool activities. Lockers are for daily use only. Please bring your own lock. Please secure your belongings; we are not responsible for lost or stolen possessions.
  • If your child is under 10 years of age and of the opposite gender, please use the Family Locker Room.
  • All guests during family and lap swim must pay a $10 fee to enter the facility. Everyone’s Safety is important to us. We ask that you abide by our pool guidelines.
  1. Street shoes are not allowed on the Pool Deck, without a blue cover. You may walk barefooted or with flip flops.
  2. Everyone in the pool must wear a Swim Cap; swim suits must be worn in the water. Men’s suits must have white mesh linings.
  3. Children 8 years old and younger must be within arms’ reach of parent/adult guardian who is in the water with them during family and lap swim
  4. Children between the age of 9 and 11 must have a parent /adult guardian 18 and older on the pool deck during family and lap swim. There must always be a ratio of one adult to two children when in the water.
  5. All non- swimmers must remain in the shallow end of the pool.
  6. You may be asked to take a swim test in order to swim in the deeper water.
  7. Any child wearing a backpack must remain in the shallow end of the pool.
  8. Infants and children who are not fully toilet trained must wear swim diapers. They can be purchased at the front desk or at the vending machine near the Aquatics office.
  9. Breath holding under water for an extended period of time is not allowed and may lead to loss of conscious.
  10. Inflatable rings, balls, water wings, noodles or other large pool toys are not permitted.
  11. Instructional swim aids (kickboards/barbells/pull buoys/noodles) are only for class use.
  12. During swim classes, Parents/Guardians of participants 11 years of age and under must be on site and reachable. You are able to be present for the first and last learn to swim classes.
  13. Everyone must take a shower in the locker room before entering the pool. Please make sure all children have used the rest room before entering the pool.
  14. Please do not have your child or any participant eat for at least 30 minutes before going into the pool.
  15. All questions regarding the Aquatics policies/procedures should be directed to the Aquatics Director.
  16. Family Room a. Purpose of the family room is for Parents who have children of the opposite gender to have a place to change their child. We ask that if your child is of the same gender as you to please change them in the appropriate locker room; either the Men’s or Women’s locker room.
  17. Locker/Locker Rooms
    1. The lockers are used for participant’s personal belongings. Please use them instead of leaving your or your child’s belongings on the benches and floors.
    2. The locker rooms are a place where people can change and shower before and after their swim. Please do not use them as a place to wait for your child’s class to be over. We have chairs outside the locker rooms as well as chairs upstairs in the lobby.
  18. Orientation
    1. On your child’s first day you will meet his/her instructors and be able to observe the class and once again on your child’s last class. Please do not come out onto the deck during your child’s class time, or peek in through the locker doors. Opening of the locker room doors during class time creates draft for the children in the water and also disrupts the classes.
  19. Shower
    1. During our busy times like Saturday please be courteous of the other participants and take brief showers so no one is waiting too long for the shower.

PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YOUR CHILD EAT AT LEAST HALF AN HOUR BEFORE CLASS AND DO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD HAS USED THE RESTROOM BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL.