Policies & Procedures
Membership Polices and Procedures
Guest Policy
We encourage our members to bring guests and introduce them to the club. Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center (LFHFC) reserves the right to require all guests to complete a guest registration card and present valid ID. Each guest must:
- Pay the guest fee set by LFHFC.
- Be at least 15 years of age. All guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult member.
- Sign a waiver and release of liability.
- Guests residing within 25 miles of Lake Forest are limited to 6 visits per calendar year.
- Limited memberships are available for guests of members living more than 25 miles outside of Lake Forest. Please see a Membership Advisor for details.
Age Restrictions
LFHFC is a family-friendly club. A minimum age of 18 years is required to join as an individual member. We offer family membership options for children/dependents ages 15 to 22 to join with a parent or legal guardian.
Membership Bridge
Members may request that their membership be placed on hold, or "bridge", according to the following restrictions:
- Any requests to bridge a membership must be submitted on a membership change form located at the Front Desk or the Membership Department. All requests must be submitted by the 1st of the month.
- Memberships may not be downgraded at the time of a bridge request. Requests for bridging a membership may be honored for temporary relocation and extenuating circumstances; all are subject to Membership Director's approval.
- Membership must be bridged for a minimum of 2 months and may not exceed 6 months. Bridging during June, July or August is allowed for only extenuating circumstances along with the approval of the Membership Director. One-third of the monthly dues will be charged during the bridge period.
- If one person on a couple's membership is placed on a bridge, the remaining member pays the regular Individual dues rate.
- Dependent memberships may be dropped at the start of a bridge and added back on at the conclusion of a bridge without a change of record fee. If a change to the Dependent membership is made after the conclusion of the bridge, a change of record fee will be charged.
- Use of the club is prohibited during a bridge, however, members may pay a reduced guest fee for up to 2 visits per month and a full guest fee for additional visits during that same month.
Medical Hold
Members may request that their membership be placed on Medical Hold according to the following restrictions:
- A written note from your physician stating the reason for the Medical Hold request will be required to begin the medical hold.
- To release the hold, a written note from your physician stating you are approved to return to the club will be required.
- Medical Holds begin on the 1st of each month and conclude on the last day of each month. You may not begin or end your hold mid-month. Retroactive account adjustments are not permitted.
- If one person on a Couple's membership is placed on a Medical Hold, the remaining member pays the regular Individual dues rate.
- Use of the club is prohibited during an approved Medical Hold period.
Cancellation of Membership
To cancel membership, members must complete a cancellation form with the Member Relations Coordinator or a Membership Advisor at least 30 days prior to cancellation date. Cancellations are effective the last day of a month and cannot be prorated. Cancellations received on or after the 1st of a month will be processed at the end of the following month. Verbal notice of cancellation, either in person, or by phone is not valid and does not stop the accrual of monthly dues.
Membership ID Card/Key Tag and Replacement
All members are required to present membership cards/key tags upon entrance. LFHFC membership cards/key tags that are lost or stolen will be replaced through Member Services for an additional fee. The fee for replacement is due upon ordering your card. ID cards are non-transferable.
