Pine Lake Handbook - Hartwick College

Pine Lake Handbook 2012-2013
PINE LAKE SAUNA POLICY
The sauna is open to Hartwick Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni
and Friends of Pine Lake only
HOURS: Wednesday and Sunday 7:30-10PM when classes are in session
All Hartwick College policies are in effect at Pine Lake, including the sauna!
NO SWIMMING ALLOWED!
NO FOOD, DRINK, or SMOKING ALLOWED: Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited.
Impaired judgment in the sauna can be dangerous; alcohol is a diuretic--combined with sweating in the
sauna it could quickly result in serious dehydration.
Pine Lake has a zero-tolerance policy with regards to alcohol or illegal drugs in or around the sauna.
Use of drugs and/or alcohol in or in conjunction with the sauna is a serious policy violation and
WILL lead to closure of the sauna and disciplinary action against individuals.
For your Health! DO NOT use the sauna without your physician’s permission if you have been
diagnosed with a heart condition, high blood pressure, respiratory ailments, or other chronic condition.
If you are pregnant, you CANNOT use the sauna.
Sign in. A sign in sheet is located inside the sauna door. All users are REQUIRED to sign-in.
Sauna users must be at least 18 years old.
Appropriate Clothing and Towel Required. Clean swim attire must be worn and participants are
required to bring a towel to sit on when using the sauna. Under no circumstances may patrons wear
excess clothing such as a sweat suit or rubberized suit while in the sauna. Do not wrap in ceramic wrap.
Don't touch the stove. It's HOT! Do not place anything on or near the stove.
When adding water to the rocks, do so slowly, one ladleful at a time. Do not saturate the rocks or pour
water directly on the stove. Do not add essential oils, scents, or other materials, including sage and
tobacco to the sauna stones or stove. Some people are allergic to these materials.
Drink lots of water. Drink plenty of fluids before entering and leaving the sauna. Avoid dehydration.
Limit your stay. Users CANNOT remain in the sauna for more than 15 consecutive minutes due to the
fatiguing effects of prolonged use of the sauna. You are losing water more rapidly than you realize.
Before returning to the sauna, you must remain outside for at least 5 minutes. The total amount of time
you can remain in the sauna CANNOT exceed 30 minutes.
The sauna CANNOT be used alone. Always have someone with you.
No electronic devices or reading materials. Newspapers, books, notebooks, laptops, cell phones, IPods,
MP3s, and other paper and electronic devices prohibited.
Pack it in-Pack it out! Take trash home with you, including plastic bottles, which should be recycled.
Honor the system. The Pine Lake sauna runs on trust and community spirit. It is a privilege not a right. If
someone is abusing the system (breaking the rules) tell them and report it to the Pine Lake staff person on
duty. Do not allow dangerous situations to exist. Everyone has the responsibility to maintain a safe sauna.
A Pine Lake employee is on duty in the Lodge office during all sauna hours. Contact the on-duty staff
(278-5429), or Coordinator of Pine Lake Residency, Seth Lucas (353-9586), to report problems or any
concerns.
Donations: Anyone (including Hartwick folks) can support the sauna (and Pine Lake). Funds help
purchase wood, pay sauna attendants, make repairs, and cover costs. To donate, complete a Friends of
Pine Lake membership form and write “sauna” on the check memo line. It's easy and tax deductible! The
current stove was donated by sauna goers and flood repairs were paid for by donations. Financial support,
even small amounts, makes a difference and helped us reopen.
ALL POLICY VIOLATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO CAMPUS SAFETY!
ENJOY YOUR SAUNA!
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