Nasty Habit School of CrossFit
If you’re brand new to CrossFit, you must complete the Nasty Habit School of CrossFit before becoming a member. Please call ahead to schedule your Nasty Habit School of CrossFit sessions. Your first session will be scheduled upon completion of waivers and payment.
Membership Cancellation
Please email your request for cancellation/hold/adjustment to info@nastyhabitcrossfit.com at least 48 hours before your billing date (which can be found in Wodify).
Kids - Regular CrossFit Class Times
While we completely understand that many members often need to bring their kids with them, we want to make sure that the kids are safe as well as those of you who are working out. We ask that all children please stay in the couch area during class times. There are lines marked on the floor to show the area where they should stay in order to be safely away from equipment and athletes. Infants/toddlers should stay either in carriers or strollers. (Parents, please be sure that they are at a safe distance from the athletes and from any equipment.) Children of any age should not be using or climbing on ANY equipment, no exceptions. We also ask that children not use the whiteboards and markers. We ask that all parents be mindful of these rules and enforce them with your children. We don’t want the coaches to have to worry about this, as their focus should be the athletes in class. Also it puts the coach in an awkward position having to correct someone else’s children. We love that many of the kids want to try things out but our athletes are our first priority, as they are paying to be at the box. We don't want anyone to have their workouts disrupted or to be worrying about any kids that might be running around. It is best that the parents bring something for the kids to do so that they can stay occupied. Also, please be sure to clean up after them. If they have snacks, please clean up crumbs, wrappers, spills, etc.
Pets
Please leave your pets at home. The workouts are only one hour and we want you to get the most out of that hour. While we love animals, our space is simply not big enough to accommodate the athletes, kids and animals. It becomes a safety issue when pets are getting in the way of athletes doing workouts. Also, please remember that even though you may love your pet, others may be allergic to or scared of them!
Saturday Open Gym
Open gym takes place every Saturday from 9:00am to 10:00am. Open gym is included as a free day for anyone with a 5x a week or 3 x a week membership. It is not included as a free day for those with a 2x a week membership (you can purchase a drop-in via the website). Please reserve your spot at open gym in the Wodify app, under the “programs” dropdown on the class schedule page. Just like regular class times, Open Gym will cancel if no one has reserved their spot. We ask that you cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend.
There will always be a programmed WOD for Open Gym that you can do, or you can use that time to do a previous WOD or work on whatever you’d like. Feel free to ask the coach for ideas/tips if you’re stumped!
How to Update Your Debit/Credit Card Info
Got a new debit/credit card? Updating your credit card information in Wodify is easy. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right of the screen while in the app and then tap the gear icon in the top right corner. You can then select “Payment Methods” under the account section where you’ll be able to update your card information.
Reserving/Cancelling Class Times
We understand that many of our members have families and are busy between work, kids, etc. However, since some classes fill up, we need you to reserve your class spots via Wodify. If you show up to a class without reserving your spot, the Coach on duty reserves the right to decide whether or not you will be allowed into that class. For the lower volume classes, this is usually not an issue. However, if a class is at capacity or close to being full, you may be turned away. This is because sometimes there is not enough equipment or space to accommodate more people. It also allows us to uphold our quality of coaching by not having an oversized group. Any unreserved spots for classes are first come first served. Please check with the Coach on duty when you arrive and they will let you know if there is a spot available for you.
We also ask that if you can’t make it to the class that you have reserved, please cancel your reservation. By not cancelling your reservation, you are taking the spot of someone else who wants to come to that class.
Remember, class reservations for all morning classes close at 9pm the prior evening. Class reservations for the evening classes close 2 hours prior to the class start times. If there are no reservations for a class when the reservation window closes, the class will be cancelled. So be sure to reserve your class times! You can reserve your class times up to 3 days in advance.
Get to class on time
We ask that you please arrive to class on time and be ready to warm up at the class start time. This is especially important for newer athletes. Arriving late will cause you to miss out on the athlete briefing and warmup. The coach will not hold up the class for you! If you are late, please check with the coach as to where you should begin.
Snow/Inclement Weather
If you wake up and it's snowing and Holyoke schools are closed, the morning classes will likely be cancelled at the gym. The easiest way to check what classes are cancelled is by checking your Wodify app! We will also try to post in the members group on Facebook. If you have already reserved a spot in a class and it closes, you will receive an email from Wodify letting you know it has closed. But when in doubt, be sure to check Wodify before heading to the gym.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Compiled in part by The OUT Foundation www.iamout.org
At Nasty Habit CrossFit, we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community, including all athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, body size or otherwise.
All are welcome here. Our community partner, The OUT Foundation, developed this non-discrimination policy to ensure we operate with the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. As we pursue our mission, we are committed to following a path guided by our Core Values:
Passion: We perform our roles with purpose and a positive attitude that will inspire others.
Excellence: We set ambitious goals and work hard to surpass those expectations. We are committed to quality in everything that we do.
Respect: We treat each other fairly and with dignity. We value the diversity of our workforce and our members by fostering a positive, energizing and inclusive environment.
Transparency: We are honest and open with all stakeholders, including our employees and members. We are proactive in clearly communicating who we are, how we are doing and what we are going to do.
Integrity: We are honest with each other and inspire trust by saying what we mean, doing what we say and taking responsibility for our actions. We will not tolerate unethical behavior.
We also expect to have fun along the way! Life is too short not to have a great time and we are always striving to create a fun environment for members, employees and other business partners. We incorporate these core values in everything that we do. We expect employees to live these values every day, and Nasty Habit CrossFit will do so as well. Likewise, everyone (members included) regardless of position, is expected to understand our ethical and legal obligations and to follow those obligations.
If you have questions about the Code of Ethics or about any specific situations, I encourage you to talk with the owner of the gym.
This is your community. We will assure it is one that you are proud to be a part of. Thank you for letting us be a part of your fitness, health and wellness journey.
At Nasty Habit CrossFit, we share the following values:
Respect the coaches
Please give your coaches your full attention when they are explaining the WOD, demonstrating technique or giving you feedback. They are there to make your time in the box great and help you to do your best. Follow safe and proper techniques. Be coachable!
While we understand that you may be eager to help your fellow athletes, please let the coach do their job and coach.
Respect Yourself
Work with integrity! Follow the movement standards, do not shortcut reps or skip reps. No negative self talk. Your CrossFit accomplishments, how heavy you lift, or how fast you run, does not indicate what kind of person you are. Being coachable, respectful, a great teammate, hardworking and honest is a direct reflection of your character. Work hard but remember to have fun.
Respect Your Fellow Athletes
We are a community, and we are all equals! Introduce yourself to the newbies. Support each other, cheer each other on. A high five goes a long way in connecting with each other and building each other up.
Respect the equipment
Please don’t drop barbells (especially empty or with only 10lb plates on them), dumbbells, kettlebells, etc. from any height. Control this equipment to the floor. Not only will this keep the equipment in great shape, but it will keep everyone safe from bouncing equipment. Learning barbell cycling technique will not only make you stronger, but will also result in more PRs!
Respect the facility
Please put your equipment away where you found it when you are done with it. Clean up your blood, sweat and tears: sharing is caring, but not when it comes to DNA and germs. There are sanitizing wipes for this purpose. Clean up chalk with wipes, the broom and dustpan or mop. If you spill your water or protein shake, please clean it up. Put your gear back in your cubby and take your water bottles home, please don't leave them scattered around the gym!
Kids Gone Nasty Policies
Your child’s safety is paramount to the coaches, and it is with this focus we need your help. Below are some rules that we must enforce as a community to best protect your child.
1. Walk your children inside the building for the start of the class and come inside the building to pick them up.
2. Immediately notify the head coach if you see anyone in the parking areas or in the gym who does not belong there.
3. Unless pre-arranged with the head coach, the children are only allowed to go home with the person who drops them off. If someone else will be picking them up, you will need to provide the coach with their legal name and upon pick-up, they will need to provide a photo ID to verify their identity.
4. Until we get to know all of you and your children by name, please sign your child in and out with the head coach so we can ensure they are going home with the appropriate person.
5. If you choose to stay and watch the class (which we encourage you to do), please do not coach your child unless the head coach asks for your assistance.
6. If you choose to leave during the class, your child must be picked up promptly at the class end time.
7. A waiver, signed by a parent or legal guardian, is required for each child before they are allowed to participate in class.
8. Ensure your child has bottle of water, or a bottle that can be filled at our water fill station. Make sure bottles have lids, no open cups please. Don’t forget to put your child’s name on it!
9. Ensure your child is wearing clothing and footwear appropriate for running, jumping, rolling, pulling, swinging, climbing, crawling, throwing, and being upside down.
10. Children with disciplinary problems: first warning – free of consequence, second warning – sit out the first two minutes of the activity, third warning – go to the parent.
11. Finally, please make the head coach aware of any special needs for your child that may facilitate their individual safety, learning and growth (i.e., medications, illness, physical/mental limitations, injury, etc.).