RISNER FITNESS CENTER AGE RESTRICTIONS
Per Air Force Instruction (AFI) 34-266, Air Force Fitness & Sports Programs

AFI34-266 24 SEPTEMBER 2007
1.4. Minimum Age Limit. Age limitations are established and must be displayed in each FC to ensure a safe environment for all FC customers. The Air Force standards are consistent with guidelines established by medical organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Installation commanders should use caution when lowering the minimum age for unsupervised use of FCs. All deviations from the standard must be documented in a written base policy. Children of any age may be spectators during sports competitions or special events if immediately supervised by an adult.

Children Under 6 Years Old
Permitted in Parent-Child Room for supervised play and are allowed to be a spectator for sports or
special events under qualified adult interactive supervision.

Youth 6-12 Years Old
Not permitted in cardiovascular, weight equipment, or group exercise rooms. ***Permitted in other
areas (basketball court, racquetball courts, running tracks, locker rooms, saunas, etc.) only under
interactive supervision from an adult at all times.

Youth 13-15 Years Old
Permitted in ALL cardiovascular, weight equipment, or group exercise rooms with required
interactive supervision* from an adult at all times. **Permitted in other areas (basketball court,
racquetball courts, running tracks, locker rooms, saunas, etc.) only under interactive supervision
from an adult at all times.

Youth 16 & Older
Permitted in all areas of the Fitness Center without adult interactive supervision.

ANY UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY IF RULES ARE NOT ADHERED TO.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

NOTES:
* Interactive supervision requires adult and child to participate in/perform activity together at all times.
** The AAP, ACSM, and NSCA recognize youth vary in emotional and physical levels of maturity. Youth typically need more gradual, carefully organized, and structured training programs than adults. Caution is required while supervising youth in these areas.
*** AAP, ACSM, and NSCA guidelines point to clear and definite risks for youth in the cardiovascular and resistance training areas. Guidelines can be found at https://www-r.afsv.af.mil/FT/links.htm.