Receive Up to $100:
The University may reimburse you up to $100.00/year for a membership to any commercial fitness facility OTHER than SamFit. There are two options listed below and depending on how you pay/paid for your membership you may be eligible to receive a reimbursement. Some gyms offer a discount to WesternU students – please see below for additional locations that are eligible for reimbursement.
Exclusions Apply:
Student must be enrolled in a membership (monthly or annual) to any commercial fitness facility or online gym membership. Purchasing a set/package/plan of individual classes does not constitute a membership (e.g. yoga classes, cycling, etc.). Apartment complex facilities, unless optional and billed separately, are not eligible.
Only one reimbursement request accepted per student each academic year.
Deadlines:
The deadline to submit your paperwork is determined by how you pay for the membership. Please see below.
Important Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Reimbursements
We’ve expanded the reimbursement option to include online memberships as this may be a more beneficial to students given the possibility of gym closures during the pandemic. Please note that the same rules and restrictions apply.
- The membership must be in your name.
- If prepaid, must show proof of payment for the full year.
- If monthly, you must have proof of payment for at least 10-months (payments can be made to different locations. For example: online gym for 6 months and then an in-person gym for 4 months)
- The online membership must have a physical fitness/activity component.
- Class passes, punch cards, home equipment and supplies are not eligible.
- Only one reimbursement request accepted per student each academic year.
How do you pay for your non-SamFit Membership? |
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To qualify for this reimbursement for the 2021-2022 academic year with an annual/prepaid membership you must: Complete the reimbursement request form and provide documentation showing the membership is:
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To qualify for this reimbursement for the 2021-2022 academic year with a month-to-month membership you must: Complete the reimbursement request form and provide documentation showing:
Acceptable forms of proof include a financial history report from your gym (preferred) or copies of your bank or credit card statement (block out any personal information other than your name and the specific charge showing the name of the health/fitness club). |
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Additional Gyms Offering Discounts |
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If you choose to enroll with one of the following gyms, please follow the directions listed above to be eligible for a reimbursement from the University. For more information on these gyms, visit our Discounts page or contact the gyms directly.
Given the situation with COVID-19 it’s your responsibility to reach out to these gyms to determine whether or not they are open.
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Pomona |
Lebanon |
Crunch Fitness – Chino/Diamond BarRate:
Step 2: Pay for an annual membership in full (know your checking account information).
Fitness 19 – COVINARate: Enroll in person or over the phone! Only nine miles from WesternU – map it! View flyer here. Step 1: Purchase a membership at the Fitness 19 – Covina location – bring your WesternU ID.
Step 3: Submit the monthly reimbursement request form by the posted deadline (See above)
Elite boxing fitnessRate: *Elite Boxing Fitness offers students and staff 25% off all classes. Check with Elite Boxing Fitness at 909-279-7956 on whether this discount applies to monthly/annual memberships.
Threshold HeadquartersThreshold Headquarters is pleased to offer WesternU students and staff half off our 1 year memebership! You’ll save 50% by providing your WesternU ID. For more information feel free to email us at info@thresholdhq.com or call at 909-390-2223.
YogaBody StudiosRate: Save 50% on your monthly membership.
YogaBody Studios is pleased to offer WesternU students and staff significant savings on Yoga Classes! Save 50% on your monthly membership by bringing your WesternU ID to the front desk to sign up.
Step 1: Purchase a Membership at YogaBody Studios – bring your WesternU ID.
Step 2: Pay for monthly membership or pay for an annual membership in full.
Step 3: Submit the monthly reimbursement request form by the posted deadline (see above) or submit the annual reimbursement request form by the posted deadline.
Please Note: Only monthly or annual memberships from YogaBody Studios will be eligible for a student fitness reimbursement. Short term or class packs will not be eligible for a student fitness reimbursement. |
Lebanon Racquetball & fitnessRate: Annual membership – $100/year Full fitness facility with 24 hour service. Available for all students, staff, and spouses. Ringside RehaBOffer: 2 weeks of free martial arts lessons Enjoy two weeks of free martial arts lessons at Ringside Rehab, as well as significant savings on one time registration fee! Save 25% by providing WesternU ID when you register. |