FAQ
Tyger Gymnasium
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions
- All registered Stellenbosch University Students can receive a 15% student discount.
- Only students from approved institutions within the vicinity of the gymnasium will receive the student discount, please contact reception to find out if your institution is covered.
- The student membership options are not available to Unisa students
- For Non-SU students a letter from the institution stating that they are a full-time student for the current year.
- Freezing forms can be requested at the gym reception or via email at tygergym@sun.ac.za.
- No membership can be frozen should the member have any arrears on his/ her account due to an unpaid, failed, or disputed debit order submission. All arrears must be settled before approving and actioning the freezing request.
- No debit orders will be submitted during a freezing period. Only pro-rata amounts applicable will be deducted for the unfrozen days remaining.
- ALL members with valid 6 – 10-month contracts will be eligible to freeze their membership only once for one 30 days during his/ her contract period at no cost (total freezing time is one month).
- ALL members with a valid 12-month contract will be eligible to freeze their membership for 60 Days at no cost (total freezing time is 60 Days maximum, but only one freezing opportunity is allowed).
- The freezing request cannot be amended after the days have been selected.
- If the member has a dependent on their profile, an additional request will need to be completed for the dependent’s membership.
- If the freezing request date is after a debit order submission the member is still liable for the outstanding debit order.
- All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation request forms are available at the main gym reception.
- The payer of the membership (if it is a Debit Order Membership) must instruct the cancellation.
- A 30% cancellation fee of the outstanding balance of the membership will be charged to process the cancellation.
- Cash upfront memberships will be refunded the balance of the outstanding amount after the 30% cancellation fee has been applied.
- There are no bookings required for the cycle class, it operates on a first come first serve basis.
- You need to be seated at least 5 minutes before the class starts.
- You cannot hold a seat for another member.
- You can view the spinning class timetable live on our website.
No, week sessions available, which allows you access to all our facilities.
- Our facilities are closed during annual graduation ceremonies (please refer to our website for communication regarding closing and operating times).
- Good Friday and around Christmas (more detail will be communicated on our website and social media platforms)
- We may also be closed when regulated by Government to do so.
We do not take responsibility for personal belongings, however, should we find items left behind at closing, we will keep them for a short while. Should these items not be collected, it will be donated – please ask at reception for more info.
Subject to availability, lockers are provided in the change rooms to store your gear while you train. Please bring one high quality padlock for your locker in the change room. We do not undertake that the use of a locker will guarantee that theft of or damage to your property will not occur. Please check that your personal insurance policy covers you for loss of personal effects. We do not accept responsibility for any loss or theft of money or loss or damage to personal property of members whether locked in a locker or otherwise. Any belongings so removed or left unattended will be available at lost property at the Gymnasium for 14 days. If you do not collect them within this time, we will donate these to charity.
- Maties Gymnasium Tygerberg does not have any authorised Personal Trainers. However, our fitness instructors are available to guide and assist our members to reach their goals.
- Only authorised Maties Gymnasium Personal Trainers are permitted to provide personal training in the Gymnasium.
- Personal training by other members is not allowed whether it’s for payment or not. If we find someone providing unauthorised personal training, our Manager will investigate and you and the trainer may be expelled or suspended.
All members must fill in a Health Screening Questionnaire before using our gym facilities for the first time. If you are found to be at high risk, we will ask you to give us a medical clearance certificate before we allow you access. If you are found to be at moderate risk, we strongly advise that you make an appointment with our Fitness manager before you start your training program. Before you begin exercising, ensure you have fully completed our in-house member assessment and induction programme.
We do have programs available for our members to use – please ask one of our fitness instructors to assist you with that.
Yes, we have fitness instructors available at all times during operating hours – they will gladly assist you.
A gym towel is compulsory – please ensure that you bring your towel when you come to train. It is extremely important to stay hydrated during training sessions – we have water fountains available in the gym, but we strongly advise that you bring your own water bottle, you can fill your bottle at our water fountain stations.
Suitable and appropriate exercise clothing must be worn at all times while exercising in the Gymnasium. T-shirts/vests and closed footwear (no slops/sandals) must be worn at all times (except in the wet areas).
Not currently, we do however have discounted memberships to Stellenbosch University staff members, Student Discounts and Maties Sport discounts.
Yes, all active members are able to log in at the facility by scanning the Ocitv QR code in the facility.
Members will need to scan in and remain in the facility for 30min claim their rewards. Members are reminded to check out before leaving the facility.
Points take up to 7 days to reflect.
Our facility cater for a wide age range, bearing in mind that due to your own health and safety, we do not allow children under the age of 14 on our gym floors.
Yes, we are open. However, some electronic equipment will be temporarily out of use while the generator kicks in.
tygergym@sun.ac.za | +27 21 932 2888
About Maties Gym Tygerberg
Gym Hours
Monday – Thursday: 05:40 – 21:00
Friday: 05:40 – 19:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: 09:00 – 17:00
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