Courthouse Club Fitness - West

"I’ve been going to this gym for a long time. I use the pool and it’s amazing. The staff are of course, really nice. They help you and welcome you right when you walk in. The outdoor pool is open in the summer and they have a big slide. They used to have this little grey one but I’m not sure where that went. Overall I think this is an amazing gym."

"We always love it at any of the Courthouse Club Fitness Facilities - tonight we really loved going to the West Salem Courthouse Coffee Version!"

"The staff, facilities, aerobic classes and equipment are all terrific. The assessment of older members for more challenging programs needs to be more thorough to avoid over taxing them."

"Ella is 7 years old and we were so lucky to get involved in swimming lessons the week that I called. I was having a hard time getting in everywhere and thank goodness for the Courthouse athletic club. They are wonderful check them out."

". I am writing on behalf of my granddaughter to express our deep concern and frustration about incidents at Salem Courthouse Fitness South Salem. My granddaughter, a valued member of your gym, holds a membership that should grant her access to its facilities. It has come to myattention that my granddaughter is consistently singled out for questioning about her membership and her companions when she visits the gym. This treatment seems to be unique to her and happens regardless of her accompanying friends or family members. I wish to emphasize that my granddaughter holds her own membership, and her membership card should serve as sufficient proof of her right to access the facilities. What is especially troubling is that these encounters appear more frequent for my granddaughter, who is the only black individual among predominantly white gym members. We have observed that she is often questioned, whereas other gym members do not face similar inquiries when they bring their children along. This pattern of treatment raises concerns about possible racial bias and unequal treatment, which is both disheartening and deeply concerning. One troubling incident occurred recently when my granddaughter was questioned about her attire while wearing her swimsuit to access the pool area. She was told she needed additional clothing over her swimsuit. This demand puzzled us, particularly given the short distance between the lobby and the pool. We were further confused when we noticed other children walking by in their swimsuits without staff intervention. As a concerned grandmother, I find these inconsistencies in policy enforcement alarming and unjust. Gym policies should be applied fairly to all members, irrespective of their characteristics or attributes. I struggle to understand why my granddaughter seems singled out, while others are not subjected to the same scrutiny. I urge you to promptly address this issue and review your policies to ensure fairness and respect for all members. Every child, regardless of their background, should feel welcomed and treated equally in Salem Courthouse Fitness South Salem. We hope to see positive changes that foster inclusivity at your gym. Thank you. Sincerely, Cathy Steele"