MEMBERSHIP TYPES DEFINED

The Summit offers two basic types of memberships. Here is a brief description of each:

1. Temporary Memberships: These memberships may be purchased in the Member Services Department for one month at a time. There is no contract or registration fee associated with this type of membership. Temporary Memberships expire 30 days after the date of purchase, and there is no limit on the number of months for which a Temporary Membership may be purchased. A portion of temporary fees may be applied toward a registration for a contractual membership if processed within 2 weeks of the temporary expiration date.

Temporary Memberships do not include guest passes and are unable to bill charges to their account. Temporary Memberships may also be purchased for two weeks at a time.

2. Contractual Memberships: This type of membership offers lower monthly rates but requires a registration fee, a signed contract, and the commitment of a least one year.

Company Memberships are Contractual Memberships offered at a discounted rate to employees of many local companies. Employees who work for companies that belong to the Kalispell or Whitefish Area Chamber of Commerce or the Flathead Area Business Association may be eligible to receive this discounted rate. Companies with 5 or more employees who establish individual memberships are also eligible.

Company Memberships require that monthly dues be electronically transferred through a savings or checking account (EFT) or paid through payroll deduct. The Year in Advance prepayment discount does NOT apply to company memberships.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS DEFINED

The Summit offers the following classifications under each membership type listed above.*

SPARK memberships are for children ages 12 and under. Facility restrictions apply to this age group. Refer to policies or inquire at the front desk for clarification. No membership cards are issued to SPARK members. When the child turns 13, they must upgrade to a Student member and fill out a Health/ Medical Questionnaire to request their membership card. The difference in registration fee will be waived within one month of the child's 13th birthday.
*SPARK memberships are only offered under a contractual membership.

Student memberships are for teens and young adults age 13 - 25 who are full time students (Junior High, High School or College). Verification of student status will be requested once a year. Most adult privileges are available to student members, including adult locker rooms.

Adult memberships are 25 and over, or 19 and over if not full time students.

Couple memberships are for a husband and wife or a parent and one dependent child through age 18 (or age 25 if a full time student).

Family memberships include a husband and wife and their dependent children; a father and his dependent children; a mother and her dependent children; or a legal gaurdian(s) and their dependent children. Children included in the membership must be 18 and under or 25 and under if they are a full time student.. When a child is no longer a dependent, he/she may continue their own membership with no registration fee if it is done within a month of losing dependency.

Senior status is awarded to those 65 and over.