1. students
StudentsHebrew University students are entitled to subscribe to a sports services package at the Edmond J. Safra campus in Givat Ram, at the Lerner Center on Mount Scopus, or at the Rehovot sports and recreation center. Memberships apply to the specific sports center for which they were purchased.
1.1 Subscription is subject to presenting certificates of paid tuition for the academic year corresponding to the subscription period, and payment at the customer service offices only.
1.2 Welfare agreement – Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students in a full study program (paying at least 70% tuition) who have paid the welfare fee and student association membership are entitled to register for a gym and swimming pool subscription at the same sports center for a fee of NIS 990 for the subscription period.
1.2.1 Studio and Swimming Pool Subscription – Students who have paid the welfare fee and student association membership are entitled to register for a fee of NIS 1,200 (at the Safra Sports Center and the Lerner Center on Mount Scopus).
1.2.2 Studio, Swimming Pool, and Fitness Complex Subscription – Students who have paid the welfare fee and student association membership are entitled to register for a fee of NIS 1,600 (at the Safra Sports Center and the Lerner Center on Mount Scopus).
1.3 Safra Center Subscription: Students who have purchased a subscription may use the fitness complex, the swimming pool, and the athletics stadium. The subscription does not include parking privileges.
1.4 Mount Scopus Sports Center Subscription: Students who have purchased a subscription may use the fitness complex and the swimming pool.
1.5 Rehovot Sports Center Subscription: Students who have purchased a subscription may use the swimming pool, a stunning new SPA complex including a dry sauna, wet sauna, relaxation area, and Jacuzzi, the fitness room, and the tennis courts (without lighting).
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PhD Students:
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PhD Students (Years 1–4): The subscription fee is NIS 990.
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PhD Students (Year 5): The subscription fee is NIS 1,760.
1.6.1. Students who do not meet the conditions detailed above may purchase a subscription for NIS 2,180.
1.7 The monthly subscription price is NIS 420.
1.8 Students who have purchased a subscription to the Safra Sports Center or the Lerner Center under the arrangement are entitled to register for studio activities and the tennis club at special rates, as published in the Center’s activity tariffs. Discounts cannot be combined.
1.9 Students who have completed their studies and whose only remaining obligations are exams or submitting a paper must submit a certificate from their faculty secretariat regarding their final-year obligations to the customer service office. These students are entitled to purchase a subscription for two years following the completion of their studies at the student rate for students from other institutions.
Summer course students at the university may use the Safra campus sports center or the Mount Scopus sports center by paying a monthly fee or a subscription for the course period at 1/3 of the full price.
1.10 Students who register through the customer service office may enjoy payment spreading of up to 4 installments (by credit card).
1.11 Purchasers of a subscription to the Lerner Center on Mount Scopus and the Safra Campus Sports Center will be required to visit the customer service office on their first visit to receive a biometric ID card, in exchange for a deposit of NIS 100.
1.12 The subscription is for the academic year.
1.13 Subscriptions cannot be cancelled or frozen.
1.14 The Center management reserves the right to revoke membership from a student whose status at the university changes after registering for the center, or to demand payment according to their updated status at the university.
1.15 Students who have not paid the welfare fee and/or student association membership will be charged an annual subscription fee of NIS 2,180.
2. Hebrew University Employees
University employees are entitled to purchase a subscription on condition that they appear in the employee index issued by the Division of Human Resources or subject to presenting suitable documentation from the Office of Academic Affairs or the human resources manager at the medical school.
2.1 Regular university employees may arrange payment by withholding from their salary. Amounts will be deducted in 5 equal installments.
2.2 Members of the senior faculty association
2.2.1 Entitled to participate in the group purchase of annual subscriptions by arrangement with the association (retired faculty not included).
2.2.2 This arrangement is for a subscription to the center; upgrades are subject to rates at each center.
2.2.3 Subscriptions are annual, and cannot be frozen or extended.
2.3 Employees who pledge to pay by deduction from salary and/or compensation (in case of non-payment) are exempt from registration, handling, and overhead fees.
2.4 Guest lecturers may use the sports facilities for a monthly fee at a rate of 1/4 of the basic employee rate. Guest lecturers hosted in the Belgium Residence or Maiersdorf Faculty House may purchase single drop-in admissions to the swimming at the advertised rate.
2.5 The monthly subscription price is NIS 440.
2.6 Admission to the sports facilities has been extended to include third generation (grandchildren) of all ages, as well spouses and children of employees, at the adult rate.
2.7 Employees of Hebrew University companies and not for profit associations, and board members of these organizations are entitled to purchase a subscription at employee rates with the additional registration fee of NIS 200. Please review the list of approved organizations advertised every year by the University Company and Association Unit.
2.8 The administration is entitled to revoke membership of employees whose status at the university changed after subscribing to the center, or to request payment according to their current status at the university.
3. University alumni
University alumni may register upon presenting a university alumni certificate (upon initial registration) and enjoy a discounted and unique rate for university alumni.
The monthly subscription price is NIS 480.
4. General
4.1 IDF invalids
Entitled to a discount on sports facilities in the group they belong to, equivalent to their disability percentage and up to 10%. The discount is non-transferrable and is not available on subscriptions for less than a year or on reduced student subscriptions. Please enclose a copy of your invalid certificate with your registration form.
4.2 Guest admissions
Members of the sports center may purchase guest admissions to the swimming pool at their center. The guest must be accompanied by the host (entry subject to availability). During the summer guest admissions must be preordered and are limited to an established quota.
4.3 Children and family members
4.3.1 Family subscriptions of two parents and 3 children in the same category at the full rate Include any additional children free of charge, provided the children are under 18, or under 21 if they are serving in the IDF. Older children are not included in this offer.
4.3.2 Children under 3 years old are charged at a reduced rate (for swimming pool subscription).
4.3.3 Children of subscribers who during at least 4 months of the subscription period will be serving in the IDF (conscripted) or in National Service (girls) will be charged at the rate of children under 18. Please enclose an IDF certificate of service (Form 435/1) or certificate of National Service. Without the appropriate form, the full rate will be charged.
4.3.4 Children under 18 who subscribes without the person eligible for a special rate will be charged at the full rate for the eligible person.
4.3.5 Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent while in the swimming pool.
4.4 Domestic partners
University students, employees, or graduates who wish to purchase a subscription for their domestic partner must provide a statement of cohabitation signed by a lawyer and ID cards showing the address of their common residence.
4.5 Required documents
4.5.1 ID cards of all family members (containing children’s identification).
4.5.2 Valid student card (students).
4.5.3 Certificate of paid tuition.
4.5.4 Statement of health.
4.6 Delivery of Membership Card
The membership card will be prepared upon registration but will be delivered to the member only after completing a health declaration and presenting a medical certificate confirming fitness to train in a gym in accordance with the Gyms Law. In this case, registrants will be given a one-week temporary permit allowing them to train at the center based on filling out a single-use workout declaration. A payment receipt does not constitute an entry permit to the center.
Membership cards are multi-annual and are automatically renewed upon subscription renewal. Membership cards must be kept even if the subscription is not renewed consecutively. In any case of issuing a new membership card, the member will be charged NIS 100.
4.7 Lost subscription cards
4.7.1 Please report lost cards (stolen or damaged. etc.) to the customer service office immediately.
4.7.2 Issuing a new card will incur a uniform fee of NIS 100. The cardholder must appear in person and present an ID card.
4.8 Canceling a subscription
Subscriptions are annual and cancelation must comply with the law. (see handling cancelation requests on the last page)
4.9 Freezing a subscription
4.9.1 The Center has an exceptions committee which is authorized to discuss applications to freeze a subscription.
4.9.2 In case of illness (longer than two weeks), you may apply to the exceptions committee to freeze your subscription.
4.9.2.1 Please deliver the typed application to the customer service office in person or by email or fax. Please include a signed medical specialist’s letter on official letterhead.
4.9.2.2 The freeze (if approved) will be valid only after the subscription card is deposited at the customer service office.
4.9.3 Transferring a subscription: Your subscription may be transferred once only, with the approval of the sports center, and provided there are at least 3 months of use remaining. You may only transfer your subscription to another person who is entitled to the same rate. For example, a Tel Aviv University student can transfer her remaining subscription to another student in Tel Aviv University. The fee for transferring a subscription is NIS 250.
4.9.4 Travelling abroad: If you travel overseas for a period longer than 21 days, you may freeze you subscription for the duration of your absence.
4.9.5 You will be asked to provide proof of travel (ticket, passport stamps) and submit a typed application by email or fax to the customer service office.
4.10 Disciplinary rules of conduct
(apply at all Cosell facilities and services at Safra, Mount Scopus, and Rehovot campuses).
Persons who violate any of the regulations will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:
Following a hearing, a member’s right to enter the center can be revoked by decision of the center’s director
An expelled member may appeal the director’s decision to the Association CEO. Appeals must be typed.
Notwithstanding, complaints about violations by a student or employee may be submitted to the University disciplinary committee.
4.11 Holidays
The sports centers are closed on the following dates: eve of Day of Atonement (Yom Kipur), Yom Kipur, IDF Memorial Day, Independence Day, and 9th of Av. Hours during the Tabernacles (Sukkot) and Passover (Pesach) vacations will be adjusted to the holidays. Updated information will be published on the bulletin boards and on the Cosell website 14 days before the holiday. The Rehovot sports center will be closed on Holocaust Memorial Day and open on Independence Day.
4.12 The administration of the Center reserves the right to close the center or part of its facilities for groups, special events, parties, or national and international sports events. No financial or other compensation will be offered.
4.13 The administration of the sports center reserves the right to close any facility for renovation with advance notice of up to 14 days without financial or other compensation.
4.14 Members undertake to behave respectfully and courteously at the sports center, in a manner that does not interfere, injure, insult or disturb others, and does not compromise the operation of the sports center.
5. Cancel a subscription: Procedure for cancelling a subscription to the sports center (compliant with the law)
This procedure applies to all types of subscriptions sold by the Cosell Association, including semi-annual subscriptions and competitive sports teams’ activities.
5.1 How to submit a cancellation request
By registered mail, email, fax, or delivered in person to the customer service office.
Please make sure your letter is dated correctly.
5.2 When will the cancellation be effective?
Your cancellation will be effective one month from the date of delivery.
5.3 Any refund will be calculated based on the number of Center business days.
5.4 How the charges are calculated
5.4.1 Full payment for the period from purchase of the subscription until the cancellation is effective, based on the annual rate the member received when purchasing the subscription (cost of annual subscription or semi-annual subscription divided by the number of months charged for).
5.4.2 Cancellation fee (added to the calculated amount in Section 3.1). The Association will charge the price of one month’s subscription: subscription price is calculated based on the price per month of the annual subscription (1/12 of an annual subscription) X the number of months to actual membership. Calculation for a period shorter than a month will be calculated using 1/30 of the calculated price per month.
Cancellation fee must not exceed the lower of the following amounts:
5.4.2.1 During the first third of your membership period, cancellation fee will not exceed 25% of the value as listed in Section 29.3.1. This does not include payment for activity in the period prior to the approved cancellation date.
5.4.2.2 During the second period of your membership, cancellation fee will not exceed 20 percent of the value, over the payment for activity up to the approved cancellation date.
5.4.2.3 During the third and final period of your membership, cancellation fee will not exceed 17 percent of the value, over the payment for activity up to the approved cancellation date.
5.5 Competitive sports
The Association’s expenses for registering an athlete will be listed separately on the registration form. These expenses cover the following items: Registration with the sports association, insurance, medical examinations, and registration fee.
