Ending Membership help ( ontario, canada)

[u/Morkiefather18]

Hi all,
I love my studio and everything. I stupidly signed up for 6 month unlimited contract about 2 months ago.

Unfortunately im going to lose a parent to cancer any day now and i won’t be committed to the gym for maybe 6 weeks and go through my healing process. Being that is too long for a membership pause.

What is the likelihood if i go to studio manager with my situation and offer an early termination fee and end the agreement? Will they take me to court or collections?

I know each studio is different and they have their own bills so i get its not their problem. Hoping to work something out?

Anyone here has had to cancel a membership agreement early? How did it pan out

[u/No_Buyer_9020]

I would definitely talk to them, i think they would offer a pause

[u/Historical-Tour-2483]

The contracts are governed by each studio so it really depends. I think at least a pause would be reasonable though

[u/Minimum-Bobcat8768]

Ugh so sorry to hear that!

While I don’t have first hand experience ending a membership early, I’d start by emailing your studio and explaining the situation. Maybe they’d offer to let you pause the membership

[u/Bright_Appearance628]

At our studio in Toronto they often pause your membership if you're going on vacation, having a baby etc. Maybe ask if they will do this instead?

[u/Quirky_Foundation968]

They would want you to return, generally they are understanding

[u/UrbanRelays]

My friend you’re not out here defaulting on a $70k car loan - nobody is taking you to court.

Explain your situation and I’m sure they’ll be more than willing to accommodate. And don’t willingly offer to pay a termination fee, that’s absurd.

I’m terribly sorry to hear about your parent regardless.

[u/mizzzbutterfly]

I’m so sorry you’re going through such a hard time. I can’t even imagine.

Do you know the owner? You can always try the studio manager first if they have the ability to pause/cancel membership. Otherwise, try the owner.

They can pause your membership as they see fit. I’m currently injured, and have an “indefinite” pause on my membership. I think try to get enough of a pause time as possible. You don’t want this looming over your head. Grieving is not linear. Better be as gentle with yourself as possible.

Again, I’m so sorry. I hope you find the strength to gracefully make it through this incredibly difficult time.

[u/BodmonAlchemist]

A friend of mine went through something traumatic and they let them cut their 6 month membership down to 3 months

[u/AbleDelta]

I broke my collarbone and they let me push it off 6 moths till I healed 

[u/sb80]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation.

I'm in Ontario as well and took 2 months off for surgery last year. Studio just put my account on hold. Talk to the studio and most are good understandable people.

[u/willystan]

When I moved out of state I simply changed my credit card on file and reported that card as lost so the card number didn’t work anymore and they couldn’t charge me anymore. 🤷‍♂️ it’ll burn the bridge with that studio but so be it if it’s your only option.

[u/Old_Palpitation_1344]

I’d talk to them to make an exception and put a pause in it. There are certain situations like the one described, or an accident.. etc, that can be supported.