Our Campus Recreation facilities are here for all students and members to enjoy. To ensure a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment, please follow these guidelines.

General Expectations

  • Attire: Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the activity. Shirts and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required in activity areas. Attire that could cause injury or damage (such as heels, cleats on non-turf surfaces, or unsafe accessories) is not allowed.
  • Food and Drink: Only water in closed containers is allowed in activity areas.
  • Equipment: Return all equipment to its designated place after use. Report any damaged, malfunctioning, or unsafe equipment to staff. Only use equipment as intended.
  • Personal Items: Store belongings in lockers or cubbies. Keep bags and personal items off activity floors.
  • Attitude: Be inclusive – allow others to join in!
  • Conduct: All users must follow the instructions of Campus Recreation staff. Unsafe behavior, misconduct, or misuse of facilities may result in removal or loss of privileges.

Fitness

  • Control weights to the floor when lifting – no dropping or throwing.
  • Use equipment only as designated. Equipment may not be modified or used in a way that is unsafe or unintended by the manufacturer. Ask staff if unsure.
  • Clean equipment after each use.
  • Use equipment in a safe manner: No stepping or standing on adjustable and flat weight benches; no weights on cardio equipment; spotters are encouraged for heavy lifts; use collars on barbells, etc.
  • Keep equipment in the designated area – do not move benches, racks or machines; lifting with plates is allowed only in designated areas.
  • Return equipment to appropriate storage areas and racks. Pay attention to color-coding of free weights.
  • Limit use during peak times: 30 minutes per machine; allow others to “work in.”
  • No personal equipment is allowed (e.g., barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, etc.).

Track

  • The track is intended for walking and running only.
  • Use track in accordance with the direction the arrow is pointing.
  • No throwing, kicking, or spectating on the track.

Walkers/ slower users: inside lane (max two people wide). Runners: outside lane.

Gym/Court

  • Outside of reservations, use will be on a first-come, first served basis.
  • Shirts and shoes are required.
  • No hanging on basketball rims.
  • Ask staff for help with nets or hoops.

MAC (Multi-Activity Court)

  • No metal cleats allowed.
  • Do not use walls as a backboard.
  • Water bottles may not be brought into the MAC
  • Ask staff for help with nets or equipment set up.

Climbing Wall

General Climbing

  • Climbing is inherently dangerous; use caution before climbing or belaying.
  • Staff reserve the right to remove anyone deemed a risk to themselves, others, or the climbing wall area/equipment.
  • Only staff-approved climbing gear may be used.
  • Do not climb above or over belay bars, rappel ledge, or the top of the boulder wall.
  • Only approved route setters should adjust or change climbing holds.

Roped Climbing

  • All users must check in at the climbing wall desk before beginning to climb.
  • All users wishing to belay or lead climb must have current skills check-off on file.
  • Only approved lead ropes and assisted braking belay devices are permitted.
  • Belay devices must be attached with locking carabiners.
  • Users must tie in directly to their harness tie-in points using a figure-eight follow- through knot with the appropriate tail length.
  • Rope climbing is only allowed while staff are present.
  • Climbing lessons-in-progress have priority use of wall areas.
  • Headphones are not allowed in the rope climbing area.

Bouldering

  • Bouldering is allowed only on the boulder walls, not in the top rope area.
  • The “Pipestone” wall in the common area is open any time the facility is open.
  • The “City” bouldering wall in the roped climbing area is only open when a staff member is present.
  • Always climb down when possible. Avoid jumping from the top.

Pool and Aquatic Facilities

General Pool Use

  • Users are required to comply with the directions of the aquatic staff. Noncompliance may result in suspension.
  • Only Campus Recreation approved Personal Swim Instructors may teach swimming lessons.
  • Do not swim if you have open wounds, infections, communicable diseases, or recent diarrhea (within the previous 14 days).
  • Shower before entering the pool.
  • Wear clean swim attire (no cutoffs, street clothes, undergarments, etc.).
  • Only approved flotation devices are allowed.
  • Circle swimming is required in all lap swim lanes that have more than two people in them.
  • Users are not permitted to swim repeated lengths of the pool underwater or participate in prolonged breath-holding.
  • Diving off the blocks or in the shallow end is prohibited. Starting block use is restricted to approved activities only.
  • No running, rough play, excessive noise, sitting, or hanging on walls, rims, or lane lines, spitting, spouting water, or nose blowing is allowed.
  • Anyone under the age of 16 must pass a swim test to enter the deep side of the pool. If they cannot pass the swim test, they must wear a life jacket in order to enter the deep end.

Vortex Pool

  • No jumping or diving into the Vortex Pool.
  • Floatation devices allowed at lifeguard’s discretion.
  • Guests with certain medical conditions (pregnancy, back/neck problems, heart conditions, motion sickness, etc.) are advised not to use the Vortex Pool.

Lightning Guidelines

Although the Campus Recreation pool is indoors, lifeguards are required to clear all users from the pool and pool deck if lightning is within 10 miles of the facility. In such cases, the area must be evacuated, and a 30-minute waiting period must pass before re-entry is permitted.  Each subsequent lightning strike within the 10-mile range resets the 30-minute timer. Once 30 minutes have elapsed without additional lightning, patrons will be allowed to return to the pool and pool area.