Student Recreation Center
Informal Recreation Schedule
Hours:
- Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur - 7am-11pm
- Friday - 7am-9pm
- Saturday - 10am-8pm
- Sunday - 12pm-10pm
Proper Attire:
While using the Student Recreation Center please dress in appropriate athletic attire (t-shirts, shorts, socks, sweats, warm-ups, jogging suits, etc. NO street clothes for your safety and the protection of our equipment. Proper footwear (clean, non-marking athletic footwear) should be worn at all times.
Behavior:
The University’s Student Conduct Code will be followed. No foul and abusive language or conduct (fighting) will be allowed while using the facilities. Everyone’s rights and privileges will be protected. Equipment should be handled with care. Broken or damaged equipment should be reported immediately to a student worker or a supervisor on duty. Patrons must know how to properly use and treat all equipment/facilities with respect for its intended purpose, or risk the loss of privilege to use the SRC.
Equipment Checkout:
Equipment may be checked out from the equipment room or ID desk by presenting a valid VU Blazer OneCard (student/faculty/staff). Individuals will complete a Check-out form and accept responsibility for the equipment. Damage or late fees may be assessed for misuse. (50 cents/day up to the full cost of the equipment checked out). For information call the SRC at 888-5753 or 888-5745. A full array of sports equipment is available for check out.
Towel Checkout:
Eligible users may sign-up for towel service by completing a Towel Check-out form. A fee of $10.00 per semester is assessed to provide a clean shower towel as needed each visit. Towels will be handled like other pieces of equipment. Exercise (sweat) towels will be available to be checked out free of charge with a valid ID from the equipment room. To protect fitness center equipment and equipment users, continually wipe sweat from your body and wipe down each unit after using it.
Coats/Bags/Etc.
Please use the locker rooms to secure personal clothing, backpacks etc. For safety and security, do not leave personal items lying around or unattended.
Steam Rooms:
Steam rooms are located in the men's and women's locker rooms. Please consult a physician before using a Steam Room, especially if you have any health-related issues (history of heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory disease, pregnancy etc.).
For safety, 10-15 minutes is the maximum time allowed per session for healthy individuals. After exercise, allow a "cool down" period before entering the steam room and reduce your steam session time.
Users are required to sit on a towel. For your safety avoid skin contact with any surface.
Children over 14 may use the steam room with adult supervision. Children 14 years of age and under are prohibited from using the steam rooms.
Avoid consuming food or alcoholic beverages before using the steam room. If any discomfort such as dizziness, nausea, hot or cold flashes, or headache develops, leave the steam room IMMEDIATELY.
Report any inappropriate activity to the nearest staff member immediately.
Do not prop open the steam room doors. Escaping steam may set off fire alarms.
Track Areas:
The six lane indoor track is 200 meters in length in Lane #1. No track spikes of any kind may be used on the indoor areas. Please be considerate of others in the area to avoid collisions.
Activity Courts:
There are four basketball courts, four volleyball courts and two tennis courts painted onto the surface of the activity area. Other sports/activities could include soccer, Frisbee, football toss, whiffle ball, dodge ball, badminton, etc. Please refrain from hanging on basketball rims or grabbing the basketball nets and swinging from them.
Tennis Courts:
Courts A and B have tennis court lines. During appropriate times an attempt will be made to make tennis available. Equipment will be available for check-out.
Fitness Centers:
The Free Weights/Plate Loaded room has many stations available. A full array of Magnum Equipment is available along with dumbbells and weighted bars. Please wipe off equipment after use. Become familiar with each piece of equipment and have a working knowledge of each unit before using. For safety, ask for assistance! Please set dumbbells on the ground – don’t drop/throw.
The Selectorized and Cardio room contains 24 Magnum stations and 29 pieces of Cardio equipment. In addition, there is an exercise room complete with a ball rebounder, medi-balls, stability balls, abdominal benches, total gym trainer, stretch trainer, back stretch trainers, heavy bars, gymnastic exercise/stretch mats, individual exercise mats, push up bars, weight dumbbells, and foam rollers.
To listen to the televisions, bring your personal FM headset (digital preferred) and tune into the advertised station.
Table Tennis:
A table tennis table and foosball table are available in a room off the northeast corner of the track area. Equipment available for check-out from the Equip. Room. Please DO NOT SIT ON THE TABLES.
Food and Drink:
Restrict food to lobby vending machines area. Drinks may be brought into track area and fitness centers. Please use drink holders, if available, on the cardio machines. Use caution not to spill drinks.
Reminders:
To enter and exit, use front entrance doors only. Proper ID is required for admission. It will be scanned at the ID Desk.
Proper athletic attire required while using the facilities.
Clean, proper footwear is necessary to protect the floors.
Do not hang from the basketball goal rims or pull yourself up on the basketball nets.
Restrict food to the concessions area lobby. Use caution with drinks in activity areas.
The Student Rec Center, P. E. Complex, Beless Gym, and Bowling Lanes are tobacco-free (smoking or chewing) facilities. Use of tobacco products restricted throughout VU campus to designated areas.
For everyone’s safety –16 video cameras are in use throughout the facility.
Remember your ID card, present it for scanning at the ID Desk each time you enter. Thank you!
Facility Information/Reservations
Call Extensions: 5125, 5470, 5546
Human Performance Office
Call Extensions: 5125
Intramural Sports Line
Call Extension: 5729
Racquetball/Tennis Reservations
Call Extensions: 4216, 5546