Facility Area Policies

• Patrons 13 - 15 years of age may use the upper fitness floor, the circuit training area and the cardio area on the lower floor after completing New User Orientation.
• Patrons must be 16 years of age or over to utilize the Weight Room (lower floor free weight area).
• Please follow all safety instructions posted on equipment.
• Follow appropriate weight room safety and etiquette practices, always demonstrating courtesy toward others.
• Personal items and bags should be placed in storage cubbies or in a locker. Please do not place items on the floor for safety reasons.
• No food, including gum, is permitted in exercise and activity areas.
• Drinks are permitted in spill-proof, sealable bottles.
• Closed-toe athletic footwear is required at all times in all exercise areas.
• Please wipe down machines before and after use.  
• Patrons are required to re-rack all weights and return equipment to its proper location/starting position after use.
• Weights are not to be leaned against walls, columns, other equipment, or mirrors.
• Equipment should remain in the weight room. Only approved equipment from SRWC staff may be moved.
• The use of clips is always required.
• Slamming or dropping weights is prohibited.
• Above-the-head Olympic lifts are prohibited.
• Improper use of equipment is not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, standing on equipment, standing on weights, stacking weights under equipment, top-loading equipment and stepping on weights.
• According to the manufacturer’s guidelines and safety considerations, walking or jogging backward on treadmills is strictly prohibited. Please use the equipment as intended to ensure your safety.
• The use of powdered chalk is prohibited. However, liquid chalk is permitted.
• Personal trainers are available through Recreation and Wellness Services. Outside personal training is prohibited.
• Personal speakers are not permitted in group exercise and workout spaces.
• Bringing in outside equipment is prohibited. Patrons are not permitted to bring outside exercise or fitness equipment into the facility.
• Aggressive, unsafe, reckless, and disruptive behavior is explicitly forbidden.
• Immediately report any weight room related injury or facility/ equipment irregularity to staff on duty.
• Recreation and Wellness Services staff shall use discretionary judgment for any concern that is not specifically addressed in our policies.

• Patrons 13 - 15 years of age may use the circuit area after completing New User Orientation.
• The circuit rotates clockwise.
• Follow the voice prompt to begin and end each station.
• Circuit trainers have priority at all times. Non-circuit training is permitted as long as it does not interfere with circuit trainers.
• Please wipe off machines before and after use.

Child Supervision

• Children 12 years and under must be directly supervised by an adult within the Natatorium.
• Youth 13-15 years of age must have an adult present in the SRWC facility without the need for direct supervision.
• Youth 16 – 17 years of age may enter the facility without the need for adult supervision.

Wrist Band Policies

• Children ages 9-15 must pass a water competency test to receive a yellow band to swim in the leisure pool without an adult within arm’s reach. Adults must still supervise children.
• Children 8 years and younger, who do not pass the water competency exam, and/or who do not take the water competency exam, must have an adult within arm’s reach supervising them.
• One adult can only supervise 3 children directly within arm’s reach at a time.

General

• Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices are permitted. Floaties, inflatable rings, and other flotation devices are not permitted in place of swimming skills.
• The Leisure Pool will hold a safety break/rest period during the last 15 minutes of every hour.
• During the safety break the Lap Pool is open for those 16 years and up if lanes are available.
• The Lap Pool is designated for lap swimming, aquatic fitness and RecWell programs only.
• Appropriate swimming attire must be worn in the natatorium.
• Street shoes are not permitted on the deck.
• Underwater swimming and breath-holding is not permitted.
• Running, diving, and horseplay in and around the pools will not be permitted.
• Chewing gum and glass containers are not permitted. Food is only permitted in the Wet Classroom.
• Swim diapers are required for children who are not toilet-trained.
• Public display of affection is not permitted.
• To protect the privacy of our patrons, photography and videos are not permitted in the Natatorium.
• Recreation and Wellness Service staff shall use discretionary judgment for any concern that is not specifically addressed in our policies.

Leisure Pool

• The Leisure Pool will hold a safety break/rest period during the last 15 minutes of every hour.
• During safety breaks, the Lap Pool is open for those 16 years and older if lanes are available and they have received a pink wristband. Children ages 15 and younger must remain on the Leisure Pool deck during the safety break.
• Patrons using the vortex must be able to swim in deep water or be with a parent/guardian. The capacity is 6 people. Patrons using the vortex for exercise have priority.
• Pool toys and swim aids may be used in the Leisure Pool at the discretion of the lifeguard
• Large flotation devices are not permitted.

Lap Pool

• The Lap Pool is designed for lap swimming, aqua walking/jogging, and RecWell Programs.
• Lane sharing is required. There can be up to 4 swimmers per lane.
• Kickboards, pull buoys, dumbbells, and wet belts are for exercise use only. The equipment cannot be used as flotation devices. Please return all equipment after use.

Spa

• Individuals must be at least 16 years old to use the spa.
• For your safety, please limit your use of the spa to fifteen minutes.
• Spa capacity is sixteen people.
• Please follow the additional precautions posted on the wall by the spa controls.

Wet Classroom

• All decorations should be taped on the windows or walls, not from the ceiling.
• Confetti, glitter, etc. can cause damage to the pool systems and are not permitted.
• Rental groups are responsible for any damage or vandalism to the Wet Classroom.
• At the conclusion of the party, groups are expected to pick up and discard all trash and decorations.

• No children under the age of 16.
• Patrons are advised to consult a physician before use.
• Allow yourself at least 5 minutes after exercising to cool down before entering the sauna.
• Use of sauna is not recommended for the following users without prior medical consultation and doctor(s) permission: pregnant women, elderly patrons, and patrons with medical conditions including but not limited to heart disease, diabetes, and high/low blood pressure.
• Use is prohibited while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or that raise/lower blood pressure.
• Shower before entering.
• Clean swim attire must be worn and participants are required to bring a towel to sit on when using the sauna.
• The surface of the rocks, heater and surrounding area can be extremely hot. Exercise caution.
• Prolonged use of sauna not recommended due to fatiguing effects. Limit yourself to a maximum of 15 minutes.
• Drink plenty of fluids before and after leaving the sauna. No food or drink is allowed inside.
• Pouring oils/water on sauna heating elements is prohibited and damages the unit.
• Keep the door closed.

• The track is 1/7 of a mile on the inner two lanes, and 1/6 of a mile on the outer two lanes.
• The inside two lanes are designated for walkers. The outside two lanes are designated for joggers. Please adhere to these walking/jogging lane assignments for the safety and enjoyment of all.
• Stretching areas are located adjacent to each side of the track.
• Users should not use walls, railings, door handles or heating units as stretching aids.
• The track is intended for recreational purposes only. Competitive training is not permitted.
• The track direction for the day will be posted at the entrance to the track.
• Use of protective hand covering is recommended for heavy and speed bag use.

• Courts may be used for volleyball, basketball, badminton, pickleball, fencing and table tennis.
• Inappropriate/vulgar language and behavior is not permitted. Patrons may be asked to leave the facility if their behavior is deemed threatening or inappropriate.
• Non-marking court shoes are required at all times while on hardwood floors.
• Open recreation basketball participants will have the ability to play full-court games with the understanding that badminton (and pickleball) take priority on Court 4. Upon notification that a request for badminton is posted, the existing basketball game will be permitted to end and play one more (winner game).
• Basketball games will be played as follows:
  • Participants must be present to call next and claim “next game”.
  • Losing team must exit the court.
  • Patrons waiting for “next game” have priority over players from losing team.
  • If the winning team gives up the court, patrons waiting for “next game” will have court priority.
  • Patrons may only claim “next game” on one court.
  • Games may be timed to allow more participants access to the courts.

The SRWC was created to offer “something for everyone” with no emphasis on age, gender, or ability.

• The priority list for each facility space denotes what activities are available and what facility has priorities that may “bump" other activities from each space.
• Any group who wishes to bump another activity during a priority time should find the facility supervisor to assist in the setup of the facility space.
• Any open space may be utilized for any approved activity on a first come-first serve basis until a higher priority begins.
• Due to high demand and limited space to use the multi-purpose gym and combative studio, informal recreation participants will be limited to maximum of one hour.
• The appropriate number of players is needed to bump an activity from an area.

Sports Arena Court 1:

1. Intramurals/Community leagues/Youth programs
2. Sport Clubs
3. Facility Rental
4. Informal Recreation- Volleyball
5. Informal Recreation- 1⁄2 Court Basketball

Sports Arena Court 2:

1. Intramurals/Community leagues/Youth programs
2. Sport Clubs
3. Facility Rental
4. Informal Recreation - Basketball

Sports Arena Court 3

1. Intramurals/ Community League/ Youth Programs
2. Sport Clubs - Fencing
3. Informal Recreation - Basketball
4. Facility Rental

Sports Arena Court 4

1. Informal Recreation - Badminton/ Pickleball
2. TLC
3. Sport Clubs
4. Intramurals/Camps
5. Facility Rental

Multi-Purpose Gym

1. TLC (day)/Sport Clubs(evening)
2. Intramurals/Camps
3. Facility Rental / Informal Recreation
4. Fitness and Wellness as needed

Fitness Floor

1. Informal Recreation
2. Fitness Program/Non-Credit Instruction

Racquetball Courts #1,2

1. Intramurals
2. Informal Recreation

Racquetball Courts #3, 4

1. Informal Recreation
2. Facility Rental

Combative Studio

1. Fitness/Wellness Programs
2. Sport Clubs
3. Adventure Center Programs
4. Facility Rental
5. Informal Recreation

Sand Volleyball Courts

1. Intramurals/Clubs
2. PEP/PEB Classes
3. Informal Recreation
4. Facility Rental