Policies & Procedures

• The Marshall Recreation Center is a controlled access facility. Only authorized members, with proper identification, will be permitted through controlled entrances. Participants may be denied access if identification is not presented. All entrances and exits must be through the main lobby unless an emergency is present.
• All members entering the facility are required to gain access using their University issued ID, Recreation Center-issued key tag, or appropriate mobile app. Members failing to do so more than three times will be required to purchase a day pass or replace the ID/key tag.
• Loitering is not permitted anywhere within the facility or around the entrance/exit doors.
• All youth, 13 and under, must be accompanied by an adult to enter the facility. Youths ages 14-17 must have a signed waiver by their parent/guardian before initial entry and active membership.
• Participants must be 14 years of age or older to utilize the fitness areas by themselves, anyone 6-15 years old may complete the Youth Fitness Orientation. Children ages 6-13 may utilize fitness equipment within the arm’s reach of a parent or guardian. Children under 6 are prohibited from all fitness areas, excluding the track within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian.
• Membership Freeze Policy – annual members may freeze their membership twice per year each up to 3 months (non-consecutive). A 30-day notice is required, and the member will NOT be allowed into the facility while an account is frozen.
• All tours must be accompanied by a tour guide. A tour guide could be someone with the University giving a campus tour to an individual or a group. Anyone not guided by a University tour guide must be accompanied by a guide from the Rec Center.
• No animals are permitted in the facility except for the purpose of assisting or aiding persons with disabilities. Service animals must be properly identified as service animals, such as an identifiable service animal harness.
• Responsibility for general supervision of the Marshall Recreation Center rests with the Campus Recreation Staff. Harassment or disregard of requests by the Campus Recreation Staff may result in immediate ejection from the facility and may result in additional disciplinary action.
• Fighting and/or profanity is prohibited.
• Firearms are prohibited.
• The Marshall Recreation Center is a substance-free facility. Tobacco, alcohol, electronic cigarettes, and illegal drugs are not permitted on or on the grounds of the Marshall Recreation Center.
• Athletic-type tops and bottoms are required in activity areas. Jeans, khakis, or shorts with embellishments are prohibited on the fitness equipment. Clothing that sends profane, inflammatory, or bigoted messages is also prohibited.
• Closed-toe, full back, athletic shoes with non-marking soles are required in all fitness activity spaces during active participation. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a second pair of clean footwear for their workouts. Dirty, muddy footwear is not permitted.
• Personal belongings, gym bags, backpacks, etc. are not permitted in hallways, lobbies, or activity areas. Lockers and cubbies are available for storage of all items. Campus Recreation is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
• Non-Campus Recreation announcements, fliers, posters, etc. must be approved through Campus Recreation Marketing. Flyers posted in or on the Marshall Recreation Center without approval will be removed.
• Cell phones, tablets, and other devices may be used throughout the facility, however, photography of any type is prohibited in the locker rooms.
• Spitting in the drinking fountains, common areas, and activity areas such as the track, courts, etc. is prohibited.
• Food, beverages, etc. must be consumed on the lobby side of the Welcome Desk. Only drinks in a spill-proof unbreakable container is permitted in the activity areas unless approved by Campus Recreation Staff.
• Lost and found items are recorded in the lost and found database at the welcome desk. Items not claimed within 30 days will be either discarded or donated to charity.
• All injuries should be reported immediately to a Campus Recreation Staff member. If a blood-related injury occurs, the injured person must stop the activity immediately and notify Campus Recreation Staff.
• Sports equipment is available for daily check-out at the welcome desk and must be returned 10 minutes before closing. Any equipment not returned by closing will be deemed late and a hold will be placed on the member’s account. If the equipment is damaged or lost, patrons are responsible for paying the assessed value of the equipment. Patrons will not be granted facility access until the fee is paid.
• Campus Recreation Staff has the right to prohibit any outside fitness equipment.
• Headphones must be work to listen to personal music. Personal music being played through a speaker, phone, etc., is prohibited unless authorized by Campus Recreation staff.

• Campus Recreation Staff reserve the right to suspend the use of the facility or involvement in programs of participants that refuse to follow policy, deem a threat to themselves or others, or treat staff in a disrespectful manner. Penalty severity and length of the suspension, or permanent expulsion, will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

All Marshall Recreation Center decisions regarding appropriate attire are final.

Footwear
Closed-toe and closed-heel, non-marking, rubber-soled, athletic-type shoes are required.

• High heels, turf shoes, cleats, boots, sandals, etc. are not permitted.
• Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a second pair of clean footwear for their workouts. Dirty, muddy footwear is not permitted.
• Exception – Five-toed shoes are permitted with the following equipment and/or in the following areas: track, cardio, stretching, studios, turf, racquetball courts, climbing wall, and gym courts.
• Exception – Bare feet and/or stockings are acceptable for some group fitness classes and/or group reservations in the studios.

Tops/Shirts
Shirts are required in all non-aquatic areas of the facility.

We highly encourage members to keep a barrier between their skin and the equipment to help prevent the spread of skin viruses and diseases.

Bottoms
Athletic-type apparel is required.

• Any apparel with metal rivets, zippers, etc., is strictly prohibited on the equipment.
• Non-athletic type pants such as Jeans, khakis, etc. are not permitted on the fitness equipment.
• Shorts must be long enough to cover the buttocks and groin when exercising or moving.
• Shorts must be properly worn on the hips.

Jewelry
Campus Recreation strongly recommends that jewelry not be worn during participation. This includes, but is not limited to, necklaces, rings, bracelets, wristbands, watches, earrings/studs, piercings, etc.

Miscellaneous

• Clothing with visible blood must be removed and placed in a bio-hazard bag. The participant must have a replacement article of clothing to remain in the facility.
• Clothing that sends profane, inflammatory, or bigoted messages is prohibited. All items must meet the West Virginia public decency standards per WV Revised Code 61-8-9.

Lap & Leisure Pool

• Do not enter the pool without a certified lifeguard on duty.
• Participants are required to shower with soap and water before entering the pool.
• Appropriate swim attire is required. Please ask the lifeguards for clarification
• Participants with open wounds and or infectious diseases are prohibited from using the pool.
• Do not use aquatic facilities if you are ill with diarrhea or have had diarrhea within the past two weeks.
• Diaper changing on the deck is prohibited.
• Gum, food, and glass containers are prohibited in or around the pool.
• Spitting, spouting water, and blowing your nose in the water are prohibited.
• Participants are prohibited from hanging on the lane lines.
• Intentional hyperventilation or extended breath-holding activities are dangerous and prohibited.
• No animals are allowed in the aquatic venue or on deck except identified service animals. Animals are not allowed in the pool, including service animals.
• Conducting group or private swim lessons without the consent of Campus Recreation is prohibited.
• Participants 13 and under must be directly supervised by a guardian on deck or in the water.
• Children using flotation devices, other than Coast Guard-approved PFD’s, must stay within arm’s reach of an adult who is in the water.
• Group and private swim lessons may only be conducted by authorized Campus Recreation personnel.
• Water Exercise equipment is available for exercise use only.
• When requested, lap swimmers will share lanes or circle swim in a counter-clockwise direction.
• Diving, running on the decks, and horseplay in or around the pool is prohibited.
• Lifeguards have the responsibility and authority to remove anyone for unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
• Children under the age of 5 are prohibited from using the spa. (per Model Aquatic Health Code; Code 281) See the lifeguard for clarification.
• The Vortex can be turned on by staff for 30 minutes at the top of every hour during the following times: Monday through Friday (4 pm-close) and Saturday & Sunday (1 pm-close). The vortex will be turned on during parties and rentals during the following times: Friday (5-7 pm) and Saturday & Sunday (12:30-2:30 pm & 3:30-5:30 pm). If there is no one using the vortex, the vortex will be turned off. During group swim lessons, private swim lessons, or Aquatic Fitness classes, the vortex will be turned off.

Spa

• Do not enter the spa without a certified lifeguard on duty.
• Participants are required to shower with soap and water before entering the spa.
• Appropriate swim attire is required. Please ask the lifeguards for clarification.
• Children under the age of 5 are prohibited from using the spa. (per Model Aquatic Health Code; Code 281) See the lifeguard for clarification.
• Participants with open wounds and or infectious diseases are prohibited from using the spa.
• Do not use aquatic facilities if you are ill with diarrhea or have had diarrhea within the past two weeks.
• Gum, food, and glass containers are prohibited in or around the spa.
• Submersion of the face/mouth is not recommended for health and safety purposes.
• Pregnant women and individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure, or other health problems should not use the spa without consultation with a healthcare provider.
• Participants 13 and under using the spa must be directly supervised by a guardian in the immediate vicinity of the spa.
• For your safety, limit the use of the spa to 15 minutes at one time.
• Toys and flotation devices are prohibited in the spa.
• The capacity of the spa is 20 patrons.

Patio

• The entrance and exit to the patio is through the facility, not through the outside gates.
• Doors to the Aquatic Center must remain closed at all times unless patrons are entering or exiting the patio.
• Members are required to shower after using the patio before returning to the pool or spa.
• Headphones must be worn to listen to music. No boom boxes or speakers unless authorized by Campus Recreation staff.
• Climbing the patio fence is strictly prohibited.
• The patio may be used during times the Aquatic Center is closed using an access door through the lobby.

• Courts are prioritized for informal recreation on a first come first serve basis in sports of basketball, volleyball, badminton, and pickleball. Additional requests for volleyball, badminton, and pickleball equipment setup will be accommodated when possible.
• Clean, non-marking athletic shoes are required. Any shoe that marks the court surface is prohibited. Shoes are required at all times.
• Shirts are required in all activity areas of the facility. Shirts vs. skins games are prohibited.
• Inappropriate/vulgar language and behavior are not permitted.
• The use of tape or other marking materials is prohibited on the surface or walls of the courts unless permission is granted by Campus Recreation Staff.
• Hanging on the rims or nets is prohibited due to the risk of injury and potential damage to the equipment.
• Soccer balls, softballs, and baseballs are prohibited unless there is an event that would require the use of those items with Campus Recreation Staff.
• Any objects or activities that could potentially damage the court or other members are prohibited. This includes but is not limited to; twirling objects, jump ropes, roller skates, bikes, etc.

• Climbers MUST pass the appropriate belay clinic and test before they can belay. Successful completion will be noted on the member’s account. Belayers must actively participate at least once per semester to retain the right to belay unassisted.
• All non-roped climbers (bouldering) may climb up to, but not past, the 12-foot line. This is indicated around the wall by the natural pockets that can be used as holds. A climber is considered above the 12-foot line when the crown of their head passes the line. No climbing or bouldering is permitted above or below another person.
• Belaying may only be performed using a climbing harness and a belay device. Barefoot belaying is prohibited.
• Campus Recreation’s climbing ropes, carabineers, harnesses, belay devices, and other climbing equipment are recommended for use on the climbing wall. Campus Recreation reserves the right to reject outside equipment deemed unsafe (items not under the direct care of Campus Recreation). Only ropes that belong to Campus Recreation are permitted in the facility.
• Climbers must tie in using the figure eight follow-through knot.
• Avoid climbing routes that interfere with others already on the climbing wall. The right-of-way is given to the climber on the wall (if someone is bouldering, they have the right of way in front of someone trying to top rope/lead climb above them).
• Down-climbing bouldering problems is strongly encouraged. Climbing over the wall structure (including above the top anchors) is prohibited.
• The use of chalk is limited to chalk balls or liquid chalk. Loose chalk is not permitted within our facility.
• Tie hair back when necessary. All rings and jewelry should be removed prior to climbing. Campus Recreation is not responsible for any damage to jewelry or injury to the climber for failing to remove jewelry or securing loose hair/clothing.
• No one under the age of 18 may participate without a waiver signed by their parent/guardian. All climbers must read and sign the assumption of risk for the climbing wall prior to climbing.
• Campus Recreation reserves the right to suspend the privileges of anyone who refuses to climb in a safe and responsible manner concurrent with the rules and regulations stated above.

• Participants must be 14 years of age or older to utilize the fitness areas by themselves, anyone 6-13 years old may complete the Youth Fitness Orientation. Children ages 6-13 may utilize fitness equipment within the arm’s reach of a parent or guardian. Children under 6 are prohibited from all fitness areas, excluding the track within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian.
• Athletic-type tops and bottoms are required in activity areas. Jeans, khakis, or shorts with embellishments are prohibited on the fitness equipment. Clothing that sends profane, inflammatory, or bigoted messages is also prohibited.
• Only drinks in a spill-proof unbreakable container is permitted in the fitness areas.
• Please follow all safety precautions posted on the fitness equipment.
• All equipment must remain in the area in it was placed. Participants are prohibited from removing equipment and using it in other areas of the Marshall Recreation Center.
• Patrons are prohibited from working out in undesignated areas such as hallways.
• Participants are required to wipe off the equipment after each use.
• Limit the use of cardiovascular equipment to 30 minutes if others are waiting.
• Participants are required to re-rack all weights and return equipment to its appropriate location after use.
• Collars are required on all free bar lifts.
• Slamming or dropping weights is prohibited.
• Improper use of equipment is prohibited. Improper use consists of but is not limited to standing on equipment, standing on weights, modifying equipment, stacking weights under equipment, and top-loading equipment.
• Weights are not to be leaned against walls, columns, other equipment, or mirrors.
• The use of powdered chalk is prohibited.
• Participants not familiar with the operation of the fitness equipment may ask for assistance from trained Campus Recreation Staff.
• Personal trainers are available through Campus Recreation. Outside personal training is strictly prohibited.
• Immediately report any weight room-related injury or facility/equipment irregularity to Campus Recreation Staff.
• Strollers are only permitted in cardio areas of the fitness floor; strollers are prohibited near free weights.

Studios A, B, C, ThunderZone & Yoga Studio

• Drinks are permitted in a spill-proof, unbreakable container and are to be placed on the provided benches or in the provided cubbies, so as to not be in direct contact with the wood flooring.
• Equipment that is stored in the fitness storage areas between the Fitness Studios is for use only during scheduled group fitness classes or programs. Participants are prohibited from removing equipment from the Fitness Studios and using it in other areas of the Marshall Recreation Center.
• Participants are required to disinfect and replace all fitness equipment in its appropriate storage location after each class.
• Jump ropes are not permitted on wooden floors.
• Conducting unapproved group fitness classes without the consent of Campus Recreation is prohibited.
• Any objects or activities that could potentially damage the floor or other members are prohibited. This includes but is not limited to twirling objects, jump ropes, roller skates, bikes, etc.
• The sound system and equipment are available for use only during scheduled group fitness classes in the Fitness Studios by properly trained fitness instructors.
• Athletic-type tops and bottoms are required in activity areas. Jeans, khakis, or shorts with embellishments are prohibited on the fitness equipment. Clothing that sends profane, inflammatory, or bigoted messages is also prohibited.
• Clean, non-marking fitness shoes are encouraged to be carried to class and put on in the hallway outside of the Fitness Studios.
• Cycling shoes may only be worn in the cycling studio.
• Studio C is available for informal use during non-programmed times. Studio A, B, ThunderZone, and the Yoga studio are for programmed use only.

• The track is 1/7 of a mile.
• Non-marking, closed-toe, full-back footwear is required. Any shoe that marks the floor surface is prohibited.
• Participants are required to wear a shirt/top at all times.
• Run/Walk directional arrows are changed daily and must be followed.
• The inside lane is designated for walkers, the middle lane for joggers, and the outside lane for runners.
• Give the right of way to passing runners/walkers.
• The use of tape or other marking materials is prohibited on the surface or walls of the track.
• Stretching is allowed in designated areas only. Do not stretch on the track or use walls, railings, or door handles as stretching aids.
• Participants are not permitted to spit on the floors or walls.
• Use of fitness equipment must be contained to the stretching area. No equipment is permitted on track lanes.
• Spectating lower levels or blocking the track lanes is prohibited.

• The Rec Room is open for use during normal business hours and is regularly monitored by Campus Rec Staff.
• No nudity, graphic sexual content, or excessive violence is permitted on the screens.
• Food and beverages are prohibited, except drinks in closed containers.
• Individuals are permitted to bring in their own gaming systems, controllers, video games, and movies.
• Campus Rec is not responsible for lost or stolen games or gaming systems.
• Profanity and abusive language are prohibited at all times.
• Physical abuse of equipment deemed unacceptable by Campus Rec Staff will result in forfeiture of utilization privileges.
• Users will be responsible for damaged or broken equipment.
• Game-related equipment is available for check-out through the Welcome Desk of the Recreation Center (please refer to the Equipment Check-Out policies and procedures for specific policies and procedures).
• Sitting on the gaming tables is not permitted.
• Violators will be asked to leave the Rec Room and privileges may be revoked if policies and procedures are not followed.

• Marshall ID may be requested to verify authorized participants.
• Only tennis shoes, turf shoes, or molded cleats are allowed. No metal or removable cleats are permitted.
• Participants may use the field at their own risk. Notify Campus Recreation Staff or call 911 in case of an emergency.
• To reserve the field contact Campus Recreation at 304-696-4REC (4732).
• During open play, the field should be shared with other users in a safe manner.
• The field is open during Marshall Recreation Center’s hours of operation. If gates are locked, the field is closed and all use is prohibited. Violators may be prosecuted for trespassing.
• Prohibited items include; food, gum, tobacco use, cooking or open flames, animals, tailgating during athletic events, and any activity deemed unsafe by Campus Recreation staff or Marshall Campus Police.
• Please use receptacles for trash.
• Vehicles are prohibited other than emergency and maintenance vehicles.
• The field is unavailable for use if a scheduled program or rental has reserved the space.

• Campus Recreation programs and rentals take priority over informal use.
• During informal use of space, food is prohibited.
• Do not take any items outside of the South Meeting Room.
• Campus Recreation Staff has final authority on policies and procedures.

• Food is prohibited unless permission is given by Campus Recreation.
• Rearrangement of tables and chairs may only be done by Campus Recreation Staff.
• Unauthorized use of Campus Recreation equipment is prohibited.

• Participants in Campus Recreation informal and programmed recreation have the right to privacy and comfort. Photography and video recording are prohibited without approval from the Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach and member permission. Campus Recreation reserves the right to photograph participants for marketing materials.

• Memberships, programs, and services are non-refundable and non-transferable from member to member.
• 30 days notice is required for cancellation of a membership that has a card on file. Fees are non-refundable for memberships paid in full. Fees paid for programs and services are non-refundable.
• All services purchased may be used at any time within a 12-month period. Any sessions that are not used during the 12-month period will be rendered.
• There are no refunds for members who become injured, ill, or unable to use the remainder of their purchased sessions.
• Cancellation of a service must be done 24 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment. Failure to do so will result in the session being rendered.
• If a patron arrives late for an appointment/session, the service will not be rescheduled or extended.
• Campus Recreation reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or change instructors in order to provide optimum service for our patrons. In the event Campus Recreation cancels any program, a full refund will be issued. If Campus Recreation cancels or interrupts an appointment, the patron may reschedule for another time within one calendar year.

• Returns will only be accepted on apparel items (excluding masks, hats, gloves, and socks). Returns must be made within 15 days of purchase.
• Returned apparel items must be in an unworn re-sellable condition and have the original item tag attached.
• Original receipt must be provided at the time of return.
• Purchases will be refunded via the payment method used to pay for items. If a transaction is paid by check, refunds will not be given within 7 days of the original transaction date.

Store credits and gift cards are not redeemable for cash, are non-transferable, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

There is NO FOOD permitted past the lobby. All food must be consumed before entering the entrance gates or disposed of. Drinks in spill-resistant, unbreakable containers are permitted.

If an active member 16 and older do not have their ID/key tag, a strike will be placed on their account. Each member is allowed 3 strikes per semester, and on the 4th, they must pay a guest fee to enter.

Information about the member will be verified such as address and phone number.

The suggested parking area is the Joan C. Edwards football stadium annex lot, located on 20th Street and Fifth Avenue, across from the Recreation Center. The lot is a permit lot and is patrolled by Marshall University on the weekdays between 7 am and 7 pm Monday thru Thursday and 7 am to 4 pm Friday. We do offer Parking Passes on behalf of the Marshall University Parking Office. The passes are available to non-student and non-faculty/staff members, as well as Medical School students who are in their second year of Med School and beyond. In order to obtain a Parking Pass, applicable patrons must fill out the parking application. Parking Passes are $30 and run from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. Campus Recreation cannot prorate any pass.

• Campus Recreation requests that the locker rooms be used for storing personal items, changing attire, and showering.
• In the Recreation Center, lockers are available for rent on a semester or annual basis. For further locker rental details (cost, size, eligibility, etc.), see staff at Member Services.
• Patrons will be issued a combination for all rental lockers.
• All other lockers are designated as ‘day-use’ and available at no cost during hours of operation. Belongings in these lockers must be cleared prior to closing. Personal items remaining in lockers/cubbies will be bagged and submitted as lost & found. Campus Recreation is not responsible for theft or damage to personal property left in lockers.
• The bathing suit dryer is for bathing suits only. Not workout clothes or towels.
• Patrons may use a daily locker at no charge. Daily lockers may not be used to store items overnight. All contents will be removed from daily lockers at closing and any dry, non-perishable items will be placed in lost and found.
• Lockers may be rented for a fee on a semester or year basis. Towel service is included at no additional charge. Shower towels are available at the welcome desk and should be returned after use to a towel return bin.
• Cell phones, tablets, and other devices may be used throughout the facility, however, photography of any type is prohibited in the locker rooms.
• Children over the age of 5 are not permitted in the locker room of the opposite gender. Family Changing Rooms are available for child/parent needs.

Campus Recreation is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or unattended personal belongings.

Lost items turned in to Campus Recreation Staff will be recorded and stored in lost and found for no more than 3 weeks. Lost and found items can be claimed during normal business hours and Photo identification is required to claim lost-and-found items. Lost University ID cards from the prior day will be turned over to University Police each morning.

The Recreation Center is a substance-free facility. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, steroids, and tobacco products are not permitted in Recreation Center. Individuals shall not use the Recreation Center while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Smoking is not permitted outside the building as Marshall University is a smoke-free campus.

Spitting is not permitted in the common areas, such as hallways and stairwells, and activity areas such as the gymnasium courts, track, cardio, and weights and fitness areas. Spitting is not permitted in water fountains. Spitting is only permitted in cuspidors.

The Marshall Recreation Center is a restricted-access facility. All entrances and exits must be through the main lobby unless an emergency is present.

The Marshall Recreation Center is available to be used by “active” members and approved guests for individual drop-in and open recreation use. Individuals and groups using, or giving the appearance of using, the recreation center for organized or structured activity is considered to be prohibiting open recreation use and therefore are deemed to be using the facility in an exclusive use capacity. Additionally, any individual or group using training aids that occupy facility space (i.e. cones, ladders, ropes, etc.) is considered to be using that space in an exclusive use capacity. Exclusive use is only permitted with the advanced rental or reservation of facility space for an additional fee and is not included in any membership or day pass fees. All space reservations must be processed through facility scheduling at least 48 hours in advance.

Examples of prohibited activity include, but are not limited to:

• Organized practices or workouts
• Personal training
• Private instruction
• Services for which compensation is rendered
• Sales
• Solicitation

All equipment and facility space of the Marshall Recreation Center may only be used for its intended activity and may not be modified in any way unless campus recreation staff is conducting a supervised programming activity. Additionally, any equipment or facility use deemed by Campus Recreation Staff to be unsafe for the patron, the equipment, or the facility is strictly prohibited.

All tours must be accompanied by a tour guide. A tour guide could be someone with the University giving a campus tour to an individual or a group. Anybody else that comes without a tour guide must be accompanied by a guide from the Rec Center.

Court reservations are available at all times the facility is open. They may be made up to a day in advance. A reservation can be either 30 or 60 minutes, but not any longer. The reservation can also be made up to an hour in advance, for example; a 6 pm reservation can be made up to 5 pm, but after that 6 pm reservations cannot be made. One reservation per day, per person. The reservation expires ten minutes past the scheduled reservation start time. Once the ten minutes have passed the court is free to use. Only active members can make reservations.

• Clean, non-marking athletic shoes are required. Any shoe that marks the court surface is prohibited.
• The use of tape or other marking materials is prohibited on the surface or walls of the courts.
• Any objects or activity that could potentially damage the floor or other members are prohibited. This includes but is not limited to; twirling objects, jump ropes, roller skates, bikes, etc.
• Participants are required to wear a shirt/top at all times.
• The racquet frame must have a protective guard.
• Reservations may be made at the Welcome Desk, over the phone at 304-696-4REC, or online. Reservations may be made 24 hours in advance of desired reservation. A 30-minute advance reservation time is required if a court is occupied. Reservations are valid for a maximum of one hour.
• One court may be reserved per person per day
• If participants are not on the court within 10 minutes of the reserved time, reserved court time will be forfeited.
• Wallyball nets can be set up by reservation or request and must be set up and taken down by Campus Recreation Staff.
• Soccer balls, baseballs, softballs, footballs, etc. are prohibited in racquetball courts.
• Eye protection is highly encouraged during all racquet sports.
• The use of a racquet wrist strap when playing racquetball/squash is highly encouraged.
• No more than four participants on the court at one time for racquetball/squash/handball; no more than eight for Wallyball.

Lockers are available to rent on a semester/yearly basis. Large shower towels are available to current members to use at no charge.

Semester (4 months)- $50

1 year – $120. You may pay in full or put a credit/debit card on file and we will draft $10 a month.

If inclement weather exists we will remain open during regular hours unless announced otherwise. In the event that Marshall University cancels classes or closes the university, the recreation center will remain open for general use but all programs and services will be canceled. This includes but is not limited to fitness classes, camps, swim lessons, PEL courses, and Intramural sports. Patrons who have booked rentals, birthday parties, personal training, and other personally scheduled services will be contacted individually to determine if rescheduling is required.

Below each bullet point in italics will be the general actions to be expected for the Recreation Center during cases of inclement weather: 

• University Closed: All classes are suspended, and campus offices closed
  • Recreation Center will remain open. All programs will be canceled.
  • The facility will remain open as normally scheduled.
  • The multipurpose field will remain open, but lights will be scheduled off.
  • All PEL Classes will be canceled.
  • All intramural sports will be canceled.
  • All programs will be canceled.
  • Services such as personal training and private swim lessons are conducted or canceled at the discretion of the provider and client. The 24-hour cancellation policy will not apply.
• Classes Cancelled: all classes are suspended and campus offices open
  • Recreation Center will remain open.  All programs will be canceled.
  • The facility will remain open as normally scheduled.
  • The multipurpose field will remain open, but lights will be scheduled off.
  • All PEL Classes will be canceled.
  • All intramural sports will be canceled.
  • All programs will be canceled.
  • Services such as personal training and private swim lessons are conducted or canceled at the discretion of the provider and client. A 24-hour cancellation policy will not apply.
• Delay Code A: Classes are delayed, but no delay in the opening of offices
  • Recreation Center will remain open.
• Delay Code B: Classes and office openings are delayed
  • Recreation Center will remain open.

Campus Recreation staff will not give out personal information of members, guests, professionals, supervisors, and/or student workers.

During the times listed below, the vortex can be turned on by staff for 30 minutes at the top of every hour. During group swim lessons, private swim lessons, or Aquatics Fitness classes, the vortex shall not be turned on. During other open pool times, the vortex can be turned on if there are no lap swimmers in the pool. Outside of rentals and birthday parties, the vortex should be turned on for a maximum of 30 minutes during the hour. Please ask a member of the Aquatic Staff to turn on the vortex. If there is no one utilizing the vortex, the current will be turned off.

Campus Recreation reserves the right to increase or add fees with 30 days’ notice to members. Annual memberships paid upfront will not be affected by any increase until after the expiration date of the paid membership.

Members may freeze their membership twice per year each up to 3 months (non-consecutive).

• 30 days’ notice is required.
• Member will NOT be allowed into the facility while the account is frozen.