Using the REC
Is there a dress code in the Recreation Center?
Are there group fitness classes and personal trainers?
Does the Recreation Center supply sports equipment or must I bring my own?
What if I forget my combonation lock for the locker room, head phones or my full tee shirt for the fitness center?
Does the Recreation Center have towel service?
What types of equipment can I borrow from the Outing Center?
Can I bring a guest?
How do I find out about the basic rules and regulations?
Are varsity athletes allowed to use the Recreation Center?
Can I use my Ecard to purchase food at Fast Break in the Recreation Center?

Membership
If I am a student not enrolled in summer classes, can I use the building?
If I am a faculty, staff, alumni or retiree, how do I join?
Are community members allowed to join and why are memberships limited?
As a student, can I use the Recreation Center during the summer even if I am not enrolled in classes?

Employment
Can I apply for a job in the Recreation Center?

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1. Is there a dress code in the Recreation Center?
YES - There is a dress code that is to be adhered to while using specific areas of the Recreation Center. The dress code is as follows:
Arena, Racquet Courts and Multipurpose Room
• Non-marking tennis, racquetball, cross training or basketball shoes are required. Dress shoes and sandals are prohibited. Bare feet are only acceptable in the multipurpose room for designated activities. Running shoes are not recommended in the arena and racquet courts due to increase risk of ankle injuries.
• Shorts or pants are permitted
• Tank tops, sleeveless tee shirts and sports bras are allowed

Running Track

• Shoes must be athletic or running shoes without cleats.

Fitness Center

• Jeans (pants or shorts) are not permitted. Casual slacks, pants or shorts with zippers or belts are not recommended attire.
• No opened-toed shoes, non-athletic shoes or slick soled shoes are allowed.
• All members are required to wear FULL tee shirts. The shirts must completely cover the upper torso. NO sports bras, tank tops, or sleeveless tees.
2. Are there personal training and group fitness programs in the Recreation Center?
YES - The Recreation center will be developing a comprehensive group fitness schedule with a variety of classes as well as individual fitness programs (personal training). These programs will be launched in the Spring Semester 2004.
3. Does the Recreation Center supply sports equipment or must I bring my own gear?
The recreation has all of the necessary equipment that will enable you to participate in all of the activity areas. The equipment includes: racquetball racquets, basketballs, jump ropes, and volleyballs, to name a few. Personal gear such as locks for lockers, proper attire, and towels are the only items that a member would need.
4. What if Iforget my combonation lock for the locker room, head phones or my full tee shirt for the fitness center?
If you forget your lock, headphones or a tee shirt, you can purchase any of these items at the membership service desk at the entrance to the facility. Cash and checks are the only forms of payment that are accepted. Locks- $5; Headphones - $6 or $7; Tee Shirts - $10.
5. Does the Recreation Center have towel service?
NO - Towel service is not provided. Members are encouraged to bring a towel when working out. There are special antibacterial wipes located around the fitness center that are to be used by members on the machines after each use.
6. What types of equipment can I borrow from the Outing Center?
Stony Acres has a supply of equipment that can be checked out by members. The equipment includes: tents, sleeping bags, coolers, outdoor volleyball nets, horseshoes and many other. See the equipment webpage for more information.
7. Can I bring a guest?
Yes - Every member is permitted to bring one guest per day into the recreation facility. The guest must be over the age of 18 and provide picture identification with birth date. The charge for a guest is as follows:
Student = $5 Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Retirees =$10
8. How do I find out about the basic rules and regulations?
To get information on the rules and regulations, a member can visit the Recreation Center website and click on policies or you can visit the membership service desk at the entrance to the facility to obtain a copy. All members of the facility are required to be knowledgeable and comply with all of the rules and regulations.
9. Are varsity athletes allowed to use the Recreation Center?
Yes - student athletes are allowed to use the recreation center, but intercollegiate athletic teams will not be able to reserve time for practices or games
10. If I am a student not enrolled in summer classes, can I use the building? YES - If a student was enrolled in the spring semester and has registered for classes in the fall of the that same year, he/she can join the Recreation Center for the entire summer at a membership fee of $46.00. Those students who fall into this category must follow the paid membership procedures to gain access. See the membership webpage for more information.
11. If I am a faculty, staff, alumni or retiree, how do I join?
To join the recreation center, one must obtain a membership application from the Recreation Center membership services desk or at the University Center in the Student Activity Association's Office. Payments for memberships are ONLY processed in the University Center. For rates, please visit the Recreation Center website.
12. Are community members allowed to join and why are memberships limited?
NO - Membership, other than enrolled students, is limited to ESU faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni (degree conferred). These memberships are only for those individuals and not their spouses and families. The main reason for the limitation is the facility was designed and built to serve the population of ESU, primarily the student body. Additional memberships would result in overcrowding and compromise accessibility for ESU personnel.
13. As a student, can I use the Recreation Center during the summer even if I am not enrolled in classes?
Yes - Students that are were enrolled in the spring semester and have registered for fall classes are elligble to pay a membership fee to use the center. The "student" fee is $46.00 for the entire semester. The membership fee will be prorated for students that are not enrolled in all three (3) summer sessions. A non-enrolled student will be assessed as follow:
1. Pre-session = $11.50
2. Main session = $23.00
3. Post session = $11.50 Students not enrolled for the summer semester must pay their membership at the Student Activity Association accounting office (Univ. Center, room 223). Click here for more information.
14. Can I apply for a job in the Recreation Center?
YES - you may request an application form the main service desk in the Recreation Center. Hiring takes place on an ongoing time line. Applications, for the upcoming semesters, are collected and considered 2 months prior. Please click here for additional information.