Facility Rules and Regulations
Facility Access
West Virginia University ID (Mountaineer Card) or Student Recreation Center ID is required for facility access at all times.
Students and WVU employees will use their current activated Mountaineer Card for access.
WVU families will use their Student Recreation Center card.
Picture IDs for WVU family will be taken at the Mountaineer Card Office located in Room G-118 of Bennett Tower within one week of enrollment. Call 293-CARD or visit Mountaineer Card Services on-line with questions.
General Policies
The WVU Student Recreation Center is a controlled access facility. No one is permitted beyond the reception area without a valid student ID, Employee ID, Student Recreation Center card, or sponsored guest pass.
University-sponsored conference attendees and special event groups are permitted to use the WVU Student Recreation Center. Individuals are required to pay an admission fee, and passes must be secured in advance.
No one is permitted to use the facility under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Appropriate attire is required at all times. This includes wearing a shirt and non-marking soled shoes. Swimsuits and swim footwear are limited to the Aquatics area.
Bookbags and other personal items are not permitted in any program area of the facility. Day lockers (link to "lockers" portion of Member Services) and locker rooms are available for storage of personal items. Center staff cannot guarantee the security of valuables and are not responsible for lost or stolen items. It is therefore recommended that valuable personal items be left at home. The Lost and Found area will be maintained at the Equipment Issue Cage.
Any display of poor conduct, fighting, abusive language, or willful destruction of University property may result in loss of facility use privileges, and, if appropriate, further disciplinary or legal action.
Individual patrons shall utilize all recreational facilities at their own risk.
A parent, legal guardian, or other adult must accompany any users under the age of 16 years.
Animals are prohibited in the facility, unless utilized as a guide or assistant for people with disabilities.
The WVU Student Recreation Center is a smoke-free facility. Smoking and tobacco use in any form are prohibited.
No food, drink (except water in a closed container), or chewing gum is permitted beyond the control area of the Student Recreation Center. All food items must be consumed in the lounge area of the free zone.
Radios with headphones are permitted in the facility; however, other audio/visual media are prohibited unless authorized by WVU Student Recreation Center.
Signs may not be posted on any wall in the Student Recreation Center. All postings must have prior approval from administration and then may be posted on general use boards.
Bicycles, rollerblades, and skateboards are prohibited in all indoor facilities.
Passing of footballs, kicking soccer balls, and throwing Frisbees are prohibited in the Student Recreation Center.
Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
If damages occur to the Student Recreation Center equipment or facilities, the responsible party will pay for the cost of the repair.
The WVU Student Recreation Center will operate in accordance with all University policies and procedures.
Any individual not following appropriate policies or behaviors will be asked to leave the facility.
The WVU Student Recreation Center reserves the right to interpret Center regulations in its best interest.
Restrictions
Adults must participate with or directly supervise all children under the age of 16 at all times. A profile photo on the Student Recreation Center card will designate cards for children 15 and under. Youth 16 years of age or older may access the facility without adult supervision.
Children under 16 years are not permitted to use the weight and fitness equipment or cardiovascular equipment at any time.
Adult supervision is required on the climbing wall at all times for children under 16 years of age.
Children 13 years and younger are not permitted to use the hot tub.
Other Rules & Regulations
Cardiovascular Area
Weight Room
Track
Free Weight Area
Group Exercise
Climbing Wall
Aquatics
Racquetball & Squash Courts