Facility Rules & Guidelines

General Facility Guidelines

1. All members must present a valid FAU Owl Card or a Campus Recreation Membership pass upon entry. NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. Entry to and exit from the facility must be through controlled access points only. Other exits should be used for emergencies only.
3. Members attempting to help non-members illegally enter the facilities will have their membership cards suspended and risk forfeiture of membership.
4. The areas within and around the Department of Campus Recreation are gum, tobacco and smoke-free environments.
5. Please be courteous to others and place trash in appropriate containers throughout facilities.
6. Bicycles used as transportation to and from facilities must be placed in designated racks located near entrances. Failure to comply may result in bike confiscation and/or removal of membership privileges.
7. Please secure personal items in lockers and do not leave items unattended in the facility. Campus Recreation staff cannot guarantee the security of valuables, book bags or other personal articles left unattended. Report any incidents of theft or loss to the staff at the front desk.
8. All recorded lost and found items are saved and stored in the lost & found located at the Campus Recreation Administrative Office Suite. All lost and found items are held for one week and are then sent to the University Police Department.
9. Campus Recreation facilities or programs may not be used for private classes, personal training or any other activity associated with personal gain.
10. Campus Recreation facilities, or a portion of, may be closed to members and guests upon occasion for maintenance and select University-related events.
11. Any individual(s) who seeks to film (photograph/video), interview, or conduct class projects in any Campus Recreation facility must first receive permission from a member of the Campus Recreation professional staff. Taking pictures via cameras, video cameras, and video ready cell phones is strictly prohibited in the pool area, men and women’s locker rooms and rest rooms.
12. At various times throughout the semester, the Department of Campus Recreation will be taking digital images, photographs, and/or videotapes of patrons for educational, promotional and informational purposes for use in department related print material and on our website. When/if your likeness or image is used in publication, there will be no identifying information provided.
13. Report all equipment, maintenance, safety problems or issues to Campus Recreation staff immediately. Do not use any equipment if in doubt of your safety.
14. Language and behavior should be appropriate for a university setting.
15. Alcoholic beverages and any other illegal substances are prohibited in facilities under the direct supervision of the Department of Campus Recreation.
16. Membership privileges may be revoked or suspended for policy violation at any time.
17. Rules for specific areas are posted on site as well as following this section. These rules may include more area specific rules that are not listed in the general rules.

Fitness Center Guidelines

1. Students and members must present a valid student ID or membership card for admittance into the fitness center. No Exceptions!
2. Mopeds, bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates and rollerblades are not allowed in the Fitness Center under any circumstances.
3. Users must be 18 years of age and in good physical condition.
4. Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.
5. Proper workout attire is mandatory for participation in facility. No open-toed shoes, jeans or inappropriate attire are allowed.
6. The weights and machines should be used with care. Dropping the weights and weight stacks can cause injury and equipment damage. Please be courteous after using equipment by immediately returning all weights, dumbbells and bars to their proper rack.
7. Olympic lifting (explosive movements such as snatch and clean, clean and jerk) is not allowed.
8. Each person is only allowed to have one set of dumbbells off the rack.
9. Individuals using free weights are strongly encouraged to use collars and have spotters.
10. Users should be courteous to others by limiting the length of their workout on a machine when others are waiting. Please avoid sitting on weight machines or benches during resting periods. “Work-in” with others on all strength equipment to optimize the usage of this area.
11. Cardiovascular machines will be limited to 30-minute sessions during high usage hours. Please be respectful of others who are waiting to use the equipment.
12. Workouts and exercise activities are limited to the space designated for that particular type of performance.
13. Please clean and wipe off equipment/upholstery after each use.
14. 14. Always notify staff if you notice any broken, damaged or unsafe equipment.
15. FAU Rec staff reserves the right to implement any rules or guidelines that protect the health, safety and well being of the facility and its users.

Arena and Balcony Guidelines

1. Appropriate attire is mandatory at all times. Shirts, proper athletic clothing and athletic shoes with non-marking soles are required on the main arena floor. Bare feet, stocking feet, sandals, open-toed shoes, hard-soled shoes, or anything which compromises the safety and professionalism of the Arena is prohibited, unless specifically instructed by class leader.
2. Equipment is available for checkout on a daily basis at the Rec Desk located at the entrance of the Arena. An FAU Owl Card/Membership pass is required for equipment checkout and must be returned the same day to avoid charges to your account.
3. Spectators (non-members, students or guests) are only permitted in the Arena for Intramural Sports events. Spectators must check in at the Rec Desk to obtain the appropriate pass to enter the facility and must stay in designated areas.
4. Hanging on the basketball rims is not permitted.
5. Though competitive spirit is encouraged and expected in the facility, the true nature of good sportsmanship shall be observed at all times.
6. Disassembling or moving equipment that has been set-up is not allowed. Ask a Facility Supervisor for assistance with equipment set-up and removal.
7. Other activities may be scheduled on the courts upon written request and approval by the Facility Coordinator.
8. Martial arts clubs are not allowed to use weapons as defined in the Florida Atlantic University Sport Clubs Handbook. Examples of weapons include slingshots, crossbows, nunchuckas, switchblades, and billy clubs. The Facility Coordinator or Coordinator of Sports & Competition must approve martial arts equipment.

Guest Pass Guidelines

1. Members may bring guests with them to use Campus Recreation facilities. The guest and member must register at the Arena Rec Desk and complete a Guest Waiver and pay the appropriate fees. The member must be present to register the guest.
2. The sponsoring member must accompany guests at all times. All guests must be 18 years of age and older and must have a valid photo ID. Valid photo ID is limited to drivers license, passport, school ID or military ID.
3. Sponsors are responsible for ensuring that their guests conduct themselves in an appropriate manner while using Campus Recreation facilities and all outdoor fields under the direct supervision of the Department of Campus Recreation.
4. Guests may not check-out equipment, make court reservations or participate in Intramural Sports programming.
5. Individuals may not solicit member sponsors inside or outside of the facility for entry.
6. Guest passes will not be sold within one hour of closing time.
7. 8. Guest passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.
8. Members attempting to help non-members illegally enter facilities will have their membership cards suspended and risk forfeiture of membership.

Group Fitness Guidelines

1. You must be a currently enrolled FAU student or a Campus Recreation Member to be eligible for a Group Fitness pass.
2. All currently enrolled FAU students may attend the Group Fitness classes free of charge by presenting a valid FAU Owl Card and completing the Group Fitness waiver upon arrival to first class.
3. FAU Campus Recreation members other than students may also join the Group Fitness program buy purchasing a season pass and completing appropriate program waiver.
4. A Group Fitness semester pass allows any FAU student or Campus Recreation Member into all classes for the entire semester. Day passes are only valid for the day they were issued.
5. Class sizes are limited to 30 participants, based on a first come first serve basis.

Field House Locker Room Guidelines

1. Lockers may be checked out at the Campus Recreation Administrative Offices on a semester-by-semester basis. Students and Members must provide their own lock and renew or remove belongings at the conclusion of each semester.
2. Trash must be placed in appropriate containers.
3. It is recommended that patrons and guests do not leave valuables, such as money, wallets, watches, jewelry, etc., unattended in their lockers.
4. All theft, vandalism or unusual situations should be reported to Campus Recreation staff or called in to the FAU police department at (561)297-3500.
5. Children 6 years of age and older are not allowed into opposite sex locker-room.
6. If in opposite sex locker-room, children 5 years and younger must be changed in one of the closed-door toilet areas. The parent or guardian must make every attempt to keep exposure of the child to a minimum.

For additional information about Facility Rules & Guidelines, please contact the Campus Rec Offices at campusrec@fau.edu or 561.297.4512.