• Tops must be worn at all times and cover the pectoral area.
• Shorts or pants should be free of belts, studs, rivets and zippers while utilizing upholstered equipment.
• Indoor athletic footwear must be worn at all times. Boots, open-toed shoes (including crocs and slides) and sandals are not permitted.

The following guidelines apply to this specific area in addition to the fieldhouse and rec center general facility rules.

• Participation is “at your own risk.” In the event of an emergency please contact recreation staff or dial 911.
• If there is damaged equipment, please contact recreation staff.
• Parents, legal guardians, or a responsible person must accompany youths under 14 years of age at all times.
• Please closely adhere to the directional arrows for the particular day, and all running/walking should be in one direction.
• Walkers should take the inside two lanes only, passing should be done on the outside lanes. Patrons with strollers abide by this same rule.
• While on the track lanes, all users must be moving and not stopping or watching play below.
• Use caution when changing lanes & entering or leaving the track from the stretching area.
• Plastic, non-glass, or reusable water bottles are acceptable.

The following guidelines apply to this specific area in addition to the fieldhouse and rec center   general facility rules.

• Participation is “at your own risk.” In the event of an emergency please contact recreation staff or dial 911.
• If there is damaged equipment, please contact recreation staff.
• Participants must be at least 14 years old.
• No jeans, slacks, or studded clothing on upholstered equipment.
• Plastic, non-glass, or reusable water bottles are acceptable.
• Please read and abide by instructions and precautions posted on each piece of equipment.
• No slamming of weight stacks. Lifting should be a controlled motion.
• If you are unsure on how to use a piece of equipment, please ask a recreation staff member.
• Wipe down all pads and equipment with sanitizing wipes that you come in contact with following use of machine.
• Do not take equipment out of the room.
• if you have questions regarding your workout please consult our fitness and wellness services located within the Recreation and Wellness office.

The following guidelines apply to this specific area in addition to the fieldhouse and rec center general facility rules.

General Rules:

• Participation is “at your own risk.” In the event of an emergency please contact recreation staff or dial 911.
• If there is damaged equipment, please contact recreation staff.
• Participants must be at least 14 years old.
• Athletic apparel including shirts, athletic shorts or pants, and closed toed/closed heel athletic shoes are required.
• No jeans, slacks, or studded clothing on upholstered seats.
• For safety reasons, all personal belongings need to be placed in cubbies or lockers. Bags and jackets are not allowed in the weight room. GVSU is not responsible for any personal belongings lost or stolen.
• Plastic, non-glass, or reusable water bottles are acceptable.

Weight Lifting Rules:

• Use locks and collars on all bars.
• Return all equipment and weight plates to proper location after each use. Do not take equipment out of the area.
• Use a spotter when necessary.
• Use of chalk and powder is prohibited.
•  Always wipe down equipment after use.
• Maintain control of your weights at all times. No dropping of weights!
• Always workout at your own fitness level and ask recreation staff for assistance if necessary.
• Weight lifting instruction is available through Recreation and Wellness services.

Olympic Platform Rules:

• No dropping of weights from higher than your knees.
• Weights must be controlled at all times.
• Olympic lifting only allowed within the platforms.
• Only one person allowed on the platforms at a time.
•  No other plates or dumbbells aside from bumper plates allowed on the platforms.
• No spotting on Olympic lifts.
• Please leave the area cleaner than you found it.

The following guidelines apply to this specific area in addition to the fieldhouse and rec center general facility rules.

• Participation is “at your own risk.” In the event of an emergency please contact recreation staff or dial 911.  If there is damaged equipment, please contact recreation staff.
• Parents, legal guardians, or a responsible person must accompany youths under 14 years of age at all times.
• Athletic apparel including shirts, athletic shorts or pants, and closed toed/closed heel athletic shoes are required to be worn. Non marking shoes are required.
• For safety reasons, all personal belongings need to be placed in cubbies or lockers. GVSU is not responsible for any belongings lost or stolen.
• Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated in the facility.  User may be asked to leave the facility. 
• Plastic or reusable water bottles are acceptable.
• Hanging on rim is not permitted.
• Please see what sports are allowed in the Recreation Center that use sporting balls/pucks and which courts these sports are held:
  • Courts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Pickleball
  • Courts 6, 7: Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball
  • Court 8: Basketball, Soccer, Floor Hockey
• All activities not included above will require written approval from the GVSU professional staff.
• Please return all of your equipment to the equipment issue room.

The following guidelines apply to this specific area in addition to the fieldhouse and rec center general facility rules.

• Participation is “at your own risk.” In the event of an emergency please contact recreation staff or dial 911.
• If there is damaged equipment, please contact recreation staff.
• Parents, legal guardians, or a responsible person must accompany youths under 14 years of age at all times. 
• Plastic, non-glass, or reusable water bottles are acceptable.
• Athletic apparel including shirts, athletic shorts or pants, and closed toed/closed heel athletic shoes are required to be worn.
• No jeans, slacks, or studded clothing on upholstered equipment or on any cardio seats.
• Wipe down all pads and equipment with sanitizing wipes that you come in contact with following use of machine.
• Excessive or intense exercise can become unsafe if overdone. Listen to your body, and if you have questions regarding your workout please consult our fitness and wellness services located within the Recreation and Wellness office.

The following guidelines apply to this specific area in addition to the fieldhouse and rec center general facility rules.

• Participation is “at your own risk.” In the event of an emergency please contact recreation staff or dial 911.  If there is damaged equipment, please contact recreation staff.
• Participants must be at least 14 years old.
• Athletic apparel including shirts, athletic shorts or pants, and closed toed/closed heel athletic shoes are required. Please tuck shoelaces in if you are spinning.
• For safety reasons, all personal belongings need to be placed in cubbies or lockers. GVSU is not responsible for any personal belongings lost or stolen.
• Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated in the facility.  User may be asked to leave the facility. 
• Plastic or reusable water bottles are acceptable.
• If you are unsure on how to use a piece of equipment, please ask a staff member.
• All activities and classes require prior approval and reservation from Athletic & Recreation Facilities Management to use this space.
• Instructor or supervisor with approved credentials must be present at all times.
• Use of this area and the sound system require approval from Athletic and Recreation Facilities Management, Recreation and Wellness, or Movement Science.
• Wipe down all pads and equipment with sanitizing wipes that you come in contact with following use of machine.
• Do not take equipment out of the room.
• Any use of outside equipment requires prior approval from Athletic and Recreation Facilities Management.

• Participation is “at your own risk.”
• Seek your physician’s guidance before starting or significantly increasing your exercise program.
• Proper attire (e.g., fitness shorts, bike shorts, running tights, t-shirts, warm-ups, etc.) is required for participation in physical activity.
• Street shoes (or shoes worn outdoors) are not permitted.  Participants must wear clean, dry, non-marking athletic or dance shoes.
• Plastic water bottles are acceptable. Food, glass bottles, alcohol, drugs, or banned substances are not allowed.
• Use of this area and the sound system requires prior approval from Athletic & Rec Facilities Management, Recreation and Wellness staff, or Movement Science Department.  
• This facility must be secured after each use; contact the on-duty supervisor.
• Report any equipment or facility problems to the on-duty supervisor as soon as they become apparent.
• Personal items should be placed in one of the lockers or storage spaces. GVSU is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• On-duty supervisors are responsible for enforcing rules and taking appropriate action in situations not specifically addressed by these rules.
• In the event of an emergency, please contact staff.

The following guidelines apply to this specific area in addition to the fieldhouse and rec center general facility rules.

• In the event of an emergency please contact recreation staff or dial 911.
• If there is damaged equipment, please contact recreation staff.
• For the privacy of our patrons, absolutely no cell phone or photographic equipment use allowed in locker rooms.
• Please report suspicious activity to the GVSU Recreation Center Staff, or call 911.
• Please dry in the drying area, near the showers.
• CAUTION: Locker room floors may be slippery.
• All personal belongings should be in a locked locker. GVSU is not responsible for any belongings lost or stolen.
• All of these lockers are Day Use Only Lockers on a first come first serve basis.
• All lockers are the property of GVSU. A fee will be assessed for locker damage caused by negligence or abuse.
• Children 4 years of age and older may not enter the locker room of the opposite sex. Family changing area is available.
• If items are left in a locker overnight, there will be a $5.00 charge to retrieve your personal belongings. Any items not picked up will be added to our Lost and Found collection and then sent for disposal.
• Please respect other and clean up after yourself.