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Quinn Center Policies

Participants must present a valid app card or download the UREC app for admittance to the recreation facilities.

The following is prohibited:

  • Food or drinks in an open container (i.e. cup).
  • Glass containers, tobacco products, gum, alcoholic beverages, pets, bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, or hauling devices (strollers, carts, car seats, etc.)
  • Cleats or spikes footwear.
  • Cell phone use in any of the restrooms or locker rooms.
  • Use of cameras for taking photos or video.
  • Dunk, grab or hang on the basketball rims

Guests & Dependents

  • Guests and dependents under 18 years of age must have appropriate adult supervision while in the facility. Parent/Guardian must remain in the facility at all times.
  • Host/Sponsors are responsible for the actions of their guests.

General Use of Facilities

  • To participate, all UREC participants (student staff, faculty, and guests) must have a current Liability and Consent Waiver form on file. Waivers are valid for five years.
  • Closed-toe/closed-heel non-marking athletic footwear is required in all activity areas (except for the swimming pool) at all times. 
  • Lockers and cubbies are available for day use only.  Locks will be cut and items removed nightly.
  • Personal belongings (wallets, keys, water bottles/containers, bags, clothes, cell phones, etc.) cannot be stored other than in lockers. Lockers and cubbies are available for all personal belongings while exercising in the facility.
  • Equipment and facilities should be used for their intended purposes. Modification is prohibited. Please report equipment malfunction or damage to a Facility Supervisor on duty.
  • Pick-up games are open to all UREC members.
  • Any space reservations can be made through the University Recreation Office prior to an activity.
  • Participants must be at least 12 years of age to use any of the cardio equipment.

Please Note

  • Any violation of the policies listed above or those set forth by University Recreation may be grounds for removal from the facilities.
  • Closed-circuit cameras are monitoring all UREC facilities.
  • University Recreation is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. (Please turn in any found items to a Facility Supervisor on duty)

Weight Room

  • Equipment should always remain inside the weight room space (unless taken for use by a Personal Trainer or other verified UREC staff member for work purposes).
  • UREC staff are available to provide spotting. We encourage students to take this protective measure on max lifts.
  • Liquid chalk is allowed, but powdered chalk is not to be used.
  • Participants should do their best to re-rack plate weights, dumbbells, and other attachments. This allows each participant to select their desired weight and keeps the space free from tripping hazards.
  • Participants should also clean up their sweat and equipment after using the equipment.
  • The use of clips is mandatory on all free-weight barbell lifts in which a weight plate is used and has the potential to shift or fall off during movement.
  • Athletic shoes are recommended while in the weight room.
  • Please make sure walkways around the weight room are clear of any equipment.
  • Participants are expected to be respectful while engaging in the weight rooms. That includes correctly using equipment and fair treatment to other participants and UREC staff.
  • Due to the nature of the lifts, Olympic lifting is only permissible in the Quinn Recreation weight room. 
  • Minimize dropping weight excessively.
  • Please keep weights clear of windows and mirrors.
  • Guests & dependents must be at least 16 years of age to be in the Weight Room.
  • All users must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Racquetball Courts

  • Wearing eye goggles or protective glasses is strongly recommended while playing racquetball or handball.
  • Do not open the door when play is in session.
  • Sign Court Reservation Sheet outside door before play. Limited to one (1) hour at a time.
  • Please limit play to one (1) hour while others are waiting.

Fitness Equipment

  • Please wipe down equipment before each use.
  • 30-minute time limit on a Cardio machine while others are waiting.