Williams Center Weight Room

Rules and Regulations

• All patrons must have valid membership on file in the Recreation Sports Office/University Fitness Center.
• Proper ID (Hawk Card, Community Membership card or Guest Pass) is required to enter all facilities.
• All individuals work out at their own risk.
• No one under the age of 18 is allowed into the Williams Center Weight Room. During the summer months individuals between the ages of 15-17 are allowed to purchase memberships with permission of parent or guardian. Members age 15 must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times.
• Patrons should place all belongings in a cubby or in a locker. Recreation Sports and Facilities nor the Weight Room Staff are responsible for lost or stolen articles. Lockers are available in the general locker room.
• Athletic Priority Lifting times are Monday – Friday 6a -8a and 2p – 6p.
• Due to personal safety, safety of others including the staff, hygiene, and maintaining the life of the equipment the following regulations are in place:
• Absolutely no unsupervised lifting.
• Proper Dress Includes:
• Appropriate attire includes T-shirts with sleeves, athletic shorts, sweats, and athletic shoes (closed toe and heal).
• Inappropriate attire includes tank tops, jeans, cutoffs, baseball hats, dress or open toe shoes or boots.
• No athletic brimmed/billed hats allowed in the facility, skull caps and bandannas are permitted.
• No headphones are allowed on the strength floor. Headphones may be used on the cardio floor.
• Patrons should observe proper spotting procedures and lifting techniques.
• Collars must be used on all free weight lifts.
• Food, drink (other than water), and tobacco products are not allowed in the weight room.
• Patrons are required to clean up after themselves (i.e. return weights when finished, clean-up chalk or baby powder, and wipe down machines after use).
• Report any damaged or broken equipment to Weight Room Supervisor.
• No bikes allowed in the weight room. Roller blades and scooters must be left in the cubby storage area, or your locker.
• Recreation Sports & Facilities reserves the right to revoke privileges to anyone who refuses to comply with the policies.