Memberships
Only students paying seg fees should be completing the membership claim form above. Students who do not pay seg fees must purchase a "community membership" if they wish to have a fitness membership. Not sure if you are paying seg fees? Check out your student bill.
In order to access the form, you must login in with your UW-Whitewater NetID and password. If you are signed in to any other accounts in your browser (i.e. a Google account), you will likely need to log out and log back in with the proper credentials. Another option would be to try a different browser type (i.e. Firefox instead of Chrome, etc.). Only students can claim a membership. Parents, guardians or other individuals may not claimed a membership for any student. Once a student claims their membership, they are unable to claim another membership (i.e. students cannot claim a membership for other students).
Overview of Memberships
Students, faculty and staff have access to the gymnasiums, fieldhouse, racquetball courts and pool. A membership is required for the Williams Center Weight Room and University Fitness (located in the basement of Wells Hall).
Current UW-Whitewater students paying seg fees do not need to purchase a membership. Memberships do, however, need to be claimed by completing the online form found on this or the FREE UW-W Rec Sports app. Please continue reviewing this site for more details.
Non seg fee paying students, faculty/staff, community, alumni and additional family memberships must be purchased in-person in Williams Center Room 100. Non seg fee paying students are now considered "community members."
Payment options for in-person membership purchases include cash, check, purple points or student billing. Faculty/staff members may use payroll deduction. Membership Information Form
Sorry, no credit cards, although a no-fee ATM is located on the second floor of the Williams Center near the Sideline Cafe.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE FOR 2022-23
Through a partnership and initiative with UW-Whitewater Student Government and approved by the UW System Board of Regents, student fitness memberships are now included in segregated university fees. Effective starting the beginning of Fall 2022, students looking to purchase a membership no longer need to come to Williams Center Room 100 to pay for a membership. All eligible members must, however, complete the online form on this site to claim their membership, as student memberships are not automatically placed on student accounts or Hawk Cards. Students who do not pay seg fees must sign up and pay for a community membership.
For Students Paying Seg Fees
NOTE: Hawk Card is required for access. See details below; circumstances apply at the discretion of Rec Sports professional staff.
Guest passes allow access to all open facilities.
Guest passes are good for the day, week and/or month of purchase, and are not subject to semester restrictions.
Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a membership during the academic year. Children as young as 15 may purchase memberships during the summer session if accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of purchase.
Student memberships must be claimed, as membership access is not automatically granted and a user agreement must be filed with the Office of Recreation Sports & Facilities. In order to claim your membership, click any of the YELLOW "Students: Fill out form here to claim your membership" banners on this site or access the form within the UW-W Rec Sports app.
In the membership claim form, students are asked to:
- provide their UW-W account number: know your 7-digit student ID number
- provide emergency contact information
- acknowledge membership policies, terms & conditions
- acknowledge the membership contract and waiver
Once a membership is claimed, a confirmation email will automatically be sent to the claiming student via an email from Google Forms titled "Warhawk Fitness Access Form". This confirmation email may be used as proof of membership claim while the membership privilege is being processed. Please allow at least 48-72 hours for memberships to be properly processed and access privileges being added to your Hawk Card.
TERMS
All members, regardless of how memberships are obtained, must abide by all participation terms as outlined by Warhawk Fitness staff. Terms are strictly enforced for the safety, wellness and enjoyment of all members. Terms are outlined via the "Membership Claim Form" and are agreed to by students as part of the claiming process. If someone chooses to ignore terms and the efforts of staff to enforce them, they are subject to dismissal from the facility or having their membership privileges revoked.
Suggestions and feedback to current terms are welcomed at any time and our staff will happily meet with you to discuss your ideas.
Questions, concerns, etc. may be sent to Rec Sports staff by submiting an online inquiry via the GREEN "Contact Us" button in the lower right corner of this site.
Segregated University Fees (Seg Fees/SUF) are charges, in addition to instructional fees, assessed to all students for student services, activities, programs and facilities that support the mission of University of Wisconsin System institutions.
Student fitness memberships are now included in seg fees as a result of a Whitewater Student Government (WSG) initiative. This intiative was designed to increase student involvement opportunities while making said opportunities readily accessible to the campus community. The initiative was passed by WSG during the Spring 2022 semester and approved by the UW System Board of Regents during Summer 2022.
Questions or concerns related to the application of seg fees may be addressed to student billing and WSG.
A breakdown of a student's bill should be available on WINS. Rec Sports encourages all students and their families understand their bill, affiliated fees/charges and how they work. Questions on your status of paying seg fees can be addressed to the Registrar's Office. Final decisions on someone's eligibility for paying seg fees do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of Recreation Sports & Facilities.
Access to the following areas are included with the membership seg fee:
- Williams Center Weight Room
- University Fitness (located in the basement of Wells Hall)
- Group Fitness & Cycling Classes
Students also already have access to the Kachel Fieldhouse, Williams Center Equipment Room & Rentals and the Williams Center Pool.
Any fees affiliated with Intramural & Club Sports participation are NOT included in this seg fee and may involve additional costs, which vary by activity. Questions about participating in either of these programs may be addressed to imsports@uww.edu or clubsports@uww.edu.
Membership access is applied to Hawk Cards only and members must swipe their Hawk Cards in order for staff to verify active membership status. Hawk Cards also prove individual identity, and fraudulent use of a Hawk Card is considered a violation of the UW-Whitewater Code of Conduct. There are currently no other ways for staff to verify membership. See the "Forgot ID" tab for more information if you do not have your Hawk Card and wish to use your membership.
Memberships may be used any time during hours of operations, which can be accessed here.
Depending on the time in which a member wishes to use their membership, a session reservation may be required. This is due to the fact some facilities are shared by multiple user groups, including academics and Intercollegiate Athletics.
Session Details (Williams Center Weight Room):
Available Monday thru Friday under the following times:
- 6:00 to 7:30 am
- 7:30 to 9:00 am
- 2:15 to 3:45 pm
- 3:45 to 5:15 pm
Capacity of each session: 125 persons
Reservations required through IMLeagues or the UW-W Rec Sports App
Drop-ins are welcome if space permits
NOTE: Five (5) minutes before each session ends, the Williams Center Weight Room will be cleared for cleaning
Between 9:00 am and 2:15 pm, and after 5:15 pm, there are no capacity limits and no reservations are required. The Weight Room will be cleared at 2:10 pm to prepare for the 2:15 pm session.
Session details are subject to change at any time.
Saturday and Sunday:
No sessions or reservations are required. There are no capacity limits. Hours and terms are subject to change.
There are no sessions, capacity limits or reservation requirements for University Fitness.
Memberships are 12 months in-length and begin September 1 every year. Memberships for the current academic year expire August 31. Since memberships are 12 months in-length, a new membership must be claimed every year a student is eligible for access to be active. If a student withdraws or is not enrolled at UW-Whitewater for any reason, any existing membership privileges will be removed, as the student will no longer be paying the seg fee.
The Williams Center Weight Room is a shared facility with Intercollegiate Athletics and Academics (mainly the Department of Kinesiology).
Athletes on rosters for Intercollegiate Athletics teams may be frequent visitors to the Weight Room due to having scheduled sessions with Strength & Conditioning coaches. Most strength & conditioning sessions are held weekdays from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 2:15 to 5:15 pm. This is why sessions are required during those times as well, to ensure all members have the same, equitable opportunities to utilize their memberships!
While it is often perceived athletes receive special access/privileges, the truth of the matter is they do not and must abide by all terms, conditions, policies and procedures as all other members. Athletes must bring their Hawk Card to swipe in in order to gain access to their membership when they are not with strength & conditioning staff.
Athletes are to use equipment reserved specifically for their team-related workouts by strength & conditioning staff and must respect other members and their space. If you believe an athlete is abusing their membership access, please report your suspicions to a Fitness Supervisor at the Weight Room's front desk. You could also speak with a member of the Rec Sports professional staff in Room 100.
No. Rec Sports does not have the authorization to process these types of requests. If you have a question about seg fees and how they are applied to your bill, we advise you speak with Student Government, the Registrar's Office, or Financial Services.
We do understand not everyone wishes to participate in our programs & services, however we believe Rec Sports offers something for everyone and encourage you give us a try - even student employment and volunteer opportunities! If you have suggestions or feedback on how Rec Sports could offer something that fits what you're looking for, please let us know!
If a student forgets their Hawk Card, they are permitted to use a "Forgotten ID" pass. Forgotten ID passes may be claimed only by visiting Room 100 of the Williams Center and speaking with staff. Members will receive a carbon copy of the daily guest pass form indicating they have used a forgotten ID option. Members then take the carbon copy of this pass to the area they wish to access and present this to staff in lieu of swiping their Hawk Card. Forgotten ID passes apply on for the day in which the forgotten ID pass is claimed.
In the event a member forgets their ID more than twice, they are subject to paying the rate for a day, week, month or applicable semester/annual pass under the same terms as community members. It is vital members bring their Hawk Cards at all times so additional charges may be avoided.
Did you lose your Hawk Card? New Hawk Cards can be purchased from the Hawk Card office. Rec Sports does not sell replacement cards.
For General Members
Anyone who is not a seg fee-paying student is considered a "General Member." Classifications include community members, faculty/staff, alumni, etc. Students who do not pay seg fees are classified as community members and would need to purchase the applicable membership in order to have access to fitness programs and services.
All memberships are good for the semester(s) they are purchased in.
Fall Semester Membership Dates
September 1 thru December 31, 2022
Spring Semester Membership Dates
January 1 thru May 15, 2023
Summer Membership Dates
May 16 thru August 31, 2023
The Rec Sports annual year is September 1 thru August 31. Annual year memberships are only available for purchase during the fall semester. Memberships are not pro-rated. Memberships will expire based on the length for which they are purchased. Additional semester/summer fees will apply if members wish to extend their memberships.
If someone wishes to participate in programs/services on a short-term/temporary basis, guest pass options are available!
Day Pass: $5.00
Week Pass: $25.00
Month Pass: $60.00
Guest passes are available for purchase in Williams Center Room 100. No online options are available for purchase. Upon purchase, guests will receive a carbon copy of their guest pass, which is to be used as proof of guest membership status for the duration of the applicable pass length. No other Hawk Card or membership card needs to be presented to staff.
Guest passes are good for the the day, week or month of purchase and are not subject to semester restrictions. Guests must abide by all terms & conditions, along with pilicies & procedures of Warhawk Fitness Memberships. Guest passes allow access to all open facilities, including the Kachel Fieldhouse and Williams Center Pool. It is recommended guests review available facilities/hours PRIOR to purchasing their pass.
Students not paying seg fees, but wishing to have a fitness membership are considered community members.
Senior citizens 62 years of age or over receive a 10% discount on community memberships.
"Additional Family Member" is no longer a category of membership type - additional family are considered community members.
| One Semester | Two Semesters | Annual Year | Summer Only | |
| Fitness | $150 | $250 | $325 | $100 |
| Gold | $200 | $365 | $480 | $150 |
| Silver | $100 | $175 | $260 | $90 |
| Group Fitness | $75 | - | - | TBD |
Faculty/Staff members must bring their Hawk Card to use the pool, gyms and racquetball courts during open recreation.
Memberships may be purchased by using payroll deduction.
Faculty/Staff memberships must be purchased in Williams Center Room 100.
| One Semester | Two Semesters | Annual Year | Summer Only | |
| Fitness | $100 | $175 | $225 | $85 |
| Group Fitness | $50 | - | - | TBD |
Proof of alumni status is required from the Alumni Office.
Alumni memberships must be purchased in Williams Center Room 100
| One Semester | Two Semesters | Annual Year | Summer Only | |
| Fitness | $120 | $200 | $260 | $85 |
| Gold | $160 | $295 | $385 | $120 |
| Silver | $80 | $140 | $210 | $70 |
| Group Fitness | $75 | - | - | TBD |
TERMS
All members, regardless of how memberships are obtained, must abide by all participation terms as outlined by Warhawk Fitness staff. Terms are strictly enforced for the safety, wellness and enjoyment of all members. Terms are outlined via the "Membership Claim Form" and are agreed to by students as part of the claiming process. If someone chooses to ignore terms and the efforts of staff to enforce them, they are subject to dismissal from the facility or having their membership privileges revoked.
Suggestions and feedback to current terms are welcomed at any time and our staff will happily meet with you to discuss your ideas.
Questions, concerns, etc. may be sent to Rec Sports staff by submiting an online inquiry via the GREEN "Contact Us" button in the lower right corner of this site.
Anyone who is not a seg fee-paying student is classified as a general member. This includes community members, faculty/staff, alumni and guests.
Memberships for general members must be claimed in Williams Center Room 100. Currently, only in-person options for obtaining a membership exist and there are no other options available. Stop in during our hours of operations and a member of our staff will happily assist you!
General members will receive a laminated card with their membership number as part of the registration process. Bring this card every time you wish to use your membership. Simply show your card to the staff and they will grant you access!
Yes. Like students, general members are asked to reserve their spot in IMLeagues or the UW-W Rec Sports app.
Depending on the time in which a member wishes to use their membership, a session reservation may be required. This is due to the fact some facilities are shared by multiple user groups, including academics and Intercollegiate Athletics.
Session Details (Williams Center Weight Room):
Available Monday thru Friday under the following times:
- 6:00 to 7:30 am
- 7:30 to 9:00 am
- 2:15 to 3:45 pm
- 3:45 to 5:15 pm
Capacity of each session: 125 persons
Reservations required through IMLeagues or the UW-W Rec Sports App
Drop-ins are welcome if space permits
NOTE: Five (5) minutes before each session ends, the Williams Center Weight Room will be cleared for cleaning
Between 9:00 am and 2:15 pm, and after 5:15 pm, there are no capacity limits and no reservations are required. The Weight Room will be cleared at 2:10 pm to prepare for the 2:15 pm session.
Session details are subject to change at any time.
Saturday and Sunday:
No sessions or reservations are required. There are no capacity limits. Hours and terms are subject to change.
There are no sessions, capacity limits or reservation requirements for University Fitness.
IMLeagues is the program, services and membership management system used by Rec Sports. IMLeagues is a third-party service, but is connected to the UW-Whitewater network. All non-students will need to have access to IMLeagues in order to reserve session spots. In order to join the IMLeagues network and gain access to sessions, general members will need to sign up for an account, which is included in your membership at no additional cost. Our staff can not only help you create an account, but they can show you how to navigate IMLeagues.
Access to Intramural Sports participation is not granted via fitness memberships. Anyone who is not eligible to participate in Intramural Sports activities, but attempting to play, may have membership privileges suspended or revoked. Intramural Sports are currently for UW-Whitewater students and faculty/staff only (no alumni).
Absolutely, and it is encouraged! Signing up for sessions and viewing hours of operations are both easier if done via our app. In order to access the app and its contents, members will have to sign in with the IMLeagues account credentials, which you should only have to do once. Subsequent logins may be required following membership status changes or app updates.
The app is available to download for FREE via Apple and Android app stores.
A forgotten ID pass is permitted for general members. If you lose your membership card, another one may be produced for you in Williams Center Room 100.
Short answer is no. All members, regardless of how they may be classified, are held to the same standrds and are expected to follow all terms and conditions. If you believe someone is violating Warhawk Fitness terms and conditions, please let us know!
Additional Information - for all members
Memberships are broken down into the following access categories:
| SILVER LEVEL |
FITNESS LEVEL |
GOLD LEVEL |
GROUP FITNESS |
DAY, MONTH & WEEK PASS |
|
| Williams Center Weight Room | X | X | X | ||
| University Fitness Center | X | X | X | ||
| Group Fitness Classes | X | X | X | X | |
| Cycling Classes | X | X | X | X | |
| Swimming Pool | X | X | X | ||
| Fieldhouse | X | X | X | ||
| Racquetball Courts | X | X | X |
X indicates access included in membership
The UW-W Rec Sports app places most programs and services at your fingertips! A product of IMLeagues, LLC, the app conveniently combines the informational features of our website with the functionality of IMLeagues for Intramural Sports operations and a multitude of reservations. Although your IMLeagues credentials are required to log in, the app also eliminates some of the time it takes to click around the desktop version of IMLeagues to find what it is you are looking for. We hope to receive your 5-star reviews, however we also welcome your suggestions & feedback as we usher in a new era of Rec Sports at UW-Whitewater!
Athletes participating on a team reporting to Intercollegiate Athletics must claim their membership via Jump Forward. See your coaching staff for details on how this works.
All intercollegiate (i.e. varsity) athletes must abide by membership terms, conditions, policies and procedures at all times, even if they are with strength & conditioning staff. Athletes must bring their Hawk Card to swipe in in order to gain access to their membership when they are not with strength & conditioning staff.
Athletes are to use equipment reserved specifically for their team-related workouts by strength & conditioning staff and must respect other members and their space.
Memberships may be used any time during hours of operations, which can be accessed here.
Depending on the time in which a member wishes to use their membership, a session reservation may be required. This is due to the fact some facilities are shared by multiple user groups, including academics and Intercollegiate Athletics.
Session Details (Williams Center Weight Room):
Available Monday thru Friday under the following times:
- 6:00 to 7:30 am
- 7:30 to 9:00 am
- 2:15 to 3:45 pm
- 3:45 to 5:15 pm
Capacity of each session: 125 persons
Reservations required through IMLeagues or the UW-W Rec Sports App
Drop-ins are welcome if space permits
NOTE: Five (5) minutes before each session ends, the Williams Center Weight Room will be cleared for cleaning
Between 9:00 am and 2:15 pm, and after 5:15 pm, there are no capacity limits and no reservations are required. The Weight Room will be cleared at 2:10 pm to prepare for the 2:15 pm session.
Session details are subject to change at any time.
Saturday and Sunday:
No sessions or reservations are required. There are no capacity limits. Hours and terms are subject to change.
There are no sessions, capacity limits or reservation requirements for University Fitness.
All members must abide by the Warhawk Fitness dress code. The dress code has been established to help keep members safe and comfortable while they are participating in programs and services.
Main items to highlight from the dress code include:
- shirts must cover your full torso
- backless shirts below the shoulder blades are not permitted
- shorts/pants should be free of belts, studs, rivets and zippers
- closed-toe and heels shoes, covering entire foot
- athletic attire
Members are asked to be mindful of others while using their memberships. Rec Sports is proud to serve thousands of members of our campus community, whether they live on or off campus. Members may have different goals, ambitions and motivations as to why they are using their membership. Members are asked to be aware of basic fitness etiquette practices (which include but are not limited to):
- Dressing appropriately as defined by the dress code
- Bringing additional pairs of shoes during periods of inclement weather/unfavorable conditions
- Using locker rooms and storage space (available at no additional cost)
- Recognizing when other members may wish to use a machine (i.e. do not hold machines for others)
- Re-racking weights
- Wiping down machines before and after every use
- No unauthorized photos or videos permitted
- Refraining from making inappropriate comments to and/or in front of other members
- Taking personal calls or other personal business outside of the facility
- Food, alcoholic beverages, chewing tobacco, and smoking of any kind are all prohibited
- If you spill any liquid, get sick, etc., please inform staff and we'll help clean the area
- Treating staff with respect and following their direction - remember, they are there to help you
Members are subject to disciplinary actions, which may include loss of facility access and/or membership privileges. Disciplinary decisions and enforcements are treated on a case-by-case basis and facilitated at the discretion of Rec Sports professional staff.
All members cannot leave personal items around facilities. Members are encouraged to use the cubbies provided in specific areas for storage of smaller items. If anyone wishes to change their clothing, shower, store larger/personal items, they are welcome to do so by using general locker room areas in the Williams Center. Lockers are available to claim at no additional cost. Locks are not provided by Rec Sports and must be provided by individual members. To claim a locker, simply bring your lock and claim and open locker. Please be advised some lockers and/or banks of lockers may be reserved.
Locker sizes:
In most cases, available lockers have similar size. Lockers varying in size may also be available.
Large Lockers: 5 feet tall, 11 inches wide, 14 inches depth (with a smaller shelve available not counting against height)
Small Lockers: 3 feet tall, 11 inches wide, 14 inches depth
Rec Sports is not responsible for items lost, damaged or stolen. There are two lost and found areas in the Williams Center: in Room 100 and in the Equipment Room.
Many Rec Sports operations take place in or around the Williams Center, located on the north end of campus. Fitness memberships also include programs and services in Wells Hall (University Fitness). University parking rules and regulations must be followed at all times. Certain exceptions may apply at the discretion of Parking Services and UW-W Police.
The Office of Recreation Sports & Facilities does not sell parking permits and is not responsible for any tickets/violations for parking violations. Parking inquiries must be made with UW-Whitewater Visitor & Parking Services.
UW-Whitewater Visitor & Parking Services Information >>
Nearest Lots
Williams Center: 9, 11 and 24 (parking FAQ for lots 11 and 24 here)
University Fitness/Wells Hall: 19, 19 and 20
Williams Center Physical Address:
907 W. Schwager Drive
Whitewater, WI 53190
Other Parking Resources
Campus Map
Parking for use of the "Gym"
Map and Directions to Campus
Please do not park on or near any ramps on the north side of the building without consent from the Office of Recreation Sports and Facilities, Parking Services and/or UW-Whitewater Campus Police.