Why are varsity athletes in the weight room a lot? Do they get special access privileges? <p>The Williams Center Weight Room is a shared facility with Intercollegiate Athletics and Academics (mainly the Department of Kinesiology).</p> <p>Athletes on rosters for Intercollegiate Athletics teams may be frequent visitors to the Weight Room due to having scheduled sessions with Strength &amp; Conditioning coaches. Most strength &amp; 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!</p> <p>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 &amp; conditioning staff.</p> <p>Athletes are to use equipment reserved specifically for their team-related workouts by strength &amp; 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.</p> Arrow