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Wellness & Recreation Newsletter


Policies & Procedures

The facilities of the new Athletic and Wellness Center are available only to students, faculty members, staff, alumni, and retired faculty/staff, faculty and staff family, retired faculty and staff family showing valid ID cards. If your ID card does not work in the Athletic & Wellness Center then you need to go to the Meal Card/ID office in the HAB. All others must possess written authorization from the Office of Wellness and Recreation.

 

Faculty & Staff Family Policy

Athletic & Wellness Center:

$180 per year for a spouse, domestic partner, or family member , 18 and older (Fall semester through Summer session) or $90 per term. $50 per additional immediate family member up to 4 persons, age 18 and older. Family members 18 and older are allowed to use the fitness centers. Family members (18 and older) can purchase a separate membership for the summer session only (May – August) for a fee of $75.

Elting Gym:
Please see Elting Weight Room, Racquetball, Pool, and Elting Gym sections for policies.

Guest Policy

$10 per day and must be accompanied by a current AWC member. A monthly guest pass can be purchased for $75.

Alumni Policy

Alumni wishing to use the Athletic & Wellness Center are required to purchase an Athletic & Wellness Center ID card. The payment for Alumni is $200 per year (Fall semester thru Summer Session). It is available for $100 per term (Fall semester thru Winter Intercession or Spring semester thru Summer Session. It is not pro-rated within a $100 term.

Eligible: Former undergraduate and graduate matriculated students of SUNY New Paltz who have taken at least 12 credits

This payment will be made at the Telecommunications/Parking Office in HAB 35. You will then go to the Meal Card/ID office and receive and Athletic & Wellness Center ID card. Please present this card when using the Athletic & Wellness Center.

East Curve, West Curve, & Track

Only those possessing a valid ID card may use these rooms. Upon entry, a card must be presented to attendant. All bags, books, coats, and jackets must be stored in lockers. Proper attire is required: indoor sneakers and athletic apparel are mandatory. Clothing not allowed: sandals, cutoff jeans, jeans, boots, age appropriate clothing that is not revealing. The supervisor has the right to remove anyone not obeying the rules.

Equipment Checkout/Court Reservation Service

Equipment Checkout and Racquetball Court Reservation Service is available to:

  • Students currently enrolled at SUNY New Paltz
  • Faculty/Staff currently enrolled at SUNY New Paltz and their immediate family
  • Retired faculty/staff
  • Current up-to-date Alumni Card Holders

Equipment checkout is available to all patrons between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. Most equipment including basketball, volleyball, Wally ball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, racquetball, badminton may be checked out with no charge. Patrons interested in renting a mountain bicycle may do so through equipment checkout, but a fee is required. (Please see Outdoor Pursuits for Mountain Bicycle Checkout Fee and Procedures.)

Equipment Checkout Requirements

  1. A current SUNY New Paltz photo ID card is required to check out equipment.
  2. All equipment must be returned within 24 hours or a $1.00 fine for each extra day will be applied.
  3. Patrons are responsible for the equipment when it is checked out.

Racquetball Court Reservation Service
Racquetball courts are available for reservation by the following policy:

  1. Open to all faculty, staff and students and their families at no charge during posted hours. An adult family member must accompany children under the age of 18.

  2. Patrons may reserve one court per day for one hour, between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily. Reservations are made on an hourly basis.
  3. Reservations may be made at the Equipment Checkout or by phone: (845) 257-3925.
  4. Advance reservations should be made at the Equipment Checkout only.
  5. Court reservations will be held for first 10 minutes after the hour or the reservation will be forfeited with the court reverting to first-come, first-served basis.

Swimming Pool
All faculty, staff and students (and their spouses and children) currently enrolled or employed at the college are allowed to use the pool during posted hours for no charge. An adult family member must accompany children under the age of 18. Community members may use the pool for a fee as noted on the Wellness and Recreation page.

Swimmers must present ID cards at the front desk of the Athletic & Wellness Center. They then will receive a swim tag from the lifeguard on the pool deck. The tag must be worn in pool at all times. Access to pool is through respective locker rooms only. Swimmers 18 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Swimsuits only. Swim caps are required for all persons with neck length hair or longer. Showers are required before entering the pool area. Lifeguards have the authority to remove any person not obeying the rules. No swimming aids are permitted. Diving is not allowed.