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Recreation Services: Rules and Regulations

Recreation Services Rules & Regulations

Checking into the Recreation Center

All patrons must present a valid FSC One Card to be allowed into the facility. This is the only form of identification that is accepted.

Guest Policy

Members of the Recreation Center are permitted to bring guests into the facility provided they adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Members may bring up to three (3) guests into the facility at any one time – this can occur an unlimited number of times during any semester or break.
  • All guests must be 18 years of age, provide a photo ID for age verification, sign a release form and pay the $5.00 guest fee.
  • Members are required to accompany their guest(s) at all times during their visit to the Recreation Center.

Youth Policy

Adult members of the Recreation Center (FSC faculty, FSC staff, alumni and students) may bring their child(ren) – a parent or legal guardian relationship must exist – into the Recreation Center anytime provided they adhere to the following guidelines:

  • All children/youth age 4-17 must be registered to use the Recreation Center by their parent or legal guardian. A minor waiver must be completed and signed by the minor’s parent or legal guardian, the $5.00 daily guest fee or $25.00 quarterly fee must be paid and all paperwork must be on file with Recreation Services prior to admittance to the facility.
  • All youth age 4-15 must be adequately supervised by a parent or legal guardian. Adequate supervision is defined as: being present with your child and monitoring their behavior in any and all activity areas of the Recreation Center for the duration of your visit.
  • All youth age 16-17 are permitted to utilize the Recreation Center activity areas without direct parental or guardian supervision. However, the parent or guardian must be in the Recreation Center at the same time as their 16-17 year old.
  • Under no circumstances will anyone under the age of 18 be admitted into the Fitness Center.

General Facility Regulations

The Office of Recreation Services strives to maintain user-friendly, safe recreational facilities for the FSC community. Please help us reach this goal by adhering to the following regulations:

  • Parking is available in designated areas only. Recreation Services is not responsible for tickets issued to vehicles parked illegally.
  • All patrons must check-in at the Reception Desk of the Recreation Center upon entering the facility. You must present a valid One Card each time you utilize the Recreation Center.
  • Recreation Services is not responsible for lost or stolen items. For your own protection, please secure all items in a locker. Locks must be removed after each daily use since lockers are for day use only.
  • Lost and found items will be stored at the Reception Desk for one semester.
  • Bikes, Rollerblades, Scooters or Skateboards are not allowed in the facility.
  • During the times of open recreation, the administrative staff reserves the right to refuse any activity that may be deemed unsafe or inappropriate for the Recreation Center. Some examples include: baseball/softball, football, frisbee, lacrosse, soccer, street hockey, etc.
  • Food, gum and beverages, other than water in a closed container, are not allowed in the Recreation Center activity areas. Water fountains are located throughout the facility for your convenience. There is also a bottled water machine located in the vending area of the first-floor lobby. Please enjoy all pre or post-workout snacks in the first-floor lobby.
  • Smoking and/or the use of alcohol or drugs is not permitted on the premises. Anyone thought to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave the facility.
  • Patrons are responsible for any damage that they cause to the Recreation Center or its equipment. Please report all equipment failures to the nearest Recreation Services staff member as soon as possible.

Note: All facility rules and regulations are subject to review on an ongoing basis. Suggestions are welcome, and changes will be posted and distributed to all patrons. Rule violations by any person may result in forfeiture of Recreation Center privileges.