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Recreation Services: Membership Services

Recreation Center Front Desk

All non-student members will be required to complete a Health History Questionnaire (HHQ) in addition to the membership contract. The HHQ is used as a screening to determine physical activity readiness, if necessary a Physician's Clearance may also be required.

Undergraduate Students

Full-time and part-time students will not pay an additional fee to use the facility, and are welcome to access the facility during any scheduled hours of operation. They are our primary target usage group.

Graduate and Continuing Education Students

Full-time and part-time Graduate and Continuing Education students will not pay an additional fee to use the facility, and can use it anytime the facility is open.

FSC Faculty and Staff

Full-time and part-time Faculty and Staff at the College are able to utilize the Recreation Center during the established operating hours throughout the calendar year.

Spouses of FSC Faculty, Staff and Students

Spouses of full-time and part-time Faculty and Staff at the College may utilize the Recreation Center during the established operating hours throughout the calendar year at a rate of $37.50 per quarter per person, or $150.00 per calendar year per person. Spouses can join separately provided that the Faculty/Staff member has followed the verification process that has been established by the Recreation Center on behalf of their spouse.  Rates for FSC Faculty/Staff children (ages 4-17) are $25 per quarter or $100 annually.

FSC Alumni and Spouse / Children (ages 4-17)

FSC Alumni and spouse of alumni are eligible to use the facility on an individual basis only, at a rate of $75.00 per quarter, or $300.00 per calendar year. To qualify for usage, their name must appear on the Alumni listing at the Reception Desk and must be verified by showing a valid driver's license or other valid photo I.D. Furthermore, Alumni children are eligible for membership privileges at a rate of $75 quarterly or $200 annually.

FSC Faculty, Staff & Alumni Dependents (ages 17-23)

Alumni dependents are also eligible for seasonal membership privileges, to take advantage of the facility during winter and summer vacation. The membership fee for these individuals shall be: $25 for a one month winter session, and; $75 for a three month summer session.  Dependents must be enrolled in a college full-time.

Member’s Guests

Member sponsors who bring guests are permitted an unlimited total number of guests for the duration of their member agreement at a rate of $5.00 per person per visit. The sponsor is limited to a maximum of three guests per day
(guests must be18 years of age or older) and must accompany their guest(s) during the duration of the visit. Member sponsors are responsible for the actions of their guests. Members of the neighborhood program are not permitted to bring guests.

All member guests will be required to complete a PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) and a liability waiver prior to their entry.

Summer Conferences/Group Rental Usage

Usage of the Recreation Center by Summer Conferences or Rental Groups is available during normal Recreation Center operating hours, as defined in their usage contract with the College. Summer conferences are coordinated through Campus Living and group rentals are handled through Recreation Services.

Ward 5B Residents

Residents of Ward 5B are eligible to utilize the Recreation Center on a limited basis at no charge, provided they adhere to the following stipulations:

  • Member agreements for Ward 5B residents must be processed with proof of current residence.
  • All required Recreation Center paperwork must be filled out by the family sponsor prior to receiving authorization to use the facility.
  • One Cards will be issued to the resident(s) at a cost of $2.00 each, and must be presented upon entrance to the facility each time.
  • Residents must strictly abide by all policies and procedures of the facility, users held responsible to pay repair/replacement costs for any damage that may be caused to the facility or its equipment.
  • One authorized adult (18+ Ward 5B Resident) must accompany, directly  supervise and be responsible for the actions of no greater than three other Ward 5B residents who are under the age 18 and have met their 4th birthday (Adult Supervision Release Forms Required). Check in procedures will include names of adult supervisors and any residents requiring supervision. 
  • Ward 5B residents may sign out equipment for use in the facility at no charge by exchanging their One Card for the item (s), which are available at the main reception desk.
  • Adult residents may use any area of the facility. Users must be 18 years of age or older to access the fitness center. Availability of activity areas is subject to change based on previously scheduled events. These changes will be posted in the lower lobby.

Ward 5B Programs

Academic Year:
Monday - Friday 6:30am-1pm
Saturday 11am-6pm
Sunday 1-4pm