Hours of Operation

Please check our website at www.csurec.com for complete facility hours. Hours
are subject to change without notice.

Busbey Natatorium Hours:

The natatorium closes one hour prior to the closing of the Recreation Center unless
otherwise posted. Please check our website at www.csurec.com for complete
natatorium hours. Hours are subject to change without notice.

The Recreation Center will be closed for one week for annual maintenance (May
11 – 16, 2013). Memberships will not be extended or refunded due to this closure.

Facility
Policies and Procedures

• Please consult a physician prior to engaging in physical activity. Campus
  Recreation Services is not responsible for accidents or injuries that occur due
  to the nature of the activity. Injuries, accidents, or equipment failures must be
  immediately reported to Campus Recreation Services staff.
  
• A valid Viking/Rec Card is required to be admitted in to the Recreation Center.
  Any non-affiliated member will be issued a valid Rec Card and affiliates
  need to use their valid Viking Card. Guests will be sold a day pass and the
  receipt must be kept with them at all times. Members may check in without
  a Viking Card/Rec Card. After the third time, access will be denied to the
  member.
  
• Campus Recreation Services staff may require any member or guest to present
  proof of identification or guest pass purchase at any time. Individuals
  caught improperly entering the facility or providing false identification are
  subject to suspension of Recreation Center privileges and will have their identification
  card confiscated. A meeting with an Administrative Staff member is
  required before access can be granted.
  
• Any entry of non-affiliates to the Recreation Center for business must sign in
  and show a photo ID or company ID. Persons may need to be escorted pending
  the situation.
  
• All tours must be escorted by a Campus Recreation Services staff member.
  
• Members or guests ages 0-12 cannot use selectorized, cardiovascular, or free
  weight equipment. They must be supervised by parent or guardian at all
  times and are not eligible to purchase a membership.
  
• Members or guests ages 13-17 cannot use free weight equipment. They must
  be supervised and complete a teen orientation to use selectorized and cardiovascular
  equipment. They are eligible to purchase a membership provided
  they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  
• Ages 18 and older have no restrictions for participation in specific facility
  areas.
  
• Appropriate athletic attire must be worn at all times in all activity areas.
  Patrons are not allowed to exercise in jeans, dress pants, button-down shirts,
  or non-athletic skirts. No bare skin can be in direct contact with equipment.
  A shirt must be worn at all times to provide protection to the equipment
  and patrons. Only non-marking, closed-toe athletic shoes are allowed on any
  hardwood or composition floor. No hard sole shoes allowed. Campus Recreation
  Services staff reserve the right to determine if proper attire is appropriate
  
• Water in a closed container is permitted throughout the facility. Sports drinks,
  food, and supplements are permitted in the first floor common areas but not
  activity spaces or anywhere on second and third levels. Glass is prohibited in
  the recreation center.
  
• Signs, fliers, or posters may not be displayed/distributed without permission
  from Campus Recreation Services Professional Staff.
  
• Any photography or video recording is prohibited without permission from
  Campus Recreation Services Professional Staff.
  
• There is no solicitation allowed in or around the Recreation Center without
  permission from Campus Recreation Services Professional Staff.
  
• Political programs and activities are subject to all enumerated provisions of
  the University Facilities Use Policies. University facilities may not be used in
  any manner to involve the University as endorsing a political, ethnic, sectarian,
  or religious position. University organizations may sponsor a political
  candidate for speaking engagements only. University facilities may not be
  used for political fundraising activities where solicitation of funds, donations,
  or similar activities takes place. University facilities are not available to organizations
  for partisan political programs, receptions, fundraisers, or similar
  activities, and political campaign material supporting any federal, state, or
  local political party or individual politician may not be posted. The use of the
  outdoor Student Center Plaza located at 2121 Euclid Avenue is available to individual
  or organizations wanting to exchange opinions as a freedom speech
  location, or a non-commercial, informational only program. The space must
  be scheduled with Conference Services and shall be governed by all of the
  applicable provisions contained herein. Distribution by hand of literature or
  flyers, and the presence of information solicitor, is also limited to the outdoor
  Student Center Plaza area. The individual or organization cannot move to
  indoor facilities due to inclement weather. No individual or organization utilizing
  the Student Center Plaza may interfere with the normal daily activities of
  recognized official University related activities
  
• No profanity is allowed in the Recreation Center.
  
• No fighting is allowed in the Recreation Center. Participation in fighting will
  result in immediate removal from the facility.
  
• No spitting on the floors or carpet within the Recreation Center.
  
• All bikes must be locked up outside of the facility and are not permitted
  inside the Recreation Center.
  
• No pets are allowed in the facility. Only service animals are permitted in the
  facility.
  
• No third party training or instruction is allowed without an authorized contract
  recognized by Campus Recreation Services.
  
• No full-contact training outside of an instructional clinic or sports club practice.
  Examples include grappling, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.
  
• If blood is found on clothing, that clothing must be changed before resuming
  activities in the Recreation Center. If blood is found on a participant, it must
  be cleaned and covered before resuming any activities. If blood is found in an
  activity area, the activity must stop until all blood is cleaned up properly by
  staff.
  
• Please end all cell phone calls before approaching the Customer Service Desk
  and the Pro Shop.
  
• Personal listening devices must have headphones at all times.
  
• Television stations will only be changed for a major broadcast or any Cleveland
  sport contest at the discretion of Campus Recreation Services staff. A
  television broadcast survey will be administered periodically to determine the
  television channels.
  
• Campus Recreation Services is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please
  use locks on your lockers
  
• Weapons of any kind are not permissible in the facility.
  
• Inappropriate sexual behavior and/or sexual misconduct are prohibited.
  
• Alcohol, drugs, and tobacco products are not permitted anywhere in the Recreation
  Center including outdoor spaces.

Disciplinary Policy

• Misconduct or violation due to failure to follow facility policies may result in
  ejection from the facility, suspension, cancellation of membership from the
  Recreation Center, and/or referral to the Cleveland State University Campus
  Police and/or City Police.
  
• Patrons are responsible for their children's and/or guests' conduct and any
  damage to or loss of property that may result in their guests' actions. Disciplinary
  action may result in the loss of guest or membership privileges. A
  meeting with an Administrative Staff ember will be required to discuss possible
  reinstatement.

Facility Staff and Corporate Parner Two Week Trial

• Two Week Trials are only offered to Corporate Partners and CSU Facility and Staff.
• A valid state-issued ID must be provided prior to starting the trial membership.
  
• Must be 18 years of age or older for a Two Week Trial.
  
• A permanent residence in the greater Cleveland area is required. Patrons may
  not currently reside out of state to be eligible for the trial membership.
  
• Two Week Trial members should be interested in joining and have the means
  to pay for a community membership.
• Trial members are only eligible so long as they were never a previous member,
  guest, or prospect of the CSU Recreation Center. Two Week Trial members
  are only permitted one two week trial membership to the facility.
  
• Two Week Trial memberships expire two weeks (14 days) from the day the
  member signs the contract—not the first day they visit.
  
• Two Week Trial members may utilize any facility amenity as part of their trial.
  Two Week Trial members can also utilize family weekends.
• Two Week Trial members may utilize the towel service and premium classes
  at no additional charge.
  
• Two Week Trial members cannot utilize member privileges including: intramural
  participation, locker rental, and checking out basketballs from the Customer
  Service Desk until a membership is purchased. Trial members are able
  to check out all other equipment.
  
• Two Week Trial members are only eligible to purchase a one month parking
  pass through Campus Recreation Services.
  
• Two Week Trial members will be charged the non-member rate for all programs
  and services until they are an active dues paying member.
  
• Two Week Trial memberships are subject to verification by Campus Recreation
  Services and may be cancelled at any time for any reason without
  notice.

Day Guest Passes

• Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  
• Guest passes can be purchased for $9 per day and are available to anyone
  providing a state-issued photo ID and release of liability form.
  
• Guest passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  
• Guests will be required to show proof of receipt and a photo ID upon daily
  re-entry to the facility.
  
• Guests 3 years of age and younger can access the facility at no charge.

5 Punch Pass

• The 5 Punch Pass is valid for 5 individual visits by the purchaser.
  
• Guests will be required to show proof of ID along with the 5 Punch Pass upon
  entry.
  
• 5 Punch Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  
• Guests will be charged the non-member rate for all programs and services
  and cannot check out equipment from the Customer Service Desk (aside
  from daily towel rental).

Membership

• Non-Affiliate first time members will be charged the $50 initiation fee to cover
  administrative fees and a recreation card. Affiliates, corporate members,
  and student spouses/partners/dependants will not be charged the initiation
  fee unless a community membership is purchased. Alumni initiation fee will
  be waived up to two semesters upon completion of degree.
  
• You must be 13 years of age or older to purchase a membership. Members
  ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with an active
  membership. A Teen Orientation must be completed to use the cardiovascular
  or selectorized fitness equipment. Members ages 13-17 are not permitted
  to use the free weight equipment.
  
• CSU students are only eligible for one off-semester membership on either
  side of an enrollment period. Students from other universities are only eligible
  for the off-semester rates during winter and summer breaks.
  
• Project 60 participants are not assessed the general fees for enrollment. All
  Project 60 participants will be charged the community membership rate of
  $40/ month for facility access.
  
• All memberships are subject to verification for proper classification. False/
  inaccurate information may result in loss of membership and may result in
  loss of future access. The information provided on the application is true, and
  all necessary documentation has been provided to receive the appropriate
  membership rate as determined by the membership class.
  
• All memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. The recreation
  center will be closed one full week every May for annual maintenance and
  repair. Memberships will not be extended or refunded because of this closure.
  
• Recreation cards will only be ordered upon payment of the initiation fee, if
  the membership has been paid in full and exceeds three months in length,
  or if the member has renewed a membership for three consecutive months.
  Temporary recreation cards will be distributed to members not meeting the
  above criteria.
  
• A $15 replacement fee for lost, stolen, or misplaced Rec Cards will be assessed.
  
• A minimum one month membership is required for payroll deduction or electronic
  funds transfer options. All memberships, lockers, towel cards, etc. using
  payroll deduction or electronic funds transfer are continuous and will be automatically
  renewed each month. Memberships may be cancelled at any time
  after one month and cancellations will be handled in the following manner:
  
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  minate at the end of the current month and automatic withdrawals will stop
  with the current month's payment.
  
• Cancellations received between the 21st and the end of the month – will terminate
  at the end of the following month and automatic withdrawals will stop
  after the following month's payment
  
• The Payroll Deduction option is available for full-time faculty/staff only and
  deductions will come out of the first paycheck each month.
  
• The CSU Payroll Department will not terminate your deduction without first
  receiving permission from Campus Recreation Services.
  
• The Electronic Funds Transfer option is available for any member that provides
  a valid credit card number or bank account information.
  
• The Electronic Funds Transfer will take place the 2nd day of each month.
  
• It is the member's responsibility to notify Campus Recreation Services immediately
  of any changes in bank and/or credit card information.
  
• Campus Recreation Services will charge a $5 penalty fee if your credit/debit
  card is declined.
  
• If an Electronic Funds Transfer is declined Campus Recreation Services will
  immediately turn the member's status to inactive and contact the member
  via electronic letter. If the member fails to pay the balance on their account
  following three consecutive declined months the members account information
  will be turned over to Cleveland State University. Cleveland State University
  will turn the member over to a third party collection agency.
  
• A member's locker that has expired and houses member's contents will be
  stored at the Recreation Center for 14 days. After 14 days those contents will
  be donated to the Salvation Army.

Family Weekends

• Members may sponsor one adult spouse or partner, whether they are accompanied by children or not. Members may sponsor their children 17 years of age and younger, provided they are the parent and/or legal guardian.
• Members who do not have children CANNOT utilize family weekends for EXTENDED family members. This includes brothers, sisters, cousins, or friends. Neighbors, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. are not admitted for free under the family weekend program.
• Members may purchase up to 3 day guest passes for their extended family and friends.
• Youths ages 13-17 must go through Teen Orientation in order to be eligible to use cardio equipment and selectorized equipment. They may not use the Free Weight Room until they are 18 years of age.

Referral Program

• Members who are in good standing and have been an active dues paying
  member for 4 consecutive months, are eligible to receive 1 free month of
  membership per each referred member. Active members are then placed in a
  drawing for a free annual membership to the Recreation Center to be determined
  in August of each year.
  
• Current members can only refer first time members.
  
• Referred members must purchase a minimum one month membership.
  
• Students may refer new members but are not eligible for a free annual membership.
  
• The referral program is subject to verification by Campus Recreation Services
  and may be declined upon request.

Pro Shop Sales

• All memberships, programs, and services sales are conducted in the Pro
  Shop.
  
• All over the phone registrations for programs and services only may be taken
  by the Office Manager or area-specific coordinator between the hours of 9am
  and 6pm Monday through Friday. All membership, locker, and parking pass
  renewals must be done in person in the Pro Shop.
  
• Sales completed in the Pro Shop must be sold under the member's account
  to assist with processing refunds.
  
• Apparel and all non-perishable items only may be returned within 14 days of a
  purchase. The apparel must have the original sales tag still properly attached
  and the receipt. Merchandise cannot have been used. Returns are subject to
  verification by Campus Recreation Services.
  
• Viking or Recreation Cards must be left with the Pro Shop staff when trying
  on apparel. Failure to return apparel will result in restricted access to the facility
  until payment is made.

Parking

• Non-CSU Affiliates of the Recreation Center (Alumni/Community/Sponsored
  and Two Week Trial members) are eligible to purchase a Recreation Center
  parking pass allowing access to:
  
• Lot 54: Surface lot located at East 24th and Chester Avenue
  
• East Garage: Parking garage east of the Recreation Center on Chester
  Avenue
  
• Rec Garage: Parking garage located below the Recreation Center
  
• Lot 90: Surface lot located on East 30th
  
• All Recreation Center parking passes must be hung in the rearview mirror of
  the car. The parking pass is valid for 3 hours of member parking per day. If
  your parking pass is lost or stolen the replacement fee is $40. However, if the
  cost is below the current value of the pass the replacement cost will be the
  value of the missing parking pass.
  
• Current Cleveland State University students, faculty/staff, and business partners
  must purchase a parking pass from CSU's Parking Services.
  
• The Recreation Center cannot sell a parking pass without a license plate
  number, make, model, year, and color of the vehicle. A valid email address
  must be on file for parking services. Each member choosing to park at CSU is
  expected to comply with established rules and procedures. Please reference
  CSU's Parking Services website for additional information.
  
• Parking passes are $15 per month and members cannot purchase a pass longer
  than the length of their membership.
  
• Effective Summer 2012: Off-semester student members from CSU and other
  universities are eligible to purchase a parking pass directly through the Recreation
  Center.
  
• Metered parking is available in the REC Garage, Payne Avenue, and on Chester
  Avenue.
  
• The REC garage closes when the Recreation Center closes. If your vehicle is
  locked inside you will need to call Campus Police at 216-687-2020.
  
• All rules and regulations of University and city parking apply.

Towels

• Members that do not have a locker can rent a towel for $2 per towel at the
  Customer Service Desk, or you can purchase a Towel Card for $7.50 per
  month or $30 a semester. CSU Students are only permitted to purchase a
  semester towel rental provided they are enrolled in the current semester. CSU
  off-semester students, and off-semester students from other universities,
  are eligible to purchase a towel card in a monthly increment to match their
  membership length.
  
• There is no need to wait in line to return your towel. Simply inform the Customer
  Service staff of your name and towel number and drop your towel into
  the hamper at the end of your workout.
  
• All towels must be checked back in at the Customer Service Desk.

Equipment Issue
(located at the Customer Service Desk)

• Members may check out informal recreation equipment on a first-come, firstserve
  basis.
  
• A valid membership is required to check out equipment. Some restrictions
  apply for two week trial members.
  
• Daily guests and patrons with a 5 Punch Pass are not permitted to check out
  equipment (except towels for a $2 charge per towel).
  
• Equipment checked out may not be taken out of the facility.
  
• If equipment is damaged, and/or not returned, a replacement fee will be assessed.
  The fee must be paid to regain access to the Recreation Center. Any
  replacement costs associated with informal recreation equipment checkouts,
  including towel rentals, are non-refundable.
  
• Members are held accountable for the items they check out. Members should
  not loan items to other patrons of the facility.

• An ID card must be collected to check out the basketball. Men's basketball
  check out will be prohibited with failure to provide a valid ID mentioned
  above.
  
• The member's ID card (Viking Card, Recreation Card, or Temporary Membership
  Card) must be collected and stored at the Customer Service Desk for
  the duration of use. No Two Week Trial member, daily guest, or 5 Punch Pass
  holder is eligible to check out a Men's basketball. ID's will be securely placed
  at the Customer Service Desk.
  
• ID's will be held indefinitely in the case of an unreturned or missing basketball.
  
• Members are responsible for paying the replacement fee if the correct basketball
  is not returned.
  
• Access to the facility will be restricted if the basketball is
  not returned or replacement fees are left unpaid.

• Swim Cards will be checked out like equipment.
  
• Anyone without a Viking Card or a Recreation Card will be able to check out
  a swim card.
  
• Cards must be checked back in upon leaving the facility.
  
• Members or guests that do not return the swim card will be charged $20 for
  a replacement swim card.

• Any item turned in as lost/stolen will be recorded in the lost and found log at
  Customer Service. Members' personal information will be recorded in the lost
  and found database upon retrieval.
  
• Lost items that have been held for 14 days will be donated to charity.
  
• The owner of a stolen item should report the theft to a Campus Recreation
  Services staff member who will complete an incident report and contact
  Campus Police.

Locker Room

• Food and drink is permitted in locker rooms in closed containers.
  
• Due to privacy concerns you may be asked to discontinue use of electronic
  devices. Photograph and video are strictly prohibited.
  
• Lockers include towel service and can be rented by the semester, annually,
  or on a month-to-month basis depending on the length of your membership.
  The patron is required to show ID when checking out a towel at the Customer
  Service Desk. CSU Students are only permitted to purchase a semester locker
  provided they are enrolled in the current semester. CSU off-semester students,
  and off-semester students from other universities, are eligible to rent a
  locker in a monthly increment to match their membership length.
  
• All lockers must be renewed by the locker expiration date or they will be
  cleaned out and re-issued. Items cleared from expired lockers will be kept for
  14 days and then donated to charity.
  
• The blue lockers in the Family Changing foyer are reserved for Campus Recreation
  Services staff members only.
  
• Personal locks are allowed on the tall lockers in any locker room, basketball
  court lockers, and the day use lockers outside the MAC Gym. These locks
  must be removed at the end of each day. Any locks left on after close will be
  cut and the items will be placed in storage for 14 days.
  
• Campus Recreation Services has the right to enter any locker at any time.
  Members will be notified if lockers are going to be entered.
  
• Campus Recreation Services is not responsible for items left in lockers without
  locks. Please lock up all personal belongings.
  
• Locker room etiquette permits only children 3 years of age and younger of
  the opposite gender to enter locker rooms and shower areas.
  
• The family changing room is available for the use of patrons bringing children
  or dependents into the facility for a specific youth program. The Family
  Changing Room is reserved for use by families.
  
• Locker rooms close when the building closes.

Activity Areas

• Campus Recreation Services programs have priority of usage over informal
  recreation use. We reserve the right to cancel or change any program.
  
• Only non-marking, athletic shoes are allowed on any hardwood or composite
  floor. No hard sole shoes allowed.
  
• We recommend all personal belongings be placed in a locker or cubby. The
  Recreation Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  
• Court spaces for informal recreation sports are on a first-come, first-serve
  basis.
  
• We will follow the lunch time basketball court policies for all informal basketball
  games. The policies are posted on the courts and enforced by the court
  monitor 11:30 am – 2:00 pm.
  
• Basketball games are played to 12 straight.
  
• Requests for volleyball and badminton equipment set up will be accommodated
  when possible by contacting a member of the Campus Recreation
  Services staff.
  
• Do not remove any equipment set up on courts. Ask the Campus Recreation
  Services staff for assistance with equipment set up or removal.
  
• No jumping rope on hardwood floors.
  
• The use of banisters for stretching bands is strictly prohibited. Please use the
  provided anchors located in the stretching area.
  
• Boxing gloves must be worn when using the boxing circuit.
  
• Campus Recreation Services staff reserves the right to stop behaviors
  deemed unsafe.

• Reservations can be made in person at the Customer Service Desk, or by
  phone during facility hours by calling 216-802-3204, or online at www.csurec.
  com. Reservations are accepted no more than 24 hours in advance.
  
• Unreserved courts may be used on a first-come, first-serve basis until the top
  of the hour.
  
• One court may be reserved per person per day.
  
• Reservations are limited to one hour per person. Reservations can only be
  made on the hour.
  
• There is a 10-minute grace period for reserved courts. After this 10-minute
  grace period, the reservation is lost and the court is open to other patrons.
  
• Metal racquets must have racquet guards.
  
• Protective eye wear is available for purchase and strongly recommended.
  
• Hitting racquets against walls, glass, or the floor is strictly prohibited.
  
• Wallyball is available on racquetball courts and reservations are available. Tear
  down and set up must be completed by Campus Recreation Services staff.
  
• No kicking soccer balls within courts.

• Patrons must use the gym valets to wipe down fitness equipment after use as
  a courtesy to other patrons. Please spray the towel, not the equipment.
  
• Please limit workout to 30 minutes per machine when patrons are waiting to
  use equipment.
  
• Dropping weights is prohibited, as it damages the equipment and floors.
  
• Do not prop the weights up against the walls, mirrors, frames, or pillars.
  
• Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts while using machines.
  
• Please re-rack all weights after use.
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• Do not operate or attempt to repair machines with loose or damaged parts.
  Notify the Campus Recreation Services staff if equipment presents a danger.
  
• All Personal Trainers must be hired through Campus Recreation Services. No
  third party training or instruction is allowed.
  
• Use of weight collars is required at all times.
  
• Due to facility space limitations and safety concerns, the following free
  weight lifts are only permitted in the cages: clean and jerk, and power clean
  lifts. Snatch is not allowed in the weight room or fitness area.
  
• Powdered chalk is prohibited in the facility.
  
• Appropriate attire and athletic shoes must be worn at all times.
  
• Spotting is highly recommended.
  
• No outside equipment (chains, kettle bells, bands, etc.) is permitted in the
  Recreation Center.

• Participants are required to arrive to class on time. Participants later than 10
  minutes for the hour classes, or 5 minutes for the forty-five minute classes,
  will be denied entry to class.
  
• It is recommended that participants stay for the entire Group Fitness class to
  ensure participation in the proper cool-down phase of class.
  
• Maximum enrollment for each class depends on type and/or level of instruction.
  The maximum amount of participants are as follows:
  
• 30 participants in Studios 227 and 229
  
• 19 participants in Studio 227 during Spinning® Classes
  
• 18 participants in Studio 112
  
• 10 participants in Performance Studio 158
  
• If a class is enrolled at its maximum your single entry pass will be refunded.
  
• All equipment must remain in the studios and must be returned to its proper
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  location and cleaned after use.
  
• All equipment should be used in the manner for which it is designed.
  
• No gum chewing allowed in the group fitness studios.
  
• Hard-soled, closed-toe athletic or cycling shoes are recommended for all
  Spinning® classes.
  
• Footwear removal may be appropriate in certain classes and at the instructor's
  discretion.
  
• All Group Fitness class participants must be 16 years of age or older. Any
  participant ages 16 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  
• Towels and water are recommended for all classes.
  
• Participants may not bring cell phones or any cameras into studios unless approved
  by Campus Recreation Services.
  
• Kettle bells are only allowed in Studio 158.
  
• Group Fitness Studios will remain locked upon completion of a class. Informal
  recreation will require a Facility Manager to provide access.
  
• Please refer to the general policies and procedures for any clarification.

• The inside lane (11.5 laps/mile) can be used for walking. The outside lane (10.5
  laps/mile) can be used for running.
  
• For the safety and courtesy of the track users, there is to be no standing on
  the track at any time.
  
• Please clean the stretching area equipment when finished.
  
• The track direction changes daily.

• Innerlink doors on the Green Roof will only be used for special events.
  
• The Green Roof is accessible during Recreation Center hours, weather permitting.
  
• The Green Roof is available for rental.
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• Smoking is prohibited on the Green Roof.
  
• Food and drinks are allowed on the Green Roof.
  
• Please do not throw anything off the Green Roof.
  
• Campus Recreation Services programs have priority of usage over informal
  recreation use. We reserve the right to cancel or change any program.

Natatorium Policies

• The Busbey Natatorium is a shared facility with CSU Athletics and Physical
  Education. Priority is given to all athletic programs and events.
  
• Pool hours for open recreation are from the opening of the Recreation Center
  to one hour before closing.
  
• Pools may be closed for scheduled events. Pool closings are listed on the
  website.
  
• Two lanes or the instructional pool will be set aside for lap swimming during
  long course April-October. Three lanes or the instructional pool will be set
  aside for lap swimming during short course October-April.
  
• During times of heavy usage it will be necessary to share lanes. Please follow
  these procedures for sharing lanes:
  
• It is best to share lanes with swimmers of similar swimming speed.
  
• Notify the person presently in the lane that you will be sharing the lane
  with them.
  
• When only two swimmers are using the lane, each swimmer may take
  one side of the lane.
  
• When three swimmers or more need to use the lane, circle swimming will
  be required.
  
• When circle swimming in a lane, you are to stay to the right side of the
  lane in each direction. Maintain an appropriate distance between swimmers.
  
• If you need to stop, move to the corner closest to the lane line so the following
  swimmers can continue their laps.
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• A Viking Card, Rec Card or Swim Card must be presented and left with the
  Lifeguard attending the Aquatic Welcome Desk upon entering the Natatorium.
  You will retrieve your card as you leave to swipe yourself back into the
  locker rooms. If you do not have a Viking or Rec Card, then the Lifeguard
  attending the desk will swipe you back through to the locker rooms.
  
• Pools may only be used when a Lifeguard is on duty.
  
• It is highly recommended to shower before entering the pool.
  
• Appropriate swim attire must be worn under clothes. Loose, ripped or torn
  clothes are not permitted.
  
• Water in a closed container is permitted on the pool deck. No glass is permitted.
  Food and supplements are not permitted, unless otherwise approved.
  
• NO running on pool deck.
  
• Personal floatation devices are permitted with the permission of the Aquatic
  Supervisor on duty, and any children using them must stay within arms reach
  of an adult in the water at all times.
  
• Children 17 years of age or under must be accompanied by an adult at all
  times.
  
• No underwater distance swimming or extended breath holding activities are
  permitted for longer than 15 seconds.
  
• Swimmers are not to swim or float under the black bulkheads.
  
• Lifeguards have the right to test a person's ability to swim in the deep water.
  
• DO NOT hang on lane dividers.
  
• Starting Blocks are only used by groups renting the pool for the specific purpose
  of competitive swim practice or instruction.
  
• NO DIVING from the sides is permitted in the Instructional Pool or in the shallow
  end of the Competitive Pool. Diving is permitted off the side of the pool
  at 9 feet or more.
  
• Swimming is prohibited when infectious or communicable disease is present.

• NO ONE is permitted on the diving towers or the 3-meter springboards,
  except groups renting the facility for the specific purpose of competitive
  diving practice. These practices must be supervised by an approved coach or
  instructor.
  
• The 1- and 3-meter boards are available on a limited basis and for diving practice
  or instruction.
  
• No flips, back dives or backward jumps are permitted by recreational swimmers
  during open swim.
  
• Do not swim under the boards when diving is in progress.
  
• Aquatic Supervisors have final authority on all policies in the pool.

PROGRAMS
Policies and Procedures

• Appointments for Fitness & Wellness Services may be cancelled no less than
  24 hours in advance. Cancellations with less than a 24 hour notice will result
  in forfeit of fee for the service.
  
• No refunds are given for programs except for documented medical reasons
  or cancellation of a program by Campus Recreation Services.
  
• Program transfers can only be done 1 business day (24 hours) prior to the
  start of a program. Only 1 transfer is allowed per registration.
  
• Refunds and transfers must be made in writing on the Customer Action Form
  and turned in to the Membership Services Representatives located in the Pro
  Shop.

• Campus Recreation Services reserves the right to remove any class from the
  schedule due to repeated low attendance.
  
• Class schedules may be adjusted for summer and winter breaks as well as
  recognized national holidays.
  
• Participants must check in for all Group Fitness classes.

• FREE classes offered for all participants at all fitness levels.
  
• Group X classes vary each semester. Please visit the website for the current
  schedule and more details.
  
• Proper swim attire and Viking/Rec Card or Swim Card are required for all
  Aqua classes.
  

• All Premium classes require a pass for attendance. Please see the website for
  current classes and pass pricing.
  
• Participants holding a valid Premium Class pass may drop-in any time. Participants
  can purchase a single entry pass from the Customer Services Desk, or a
  month/semester pass from the Pro Shop.
  
• Please report any lost or stolen passes to the Pro Shop.
  
• Sharing a pass is strictly prohibited.

• You must register and pay in advance for an entire session.
  
• Registration for instructional courses will close after the second class. No late
  registration will be accepted after this point.
  
• Instructional Courses vary by semester. Please check the website for current
  listings.

• Personal Training is a private, one-on-one session or may be done in pairs
  with a certified trainer. A personal trainer will design and implement an appropriate
  program based on the client's needs and goals.
  
• A Fitness Assessment is a 60-minute appointment that tests muscular
  strength and endurance, flexibility, or cardiovascular fitness.
  
• A Body Composition is a 30-minute appointment where lean tissue and fat
  tissue are measured with a 7-site skin fold caliper test. A brief consultation
  follows all composition assessments.
  
• Failure to show for any appointment, without 24-hour cancellation notice, will
  result in forfeit of the entire payment. All appointments must be paid at time
  of scheduling.
  
• To purchase Personal Training sessions stop by the Pro Shop.

• A Nutrition Consultation is a session with our Registered Dietitian during
  which you will review your diet and develop an eating plan based on your
  goals.
  
• Failure to show for the appointment, without 24-hour cancellation notice, will
  result in forfeit of the entire payment. All appointments must be paid at time
  of scheduling.
  
• Appointments canceled within 24-hours could result in the loss of all fee.
  Rescheduling may occur without penalty with the approval of the Fitness and
  Wellness Coordinator.
  
• To purchase a session with the Registered Dietitian stop by the Pro Shop.
  
• Massage Therapy offers 30- and 60-minute sessions with our licensed Massage
  Therapist. Please see our website for more information.

Intramural Sports

• All CSU students who are registered for at least one credit hour may participate
  in intramural sports.
  
• Faculty and Staff: Any current faculty, staff or adjunct faculty member may
  participate in intramural sports.
  
• Recreation Center Members: Any current Recreation Center member may
  participate in intramural sports.
  
• Alumni: Any alumni are eligible to participate only if they are current Recreation
  Center members.
  
• NOTE : All intramural participants must have a valid CSU ID or valid Rec Card
  to participate in intramural sports. Any non-member with a valid CSU ID must
  pay the daily guest pass fee (each time) to participate in intramural sports
  that are conducted in the Recreation Center. CSU ID cards will be checked
  before EVERY intramural contest and are required for entry into the Recreation
  Center.
  

• An individual may only play for one (1) team in a sport of the same league. An
  individual may play on one men's/women's team and a co-rec team for the
  same sport.
  
• Current Varsity Athletes: A person who receives athletic financial aid, is a
  red-shirt, or participates at the varsity level anytime up to and including one
  calendar year before the start of the sport in which participation is desired,
  may not compete in that sport or a related sport at the intramural level. If
  your name is listed on the roster you are considered a varsity athlete.
  
• Past Varsity Athletes: Past varsity athletes from a two or four year school may
  not compete in that sport or a related sport until the expiration of a one-year
  waiting period.
  
• Professional Athletes: A person who has received professional playing status
  in a particular sport may not compete in that sport or a related sport until the
  expiration of a five year waiting period.
  
• Sport Clubs Member: Intramural teams may only have the following number
  of Sport Clubs members as part of their roster. This is also the total number
  allowed on co-rec teams.
  
• Basketball: 3 Sport Clubs members
  
• Outdoor Soccer: 4 Sport Clubs members
  
• Indoor Soccer: 2 Sport Clubs members
  
• Ultimate Frisbee: 5 Sport Clubs members
  
• Volleyball: 3 Sport Clubs members
  
• Wallyball: 2 Sports Clubs members
  
• NOTE : Intercollegiate and Sport Clubs athletes at any junior college, college
  or university shall have restricted access for intramural sports participation in
  that sport or similar activity. Similar sports shall apply to:
  
• Football as associated with Flag Football
  
• Baseball/Softball as associated with Softball
  
• Soccer as associated with Soccer
  
• Basketball as associated with Basketball
  
• Ultimate Frisbee as associated with Ultimate Frisbee
  
• Volleyball as associated with Volleyball
  
• Wallyball as associated with Wallyball
  
  

• Any person who does not have a team to participate on can sign up as an Intramural Free Agent. The Free Agent Fee will be $3. The Competitive Sports and Camps Coordinator will compile the pool of free agents and any teams that are seeking extra members will be able to pick up a free agent from the pool before the start of the league. The remaining free agents will then be placed on Free Agent teams by the Competitive Sports and Camps Coordinator. Interested participants can sign up at the Customer Service Desk.

• Teams that forfeit will be required to pay a $10 forfeit fee. This fee must be paid before the team is eligible to play in their next game. Teams forfeiting twice will be dropped from the league.

Sport Clubs

• Procedures to start a new sport club contact us at sportclubs@csuohio.edu.
  
• Conduct a campus-wide organizational meeting to see what other interest
  there is in the Club.
  
• Meet with the Coordinator of Student Organizations (Department of Student
  Life) and discuss the possibility of establishing a Sport Club (Contact Dr. Mary
  Myers at 216-687-2048 to set up an appointment to discuss your options).
  
• Complete all paperwork (i.e. develop Club constitution, elect Club officers,
  etc.) to become a registered Student Organization with the Department of
  Student Life.
  
• Meet with the Competitive Sports and Camps Coordinator.
  
• Attend Sport Clubs mandatory monthly meetings.
  
• Register annually as a Student Organization with Department of Student Life.
  
• Returning clubs Must submit an Annual Club Registration Form to the Department
  of Student Life.
  
• Must submit updated contact information to the Competitive Sports and
  Camps Coordinator.
  

Community Leagues

• Anyone 18 years of age or older is eligible to participate.
  
• All community leagues are open to both CSU affiliated and non-CSU affiliated
  persons.
  
• There will be a non-refundable $50 deposit required to hold a spot in the
  league.
  
• A captain from each team will be required to attend the mandatory captain's
  meeting to receive league rules and regulations, building/facility policies
  and other information, pay team entry fees, and completely fill out the team
  roster.
  

Camps

• Campus Recreation Services offers day camps throughout the school year, as
  well as 10 weeks of summer camp.
  
• All camps are for children ages Kindergarten completed -12 years of age
  regardless of affiliation to Cleveland State University.
  
• Summer camps consist of one session from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-
  Friday. In addition to the summer camp, "Reading at the Rec" will be offered
  from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and "Stay and Play" will be offered from 4:00 p.m.
  to 5:30 p.m.
  
• Deposits are required at the time of sign up for each child and each session
  which will reserve enrollment into that week of camp for which they sign up.
  
• Full payment for a session is due the Monday of the session.
  
• All paperwork must be filled out and returned to the Recreation Center no
  later than the Friday before the start of the session.
  

Home School Sport and Swim

• Each month Campus Recreation Services offers a Sport and Swim session for
  all home school children.
  
• Each session will include an hour and a half of swimming, followed by an hour
  and a half of a different sport each month.
  
• The cost of this program is $12 per child, per session, with each additional
  child being $10.
  
• An updated schedule can be found at the Campus Recreation Services website.
  

Certifications

• Private swim lessons are available for adults, children, and those with special
  needs. All ages and skill levels can be accommodated. The same fundamental
  skills taught in our group lessons are addressed in private lessons; however,
  they can be individualized to focus on specific areas or skills.
  
• All lessons are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors.
  Most are undergraduate or graduate students from the University.
  
• Private Swim Lessons are 30 minutes long.
  
• Packages of 1, 3, 5, 10 or 20 lessons are available.
  
• Lessons can be purchased in the Administrative Suite or by phone with a
  credit card through the Office Manager at 216-802-3201.
  
• Scheduling of lessons is done at the time of registration or through the
  Aquatic Coordinator at 216-802-3258.
  
• Clients should check in at the Customer Service Desk prior to the lesson and
  they will let the instructor know you are there.
  
• Clients needing to reschedule a lesson must do so at least 24 hours prior to
  the start of their scheduled lesson.
  
• Lessons canceled less than 24 hours in advance may be forfeited and counted
  as a lesson completed.
  
• To cancel lessons, please call Customer Service at 216-802-3200.
  
• Campus Recreation Services reserves the right to adjust the schedule. The
  participant will be notified by telephone under such circumstances, and every
  effort will be made to reschedule the lesson as soon as possible.
  
• Lessons are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  
• Clients are responsible for contacting the Instructor if he/she will be more
  than five minutes late. Instructors are responsible for waiting 15 minutes for
  late arrivals. Clients will only receive the remaining portion of their session.
  
• All sessions must be completed within 1 year of the purchase.
  
• If an instructor is late for a session, the time is owed to the client. This may be
  done during that particular session or time will be added to a future session.
  
• If an instructor does not show up to an appointment, the time will be made
  up free of charge to the client.
  

Cleveland Swims!

• Private swim lessons are available for adults, children, and those with special
  needs. All ages and skill levels can be accommodated. The same fundamental
  skills taught in our group lessons are addressed in private lessons; however,
  they can be individualized to focus on specific areas or skills.
  
• All lessons are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors.
  Most are undergraduate or graduate students from the University.
  
• Private Swim Lessons are 30 minutes long.
  
• Packages of 1, 3, 5, 10 or 20 lessons are available.
  
• Lessons can be purchased in the Administrative Suite or by phone with a
  credit card through the Office Manager at 216-802-3201.
  
• Scheduling of lessons is done at the time of registration or through the
  Aquatic Coordinator at 216-802-3258.
  
• Clients should check in at the Customer Service Desk prior to the lesson and
  they will let the instructor know you are there.
  
• Clients needing to reschedule a lesson must do so at least 24 hours prior to
  the start of their scheduled lesson.
  
• Lessons canceled less than 24 hours in advance may be forfeited and counted
  as a lesson completed.
  
• To cancel lessons, please call Customer Service at 216-802-3200.
  
• Campus Recreation Services reserves the right to adjust the schedule. The
  participant will be notified by telephone under such circumstances, and every
  effort will be made to reschedule the lesson as soon as possible.
  
• Lessons are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  
• Clients are responsible for contacting the Instructor if he/she will be more
  than five minutes late. Instructors are responsible for waiting 15 minutes for
  late arrivals. Clients will only receive the remaining portion of their session.
  
• All sessions must be completed within 1 year of the purchase.
  
• If an instructor is late for a session, the time is owed to the client. This may be
  done during that particular session or time will be added to a future session.
  
• If an instructor does not show up to an appointment, the time will be made
  up free of charge to the client.
  
  

• Private swim lessons are available for adults, children, and those with special
  needs. All ages and skill levels can be accommodated. The same fundamental
  skills taught in our group lessons are addressed in private lessons; however,
  they can be individualized to focus on specific areas or skills.
  
• All lessons are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors.
  Most are undergraduate or graduate students from the University.
  
• Private Swim Lessons are 30 minutes long.
  
• Packages of 1, 3, 5, 10 or 20 lessons are available.
  
• Lessons can be purchased in the Administrative Suite or by phone with a
  credit card through the Office Manager at 216-802-3201.
  
• Scheduling of lessons is done at the time of registration or through the
  Aquatic Coordinator at 216-802-3258.
  
• Clients should check in at the Customer Service Desk prior to the lesson and
  they will let the instructor know you are there.
  
• Clients needing to reschedule a lesson must do so at least 24 hours prior to
  the start of their scheduled lesson.
  
• Lessons canceled less than 24 hours in advance may be forfeited and counted
  as a lesson completed.
  
• To cancel lessons, please call Customer Service at 216-802-3200.
  
• Campus Recreation Services reserves the right to adjust the schedule. The
  participant will be notified by telephone under such circumstances, and every
  effort will be made to reschedule the lesson as soon as possible.
  
• Lessons are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  
• Clients are responsible for contacting the Instructor if he/she will be more
  than five minutes late. Instructors are responsible for waiting 15 minutes for
  late arrivals. Clients will only receive the remaining portion of their session.
  
• All sessions must be completed within 1 year of the purchase.
  
• If an instructor is late for a session, the time is owed to the client. This may be
  done during that particular session or time will be added to a future session.
  
• If an instructor does not show up to an appointment, the time will be made
  up free of charge to the client.
  
  

• Private coaching sessions are one-on-one training with a qualified, experienced
  swim coach.
  
• Coaching sessions are for the individual who knows the strokes and would
  like to improve their technique and efficiency.
  
• Packages can be purchased.
  
• Sessions can be purchased in the Administrative Suite or by phone with a
  credit card through the Office Manager at 216-802-3201.
  
• Scheduling of sessions can be done at the time of registration or through the
  Aquatic Coordinator at 216-802-3258.
  
• Clients should check in at the Customer Service Desk prior to the session and
  they will let the coach know you are there.
  
• Clients needing to reschedule a session must do so at least 24 hours prior to
  the start of their scheduled lesson.
  
• Sessions canceled less than 24 hours may be forfeited and counted as a session
  completed.
  
• To cancel lessons, please call Customer Service at 216-802-3200.
  
• Campus Recreation Services reserves the right to adjust the schedule. The
  participant will be notified by telephone under such circumstances, and every
  effort will be made to reschedule the lesson as soon as possible
  
• Sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  
• Clients are responsible for contacting the instructor if he/she will be more
  than five minutes late. Instructors are responsible for waiting 15 minutes for
  late arrivals. Clients will only receive the remaining portion of their session.
  
• All sessions must be completed within 1 year of the purchase.
  
• If an instructor is late for a session, the time is owed to the client. This may be
  done during that particular session or time will be added to a future session.
  
• If an instructor does not show up to an appointment, the time will be made
  up free of charge to the client.