Policies

Facility Policies – Mackal Field House

Indoor Track

  • Use caution when entering and exiting the track. Be conscious of surroundings throughout usage.
  • No spectating from on the track is allowed.
  • Walk on the inside lane.
  • Run on the outside lane.
  • Always look before passing or crossing a lane.
  • Proper, clean footwear, with rubber or crepe soles, is required on the track surface.
  • Personal items should not be left lying along the track.
  • Food and drink are not allowed on the track. No exceptions.
  • Lunging is permitted in the inside (walking) lane only. Lunging patrons are not permitted to

Courts

  • Courts are available on first come, first served basis.
  • Non-marking, rubber-soled athletic-type/sport shoes are required.
  • Snapping, grabbing, or hanging on basketball rims is prohibited.
  • Kicking basketballs or throwing them against the walls, doors, or bleachers is not permitted. 
  • Full-court games take precedence over half-court games; however, if a half-court game is in progress, full court games must wait for the current game to finish before taking the court. 
  • Approved activities on the courts are at the discretion of recreation staff. Prohibited activities/sports include but are not limited to baseball, softball, lacrosse, and field hockey.
  • Leaning, pulling, sitting against, or purposely throwing/striking objects against the curtain divider is prohibited.
  • The divider curtains may be lowered as needed to provide the potential for maximum use.  Operation of the divider curtain are to be operated only by designated Campus Recreation staff.

Mackal Weight Room (Fitness Center 1)

  • All equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
  • All patrons agree to adhere to the department’s attire guideline, as outlined in the Access and Conduct Policies>General Facility Attire Guidelines Section.
  • The following exercises are prohibited: Olympics barbell lifts (snatches, cleans, jerks, or versions of these exercises) or any exercise where there is no control of the movement. Staff reserve the right to prohibit any exercise based on safety concerns. Deadlifts and controlled push presses are permitted.
  • There is no dropping or slamming of weights or other equipment. Please ask a RecWell employee for a spot when necessary.
  • All walking paths, benches, and dumbbell racks are required to be free from obstructions and personal items.
  • All weight plates, dumbbells and other equipment are to be returned to their proper location after use and are required to remain in the fitness center at all times
  • Sanitizer wipes/spray bottles and towels are provided in the weight room for patrons to wipe down equipment before and after use.
  • Exercise equipment must not be altered and must be used in accordance with its intended purpose. Attaching personal equipment to department exercise equipment is prohibited.
  • Exercises performed while standing on exercise benches are not allowed.
  • Collars must always be used on barbells.
  • The use of chalk/liquid chalk is not allowed in the facility.
  • Restrict any floor work (stretching, abdominal exercises, etc.) to designated areas.
  • Report any damaged equipment to staff.
  • The use of cell phones or video/photo devices for the purpose of capturing personal fitness and recreation activity is permitted, as long as no other members are recorded by the device.
  • Allow participants to “work-in” on equipment. Patrons seen on their phone/tablet for an extended period of time, while commandeering equipment (not in use), will be asked to get off of equipment.
  • Only Campus Recreation authorized personnel are allowed to provide personal training services within fitness spaces. Any participant observed or assumed to be personal training with a patron in the facility, is subject to being removed from the facility and suspension privileges.

Mackal Cardio Room (Fitness Center 2)

  • All equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
  • All patrons agree to adhere to the department’s attire guideline, as outlined in the Access and Conduct Policies>General Facility Attire Guidelines Section
  • There is a 30-minute time limit on all cardio equipment Monday through Friday 5pm-8pm.
  • Standing on exercise balls is prohibited.
  • All equipment is required to remain in the fitness center at all times.
  • All walking paths and machines are required to be free from obstructions and personal items. Draw string bags and straps should be kept off and away from cardio equipment, to prevent potential accidents and damage to the equipment.
  • Restrict any floor work (stretching, abdominal exercises, etc.) to designated areas.
  • Sanitizer wipes/spray bottles and towels are provided in the weight room for patrons to wipe down equipment after use.
  • TRX straps are to be used on TRX racks only.
  • The use of cell phones or video/photo devices for the purpose of capturing personal fitness and recreation activity is permitted, as long as no other members are recorded by the device.
  • Only Campus Recreation authorized personnel are allowed to provide personal training services within fitness spaces. Any participant observed or assumed to be personal training with a patron in the facility, is subject to being removed from the facility and suspension privileges

Tootell/Mackal Fitness Studios

  • Exercise studios are only open for members during scheduled classes and are not available for drop in use. Group Exercise policy and procedure information is outlined under Program Policies>Group Exercise.
  • Food is not allowed in any exercise studio.
  • All beverages are to be in non-glass, sealable containers.
  • Group Exercise Studio Attire Guidelines
    • Shirts/tops must be worn in all fitness spaces and courts and are required to cover the chest and conceal the nipple area to comply with policy. Undergarments must be covered by an additional layer of clothing.
    • A protective barrier/layer must be between bare-skin and all equipment.
    • Shorts/pants/bottoms must cover the buttocks and groin when exercising or moving. Undergarments must be covered by an additional layer of clothing.
    • No shorts/pants/bottoms with attachments, studs, rivets, zippers (i.e. jeans) or any items that can get caught or tear the equipment.
    • All clothing and accessories (hats, arm bands, head bands, etc.) cannot contain obscene or offensive words or images.
    • Non-marking, rubber-soled athletic-type/sport shoes are required. Footwear must completely cover the foot, including instep, toes, arch, and heel. Footwear not permitted includes, but is not limited to, high-heeled shoes, spikes, open-toed shoes, turf shoes, cleats, boots, flip-flops, sandals, and footwear that is wet, muddy, or dirty. Bare or stocking feet only permitted in select classes.
    • Shoes are not permitted within the Mind/Body Studio
  • Participants must wipe/disinfect each piece of equipment before and after use.
  • All equipment is to be left in fitness studios after all classes.
  • Class participants must exit the space immediately after class.
  • Patrons are not permitted to enter studio after doors are closed and class has started.