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trac general building and conduct policies

1. Dress Code:
  • Acceptable Top: t-shirt, sweatshirts, full tank top (cover midriff)
  • Unacceptable Top: No shirt, bare midriff, sports bra
  • Acceptable Bottom: workout pants, sweatpants, gym shorts
  • Acceptable Shoe: Athletic Shoes (clean, non-marking, closed toe, closed heeled, shoes at all times)
  • Shoes must be worn at all times - The only exception for this is during a designated group exercise/instructional class in the Multi-Purpose Room

2. Only water and sports drinks are allowed and it must be in a plastic, closed-top container.  No glass items are allowed.  Eating and drinking are permitted only in designated areas.  Food is only allowed in the Hoogland Atrium and meeting rooms where it is sold or provided by the University Food Service Staff or Athletic Concessions Staff (unless otherwise approved by the Director of Recreational Sports).  Food and beverages are allowed in the arena during home athletic contests when provided by the Athletic Concessions Staff.  Snow-cones and slushies are only allowed in the Hoogland Atrium.

3. The Department of Recreational Sports does not support, approve, or allow the use of supplements and/or additives in The Recreation and Athletic Center.  Individuals are not allowed to solicit or sell supplements and/or additives in Recreational Sports facilities or grounds.

4. Tobacco use, consumption of alcohol, and use of illegal and controlled substances are not permitted.

5. The use of video & photographic equipment (includes camera phones & video phones) is prohibited in The Recreation and Athletic Center unless approved by the Assistant Director of Facility & Membership Services.

6. The use of cell phones is not permitted in The Recreation and Athletic Center except in the arena (during athletic contests only), the Hoogland Atrium, and office areas.

7. Disruptive Behavior: Anyone who is disruptive while using Recreational Sports facilities or during activities sponsored by Recreational Sports or Athletics will be asked to leave.  Violators may lose their usage privileges.  An Incident Report will be filed.

8. Due to sanitation and health standards, participants are to eliminate excess saliva in the cuspidors provided, not on sport facility surfaces or in trash cans.  We encourage the use of gym wipes after use of equipment. 

9. Damage: Any person damaging fixtures, equipment, or other property of The Recreation and Athletic Center shall be charged the cost of repair and replacement with the approval of the Director of Recreational Sports.

10. No sport activity, bouncing balls, or usage of weights are allowed in the hallways (vinyl floor) or Hoogland Atrium.

11. Jumping rope is only permitted in the racquetball courts and arena.

12. Children may accompany their parents as a spectator if the following guidelines are met:

  • Children must be accompanied by a non-participating adult.
  • Children may not participate in any activities.

13. Sparring-type activities are permitted only during supervised martial arts activities.  Protective equipment is highly recommended.

14. Purses, backpacks, gym bags, umbrellas, and other personal items must be stored in a locker.  Locks are available for checkout at the Front Desk.  UIS and the Department of Recreational Sports cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.

15. Chalk is not allowed in The Recreation and Athletic Center.

16. The Recreation and Athletic Center is a service facility for Rec Members and their guests.  As such, it serves as the central location of most recreational and athletic activities.  It is not a public facility per se.  Area grade school and high school students are not considered guests of the University unless specifically invited or scheduled by the university and /or Recreational Sports and/or Athletics. 

17. Posting of all materials in The Recreation and Athletic Center shall be limited to items related to university business that assist the university mission.  Individuals wishing to post materials shall have them stamped with approval by the Assistant Director of Facility & Membership Services who will hang them on the bulletin boards in the building.  Posting shall be limited according to available space and time.  Nothing may be posted on the walls, windows, or doors of The Recreation and Athletic Center or on the sidewalks outside of the building.

18. Panhandling and/or begging is prohibited in The Recreation and Athletic Center.  Persons panhandling or begging should be advised that this is contrary to university policy.  Persons who continue to panhandle or beg after being advised of this policy shall be reported to UIS Police.

19. Solicitation: Student groups on campus may use The Recreation and Athletic Center for solicitation with approval from the Assistant Director of Facility & Membership Services.

20. Lost & found items will be kept by Recreational Sports for 30 days.  Lost & found keys, wallets, radios, and valuable jewelry will be turned over to the Bursars Office as soon as they are found.  Recreational Sports will keep a record in the Recreational Sports Office of items which were found and sent to the Bursars Office.

21. UIS i-Cards which are found in/at any Recreational Sports facility will be kept in the Recreational Sports Office until noon the following day they are found.  At that time they will be sent to the I-Card Center in the Public Affairs Building Room 108.  A record of i-Cards which were found and sent to the I-Card Center will be kept .

22. Personal radios are not permitted unless used with headphones.  Music is provided in appropriate areas and is monitored by Recreational Sports staff.

23. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, inline skates, and shoes with wheels must remain outside the building.

24. Activities are to be performed in designated areas only and priority times for specific activities must be honored as scheduled.

25. Animals are not allowed in The Recreation and Athletic Center (exception- “seeing eye” dogs).

26. Please report vending machine malfunctions to the Front Desk.

27. Profanity is not an acceptable form of verbal expression.

28. Card playing is allowed only in the Hoogland Atrium unless scheduled elsewhere.  Gambling is prohibited.

29. The Director of Recreational Sports must approve shutting down The Recreation and Athletic Center due to weather related conditions.

In addition, the following are policies that apply to the areas listed:

FITNESS AREAS 1,2,3 & THE RECREATION AND ATHLETIC CENTER

  1. Collars must be used on all free weights.
  2. Free weights and dumbbells are to remain in the main fitness area and on the lower level of The Recreation and Athletic Center.  Do not use weights on vinyl floor.
  3. Please do not drop dumbbells or free weights on the floor.
  4. Individuals must be at least 14 years of age to be in the Fitness Center.

ARENA

  1. Throwing or kicking of baseballs, softballs, soccer balls, and footballs in the arena is prohibited.
  2. No climbing on bleachers. 
  3. No hanging on rims. 
  4. No sitting, leaning, or placing items on base of portable baskets
  5. Patrons shall not set up or take down nets, poles, bleachers, etc.  Please contact the Facility Supervisor for assistance.

RACQUETBALL/SQUASH COURTS

  1. It is highly recommended that eye protection is worn when playing racquetball or squash.
  2. All racquetball racquets must have a guard.
  3. Throwing or kicking of baseballs, softballs, soccer balls, and footballs in the arena is prohibited.
  4. Racquet sport participants can bring their own projectiles (i.e. racquetballs, squash balls, handballs, and shuttlecocks) or they can be checked out at the Front Desk.
  5. Patrons shall not move the walls or set up equipment.  Please contact the Facility Supervisor for assistance.

MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

  1. Patrons shall not operate the sound or video equipment.  The equipment is to be operated only by Recreational Sports Staff.
  2. Sparring-type activities are permitted only during supervised martial arts activities.  Protective equipment is highly recommended.
  3. Shoes must be worn at all times except during approved classes instructed by Recreational Sports Staff.