Rules and Protocols

Below you will find general rules and protocols for The Dedman Center, as well as other facility specific rules.

 

General Dedman Center Rules and Protocols

  • For Safety and Security, all individuals entering the Dedman Center will be required to provide proof of identity in the form of University ID, Dedman Center Member Card, or government issued photo identification.
  • All individuals entering the Dedman Center are subject to membership or access verification.
  • Permitting use of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â ID or Member Card, fraudulent use of ID, or entering without proof of identity and verification of access is a violation of University Policy 9.2, Student Code of Conduct, and Membership Agreement.
  • Be considerate of all Dedman Center users and activities. 
  • Follow directives and instructions of the Campus Recreation staff.
  • Report any damage, malfunctioning, or injuries/illnesses to Campus Recreation staff.
  • Actions, language, or behaviors deemed to be threatening, offensive, or harassing, perceived or real, will result in expulsion from property and suspension without refund.
  • No Food permitted past the entry gates.
  • No open drink beverages, including canned drinks and cups without lids, permitted past the entry gates or in activity areas.
  • Music and language deemed explicit, offensive, or obscene are not permitted.
  • Filming, photography, and video at the Dedman Center or on exterior property must be approved in advance by Campus Recreation. See Filming/Photography.
  • Proper workout attire including closed toe shoes are required within the building and while participating in all activities (excludes indoor pool).
  • Equipment, courts, and other available spaces are a first come, first serve basis without excluding others if not actively in use i.e. “homesteading”.  See Room Reservation for more details.
  • Possession, consumption, or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs on property is prohibited and subject to loss of privileges and suspension from Dedman Center and Campus Recreation services without refund.
  • Smoking and Vaping are not permitted on premises and only 25 feet from the front entrance per University Policy 1.19 Smoking and Tobacco.
  • Personal coolers are prohibited.
  • Pets are not permitted on property. Service Animals as defined in compliance with University Policy 1.17 Animals are welcome. Service Animals In-Training requires prior University approval.
  • Solicitation or distribution of products or services is prohibited on property without prior University approval as stated in University Policy 9.13 Solicitation.
  • Electric scooters and skateboards are not allowed inside the University building including but not limited to roller blades/skates, scooters, skateboards, hover boards, wheeled shoes, etc. See University Policy 9.14 Electric Scooters.
  • Only °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â Campus Recreation employees may provide personal training.  Non-employees providing personal training and clients will be expelled and suspended from the facility without refund.
  • Campus Recreation property must be returned to the desks in the condition obtained by closing of each day. Failure to return equipment to desk will result in additional fees.
  • See Damaged Equipment Replacement on the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â Campus Recreation Fees for more information.
  • Individuals may be held responsible for damage, repairs, retrieval, or replacement of Campus Recreation property due to negligence or abuse.
  • Day Use Lockers must be emptied by closing.
  • Athletic teams must acquire Campus Recreation Department approval to conduct team practices, team events, or team workouts.
     

Basketball and Volleyball Courts

  • Do not hang on rims or nets.
  • Proper athletic shoes are required to play basketball.
  • Personal music speakers should not be loud enough to disturb other users and no explicit language.

Multi-Use (Soccer) Courts

  • When in use, close all exterior doors.
  • Personal music speakers should not be loud enough to disturb other users and no explicit language.
  • If no basketball courts available, badminton takes priority for half court.

Racquetball and Squash Courts

  • Do NOT adjust convertible squash court wall without assistance from Campus Recreation Operations staff.

Track

  • Follow the Daily Direction sign located at the top of the main stairs to track level.
  • Interior lane for slower traffic.
  • Middle lane for passing.
  • Exterior lane for faster traffic.

Game Areas

  • Return game area to original condition upon departure.
  • Do not sit on billiard or shuffleboard tables.
  • Personal music speakers should not be loud enough to disturb other users and no explicit language.

Studios and Classrooms

  • Must have a reservation.  See Room Reservation for more details.
  • Classrooms are only for meeting-type functions.
  • Audio/Visual and stereo are not included.

Fitness Floor and Weight Room

  • Clean equipment and machines after use.
  • Return equipment to proper location and rack weights.
  • Proper workout attire AND closed-toe shoes at all times.
  • No personal speakers.
  • Bags and personal items should be stored in the cubbies and NOT permitted in lanes of traffic.
  • Refrain from “home-steading” with weights or on machines. Allow others to use between sets.
  • Refrain from loud outbursts or obscene language.
  • Ask for help if spotting needed.

Indoor Pool

  • A °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â Campus Recreation employed lifeguard must be present when using pool.
  • °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â Aquatics Swim lessons take precedence and limited to 1 lane and shallow lagoon.
  • Proper swim attire required. 
  • No floatation devices other than what is provided by °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â Aquatics.
  • Children, not potty trained, are to wear a swim diaper.
  • No gum.

Exterior Pool "The Falls"

  • Unless reserved event or a facilitated program, entry to and exit from the area is through the Dedman Center.  Violators accessing the area by other means and accomplices will be prosecuted.
  • No glass containers or products permitted in the area.
  • No smoking or vaping in compliance with University Policy 1.19 Smoking and Tobacco.
  • No possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs on property.
  • Leave the areas better than you found it. 

Sand Volleyball Courts

  • Unless reserved event or a facilitated program, entry to and exit from areas is through the Dedman Center. Violators accessing the area by other means and accomplices will be prosecuted.
  • No glass containers or products permitted in the area.
  • No smoking or vaping in compliance with University Policy 1.19 Smoking and Tobacco.
  • No possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs on property.
  • Leave the areas better than you found it.