Fitness

Fitness Center Rules & Regulations

THE CENTER HOURS

FOR 11/23-11/29

Normal hours will continue through Monday, November 23.
Thanksgiving Break hours begin:

November 24: 6:30AM - 7PM
November 25: 6:30AM - 12PM
November 26-29: CLOSED

Normal hours will resume Monday, November 30

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The Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness

The Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness, located west of the Bream Wright Hauser Athletic Complex, broke ground in June 2008 and opened its doors in the fall of 2009. Inside the 55,000 square-foot facility are an array of athletic and fitness areas available to all Gettysburg students and staff, including a fitness center, a student lounge known as "The Dive," a multi-purpose room where classes will be held, a bouldering wall, and a large lobby area. The remainder of The Center will open in late fall/early winter of 2009-10. Additional areas that will be available includes a new natatorium and a climbing wall inside the glass tower next to the entrance. The natatorium will feature a pool with eight competition lanes, a four-lane warm-up pool, as well as a spectator gallery.

 

 

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Rules and Regulations

1) Only Gettysburg College students, alumni, employees, spouses/partners and dependants (age 12-22) of employees with a valid ID are allowed to use the fitness center.

2) Current use of the facility is free for all eligible participants.

3) ALL users must complete a fitness center orientation prior to use.

4) Any users UNDER 18 must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older) at all times when in the fitness center.

5) Bags and backpacks should be placed in the cubbies by the entrance.

6) Closed toe athletic shoes are required.

7) Jeans and casual pants/shorts (khaki) are not permitted.

8) "Homemade" t-shirts (w/ marker, pen, etc.) are not permitted.

9) Remember to be courteous to other users and refrain from foul language, inappropriate/offensive actions and conversations.

10) Users should wipe down the equipment following use with the appropriate provided wipes.

11) Intermittent cleanup may occur at any time for safety/sanitary reasons. Staff members have the authority to stop all activities or move patrons to another machine.

12) Only clear water in a closed plastic container is permitted in the Fitness Center. All other drinks (including sports drinks and protein shakes) food, gum, tobacco and glass are prohibited.

13) Follow all instructions regarding proper use of the equipment. Use equipment only for its intended purpose.

14) Be courteous to other users by working efficiently between sets and allowing others to work in. Limit all workouts on cardio machines to 30 minutes during peak hours.

15) Do not rest bars or dumbbells on benches between sets.

16) Never place feet on benches, this includes using them as a step up.

17) Weights, bars, plates, etc. should not be leaned against walls, mirrors, machines, benches, or propped in any corners. NO WEIGHTS TOUCH FLOOR, EVER.

18) For your safety, the use of spotters, collars and safety bars is recommended. Staff members are available to spot if needed.