Wright State University's Student Gym: What You Need To Know

Wright State University offers a range of recreational facilities and activities for students, including a fitness center, group fitness classes, and multiple gyms. The Student Union Gym is the only gym on the main campus and is used for open recreation, adapted recreation programming, sports club activities, and special events. The standard configuration is one large basketball or volleyball court, but it can be divided into two smaller courts. The McLin Gym, located in the Nutter Center, is mainly for informal recreation but also hosts intramural sports, adapted recreation activities, and sport club practices and competitions. It features two wood basketball courts and two multi-purpose courts. The University also offers a range of group fitness classes, such as yoga, boxing, and cardio dance, and provides recreation equipment rental for activities like hiking.

Student gym location

Wright State University has a gym for its students, called the Student Union Gym, located on the lower level of the Student Union, past the Climbing Wall and Outdoor Resource Center. It is the only gym on the main campus. The standard configuration for this space is one large basketball or volleyball court, but it can be divided into two smaller courts. The gym is used for open recreation, adapted recreation programming, sports club activities, and special events.

The Student Union Gym features state-of-the-art equipment and enough space to accommodate all kinds of different activities. It offers a wide variety of options to fit anyone's recreational and exercise needs. Some of the equipment available includes cardio equipment (arc trainers, elliptical trainers, AMTs, treadmills, stationary bikes, etc.), and plate-loaded and selectorized equipment.

The McLin Gym is another gym located in the Nutter Center, which is mostly used for informal recreation but also hosts indoor intramural sports, adapted recreation activities, and sport club practices and competitions. It features two wood basketball courts and two multi-purpose courts. The typical hours are 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, during the academic year, but these are subject to change.

All current students have free access to the recreation center by presenting their valid Wright1 Card. Memberships can also be purchased online or at the Recreation Desk in the Student Union. Guest memberships are available, but all guests must be accompanied by a student or current recreation center member.

Gym membership

Wright State University has a gym facility located in the lower level of the Student Union, known as the Student Union Gym. This is the only gym on the main campus and is used for open recreation, adapted recreation programming, sports club activities, and special events. The gym can be configured as one large basketball or volleyball court, or it can be divided into two smaller courts.

The Student Union Gym is one of the primary facilities of Campus Recreation, which is dedicated to providing recreational opportunities for the Wright State community. Campus Recreation also offers group fitness classes, such as yoga, boxing, and cardio dance, which are free for students and recreation centre members.

All current students have free access to the recreation centre by presenting their valid Wright1 Card. Memberships can also be purchased online or at the Recreation Desk in the Student Union for faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and their families. Membership rates vary, with weekly and monthly options available.

Gym facilities

Wright State University has several gym facilities available to students. Firstly, the Student Union Gym, located on the lower level of the Student Union, is the only gym on the main campus. It is used for open recreation, adapted recreation programming, sports club activities, and special events. The gym can be configured as one large basketball or volleyball court, or it can be divided into two smaller courts.

The CREC Fitness Center is another primary facility for recreation, located in the lower level of the Student Union. It features state-of-the-art equipment to cater to various recreational and exercise needs. The center has a wide range of equipment, including cardio machines (ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, etc.), plate-loaded equipment, and selectorized equipment. All current students can access the recreation center for free by presenting their valid Wright1 Card.

Additionally, the McLin Gym, located in the Nutter Center, is primarily used for informal recreation and also hosts intramural sports, adapted recreation activities, and sport club practices and competitions. It features two wood basketball courts and two multi-purpose courts.

Wright State University also offers group fitness classes, such as yoga, boxing, and circuit training, which are free for students and recreation center members. These classes are held in the group fitness studios on campus.

Gym opening hours

Wright State University has multiple gyms and fitness centres for students to use. The Student Union Gym is the only gym on the main campus and is located on the lower level of the Student Union. It is used for open recreation, adapted recreation programming, sports club activities and special events. The standard configuration is one large basketball or volleyball court, but it can be divided into two smaller courts. The McLin Gym, located in the Nutter Center, is mostly used for informal recreation but also hosts indoor intramural sports, adapted recreation activities, and sport club practices and competitions. It features two wood basketball courts and two multi-purpose courts.

The typical opening hours for the McLin Gym are 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday, during the academic year. However, these hours are subject to change based on availability and events in the Nutter Center. Students can check the CREC Calendars and Hours for operational hours, special closings, and events for both the Student Union Gym and the McLin Gym.

The fall semester hours for the fitness centre are: Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. The pool hours are slightly different: Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it is closed on Sundays. These hours are also subject to change.

All current students have free access to the recreation centre by presenting their valid Wright1 Card. Guests are permitted with the purchase of a membership or a one-day pass. Daily passes can be purchased at the Rec Desk for $5 plus tax. On Saturdays and Sundays, each student may bring one guest for free.

Gym rules

Wright State University does have a student gym, called the Student Union Gym, located on the lower level of the Student Union. The gym is used for open recreation, adapted recreation programming, sports club activities, and special events. The standard configuration is one large basketball or volleyball court, but it can be divided into two smaller courts.

Access and Reservations

• All open recreation users must show a valid Wright1 Card at the desk before entering the gym.
• Individuals will not be permitted into the gym during open recreation without checking in.
• A guest pass may be purchased for non-members, and all guests must be accompanied by a student or current recreation center member.
• To reserve the gym, student groups must complete an event request form on Engage. External users and non-student groups should contact Student Union Event Services.

Clothing and Equipment

• No food or drink is allowed in the gym, except for water in a capped plastic bottle.
• Only athletic, dance, or ballet shoes are permitted (no boots, dress shoes, or black-soled shoes).
• Shirts must be worn at all times.
• Users may not use any equipment without written permission from the Associate Director or Program Managers of Campus Recreation.
• Groups must provide their own sound equipment if necessary.

Behavior and Conduct

• Participants are expected to act responsibly and respect the rights of others.
• Free weight equipment must remain in the free weight area and be returned to its proper place after use.
• The improper use of equipment is prohibited, including standing on equipment or weights, weight stacking, and top loading.
• The use of collars is mandatory.
• Power lifts are not permitted.
• Slamming or dropping weights is prohibited.
• Personal training can only be conducted by a Campus Recreation employee.
• The university is not responsible for any injury or accident resulting from the improper or unauthorized use of the equipment or facility.

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