The Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC), a $3.5 million complex that opened in the Fall of 1996, offers many recreational opportunities to students. A state-of-the-art weight room that includes free weights, selectorized, and cardiovascular equipment highlights the facility. To go along with the weight room, the facility boasts a large multipurpose gym that holds two basketball courts, two volleyball courts, four badminton courts, and a perimeter jogging/walking area. The RWC also has two racquetball courts, locker room/shower, and a pool complete with an outdoor sunbathing area. The pool can be used for recreation, lap, and competitive swimming.

Recreation & Wellness Center Hours
FALL SEMESTER 2008

Students
Recreational Sports facilities are available to authorized users only. Students must be currently enrolled and present a valid SPSU ID card with a Rec. Sports validation sticker to gain entrance into the Recreation & Wellness Center (RWC) and participation in intramural activities.

Faculty/Staff
All current full time faculty and staff who have paid the $30 semester user fee are eligible to use the RWC.

Alumni
Alumni must be members of the Alumni Association and also pay a $45 semester user fee to be eligible to use the RWC.

Georgia Highland College Students                                                             All Georgia Highland College Students must pay current STUDENT RECREATION FEE. This is an optional fee required to have access to the Recreation and Wellness Center and participate in any Rec Programs.The fee is payable to the SPSU Business Office. You must have a GHC ID card and a payment receipt to receive validation. Student ID required to enter Rec Center.

Guests
Each member is allowed to bring one guest per visit. Members must accompany their guest while in the Rec Center. Each guest must be 16 years of age or older. There is a $5 fee per guest.

Equipment Checkout
Equipment is available at the Recreation & Wellness Center check in and service counter. Daily checkout is available upon surrender of a current student ID card. All checkout equipment is to be returned in the same condition as originally issued.

Outdoor Recreation Complex (ORC)
Located West of the lower student parking lot, the Complex has easy access from Hornet Drive. The ORC includes three softball fields (one is lighted); one multipurpose field that can hold three flag football fields or one full size soccer field; nine tennis courts; and a1/2 mile asphalt jogging/running track

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