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Please Remember!

Participants must have a valid YSU ID card to use the facilities, equipment, services, and programs offered by the Department of Campus Recreation.

Handbook

A complete Handbook for the Department of Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports can be found here.

Please Remember!

Failure to comply with these policies may result in temporary or permanent suspension from the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center.


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Strength and Conditioning Area Policies

    Clothing
  • Full-sleeved tee-shirts are required at all times on the weight room floor. Tank tops (but not sport bras or mid drifts) are allowed on cardio equipment.
  • Street clothes are prohibited on all equipment.
  • Full-sleeved tee-shirts may be checked out one time only with the strength and conditioning intern.
  • Athletic footwear is required (boots, flip-flops, and open-toed shoes are not permitted).
  • Athletic shorts or sweatpants are required (cargo shorts, cargo pants, and jeans are not permitted).
    Free-weights and Selectorized Plate Equipment
  • Patrons are required to unload and re-rack weights after use.
  • Clips are mandatory for all free bar lifts.
  • Slamming or dropping of free weights is not allowed.
  • Improper use of equipment is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, standing on equipment, standing on weights, stacking weights under equipment, top loading, and stepping on weights.
  • Weights should never be set on benches; this includes dumbbells, free weights, and bars.
  • Power lifts (clean, clean-jerks, snatch) are prohibited.
  • The use of chalk is prohibited.
  • The use of a spotter is recommended.
  • Please wipe down equipment after use (please do not spray machines directly with cleaning solution).
  • Return all equipment to proper place after use. Please keep all equipment in designated areas.
  • No one under the age of 17 is allowed access to the free weight area.

Cardio Theater Equipment

  • Time is limited to 30 minutes on all cardiovascular equipment when someone is waiting.
  • The use of the "emergency off" clip is mandatory when using treadmills.

General Policies

  • Chewing gum is prohibited.
  • Limit stretching and floor exercises to designated areas.
  • Outside personal training is not allowed (only personal training hired by the Campus Recreation staff is permitted).
  • Immediately report any weight room related injury or facility or equipment irregularity to staff on duty.
  • Facility and equipment is on a first come, first served basis. Please be courteous to others.
  • Cell phone usage is prohibited on equipment and in the locker rooms.
  • Contact a staff member if any extra assistance is needed.
  • All structured activities and programs must be offered through the Department of Campus Recreation. No outside instruction permitted.
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