Eligibility

• Undergraduate-Day Students: Day student enrolled and in good standing at High Point University have unlimited access to HPURec facilities and programming.
• EDP and Graduate Students:  At this time Graduate and Evening Degree students of High Point University are not eligible.  Graduate and Evening Degree students are exempt from paying activities fees and are therefore not permitted to utilize HPURec Services.

Entrance to Slane Student Center & HPURec:

The Slane Student Center is open while traditional semesters are in session.  All HPURec business (check-in, intramural registration, Group sign-ins, etc.) should be handled at the HPURec Desk on 1st Floor Slane Center.  Between the hours of 5pm-12am, the facility is a controlled facility that operates on the HPU Extra card reader access control system.  All patrons are required to have their ID Cards on them to gain entrance.  This allows for entry into the Student Center. 

General Policies:

• HPURec is a controlled access facility.  Only authorized users are allowed entry and must be done by using your HPU Extra Card (ID).  One must enter through the control desk supervised area.
• Responsibility for general supervision of building, fitness area, elevated track, recreational courts, locker rooms, and outdoor pool rest with the staff members and supervisors directly in charge of the activity or area.  Students provide primary supervision for the facility and act with the full authority of the Director of Recreation Services (DRS).  Harassment or disregard of the directions provided by the staff will result in immediate dismissal from the facility and may result in additional disciplinary action.
• Profane or indecent language is not allowed.  Such language that is directed at employees or deemed offensive to other users will not be allowed.
• Appropriate attire is necessary to gain access to HPURec.  Shirts and shoes are required to be worn in all non-aquatic activity areas.
• Patrons using the aquatics area must be clothed with shoes and a shirt when inside the Slane Student Center and HPURec traversing both to and from the pool. 
• Clothing that sends profane, inflammatory or bigoted messages will not be allowed.
• Only closed-toe athletic shoes with non-marking soles are allowed in the activity areas. Street shoes are not allowed on basketball courts.
• The possession or use of alcohol or illegal drugs (steroids, inhibitors, etc.) is not permitted.  Slane Student Center, HPURec, and Maynard Pool are TOBACCO FREE facilities.
• Food and beverages are not to be consumed outside the lounge/vending area.  Beverages are permitted in the activity areas only if contained in a sealable, non-glass sports bottle.
• Animals are not permitted in the building.

Weight/Cardio Area Rules

• Patrons unfamiliar with the operation of any of the exercise machines or weight equipment should notify the URec staff member on duty for assistance.
  Use of equipment other than its designed function is prohibited.
• DO NOT drop weight plates or dumbbells. Use a weight that you can safely lower to the floor.
• Sandals, open-toe shoes, hard soled shoes, string tank tops, cut-off tank tops, mesh tank tops, jeans, jean shorts, street clothing, pants with visible zippers, damaging buttons, or any other clothing which compromises the safety of a patron or damages equipment is prohibited.
• Spotters are required on all free weight and heavy machine exercises. Please provide your own spotter or ask for assistance from the HPURec staff member on duty.
• Please wipe sweat off equipment after use.  Gym Wipes are available at the silver bins throughout the facility.
• Place all personal items in day use lockers or in the provided cubby holes. HPURec is not responsible for lost/stolen items.
• Appropriate athletic attire is required in the Fitness and Cardiovascular area. Full-backed, unaltered t-shirts, shorts, warm-up suits, sweat suits, and closed toe athletic footwear are acceptable work-out attire.
• Please be patient when waiting for equipment, and be efficient when using equipment while others are waiting. Do not sit on machines when you are between sets. Please limit 45 minutes cardio per machine.
• Improper behavior is prohibited and subject to immediate disciplinary actions.
  Please return all weights to the racks and spaces provided immediately after use. Weights left out are a safety hazard, as well as, an inconvenience to others.
• Personal radios are not permitted without headphones.
• Users should immediately report any injury or facility equipment irregularity to the staff member on duty.
• DO NOT perform squat type exercises, using Olympic bar, outside of the squat racks.
• The use of chalk is prohibited.
• Collars mandatory at all times when using weight bars.
• Weight belts may damage equipment, please remove or cover appropriately during use on equipment with pads.
• Please be courteous and refrain from using your cell phone while working out.

Jogging Track Tips:

• Joggers-Inside Lane
• Walkers-Outside Lane
• Spiked shoes prohibited