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Recreation Policies and Procedures


General Policies
All students, staff and faculty must present a valid William Paterson University ID to enter the Sports and Recreation Center, Overlook Fitness Center and Wightman Pool. No valid WPUNJ ID, no entry.

Memberships for WP alumni are available.

1. Participants must follow the policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics and Recreation at William Paterson University Sports & Recreation Center. Failure to follow these policies and procedures may result in administrative and/or disciplinary action, including cancellation of privileges.
2.  Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the facilities. This includes but is not limited to verbal and/or physical abuse of another individual and/or damage to the facility.
3.  Appropriate workout attire must be worn when using the facilities. Only non-marking sneakers are allowed in the arena and racquetball courts.
4. All workout areas close 15 minutes prior to the closing of the building.
5. No personal phone calls will be accepted.
6. No requests will be taken for the sound system.
7. All participants must use the appropriate entrance/exit at either facility.
8. No unauthorized photography (cameras, cell phones, other photo devices). No use of cameras, cell phones or recording devices in locker rooms or bathrooms.
9. Participants should enjoy the music played throughout the facility or utilize personal listening devices, such as headphones or earbuds. Users whose music is deemed disruptive by staff - even if being played through a personal listening device - will be asked to lower the volume or turn it off. Failure too adhere to this guideline can lead to dismissal from the facility and/or revocation of user privileges.



Equipment Checkout
1. Recreation has a variety of equipment that may be checked out by students, staff and faculty.
2. To sign out equipment, you must present your valid William Paterson University ID at the front desk of the Sports and Recreation Center.
3. When borrowing equipment for a program or event, it is recommended that you contact the Recreation Department (recreation@wpunj.edu) beforehand to ensure the equipment will be available on the date that you need it. Requests to borrow equipment should be made at least two weeks in advance.
4. Borrowers are responsible for picking up and returning equipment to the Sports and Recreation Center.
 
Available Equipment:
  • Board Games
  • Video Games (available for use in the Rec Center only)
  • Athletic Equipment
  • Basketballs
  • Volleyballs
  • Soccer Balls
  • Pickle Ball
  • Racquetball
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Yoga mats
  • Weight Training Belts
  • Medicine Balls           
  • General Recreation Games and Equipment
  • Kan Jam
  • Spike Ball
  • Ladder Golf
  • Corn Hole 
*The Department of Recreation works hard to offer a variety of recreational programming throughout each year. When planning activities for your program or event, please consider including activities that are outside the scope of sports and physical activity as to not conflict with or oversaturate the programming that is already offered by Recreation.


Facility Rentals / Reservations
Internal
Internal Facility Reservations (requests made by current members of the William Paterson campus community who are planning a program or event for current William Paterson students and/or staff)
  • All reservation requests for the Sports and Recreation Center must be submitted through 25Live. All reservation requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date.
  • Requests for reservations do not guarantee confirmed bookings. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once booking is confirmed. Follow-ups and questions about building reservations should be directed to Cole Rinck (rinckj@wpunj.edu). Follow-ups and questions about athletic field reservations should be directed to Kristen Foley (foleyk9@wupnj.edu).
  • Reservation fees vary based on university affiliation and direct costs needed to support the event/activity. Charges for facilities, set-up, clean-up, staffing, and/or equipment may apply to each event and must be understood and agreed upon prior to the reservation confirmation being finalized.
External
All reservation requests for the Sports and Recreation Center and athletic fields from external individuals and groups (anyone who is not a current student, staff or faculty) should be submitted through Hospitality Services. Information for Hospitality Services can be found here: https://wpunj.edu/hospitality.



Weight / Fitness Room Policies
1. Prior to using the exercise equipment in this facility, read warning labels and instruction placards affixed to each machine. If you are unsure how to use a machine, seek assistance of our floor personnel. We will be happy to instruct you how to use the equipment properly.
2. Patrons must be 16 years of age or older to use the Weight/Fitness Rooms.
3. Patrons are required to have a dry towel with them while working out to wipe down equipment, benches and cardiovascular machines after use. The towel must be large enough to cover the patron's back
4. Closed toe athletic shoes are required. No street shoes, mules/slides, boots or other hard-soled shoes are allowed.
5. Appropriate workout attire including shirts, shorts or athletic pants are required. No street clothes, denim shorts or pants are allowed.
6. The only beverage allowed in the weight/fitness rooms will be water. Water is allowed in plastic, closed containers. Other beverages are not allowed in the weight/fitness rooms.
7. No gum or other food items allowed in workout areas.
8. All plates and dumbbells must be returned to their proper place.
9. Weights and bars of any kind should not be leaned against the walls, equipment or mirrors.
10. Personal belongings such as gym bags, backpacks, wallets, etc. are to be placed in the locker rooms, cubbies or small box lockers (keys/wallets/phones). WPUNJ will not be responsible for personal property.
11. No chalk in the weight room. Weight training gloves are recommended.
12. Please use equipment properly. Do not slam or drop the plate weights or dumbbells. Top loading additional weights onto the weight stack machines is unsafe and prohibited. The use of equipment for a purpose it was not intended is strictly prohibited. 
13. All free weight equipment must be kept in the weight room.
14. The weight/fitness room attendant on duty have the authority to prohibit any act/actions in violation of weight/fitness room rules or ask any patron to leave the facility, if necessary. 



Racquetball / Volleyball Policies
1. Court reservations may be made one day in advance by calling (973)720-2777 or by visiting the Sports & Recreation Center.
2. It is recommended that protective eye wear be worn at all times. Participation is at your own risk.
3. There is no charge for the racquetball court time.
4. Patrons may request the volleyball net be set up only if there is an open court available. Other participants will not be asked to leave to accommodate volleyball.



Open Recreation Swim Policies
1. All participants must present a valid William Paterson University ID to enter the pool.
2. Patrons may bring a maximum of three guests per day and must remain with their guests at all times. Patrons are responsible for their guests.
3. Please enter and exit the pool area through the locker rooms.
4. Participants should not be in the pool or pool area without the presence of a lifeguard. No swimming allowed when the lifeguards is off duty.
5. The lifeguards on duty have the authority to prohibit any act/actions in violation of pool rules or ask any patron to leave the facility, if necessary.
6. Appropriate swimming attire is required. No street shoes allowed on deck.
7. All patrons must shower before entering the water. 
8. No food, gum, drink or glass containers are allowed in the pool area.
9. Diving is allowed from the deep end of the pool only. No diving in the shallow end or off sides of pool. Diving boards and starting blocks are off limits during Open Rec Swim.
10. The use of inflatable devices such as armbands, tubes or rafts is not allowed during Open Rec Swim.
11. Running on the deck or unruly behavior in and around the pool is prohibited.
12. The lifeguards may close the pool, or limit the swimming area, when such action is necessary for the health and safety of our patrons.
13. Personal belongings such as gym bags, backpacks, wallets, etc. should be secured in the appropriate locker room. WPUNJ will not be responsible for personal property.


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