Recreation Hotline

Call for updated facility, intramural, and club sport information and schedules:

(717) 477-1561

 

 

Contact Information

Director - Galen Piper
gepipe@ship.edu
717-477-1755

Assistant Director - Melissa Hazzard
mphazzard@ship.edu
717-477-1123 x 3732

 
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Facility Policies

 

ShipRec Recreation Center

        CARDIO/STRENGTH AREA:

  • Tank tops/sleeveless shirts, jeans, pants or shorts with rivets or zippers, and belts are not permitted.
  • Gym bags backpacks, and purses are not allowed in workout areas. Bags must be stored in cubbies, day lockers (require a quarter) or in a locker room
  • locker (bring your own lock).
  • Individuals are required to wear athletic shoes. No open-toe or non-athletic shoes are permitted.
  • No glass bottles or open containers are permitted. Only plastic bottles and closed containers are allowed.  
  • Please do not remove equipment from the cardio/strength area.

        INDOOR TRACK:

  • Track is for exclusive use of walkers and runners.
  • Be alert for runners as you enter the track surface.
  • Store personal items in secure storage.
  • Non-marking, spike-free shoes are required.
  • Inside lane is a walking lane - 8.5 laps/mile.
  • Outside lane is a running lane - 8 laps/mile.
  • Please honor any posted directional signs.

        RAQUETBALL/SQUASH COURT RESERVATIONS:

  • Reservations must be done in person at the ShipRec entry desk.
  • Players are limited to ONE participation period on the courts per day. Players are not permitted to sign-up for multiple slots.
  • Reservations may be made 1 day ahead of time. Weekend reservations may be made on Friday.
  • A reservation is released if the player(s) do not arrive within 5 minutes of the scheduled reservation time.
  • Non-marking shoes are required, and shoes not work outside are preferred.  

        GROUP FITNESS ROOM:

  • No gum, food, or beverage permitted.  Only water in a sealed container is permitted.
  • Store personal items in secure storage.
  • Attire should be free of rivets, snaps, and zippers.
  • Non-marketing athletic footwear is required.
  • Reservation and class registration information is available at the entrance desk.
  • Drop-in use is permitted when the room is not in use.
  • ShipRec equipment may not be removed from the group fitness room.
  • Workout at your own fitness level.
  • Turn off electronic devises during class.
  • Instructors may limit class to pre-registered participants.
  • Audio visual equipment is managed by ShipRec staff.

        EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT: 

  • ShipRec members are eligible to check-out equipment at the entrance desk at no charge. Guests are not permitted to check-out equipment.
  • All equipment check-out requires the presentation of a valid SU ID or membership card. The ID or membership card will remain at the entrance desk for the duration of check-out.
  • Any equipment reported as lost or damaged will be subject to a replacement fee.

 

Heiges Field House Pool

  • All swimmers must enter and leave the swimming pool area through the locker room
  • All swimmers must shower before entering the pool
  • No running or horseplay at any time
  • All equipment (i.e. buoys, kickboards, rescue apparatus) should be used only for its intended purpose. 
  • Return all equipment to its proper location before exiting the pool area.
  • All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult
  • All swimmers must sign in and sign out

Lobby- Individuals should enter the lobby through the glass doors next to the desk. All other glass doors are locked on evenings and weekends.


 

Heiges Field House Arena 

  • Non-marking shoes are required. Shoes not worn outside are preferred.
  • No hanging on the basketball rims, nets or backboards.

 

Henderson Gymnasium

  • Patrons should enter the lobby through the doors on the left (when entering the building). ID should be presented to staff worker on duty before using the facility.
  • No food or drink in the gym area at any time
  • Non-marking shoes are required. Shoes not worn outside are preferred.
  • No hanging on backboards, rims or nets.

 

Student Recreation Complex (SRC) 

  • Recreational use is available to members of the University community presenting appropriate identification.
  • Equipment, apparatus, field marking and maintenance devices may be assembled, disassembled or relocated only by Department staff. 
  • Pets must be leashed and are restricted from all structures and the area inside the asphalt path.  Pet owners assume responsibility for cleanup.
  • Bicycles are not permitted inside the asphalt path or within any structure.  Bikes may be secured only to bike racks. 
  • After dusk, playing surfaces are not to be used unless illuminated.
  • The 827-meter (.51mile) asphalt path is the only area outside the hockey rink where rollerblading and skateboarding are permitted.  Pedestrians are requested to proceed in a clockwise direction while wheel traffic should travel counter-clockwise.
  • The hockey rink may be used only for hockey or free skating unless approved by the Director of Recreation.
  • Golfing is not permitted at the SRC.


 

Robb Sports Complex: 

  • Gum, food and beverages are not permitted on playing surfaces.
  • The complex is a tobacco-free environment.
  • Event spectators should not enter any playing surface.
  • No person shall consume or possess alcohol on campus.
  • Pets, glass containers and confetti are not permitted within the complex.
  • Bicycles must be placed in the storage racks.
  • Use of skateboards and rollerblades is prohibited.
  • Equipment, apparatus, field marking and maintenance devices may be assembled, disassembled or relocated only by Department staff.
  • After dusk, the facility may be used only when illuminated.
  • Call the recreation hotline, 477-1561, for scheduling information.

        TURF FIELD:

  • The turf field is a varsity complex.  Recreational use is not permitted.

        VARSITY SOFTBALL FIELD:

  • Softball facilities are reserved for varsity team use.  Recreational use is not permitted.

        TENNIS COURTS:

  • Tennis courts are shared by recreation and athletics.
  • Tennis courts may be used only for tennis activities.
  • Recreational use is available to members of the University community presenting appropriate ID
  • Courts may be used only for tennis.
  • White soled tennis footwear is required.
  • Bicycles must be placed in the storage rack.
  • No person shall consume or possess alcohol on campus.
  • Pets, glass containers and confetti are not permitted within the complex.
  • Gum, food and beverages are not permitted on playing surfaces.
  • The complex is a tobacco-free environment.
  • Event spectators should not enter any playing surface.