1. RECREATION CENTER

• NAU ID cards must be used for facility access and equipment check-out.
• Individuals may use the restrooms and changing rooms that corresponds to their gender identity. Individuals who desire privacy are welcome to use the gender neutral/family facilities.
• All personal belongings must be stored in the provided cubbies or lockers.
• Only water permitted throughout facility. Food and drinks are limited to special events.
• Shoes and clothing that provides full coverage are required at all times throughout facility.
• For privacy, safety, and courtesy purposes, please refrain from excessive cell phone use in all fitness areas, locker rooms and restrooms. You may use the designated lounge areas.
• Photos and videos are strictly prohibited in all areas of the facility without prior approval.
• Use of profanity or abusive language will result in loss of privileges.
• Gum is prohibited throughout facility.
• Immediately report all injuries and incidents to Campus Recreation staff.

 

2. CLIMBING WALL

• Always check in at the climbing wall desk prior to using the facility.
• NAU Outdoors Belay certification is required to belay.
• Only climbing equipment and water bottles are allowed in the climbing gym area.
• Shirt and shoes are required at all times.
• Only soft sole, closed toe and climbing shoes are allowed on the wall.
• Keep fingers out of bolt hangers and quick draws.

Bouldering Rules and Regulations

• Spotting and use of crash pads is highly recommended.
• Keep hands below the bouldering line.
• Topping-out on the bouldering cave is not permitted.

 

3. COURTYARD

• Scheduled activities and events have priority.
• Reservations are available with a minimum of three business days advanced request.
• Non-scheduled times are open for informal use.
• Proper fitness attire must be worn at all times.

 

4. RACQUETBALL COURTS

• Eye protection is recommended at all times:
  • Eye protection is available for checkout at the Recreation Center front desk.
• Proper fitness attire must be worn at all times including shirts and non-marking closed-toe shoes.
• Scheduled activities and events have priority.

 

5. OUTSIDE TRACK

• Scheduled activities and events have priority. Field is available to authorized users only.
• Track use limited to foot traffic and manual wheel chair use only, and available during designated hours only
• To reserve the track contact 928-523-9471.

 

6. WEIGHT ROOM

• All personal belongings must be stored in the provided cubbies or lockers.
• Proper fitness attire, including full-coverage shirts, must be worn at all times. The following items are not permitted:
  • Cleats, spikes, dress, sandals, open-toe shoes, shoes with large openings (Crocs)
• Collars must be used at all times.
• Standing on benches or other upholstered equipment, slamming/dropping weights, and leaning free weights against equipment, walls, or mirrors is prohibited.
  • Please return all equipment to appropriate storage.
• Chalk is prohibited.
• Aggressive behavior including excessive yelling/grunting will not be tolerated.
• Stretching is limited to designated areas.
• NAU ID cards must be used for equipment check-out.
• Olympic-style lifts are limited to the power cages and half racks. Olympic lifts include:
  • Cleans, clean and jerk, push press, and deadlifts
  • Snatches are prohibited
  • Only RDL Olympic lifts are permitted with dumbbells
• Personal Training in this facility is only available through Campus Recreation.
• Report all equipment issues to Campus Recreation Services staff.
• Direct all questions regarding equipment use to Campus Recreation staff.

 

7. GYMS (MAC and South Gym)

• No dunking.
• Proper fitness attire must be worn at all times including full coverage shirts and non-marking closed toed shoes.
• Use of profanity or abusive language will result in loss of privileges.
• Challenge court rules apply when others are waiting.

Scheduled activities and events have priority. Non-scheduled times are open for informal use.

 

Reasons for Weight Room Policies

• Dress Code:
  • No open toed shoes: Athletic shoes help prevent injuries (and the mess caused by those injuries) if a
    weight was to be dropped on your toes. Vibram Five-Fingers ARE allowed. Sandals, Moccasin, Crocs, and other non-athletic shoes are NOT allowed.
  • No Blue Jean material allowed: Blue jeans are a rough material that wears the upholstery of the
    equipment. They also have rivets that can puncture and tear the upholstery. This rule is not limited to only jeans but other rough material apparel. (i.e. buttons, zippers, etc.)
  • Shirts must be worn at all times: People sweat more than they think; wearing a shirt helps absorb
    and wick it away. This limits the amount of sweat and grime that is transferred to the upholstery – helping keep things cleaner and more sanitary.
• Collars:
  • Weight plates will slip off of bars without collars, no matter how small the weight. In fact, the
    smaller the weight the more likely it is to slip off. The heavier the weight the harder it is to prevent a plate
    from falling off. Other patrons can also bump the bar causing the weights to fall.
• Standing on Equipment- Standing on equipment wears down the upholstery and the paint. We have many
  different size step boxes; please use one of those for your exercise.
• Dropping & Slamming Weights- Doing either of these actions can (1) damage the floor (even the new floor), (2) chip or loosen the weights, (3) injure oneself or another patron, and (4) create an annoyance for the other patrons.
• Patrons Behind Desk- The desk is for Rec Center staff only. We cannot risk stolen IDs or equipment by having a patron behind the desk.
• Leaning Weights- Leaning weights can scratch, dent, and wear down the equipment – not to mention be easily bumped and crush a foot! Please do not lean weights on the black plastic either for the same reasons.
• Contacting WR Attendants for help- We would love to show you the proper way to use the multi-set equipment. We unfortunately can not show how to do any exercises that involve free movement or free weights. If you would like more specific advice you can inquire about personal training at the front desk.
• Dangerous Exercises- No matter how athletic you are we can not let you do any exercises that can endanger your health or that of others.
• No Bags on WR Floor- Bags create a tripping hazard.
• No Chalk- Chalk is messy and can be hard to clean up.
• Olympic Style Lifts- All Olympic style lift and power lifts are to be done inside the cage due to the close quarters of the weight room. These lifts are almost impossible to spot and can hurt many people if something goes wrong. These lifts include but are not limited to: hang cleans, over the head shoulder press, and dead lifts.