As we head into the New Year, some students may be looking for a way to lose some extra pounds and get into shape as a resolution. One alternative to paying high gym membership fees around the Miami Valley is to sign up right here on campus.
The weight room, located in Building 8 next to the gymnasium, offers a membership to students for $3 per quarter, according to Physical Activities Center Coordinator Travis Beetley.
“We may be the best kept secret around campus and offer the best value for your dollar,” Beetley said.
Not only do students obtain access to the weight room, they also receive access to the swimming pool, locker room and intramural sports, which include soccer and flag football.
The $3 fee is used to cover operating costs and cleaning supplies used to maintain the facility, according to Beetley. The fee is only payable with a Tartan card and can be processed in the equipment room located in the basement of Building 8.
Signing up for membership is relatively easy, according to Kyle Stone, administrative assistant for exercise, nutrition and sports sciences.
“You just have to fill out some easy paperwork with your name and address and Tartan card information and you’re right in there,” Stone said.
The hours of operation for the weight room are from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday. The weight room is closed on Friday and Sunday.
The pool can be accessed from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 3 to 5 Tuesday and Thursday. Open hours for both the weight room and the pool begin Jan. 17 due to campus being closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. day.
Open access to the weight room and the pool is restricted to a few hours per day due to scheduled classes.
Access to the basketball courts and the fieldhouse are strictly prohibited for liability issues, according to Beetley.
Students are encouraged to follow all weight room rules and procedures that are posted in the weight room.
The weight room also has a new floor because of the remodeling that was finished over the summer.
Any questions regarding membership for the weight room or intramural sports can be sent to Intramurals Advisor Melissa Williams at melissa.williams7776@sinclair.edu or call 512-2442.
