Facilities & Rules : Division of Student Services

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The following rules are presented for students, faculty, staff, and guests of the Kiewit Fitness Center.

Youth under age 14 must be directly supervised by an adult age 19 or older in the same activity space.
No food in activity areas (food is allowed in the pool group area or the upstairs lobby).
Plastic water bottles are allowed in the activity areas but not pop or glass containers.
Spit in appropriate receptacles and put gum in trash cans.
Activities involving thrown or kicked balls that might hit someone on the track or walls should be inside the gym curtains. i.e. soccer (Football is not allowed in the KFC gym)
Return equipment or mats to storage areas.
Personal headsets are required for sound system except as approved with reservation.
Report all incidents, accidents, or concerns to KFC staff immediately.
Violation of rules may result in loss of KFC privileges.

Men's and Women's Locker Rooms have restrooms, showers, and dry saunas.
Children over age 5 should use the same gender locker rooms.
Personal locks on day lockers overnight will be removed.
Report any abnormal activities or maintenance needs to the Building Supervisor on duty.
Always lock personal items in your locker and keep valuables out of sight.
Campus Recreation is not responsible for theft or loss of personal items.

Campus Recreation programs and academic classes have priority use of the pool.
Shower must be taken before entering pool or whirlpool or after sunbathing.
Person with open sores or babies without a plastic diaper cover are not permitted in the pool for health reasons.
No rough horse play, running on the deck, throwing of hard objects, or hanging on lane lines or basketball rim.
Proper swim attire must be worn, no cut-offs, t-shirts; no street shoes on deck.
No SCUBA diving or other non-swimming activities are allowed unless in an approved class or with prior approval.
Persons using approved flotation devices must be within arm' length of accompanying adult.
Diving head first in dive well only.
No exterior pool doors can be opened except onto the patio area when weather permits.
Lifeguards have responsibility for safety in the pool area; unattended children will not be allowed.
Report concerns immediately to the pool staff.

No one under age 14 allowed in the room unless part of an approved Campus Recreation/Exercise Science fitness program with an instructor present.
Only plastic water bottles allowed.
Closed-toed shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. Spotters are recommended.
Do not drop free weights; re-rack weights when done; use safety bar clips at all times.
Please use a towel and wipe equipment benches after use.
Certain aerobic equipment has 30 minute time limits when others are writing.
Only personal audio headsets are allowed to be used. Secure all personal items.
Non-Exercise Science Personal trainers are not allowed.
Ask the Fitness Forum staff for assistance with proper and safe use of the equipment.
Report all equipment or facility problems immediately to the staff.

Use of whirlpool not recommended by persons age 8 or younger due to health reasons.
Under age 16 must be escorted by an adult at all times.
Use handrails for entry and exit.
Maximum occupancy is 6.

Do not use the saunas as means of weight loss and limit use to a maximum of 20 minutes.
Do not pour water on the heating element and do not bring paper items in the sauna.
Persons under the age of 14 must have adult supervision.

Court A is used for drop-in member use whenever all other courts are reserved (Half-court basketball)
Court B is used for drop-in full-court basketball. No dunking allowed.
Court C is used primarily for volleyball/soccer.
Court D is used primarily for tennis/volleyball/soccer reservations (includesBadminton).
Court E uses & Sports Clubs and other multi-use needs (no soccer).
All other uses such as group/event uses etc., must be approved by the facility director.
The Building Supervisor has final decisions authority for court set up and use.

Racquetball/Squash/Wallyball reservations (cts 2&3) and academic classes have priority. Eye guards are recommended.
Racquetball courts may be used by small group activities on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Racquetball Courts are set up for Wallyball use and Courts 3&4 are lined for squash.
Check the daily court reservation sheet to confirm your courts and other available courts.

The indoor 1/6th mile three lane track is primarily used by walkers and runners.
Runner/walkers use the track at their own risk when activities are on the gym courts.
The inside lane is for slower pace users, pass on the outside.
Run/walk in opposite directions daily.

This wood floored room has mirrors and acoustical panels and is primarily used for group fitness, dance, classes and Sports clubs (Reservations Required).
This room is kept locked until needed (find the Building Supervisor to open).
No food or non-plastic water bottles allowed.
Use of fitness equipment must have prior approval.
Return all equipment to proper storage areas and lock room when done.

Any group in good standing can make requests for indoor KFC usage.
Request should be made by calling (402) 280-2848 or faxing (402-280-1123 the Campus Rec. office at least two wks in advance & up to a year in advance.
Recreational facilities have multi-uses and priority is given to Campus Recreation programs.
KFC General Admission Group Use is available during open hours for approved groups.
General pool use is limited to drop in users. Group reservation required.
After KFC closing or before opening hours, exclusive use reservations may be requested.
Contact the Skutt Center (402) 280-1700 about additional on campus spaces available.
Contact Sodexho Marriot about Food Rules, Services and Catering (402) 280-2446.