Membership Services

Locker Room Services

Locker rooms are provided for the convenience of all members and guests The locker rooms have direct access to the Natatorium. Each locker room also has an interior semi-private room.

Day-Use Lockers

• Day Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All personal belongings and locks must be removed before leaving the facility each day.
• Locks left on lockers after closing will be cut off and personal items removed. A $5.00 fee will be assessed to claim items. Items will be kept 30 days and then will be taken to teh MUW Police as abandoned property.
• A $5.00 fee will be assessed to retrieve locker contents from the MUW Police.
• Campus Recreation is not responsible for replacing removed locks.

Locker and Towel Rental

• Semester and annual lockers are available to members for rental at the campus Recreation office.
• Workout and shower towels are provided with a locker rental. Patrons may exchange used towels for a clean towel at the Customer Service Desk.
• Lockers must be renewed or contents removed by the last day of a locker rental contract.
• Locks left on lockers after closing will be cut off and personal items removed. A $5.00 fee will be assessed to claim items. Items will be kept 30 days and then will be taken to teh MUW Police as abandoned property.
• A $5.00 fee will be assessed to retrieve locker contents from the MUW Police.
• Campus Recreation is not responsible for replacing removed locks.

Locker Room Policies

• Campus Recreation is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items.
• Children ages seven (7) and older may not enter the opposite gender's locker room.
• For the privacy of our members and guests, the use of cell phones and cameras are prohibited in the locker rooms.
• Glass containers are prohibited.

Equipment Rental

Campus Recreation offers day use equipment for checkout with a current MUW student ID or Campus Recreation membership card. Items include such things as, basket balls, volleyballs, Wallyballs, racquetball racquets, tennis racquets, weight belts, and game systems such as Wii and Xbox 360. Lost, missing, or damaged equipment may result in replacement charges.

Sale Items

Equipment needs and convenience items, such as racquetballs, yoga mats, swim goggles, combination locks, and bottled water are for sale at the Customer Service Desk. Snacks and other beverages are also available for purchasing in our vending area.

Policies

General Facilites Policies

Behavior and Participation

• Rules of conduct must be observed at all times. Users are subject to discipline from Campus Recreation employees for interfering with employee duties, engaging in inappropriate behavior, using profanity or foul language, verbal abuse, and threatened or actual physical abuse of employees or other facility users.
• Observe all posted signs and verbal directions provided by Campus Recreation employees.
  
• Children ages 12 and younger must be directly supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.*
  
• Members and guests ages 13-17 may participate without parental supervision if a completed parent/guardian consent waiver form is on file.*
  
• Appropriateness of attire is at the discretion of the Campus Recreation employees. Specific requirements for attire will be posted in each area of the facility.
  
• Campus Recreation employees and representatives are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Personal belongings are prohibited in activity areas and should be kept in a locker or cubby.
  
• Food and drinks are restricted to the atrium/lounge and designated rooms for special events. Water and sports drinks are allowed in a re-sealable container in the activity areas.
  
• Smoking and smoke-less tobacco are not permitted anywhere in the facility, including the outdoor patio.
  
• Alcohol and drug use is strictly prohibited on the MUW campus and is therefore prohibited in any Campus Recreation facility or program. Attendees or participants identified as impaired will be removed from Campus Recreation facilities and program activities. Violators will be subject to University disciplinary procedures.
  
• Glass containers are prohibited.
  
• Photography and videotaping is not permitted unless written consent is obtained from the Executive Director, the Assistant Director of Facilities and Aquatics or the Chairman of the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
  
• Pets, other than guide animals, are not permitted in the Stark Recreation Center.
  
• Bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, and cleats are prohibited in the recreation facilities.
  
• Baby strollers are prohibited in activity areas.
  
• Please report broken or damaged equipment and/or equipment malfunctions to Campus Recreation staff immediately.
  
• Please report any injury to the Strength and Conditioning Room staff immediately.
  (* Age restrictions apply to certain activity areas.)

Patron Responsibility

• Patrons are responsible for reading, understanding, and abiding by all polices and regulations of the Stark Recreation Center.
  
• Patrons are expected to respond and cooperate with Campus Recreation employees and Health and Kinesiology faculty and staff.
  
• Respect other Campus Recreation patrons.

Assumption of Risk

Physical activity involves a greater amount of risk than normal activities. You participate in Campus Recreation activities at your own risk. All participants are strongly encouraged to consult with their personal physician before participating in physical activity. Participation in Campus Recreation activities is voluntary. The Department of Campus Recreation and Mississippi University for Women does not provide insurance to cover participants. It is recommended that participants carry health insurance that provides comprehensive medical and emergency room coverage.

Entry Control

• A current MUW or Campus Recreation ID is required upon entry.
  
• To accommodate students and members who cannot present their MUW or Campus Recreation ID, three courtesy passes are allowed per semester. A photo ID is required for status verification.
  
• Campus Recreation employees may request to see a MUW or Campus Recreation ID at any time, therefore members should carry their ID cards with them at all times.
  
• Expired, unauthorized, or counterfeit ID cards will be confiscated and privileges may be revoked. A student who has his/her card confiscated for misuse may be referred to the Office of Student Life for additional discipline.
  
• Unauthorized exit from an alarmed door may result in membership privileges being revoked.

Visitor/Intramural Spectator

• All visitors must check-in at the Customer Service Desk to gain access into the facility.
  
• Guided facility tours may be given depending on the availability of Campus Recreation employees.

Health & Kinesiology

• The Health & Kinesiology office suite is located in the Pohl Building.
  
• The Health & Kinesiology office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
  
• Loitering around the Health & Kinesiology office suite after office hours is prohibited.
  
• The Health & Kinesiology locker rooms are for Health and Kinesiology faculty only.
  
• Health & Kinesiology classes have priority in scheduling from 8am-3pm.
  
• Health & Kinesiology class students have priority for equipment while class is in session.
  
• Signs will be posted when Health & Kinesiology classes are in session.
  
• Health & Kinesiology instructors are responsible for the oversight of the students in their classes.
  
• Health & Kinesiology instructors have discretion of the environment (e.g., volume of music, TVs, etc.) while class is in session.