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Memberships and Services

Community members, that is, anyone who is not a current UWF student, faculty, or staff member, may purchase memberships or day passes to use Recreation and Wellness facilities.


Rec Center Admission and Memberships

UWF students, faculty and staff have FREE access with a current Nautilus Card or by using the UWF RECWELL App. Please see our Rules page for additional membership information. Get the RecWell App on Apple iTunes or Google Play.

Group Fitness Classes, as well as participation in some Sport Clubs is included in your membership fee.

Membership Types 30 Day
Memberships can be purchased by credit card by calling 850.474.2580 or visiting the Rec Facility, Building 72, during business hours.
UWF Retiree $0
UWF Alumni* $45
FSU Medical Student $45
Golden Age (Age 60+) $45
Community Member $65

*For more information about how to gain sustaining alumni status, please visit the UWF Sustaining Alumni page.

Guest Passes can be purchased at the Rec Customer Service Desk for $8.60/per day.

All guests must:

  • Be 16 years of age or older and must have a form of picture ID
  • Sign the Rec Facility release of liability before entering the facility

Guests under 16 years of age

  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult member in all areas
  • Children under 16 are not allowed to use the Fitness Center

Guests under five years of age

  • Any guest under the age of 5 years is permitted without a fee

Aquatic Center Admission and Memberships

Memberships are purchased at the facility during operational pool hours. We accept cash, check, and credit card payments. Memberships are not pro-rated, are non-refundable, non-transferable and will not be extended.

Membership Type Per Calendar Month
Student's Family* $28
Sustaining Alumni** $31
Sustaining Alumni**+ Family* $34.75
Staff and Faculty $26
Staff and Faculty + Family* $33
Age 60+ $26
Age 60+ Family* $33

*Family consists of all family members claimed on the same federal tax forms and are restricted to listed dependents only, not including adult dependents over 21 years.

**For more information about how to gain sustaining alumni status, please visit the UWF Sustaining Alumni page.

Daily Admission

$5 per person/per visit

You may enter free of charge if You:

  • Are a UWF Student and are currently attending classes.
  • Are entering the facility as an aide to a person with a disability.
  • You are 2 years or younger.

Aquatic Membership Policy

  • Calendar month memberships are valid from the 1st day of the calendar month through the last day of the calendar month.
  • 60+ Memberships are sold to individuals or spouses who are both 60 years or older, not to include additional dependents.
  • UWF will make every effort to offer multiple and convenient lap swim time blocks, however, membership purchase does not guarantee the swim schedule will remain unchanged throughout the membership period. The facility is subject to closure for special events, maintenance, and training.
  • Effective September 2024, extensions of membership will be issued when an extended, unexpected closure arises during the first seven days of the membership period.
  • ​​UWF Aquatic Center supervisors and lifeguards have the authority to ensure a safe pool environment, enforce all university pool use guidelines, and respond to emergencies. This authority includes restricting patrons' use for those not complying with pool use guidelines. Pool staff may also eject patrons whose behavior is deemed unsafe or disruptive to others.
  • Recreation and Wellness reserves the right to suspend memberships for inappropriate behavior. Continued and purposeful rule-breaking may result in the termination of membership and/or facility use with no refund. As a university patron, you will be expected to abide by all university rules and regulations.
  • UWF does not provide insurance coverage, and individuals who participate in recreational activities do so at their own risk.
  • Please visit the Rules page to review other for the Aquatic Center.

Age Restrictions

  • Visitors 16 years or older may access the facility without an adult; an ID is required to provide proof of age.
  • Persons under 16 years old must be accompanied by someone who is at least 18 years old.
  • 18-21 year olds can only supervise a maximum of two under-aged swimmers.
  • Visitors must be at least 16 years old to enter the sauna and whirlpool area.

Locker Rentals

Our locker rooms include restrooms, showers, and changing booths.

Locker location and size Time Frame Price
Aquatic Center, standard Semester* (3 Months) $25
Aquatic Center, standard Annual (Jan.-Dec.) $65
Rec Center, half-sized 5-Month $25
Rec Center, full-sized 5-Month $45
Rec Center, half-sized Annual $65
Rec Center, full-sized Annual $85

*Semesters: Jan-April; May-August; Sept-December

Personal Training

Student and non-student training packages are available. Students receive one free fitness evaluation session and one free personal training session per semester.

Request a Personal Trainer

Package Individual Buddy
Students
Fitness Assessment + 1 Sessions Free N/A
Fitness Assessment + 4 Sessions $120 $160
Fitness Assessment + 8 Sessions $224 $296
Fitness Assessment + 10 Sessions $260 $350
Rec Member's (Non-student)
Fitness Assessment + 4 Sessions $172 $232
Fitness Assessment + 8 Sessions $328 $448
Fitness Assessment + 16 Sessions $608 $848
Aquatic Center Events

Aquatic Center: Pool Parties and Group Rentals

The UWF Aquatic Center is available for group rentals. All rental requests must be submitted to Aquatics at least two weeks before the requested rental date. Rental rates vary depending on group classification, size, and time at the facility and include access to the pool and locker rooms. Please contact our Aquatic Administration to verify availability and costs at 850.474.2497 or email aquatics@uwf.edu.

Call the Aquatic Center


Special Event Reservations

The Outdoor Adventures Program is available to Public, Corporate and UWF groups for planning, supplying and staffing outdoor recreation events. A $75 reservation fee is required at the time of booking. For any questions or to pay your fee, please contact Outdoor Adventures at outdooradveture@uwf.edu or by phone at 850.474.2819.

Submit a Special Event Reservation Form 

 

Archery Tag Event

Archery Tag

max. 25 participants

Challenge course event.

Challenge Course Event

8-80 participants

UWF Climbing Center

Climbing Event

max. 20 participants

Students playing Indoor Paintball.

Indoor Paintball

max. 25 participants

UWF Team Building class.

Team Building Event

8-80 participants

Special Event Reservations Waiver and Payment

  • University scheduled activities take precedence.
  • Motor vehicles are prohibited.
  • Tobacco, vaping, alcohol and drugs of any kind on the fields are prohibited.
  • Pets are prohibited.
  • While on the UWF campus, you will be expected to abide by all university policies and guidelines.
  • Inappropriate behavior may result in the termination of facility use with no refund.