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This page lists the general policies pertaining to Recreation.


Benefits

Participation in the six areas listed permits the individual to acquire and maintain muscular strength, coordination, and endurance; to become proficient in specific physical skills; to relieve stress; and to have fun. Involvement is the key to successful campus living. Quality of life is enhanced by developing a philosophy for lifetime fitness.

Assumption of Risk

Individuals are encouraged to have a physical examination and obtain adequate health and accident insurance prior to participation in recreational sports activities. UWF does not provide insurance coverage for participants. Individuals who participate in recreational sports will be doing so at their own risk. Participation in any recreational sports activity is voluntary. The University of West Florida is not responsible for any injury that may occur to individuals participating in any recreational sports activity.


Rules and Regulations

  • A valid Nautilus Card or scanning in via the UWF RECWELL app is required for entry into the HLS Facility.
  • Scheduled activities take precedence.
  • Inappropriate behavior may result in the termination of facility use with no fee refund. As a university patron, you will be expected to abide by all university policies.
  • Proper, non-marking athletic shoes are required.
  • No food, gum or drink with the exception of water is allowed in the facility.
  • No use of photographic equipment without prior approval is allowed in the facility. For approval please contact recreation@uwf.edu.
  • UWF Recreation is not responsible for lost and/or stolen items.
  • Participation in any recreational sports activity is voluntary.
  • The University of West Florida is not responsible for any injury that may occur to individuals participating in any recreational sports activity and does not provide insurance.

Fitness Center Rules

  • Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Top, bottom, and closed-toe, closed-heel athletic shoes are required.
  • Jeans or clothing with zippers or exposed metal are not permitted.
  • Equipment must be used for the manner in which it is designed.
  • Equipment may not be altered or removed from the Fitness Center.
  • Slamming, dropping of weights, or loose chalk is prohibited.
  • Weight collars are required on all free bar lifts with plates.
  • Unauthorized personal training is prohibited. No solicitation is allowed.
  • Fitness staff have complete authority. Please respect enforcement of policies.

Membership Eligibility

  • Contributing Alumni
  • Previous UWF Student (not graduated)
  • Household member of a UWF Student, Alumni, Staff, or Faculty member
  • Retiree
  • Leisure Learning Society Member (must already have ID)
  • FSU Medical Student (must already have ID)
  • Community Memberships

Guest Policy

  • HLS members may sponsor two (2) guests per visit.
  • Guest Passes can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk for $8.00 per day.
  • The guest must have a form of picture ID.
  • The sponsoring member must accompany his/her guest at all times.
  • The sponsoring member may not leave the HLS Facility without the guest.
  • Any guest under the age of 10 years is permitted without a fee.
  • Guests under the age of 15 do not need a photo ID.

Age Restrictions

  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children under 16 are not allowed to use the Fitness Center.
  • Any guest under the age of 10 years is permitted without a fee.

Grievance Process

If a student has a complaint, they must provide a written description of the complaint, including the date and time of the event, the person or group with whom the student has the complaint, and the names of any witnesses. The written complaint must be submitted to the Director of Recreation and Wellness within 30 days of the event. Please email the letter to:

Mr. Brent Parmer
Director of Recreation and Wellness
recreation@uwf.edu

The Director of Recreation and Wellness or his/her designee will then meet with the grievant to review the complaint, after which the Director of Recreation and Wellness will determine if the complaint can be handled by that office or needs to be referred to other university officials. Examples of grievances that will be referred to other University officials include discrimination or sexual harassment complaints against faculty, which are referred to the Provost and complaints against University staff, including but not limited to discrimination or sexual harassment, which are referred to Human Resources.

Once it is determined that the Department of Recreation and Wellness is the appropriate forum for the resolution of the grievance, the Director of Recreation and Wellness will contact the accused. At this point, every effort will be made to resolve the complaint through informal discussion with the parties.

Should informal discussion with the parties fail, and the grievant desires a hearing, the Director of Recreation and Wellness will request the Dean of Students to intervene and follow the protocols set forth by the Dean of Students Office.

Students can also utilize the Dean of Students website as a central location for a better understanding of how to file general concerns or grievances with the University.