Activity Area Rules
Facility Rules apply at all times when participating in areas or programs controlled by Campus Recreation. Any rules or guidelines listed below apply in addition to facility rules listed here.
- Patrons must use their own physical CarolinaCard is required to access Campus Recreation facilities
- All patrons are required to enter through the front entrance/welcome desk to access our facility
- Alcohol, tobacco, and illegal items are prohibited in Campus Recreation facilities.
- No food or open drink containers are permitted beyond the turnstiles/in activity areas.
- Appropriate athletic clothing must be worn inside the facilities at all times.
- Facility space and equipment must be used as intended. Campus Recreation staff may make determinations regarding the nature of usage.
- No animals are permitted in the facility/on property unless they are a certified service animal.
- Patrons should disinfect any equipment before and after use.
- Reduced capacity may be enforced for our spaces and activities.
- Staff and student employee direction/guidance must be followed at all times.
- Participants must place gym bags, backpacks, and apparel in the cubbies or in lockers
located throughout our facilities. They are not allowed within fitness space including
the weight floor, 1st and 3rd floor.
- Any items not in a locker/cubby will be submitted to lost and found at Equipment Issue on the first floor of the Wellness and Fitness Center and Welcome Desk at Blatt PE Center.
- Participants must be 18 years of age or older to use the strength and cardio areas.
- Only Personal Trainers employed by Campus Recreation are allowed to train clients in Campus Recreations facilities and spaces.
- Patrons should use extreme caution to avoid potential injuries to themselves or others. Users should report any injury to fitness staff member.
- Report any fitness equipment irregularity to the fitness staff member on duty. Patrons are responsible for checking equipment prior to each use.
- Be conscious and courteous to those working out around you.
- Improper behavior is prohibited and subject to immediate disciplinary actions.
- Excessive/loud grunting
- Use of personal speakers
- Poor treatment of staff
- Disregard for general safety/wellbeing of others
- Intermittent clean-up may occur at any time during operations for safety/sanitary reasons.
- All equipment should be disinfected before and after use by users in addition to staff
cleaning.
- Do not spray disinfectant directly on electronic screens.
- Patrons unfamiliar with the operation of any of the fitness equipment should contact the fitness staff member on duty for assistance.
- Campus Recreation staff have the authority to request that any patron who violates facility policies leave the facility if deemed necessary and may implement disciplinary action plan if needed. Disciplinary action may be immediate, result in suspension, or loss of access to Campus Rec facilities.
- All weight training should be performed in a controlled, safe manner. Dropping, slamming,
or bouncing of weights is prohibited.
- Dropping plates, dumbbells, and weight stacks can cause injury, facility damage, and is disrespectful to other users throughout the facility
- Use of equipment in ways other than its designed function is prohibited.
- Handles must be utilized on all cable machines – cables/bulbs should not be grabbed directly
- Barbell deadlifts must be performed on platforms
- Barbell squats must be performed inside a rack within the safety bars
- Weight plates are not allowed to be stacked to elevate or level equipment. If equipment is unlevel, notify fitness staff
- Clips are required on “all” plate loaded barbells regardless of total weight
- Users must return all equipment ‘and accessories” to appropriate “storage location and" racks when finished
- Weights and bars should not lean up against “walls, mirrors, and equipment”
- Users must re-rack weights when work-out is complete.
- The use of powder/loose chalk is prohibited.
- Only liquid chalk
- Allow others to work-in when not in use of equipment.
- Allow others to work in on equipment while you are resting
- Hanging upside down and performing acrobatic moves on equipment are prohibited
- Equipment should not be moved, removed, or rearranged within fitness spaces
- Weight plates are not allowed to be stacked to elevate equipment
- Please follow posted direction on indoor track.
- Joggers - Outside Lane.
- Walkers - Inside Lane.
- Spectating or loitering on the track is prohibited.
- Spiked shoes are prohibited.
- Pool access is prohibited unless lifeguards are present.
- Appropriate swim attire must be worn at all times.
- Extended underwater breath-holding is NOT permitted.
- There should be no running, boisterous, or rough play in the pool area.
- Diving is not permitted, all entry must be feet first.
- Entrance through the outdoor pool gate access is not permitted.
- Glass is prohibited in the pool area.
- All patrons should shower prior to entering the pools/spa.
- Persons with open wounds are not permitted in the pool.
- All floatation devices must be US Coastguard approved, and are subject to approval by Campus Recreation staff.
- High-risk individuals should consult their physician before spa use.
- Patrons should spend no more than 15 minutes in the spa within one session.
- Campus Recreation will follow all policies as outlined in the DHEC Public Swimming Pool Regulations 61-51.
- No more than 26 patrons in the sauna at one time.
- Do not apply any liquids to the heating element.
- Users are discouraged from wearing excessive clothing while using the sauna.
- High-risk individuals should consult their physician before sauna use.
- Patrons should spend no more than 15 minutes in the sauna within one session.
Additional Rules
Patrons must present their own physical & valid CarolinaCard for entry
- Our entry system utilizes physical card scanners to allow entry for patrons
- Our entry system DOES NOT support GET Mobile (App based CarolinaCard)
- While areas such as Sport Programs may use it to check you in for activities when indoors or outdoors, you MUST use your physical card to get into our facilities
- Closed-toed, rubber soled, athletic footwear is required in strength and cardio spaces
at all times.
- Any shoe with perforated holes is classified as open-toed and is therefore prohibited.
- Appropriate attire:
- Sneakers
- Weightlifting shoes
- Not appropriate attire: Anything with an open back/not a flat bottom/open toes.
- Crocs
- Birkenstocks
- Uggs
- Moccasins
- Clogs
- Sandals
- Slides
- Slippers
- Boots
- Flip-flops
- Open back shoes
- Shoes with no treads
- High heels
- Clothing or items that may damage equipment/upholstery, must not be worn
- Appropriate attire:
- Athletic wear
- T-shirt
- Athletic shorts
- Sweatshirt
- Not appropriate attire:
- Jeans
- Jeans/any pants with studs/rivets
- Jewelry that may damage machines/get caught in equipment
- Any clothing that is torn/ripped/baggy that may get caught in a piece of equipment
- Pants that are excessively long and cause tripping hazard
- Appropriate attire:
Unwanted recording, photography, and other multimedia of patrons is not permitted. Permission to film others must be obtained.
- Equipment & persons should not be a hindrance or disturbance to any patron, program or service.
- Videography/Photography in restrooms & locker rooms is strictly prohibited.
- Outside videography/photography requests (non-students/members) must be approved in
advance.
- Please contact SACamRec@mailbox.sc.edu at least 5 business days prior to your anticipated visit.
- Campus Recreation employees have the authority to monitor videography/photography/multimedia activity and regulate & restrict as they deem necessary.
- Reservations are required to attend classes. You must register through IMLeagues.
- Class Times are Subject to Change – All schedules are subject to change. Classes may be cancelled temporarily and permanently based on low attendance or other reasons. Check DSE
- No show policy – Participants are expected to register and/or unregister at least 30 minutes prior
to scheduled Group X classes.
- If a participant fails to unregister for classes and is absent in class continuously, they may be subject to suspension from Group X class participation.
- Arriving Late – No one will be allowed to enter a class more than five minutes after the start time
due to safety concerns.
- Personal Belongings - A personal water bottle, personal exercise mat, and exercise towel are permitted.
- Cell Phones and Electronics – Using your cell phone or other personal electronics is prohibited during class.
Participants should visit the Sport Rules page to see updated participation manuals, sport rules, and more.
University Policies
The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is to articulate the university’s authority
to initiate
disciplinary action against a student in accordance with procedure and due process
protections.
The Code of Conduct also identifies prohibited conduct and sanctions for violations
of prohibited
conduct.
The Code of Conduct applies at all times in Campus Recreation controlled spaces and programs.
The University of South Carolina is committed to providing a safe educational environment for everyone, cultivating a community that fosters respect for the dignity and rights of all persons. Therefore, hazing will not be tolerated by any group or individual affiliated with the University.
Students, faculty, and staff with a valid CarolinaCard may rent outdoor recreation equipment from the Outdoor Recreation Hub during scheduled office hours.
The Outdoor Recreation Trip Program and Clinics have inherent risks which help create the adventure.
Outside user groups are defined as any group consisting of individuals other than students, faculty, staff, alumni membership holders, or family membership holders. Also, any non-academic programs designed to raise revenue or where fees or dues are levied are considered to be outside user groups. Outside user groups are allowed access to the Blatt Physical Education Center and outside space on an availability basis.