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Hours - Pool, Weight Room, Track and Gymnasium
Locker Policy
Equipment
Weight Room Orientation
Alumna Pass
General Use Policy

Recreational use of the gymnasium, swimming pool, track, and weight room is available at specified times. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to use the facilities. In addition, the Physical Education Department sponsors special recreational activities, such as fun runs and sports tournaments, throughout the semester.

All Physical Education facilities will open September 8, 2008.

Hours

Pool

Recreational Lap Swimming:
Bathing caps (available in 206 Barnard Hall) and proper swimming attire are required for all swimmers. Goggles (available in 206BH for $10) are optional. Lap swim hours are posted at the beginning of each semester.

CLICK HERE for the schedule of open hours.

Weight Room

The Barnard Weight Room is equipped with Cybex variable resistance machines, free weights, Cybex upright and recumbent stationary bicycles, stairmasters and a treadmill. Members of the community are entitled to either full use of the room, or use of the cardiovascular machines only, after attending one of the orientations. Physical Education faculty members are available for additional guidance.

CLICK HERE for the schedule of weight room hours and guidelines for use.

Track

The Barnard Track is a two-lane, 100-meter circular track over-looking the LeFrak Gym. The dimensions are 16 laps to a mile and the entrance is accesible from the balcony level on the second floor of Barnard Hall. It is usually available for walking and jogging from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Proper running shoes are essential. Mileage may be recorded and those who complete 50 or 100 miles will receive a complimentary gift. Track use is prohibited during Archery class (Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-10:50 AM) and team practice (Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM). Check the track entrance for special events which preclude track use.

Gymnasium

On weekends the LeFrak Gymnasium in Barnard Hall is open to students, faculty, and staff for recreational volleyball, basketball, tennis and other activities. Members of the community may reserve up to an hour of gym time. Times and priority sports are subject to change.

CLICK HERE for schedule and reservation information.

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Locker Policy

Students
Lockers are assigned in 206 Barnard Hall. A $10 deposit is required, $5 of which is refunded at the end of the semester or year when the student returns the lock to 206 Barnard Hall.

Faculty/Staff
Beginning Fall 2004, the Physical Education Department will institute a new policy for the use of lockers in the Men's and Women's Faculty/Staff locker rooms in the basement of Barnard Hall. CLICK HERE for details.

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Equipment

Equipment for tennis, basketball, badminton, indoor soccer and volleyball is available upon request. For more information, please contact Tavius Cheatham, 854.6959.

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Weight Room Orientation

Completion of a Weight Room Orientation is required before using the Barnard Weight Room. Patrons must bring their I.D. with a weight room sticker affixed.

CLICK HERE for a list of scheduled orientation dates and guidelines.

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Alumna Pass

Barnard Alumnae may use the weight room, gym, pool and track for a fee of $75 (includes the locker rental) for the academic year. Register in 206 Barnard Hall.

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General Use Policy

The general use policy will be posted here soon.

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