Facility Policies - Recreation Center

General Policies

Proper identification (valid OU SpiritCard) must be shown when entering the building. Campus Recreation staff reserve the right to ask for additional forms of identification at any time. Members who have forgotten their SpiritCard will be charged the guest fee.
Food and drink are restricted to the social lounge, patio and snack bar areas of the facility and are not permitted in any of the recreational areas of the building. Glass containers are not permitted in the natatorium, locker rooms or other recreational areas.
Smoking and smokeless tobacco are not permitted anywhere in the facility, including the patio.
Alcohol and drug use is strictly prohibited in any Campus Recreation facility or program. Violators will be subject to Oakland University disciplinary procedures.
Proper recreational attire must be worn at all times. No pants or shirts with zippers or catches will be permitted. On areas with wood floors, close attention is paid to footwear. Street shoes or any shoes suspected of marking the floors will not be permitted.
Profanity and abusive language will not be tolerated.
Sexual or ethnic harassment of patrons and/or employees will be handled through the Oakland University disciplinary and legal systems.
Martial arts weapons are prohibited in the Rec Center. Contact sparring may occur only on a scheduled activity basis.
Use of any Campus Recreation facility for personal or monetary gain is not permitted.
The Department of Campus Recreation and university are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave valuables home or be sure to lock them securely.
Use of these facilities is considered a privilege. Individuals not complying with the established departmental policies and procedures may be asked to leave the facility and/or be subject to departmental and/or university disciplinary procedures.

Indoor Track Policies

Please observe posted running direction signage: M-W-F-Sun clockwise; T-R-Sat counter clockwise.
Please no food or drink on the track (water in plastic water bottles is ok).
Walkers and slower runners should keep to the inside lanes.
When possible, pass in an outside lane.
Shirts must be worn at all times.
Shoes are required at all times.
Please no spitting on the track, ledge or carpeted area.
In general, strollers are not permitted on the Track (During low use times exceptions can be requested of the Professional Staff).
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spikes or cleats are not permitted.
Patrons must comply with decisions made by Campus Recreation employees.
No Spectators on Track