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Q. I am both a faculty/staff and a student, do I need to purchase a membership?
A. As a full-time employee, taking part in the employee tuition assistance program, you are not assessed the Recreation Center fee. Therefore, full-time faculty/staff must purchase a membership at that rate.
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Can people not affiliated with UAB join the Rec Center?
A. The UAB Campus Recreation Center is open exclusively for UAB students, employees, alumni and members of their immediate household.
Q. Can I join the Rec Center for just a few months instead of the annual membership?
A. The UAB Campus Recreation Center is a member driven facility consisting of UAB students and the UAB community. The efficient and effective management of memberships is critical to the successful operation of Campus Recreation facilities and programs. To better offer these services it is imperative that we hold a consistent membership base. All Campus Recreation memberships have a 12-month minimum commitment.
Q. What food and drinks are allowed in the facility?
A. All food and drinks are welcomed in our lobby, but once you past through the turnstiles, the facility only allows water in a clear, plastic, resealable container.
Q.How many times can I forget my CampusCard?
A. Because the facility has controlled access for the protection of our patrons, we require members to bring their Campuscard each time they visit. Patrons are granted two admissions per semester without their cards.
Q. Do you have a facility dress code?
A. Workout attire is required to utilize any equipment in the Fitness Center. Workout attire consists of: workout pants/shorts, full t-shirt that covers the entire back, shoulders and torso; and closed-toed athletic shoes. The following attire is prohibited: jeans; cargo pants/shorts; tank tops, sports bras; t-shirts that do not cover entire back; shoulders and torso; and any open-toed footwear.
Q. How do I purchase a locker?
A. Half lockers are currently available for $30 and can be purchased at the membership services desk. At this time the full lockers are sold out and due to the current waiting list, no names are being added at this time.
Q. Where can I found out if Intramural events have been cancelled due to weather?
A. For information on intramural events, call the weather line at 996.4884
Q.Can spouses of UAB faculty/staff/students play intramurals?
A. During summer intramural events spouses are welcome to participate.
Q. Can non-CRCT members watch intramural events inside the facility?
A. Non-members are welcome as spectators, however, gym bags are not allowed and these viewers are not allow to participate in any activities.
Q. What is the cost to play team sports?
A. The cost for an all student team is $20. A team that has at least one faculty/staff member is $40.
Outdoor Pursuits
Please see FAQ's section on Outdoor Pursuits page
