The Blue Ridge Community College Recreation Center provides a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment where the campus community can grow in personal fitness and wellness. All Recreation Center memberships are bound to the following general terms and conditions of facility access and use.
The following memberships are available to students, faculty, and staff:
Students
- Student Level Access - Students enrolled in either a full or part-time capacity by the first day of the term are eligible to use the Recreation Center at no additional charge for the semester in which they are currently enrolled. If a student does not have active course enrollment on the first day of the term, they are not eligible for student level access.
- Continuing Education Students – Students taking non-credit continuing education courses may purchase a semester-based membership for the semester in which they are enrolled.
- Alumni – Students who have earned a degree or a credential may purchase a semester-based membership.
Non-Students
- Employees – Current and retired BRCC employees may purchase a semester-based membership. Full-time employees are required to pay for memberships through payroll deduction. Part-time employees and adjuncts will purchase their memberships at the cashier’s office on a per semester basis.
- President Approved – This category is reserved for members of the community that have an ongoing affiliation with the College that have been approved to use the Recreation Center at the discretion of the College President. Affiliates may purchase a semester-based membership.
Membership Fees (full/part time credit students do not pay)
Semester membership prices and the date ranges for access are listed below.
| *Semester | Date Range | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 16 - December 31 | $50.00 |
| Spring | January 1 - May 15 | $50.00 |
| Summer | May 16 - August 15 | $50.00 |
*Semester rates are charged for the full semester and are not prorated.
Refunds
- Employee and individual paid memberships are non-refundable within the given membership period.
- Cancellation requests may be submitted via e-mail to the Student Life and Rec Center Director.
Guest Policy
Members may bring 1 guest at no cost, for a max of 3 times per semester. Guests must complete an online membership profile and a waiver. Members must be present with guests at the time of each visit, and are responsible for guest behavior and damages.
Current and retired employees are permitted to purchase additional memberships for family members living within their household above the age of 16. Each additional family member will be charged for a semester-based membership per the fee structure above.
Guidelines
General
- BRCC Recreation memberships, with active status, permit access to the facilities during normal business hours.
- All members participate in activities at their own risk.
- Memberships are not designed for exclusive use of any single resource or piece of equipment within any of the facilities. In the event that a resource is temporarily unavailable (e.g. basketball court closure, or racquetball court closure, etc.), refunds, credits, or extensions will not be given.
- BRCC reserves the right to terminate a membership, with or without refund, in the event that a member violates any of the posted guidelines.
- All members will be required to scan in using a QR code or student ID in order to access the Recreation Center.
- Information required to establish an account and purchase membership:
- First and Last Name
- Email Address
- Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number
- New members will be required to complete an online waiver.
- Appropriate athletic attire is required. Shirts/tops must be worn at all times.
- Water and Sports drinks are permitted; no food permitted in the gym or workout areas.
- Treat others respectfully. Use of profanity is not permitted.
- Wipe down and replace equipment after using.
- Lockers and cubbies are available to store personal belonging. BRCC is not responsible for personal belongings or valuables.
- Pets are not permitted with the exception of Service Animals.
- Consent is required to take photos or videos of other participants.
Updated 2/21/24