Marietta College Athletics

Statement of purpose and description
            Welcome to the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center (DBRC). As a member of the campus community and as a user of this facility, we hope that you take advantage of the many opportunities associated with physical fitness, wellness, and leisure activities. We ask hat you please follow all guidelines and procedures that have been established to maintain safety within the facilities and to help us maintain the wellbeing and cleanliness of the DBRC.
            The DBRC is home to Ban Johnson Arena as well as an 84,000 square foot recreation center. Facilities include: The Fenton Court for varsity athletic events, 1/8 mile six lane running track, four regulation size multi-purpose activity courts, two racquetball courts, a state of the art weight room and fitness center with cardiovascular machines and cardio wall, 35 ft. high climbing wall, multi-purpose room for aerobic and dance activity, crew training room, student faculty, and staff locker rooms as well as vending machine areas and casual activity and lounge spaces. The Marietta College Department of Sports Medicine is also located in the Recreation Center, at the south end of the facility just off Butler Street.
            The facilities within the DBRC will be used for instructional and programming purposes under the direction of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation. Additionally, the performance areas and arena will be utilized for the fitness activities. The DBRC has been designed primarily to meet the educational, recreational, and athletic needs of the students, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
            The Office of Recreation will provide campus programming in a variety of lifetime wellness and fitness activities. These recreational opportunities are designed to promote a positive mental and social attitude for the entire campus community.
 
Risk Statement
            Participation in recreational activities, intramural sports, fitness programs, and special classes is purely voluntarily and individuals participate at their own risk. Participants should be aware of the possibility of bodily injury and should understand that they are responsible of bodily injury and should understand that they are responsible for any and all costs arising out of injury or property damage sustained through participation. Should someone become injured, immediately notify a staff member or Building Supervisor for assistance.
   
DBRC General Policies

• Only authorized users will be permitted to enter through the designated entrances of the DBRC. All entrances are controlled
• All users must present their valid College ID to gain access and usage of the DBRC. Community Members, Community Walkers, or Family Pass Members, please show your proper ID cards and check in at the Welcome Desk
• Kicking or throwing balls against walls are prohibited
• The use of skateboards, roller skates, bicycles and scooters or any such sporting equipment with wheels is prohibited in the DBRC.
• The use of profanity or indecent language will not be tolerated. Individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will not detract from the enjoyment of others using the DBRC. Horseplay and profanity are considered improper behavior. If you behave in this manner you will be asked to leave and such activity could lead to College disciplinary action.
• Individuals abusing the basic rules and procedures of the DBRC will be asked to leave. Facility use privileges may be suspended by the Director of the Recreation Center.
• Animals of any kind are not permitted in the facility.
• Due to the risk of injury, jewelry will not be permitted to be worn during recreational activities.
• The DBRC will be supervised by staff members at all times. Student employees provide the primary supervision of the facility and have authority to enforce all policies and procedures.
• Any harassment or disregard to staff members or violation of policies and procedures of the Recreation Center will result in the immediate removal from the facility. Loss of privileges and/or disciplinary action by the college may occur.

Weight Room/Fitness Center

• Specific Weight Room & Fitness Center Policies are posted in these Facilities for all patrons to follow.
• Personal Training
  • Individual personal training, where the DBRC user conducts a specific training program on individual clients, is not permitted in any of the DBRC facilities, including the Fitness Center and the Wight Room.
  • Personal training in this manner will only be conducted by a DBRC authorized staff member. All interested participants should contact the Director of the Recreation Center in order to get more information.

Track and Fieldhouse Area

• There will be no use of strollers in this area for safety reasons
• Track area will be shut down during track and field practice (normally Monday –Friday at 4:30-6:30 PM from November – March)

Climbing Wall

• To access the climbing wall you must fill out the proper paperwork and liability forms
• Please be cautious entering and exiting through the weight room.
• Climbing wall has limited hours and access; please check the availability.

Wellness/ Activity Classes

• Each semester a variety of wellness/activity classes are offered to all users of the Recreation Center.
• These classes are free to students, faculty, staff, and Family Pass holders.
• Those who hold a community Membership do not have to pay the $5.00 fee per class attended. For non-community members there is a fee of $5 to the Front Desk at the beginning of the class.
• Classes are announced each semester and are taught by certified instructors. For more information on participating in such classes, please inquire at Welcome Desk.

Shoes

• Proper athletic shoes are required to be worn in all facilities.  Shoes must be non-marking and be clean of all mud and debris.

Attire

• Proper attire is expected. Shirts must be worn at all time in the building. For safety and sanitary reasons, no tank tops, cut out shirts, or midriff shirts. Clothing that sends or promotes profane and discriminatory messages is not allowed. Proper attire in Fitness Center and Weight Room is subject to discretion of DBRC staff. The DBRC will enforce proper attire.
• Coats and additional clothing may not be left on the floor of facilities. Please use available lockers, locker rooms, cubbies, or clothes hooks.

Food/Beverage

• Food and beverages are not to be consumed in activity areas. Food may be consumed only in designated lounge and social spaces.
• Water bottles in sealed containers are allowed in facilities such as the Weight Room and Fitness Center, Multi-Purpose Room, and Activity Courts.
• NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINER, or open cups or containers, are allowed in the facility.

Equipment Use Policies

• All recreational equipment will be issued from the Welcome Desk at the DBRC. You must submit your ID card to gain access to the equipment and it will be returned upon you returning the equipment in good condition.
• Hanging on basketball rims and abusing recreational equipment is not permitted. 
• Use of Varsity equipment such as track and field items is prohibited.
• The removal of weight room and fitness center towels is prohibited.

Facility/Room Reservations

• Facilities hours are posted at the welcome desk and holiday and/or special closure hours will be posted at the desk as well
• Reserving use of rooms and facilities must be scheduled through the Director of Recreation center or be requested through the Colleges online reservation system.
• Schedule for the daily use of facilities will be kept at the Welcome Desk in the Recreation Center
• Racquetball reservations
  • Racquetball courts are located on the ground floor by the Rotunda/Bridge entrance. Reservations may be made at the Welcome Desk in person or by calling the Recreation Center at (740) 376-4554. All reservations and usage of racquetball courts will be monitored and maintained at the Welcome Desk and the DBRC staff will decide who has the appropriate usage.
  • Reservations may only be made 48 hours in advance and are for ONE HOUR ONLY reserved on the top of every hour.

Locker/Locks

• General student locker rooms are located on the ground floor of the Recreation Center.
• Faculty and staff locker rooms are located on the ground floor of the Recreation Center.
• Lockers are available. Locks may be put on lockers for securing valuables while using the DBRC; buy may not be kept on lockers overnight. Any locks or items kept overnight will be removed. Marietta College is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

   
Marietta College Employees/ Students

• All Marietta College students, faculty, and staff with valid College I.D. may use the DBRC during regularly posted hours. Every student, faculty, and staff member approved to use the Recreation Center must bring their College I.D. card to gain admittance to the building and to use the equipment and facilities. ID's and proper passes need to be shown at the Welcome Desk, Weight Room, or Fitness Center Desks.

Family Pass

• Immediate family members of faculty and staff may use the DBRC by obtaining a "Family Pass" from the Welcome Desk during designated hours. Family passes can ONLY be issued to immediate family members 14 years or older. To obtain a Family Pass you must complete an Application and submit it to the Director of Recreation who will approve all Family Pass recipients. Immediate Family Members consist of spouse and/ or children of Marietta College employees.
• Your family membership will still be free of charge but there will be a $10.00 fee per family member, over the age of 14, to be able to get them their new Marietta ID Card. This is a onetime payment for the card.  (This will be utilized for tracking usage in the building and there will no longer be paper ID cards)
• After your application has been completed you must take your approved application to the Campus Police Station and get a Marietta College Family Pass ID Card (this is similar to the faculty/staff ID).
• Individuals that have been issued a Family Pass must present it at the Welcome Desk located in the main concourse of the DBRC each time they use the facility. Family Pass holders will have access to all facilities within the Recreation Center during normal operating hours.
• Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by a supervising adult who has the proper authority to use the Recreation Center. The supervising adult must remain with this individual at all times. If children are not accompanied by an adult, they will be asked to leave until proper supervision is provided.

Community Memberships

• The DBRC has opened the facility to community members of Marietta. Cost of a membership may vary depending on what kind of member ship that would like. The following are the types of member ships that we offer.
  • Family membership (immediate household) – $600.00 per year
  • Single Membership – $400.00 per year
  • There will be a $10.00 fee per family member, over the age of 14, to be able to get them their new Marietta ID Card. This is a onetime payment for the card.  (This will be utilized for tracking usage in the building and there will no longer be paper ID cards)
  • This can be paid in 1 installment or be paid quarterly
• Applications for yearly Community Membership are available by contacting the Director of the Recreation Center at (740) 376-3243 or by picking up an application at the DBRC Front Desk.
• After your application has been completed you must take your approved application to the Campus Police Station and get a Marietta College Community Pass ID Card (this is similar to the faculty/staff ID). 
•  These memberships give access all the facilities during regular hours of operations. (Note that hours of operation are subject to change and specific facilitates may be closed due to special college events).
• Our yearly community memberships are valid from January – December, normal calendar year.  Our reenrollment period will start on December 1^st for the next year.

Community Walker

• The DBRC is open to all community walkers who wish to utilize the DBRC walking/running track ONLY. This is a free program with no costs involved. However, each Community Walker must complete an application, which is available at the welcome Desk.
• Once the application is received and approved, Community Walkers will receive a card that they must present to the Welcome Desk each time they wish to utilize the track. The Community Walking Program ONLY allows you to use the walking/running track and does not allow for use of any other facilities.
• Community Walker may access the track during regular hours of operation. (Note that hours of operation are subject to change and that the track may be closed occasionally due to Marietta College special events).

Guest Policy

• Marietta College I.D. users, Community Members, and Family Pass holders may bring guests on a limited basis. For each guest, there will be a $5.00 charge per guest. The Authorized user serves as the host for these guests and is responsible for all activity and behavior that they exhibit.
• This fee is to be paid to the DBRC Front Desk Attendant upon entry of the building.
• All guests must sign in at the Welcome Desk along with the Marietta College I.D., Community member, or Family pass holder that is hosting them. The guest must leave the facility when the host leaves. Guests may not stay without the host being present.