Features |
Policies
- Monthly memberships
- No joining fee or annual contract
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Indoor, professional-class pool (with a retractable roof)
- Basketball, volleyball, pickleball courts
- Indoor running track
- Roomy, comfortable workout environment
- Special event programming including birthday parties
- Convenient, ample parking
- Personal training available*
- Group exercise classes and special programs
*Is not included in regular membership rates.
Features
Fitness Center: This 7,000 square foot room is the focal point for those wanting to improve their fitness level. The cardiovascular area includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, upright bikes, recumbent bikes, rowing machines and a stepmill.The Fitness center is also home to a complete line of selectorized strength training equipment and free weights.
Indoor Track: The 3-lane track requires walkers to accumulate 14 laps in order to traverse one mile if using the inside lane. Joggers using the outside lane will need to go 12 laps to cover one mile.
Movement Studio: The Movement Studio, located on the second floor, is the showcase for the majority of group exercise classes. Check out the "Group Exercise " link for more details!
Gymnasiums: The WAC features a competition gym and a recreation gym that will be headquarters for varsity basketball and volleyball in addition to recreational sports and a wide variety of activity classes. The event gym has room for 1,100 spectators that can enjoy Warrior action while sitting in theater-style seats.
Aquatic Center: The Aquatic Center is highlighted by an 8-lane 25 yard x 25 meter pool and a diving area. The pool utilizes a high-tech "rim flow" system that decreases wave activity and creates a faster swim environment. WAC members and guests can also enjoy the sun porch that is located on the south end of the center and a retractable roof that allows fresh air to be circulated throughout the pool area.
Outdoor Track / Lacrosse & Soccer Field: Located just east of the main WAC building, the track is composed of 8 lanes and requires walkers and joggers to travel 4 laps around the inside lane in order to accumulate one mile of distance. Track users will need to bring their WAC ID card with them in order to use the track and the turf field.
Policies
Priority of Usage Guidelines
The primary mission of the Wellness and Athletics Center is to enhance the health, wellness and the overall collegiate experience of Hendrix students, faculty and staff. The use of the WAC for academic purposes will have top priority over other groups and organizations such as athletics and club sports. All Hendrix-sponsored activities that are sponsored by campus organizations will have priority over usage by Hendrix alumni, retirees and community members.
Access to the WAC:
- Current Hendrix students, faculty and staff will gain access to the WAC by presenting their "One Card" at the Control Desk.
- Community members will be issued a similar ID card that must be presented at the Control Desk.
- Access to the WAC will be denied if a member does not have his/her ID card when checking in.
- I.D. cards may not be shared. Anyone found using someone else's card will be asked to leave the facility. This rule violation may result in a membership termination or long-term membership suspension.
- No members under the age of 16 years will be allowed in the facility without the supervision of a guardian who is also a member.
General Guidelines:
- Individuals are responsible for their belongings. The WAC is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property.
- Members and guests must comply with all rules and regulations as posted on this website and/or on signage throughout the WAC. Failure to comply with WAC policies and guidelines may result in the termination or suspension of WAC membership.
- No bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, baby strollers or pets allowed in the WAC.
- Please wipe down the equipment in the cardio and strength areas after you are finished with the machine.
- Strength Room: members must re-rack their weights after they are finished with their sets.
- The WAC cannot guarantee the security of valuables such as: books, electronics, bags or other personal articles.
Dress Code:
- Appropriate athletic attire required. No street shoes, jeans, cargo pants, sandals, flip flops or bare feet permitted.
- Only closed toe athletic shoes allowed.
- Workout gear should be comfortable, yet moderate in taste.
- T-shirts or tank tops must be worn at all times. (except in the pool)
- Crop tops are permitted as long as they are below elbow length.
- Cutoff shirts are permitted as long as the opening is above elbow length.
Food, Beverage and Tobacco Policy:
In order to maintain the cleanliness of the facility, the following policies will be enforced:
- No tobacco usage allowed on WAC property. This applies to smoking, dipping and chewing of tobacco products.
- Consumption of illegal drugs and alcohol on WAC property will result in termination of WAC membership in addition to a receiving a visit from a Public Safety Officer.
- No food or gum allowed in the gymnasiums, strength and cardio room, Movement Room and Indoor Track. Exceptions will be made in the gym areas for concession sales during athletic contests such as basketball and volleyball.
- Water must be contained in a sports bottle with a resealable lid.
