General Facility Use
- Participants assume personal liability for use of indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Participants shall adhere to published and posted University and Recreation policies, regulations, and guidelines in addition to local, State and Federal laws.
- The use of UVA Rec indoor and outdoor facility spaces will not be permitted if any of the following apply: 1) unlawful; 2) discriminates per the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity; 3) disrupts academic activities, scheduled events, University functions or other normal pursuits that take place in the area; or 4) use for the intent of personal gain or profit.
- Use of indoor and outdoor facility spaces & equipment other than for its designed and intended function is prohibited. Non-designated use or failure to abide by any policies may result in the loss of future access to UVA Rec facilities and equipment.
- UVA Rec must pre-approve the method of placing decorations, exhibits, signs, and displays in recreation spaces and outdoor fields, courts and equipment. Doorways, corridors, staircases and fire exits cannot be blocked or obstructed. Decorations may not be attached to ceilings, light fixtures, walls, doors, floors, woodwork, windows or other surfaces unless pre-approved by UVA Rec. No glue, tacks or nails are permitted on walls, fences, trees and other plants, doors, floors, ceilings, glass or woodwork. Participants will be held financially responsible for any excessive cleanup, maintenance or repairs resulting from the event or activity.
- Participants are responsible for tidying recreational space following use; remove trash & food debris and replace any moved equipment. Participants will be held financially responsible for any excessive cleanup, maintenance or repairs resulting from the event or activity.
- Participants are required to wear appropriate exercise attire and footwear at all times on indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Any activity deemed combative by the University of Virginia shall be prohibited in UVA Rec facility spaces. Combative activities are defined as, but are not limited to, activities with the main purpose of striking an opponent with parts of the body, striking an opponent with an object, throwing an opponent, etc.
- Compensated or voluntary instruction using UVA Rec spaces is not permitted without advance written approval from the Recreation Department. Instructors assume all liability of participants for approved instruction.
- Direct advertising, sales and commercial solicitation by affiliated and unaffiliated persons are not permitted on University property or in University facilities, including University Housing. Student groups or organizations may, however, engage in promotional and fundraising activity if such activity does not disrupt University business, generate security issues, duplicate services or goods provided at the University, block sidewalks or roads, impair the aesthetics and integrity of University property, or generate personal profit for individuals.
- Use of amplified sound requires advanced approval. UVA Rec sound systems are not available for individual or group use. Headphones must be used while listening to personal devices in open areas (fitness rooms, gymnasiums, etc.).
- Use of tobacco, e-cigarette, alcohol and drugs are prohibited at all indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
- Participation in UVA Rec programs or use of facilities will be considered permission for the UVA Rec department to photograph, film, audio/video tape, record and/or televise your image and/or voice in any publications or promotional materials, in any medium without restrictions. To opt out, simply inform our photography staff.
- Professional grade cameras and video equipment are not permitted without prior approval. Video or audio recording, taping or photography using any type of device in locker rooms, dressing areas, changing rooms, drying areas, showers and restrooms is strictly prohibited.
- UVA Rec is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property while using indoor or outdoor facilities. The University assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage to personal property of the user, its employees, agents, representatives, team members, or invitees.
Indoor Facility Use
- All participants must be age 18 or older to utilize fitness equipment or occupy strength and conditioning/cardio areas.
- The following Olympic lifts are prohibited: snatch, clean & jerk and derivatives of these exercises. UVA Rec reserves the right to prohibit any exercise based on maximizing safety for all users.
- Dropping or slamming dumbbells and other weights is prohibited.
- Lifting chalk and other derivatives are prohibited.
- Closed-toed shoes are required in all weight rooms and cardio-rooms.
- Elevation Training Masks are prohibited.
- Props such as chairs, canes, poles, etc. that could cause damage to flooring are not permitted. Tape and other marking devices are not permitted on walls, floors, doors or furniture.
- Footwear that will mark or damage flooring surfaces is prohibited. Boots, turf, deck or soft-soled shoes are not allowed on indoor court surfaces.
Outdoor Facility Use
- Glass containers are prohibited on all outdoor facilities & fields and in locker room spaces.
- Due to user safety and sanitation, pets are prohibited on outdoor playing surfaces (fields, courts and venues). Pets on adjacent field and court spaces must comply with the University leash policy.
- Metal cleats are prohibited on synthetic turf fields.
- Golf and other activities that may damage fields are prohibited.
- Wheeled vehicles (skates, blades, scooters, etc.) are not permitted on outdoor courts and fields
- Movable Soccer Goals Safety Act requires the use of anchors on all full-sized soccer goals and recommends counterweights to be used on all sporting goals. All goals are required to be used as recommended by the manufacturer. For questions about manufacturer recommended use, please contact the facility manager or refer to the manufacturers label affixed to equipment. UVA Rec provides counterweight anchors for sporting goals at The Park, Carr's Hill Field, and Lambeth Field.
- UVA Rec reserves the right to close and cancel activities on all outdoor facilities and fields in the event of inclement weather (rain, standing water, snow, lightning, air quality, heat index, etc.).
- Outdoor activities should be stopped if lightning is present. Seek shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicles; wait 30-minutes after storm to resume activities.
The University Recreation Department reserves the right to amend policies and retains authority to make final decisions on rule enforcement.