Membership Guidelines

Adopted by the Recreation Center Advisory Committee, February 27, 1998

(Revised July 1998, November 1998, March 2000)

1. GENERAL POLICIES
   1. All patrons are subject to the rules and regulations regarding the use of the Student Recreation Center and its equipment. Failure to abide by the facility policies may result in the immediate removal of the patron from the Student Recreation Center.
   2. Designated family times for the admittance of children under the age of 18 with a daily guest pass or 25-visit punch card and accompanied by a sponsoring member are as follows:
      1. During the fall and spring semesters: Fridays after 4:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and University holidays during posted open hours.
      2. During summer semester/holidays/semester breaks/interim periods: during any posted open hours.
2. PATRON CATEGORIES AND BENEFITS
   1. REGULAR MEMBERS:
      1. Currently enrolled part-time and full-time Truman students.
      2. Current part-time ( must be at least age 18) and full-time Truman faculty and staff.
      3. Truman faculty and staff retirees (defined as those individuals eligible to draw retirement, regardless whether they are of age to draw or have opted for early retirement).
      4. Truman "Emeritus" faculty.
      5. During the summer months following spring semester and up to the start of Freshman Week, students, faculty and staff who were "regular members" in the spring semester retain that status throughout the summer months.
   2. REGULAR MEMBER BENEFITS:

      Access to all open areas of the Student Recreation Center during posted hours and eligibility for all programs and services of the Student Recreation Center.

   3. AFFILIATED MEMBERS:
      1. Those individuals holding a "guest membership".
      2. Each regular member may purchase one (1) guest membership per semester, or one (1) annual guest membership. The designated guest must be at least 18 years of age. The guest must be a member of the regular member’s immediate family (spouse or child). The guest membership is not transferable. The sponsoring member does not have to accompany the guest for each visit to the Student Recreation Center.
      3. Contract services employees (e.g., Collegis, Truman Bookstore or Food Service employees) (full-time or permanent part-time and at least 18 years of age) may purchase a guest membership each semester.
      4. A Truman State University or Northeast Missouri State University graduate (at least 18 years of age) is eligible to purchase an alumni guest membership in his/her name or with his/her spouse (a semester alumni guest membership or annual guest membership).
      5. An individual who donates a minimum $500.00 to the Truman State University Foundation is eligible to purchase a non-alumni guest membership in his/her name or with his/her spouse (a semester non-alumni guest membership or annual non-alumni guest membership). The donation must have occurred in the current fiscal year of the University. There is a cap of 50 such memberships being available in any academic year.
      6. Special groups may be approved by the Recreation Center Advisory Committee as eligible to purchase individual guest memberships (per semester or annually) without a sponsoring member.
   4. AFFILIATED MEMBER BENEFITS:

      Access to all open areas of the Student Recreation Center during posted hours and eligibility for all programs and services of the Student Recreation Center except intramurals. Note: Children under the age of 18 may not have a guest membership.

   5. PUNCH CARD HOLDERS:
      1. Each regular member may purchase a 25-visit punch card for each member of the regular member’s immediate family (spouse or child). A Truman State University or Northeast Missouri State University graduate may also purchase a punch card without a sponsoring member.
      2. Punch cards are not available to other guests.
      3. Punch cards are specific to the person named. They are not transferable.
      4. The sponsoring member does not have to accompany the punch card holder for each visit to the Student Recreation Center (except children under the age of 18).
      5. Punch cards for children under age 18 are restricted for use during family times. Children under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision by the sponsoring member at all times (except in locker rooms).
      6. Additional punch cards may be purchased for the same person once all punches on the first punch card are used.
      7. Punch cards expire on August 14th each year. There are no refunds for unused punches.
      8. A picture ID is required to be presented with the punch card for anyone age 18 or older. A picture ID is preferred to be presented with the punch card for any child under age 18.
   6. PUNCH CARD HOLDERS BENEFITS:

      Access to all open areas of the Student Recreation Center during posted hours, and eligibility for all programs and services of the Student Recreation Center except intramurals and semester/annual locker rentals. Children under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of the sponsoring member at all times (except in locker rooms). Children under the age of 14 may not be present in the Weight Room and may not use any of the exercise/weight equipment.

   7. DAILY GUESTS:
      1. Those individuals who have been admitted upon the purchase of a daily guest pass by a regular or affiliated member.
      2. Any regular or affiliated member may purchase up to two (2) guest passes each day. The guest passes when purchased must name the guest and sponsoring member.
      3. Guest passes are not transferable. Guest passes are valid for one entry into the Student Recreation Center.
      4. Guests must present a picture ID along with the guest pass for admittance to the Student Recreation Center. The sponsoring member must accompany the guest for admittance to the Student Recreation Center, and remain in the Student Recreation Center with his/her guest. Children under the age of 18 admitted with a guest pass must be under the direct supervision by the sponsoring member at all times (except in locker rooms).
      5. Special groups may be approved by the Recreation Center Advisory Committee as eligible to purchase daily guest passes without a sponsoring member.
   8. DAILY GUEST BENEFITS:

      Access to all open areas of the Student Recreation Center during posted hours, and eligibility for all programs and services of the Student Recreation Center except intramurals and semester/annual locker rentals. Children under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of the sponsoring member at all times (except in locker rooms). Children under the age of 14 may not be present in the Weight Room and may not use any of the exercise/weight equipment.

   9. SPECIAL GUESTS:

      Individuals identified by Divisions and/or Departments as "special" to the University (e.g., guest speaker, corporate recruiter, visiting lecturer). Special guest passes may be purchased by the Division and/or Department and given to their special guest or resold to their special guest. The special guest does not have to be accompanied by a sponsoring member. A special guest pass is good for a one-time entry.

   10. SPECIAL GUEST BENEFITS:

       Access to all open areas of the Student Recreation Center during posted hours, and eligibility for all programs and services of the Student Recreation Center except intramurals and semester/annual locker rentals. Children under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of the adult special guest at all times (except in locker rooms). Children under the age of 14 may not be present in the Weight Room and may not use any of the exercise/weight equipment.

   11. SPECIAL GROUPS:
       1. Individuals enrolled in Student Recreation Center sponsored instructional classes may be admitted to the Student Recreation Center during specified times in order to attend the instructional class (without the purchase of a guest membership or daily guest pass).
       2. Groups requesting special access (e.g., summer camps, community youth groups, etc.) must initially detail a request in writing for presentation to the Recreation Center Advisory Committee. If approved, those individuals will be admitted as affiliated members upon payment of the appropriate fees.
       3. The Recreation Center Advisory Committee will develop guidelines for access for special groups that regularly request the use of the Student Recreation Center. If groups meet those guidelines in their original written request, the Director is authorized, on subsequent requests, to grant access.
   12. SPECIAL GROUP BENEFITS:

       Access to certain areas of the Student Recreation Center. Eligibility for certain programs/services may be restricted.

   13. VISITORS:

       Visitors may sign in at the Member Services Desk of the Student Recreation Center and tour the Student Recreation Center without charge. Visitors may not "use" the Student Recreation Center. Visitors are not eligible for any programs and services of the Student Recreation Center.

3. GUEST MEMBERSHIPS AND GUEST FEES
   1. GUEST MEMBERSHIP PERIODS:
      1. Semester guest memberships are valid from the first day of class of a semester, throughout the semester and the following semester break period; the membership period ends the day before the start of classes the next semester.
         1. Fall semester guest memberships are valid at the start of Freshman Week classes, and end at the start of spring semester classes in January.
         2. Spring semester guest memberships are valid at the start of classes in January, and end at the start of the first session of summer semester classes in May.
         3. Summer semester guest memberships are valid at the start of summer classes in May, and end at the start of Freshman Week classes in August.
      2. Annual guest memberships are valid from August 15th to August 14th the following year.
      3. There are periods during the year when the Student Recreation Center will have reduced hours of operation (e.g., interim periods, holidays) or will be closed (e.g., weekends during interim periods, holidays).
   2. FEES:
      1. Semester guest membership for spouse or child at least age 18 or contract services employees: $100.00 per semester.
      2. Annual guest membership for spouse or child at least age 18: $250.00 per year.
      3. Semester alumni and non-alumni guest membership: $150.00 per semester.
      4. Semester alumni and non-alumni guest membership with spouse: $200.00 per semester.
      5. Annual alumni and non-alumni guest membership: $350.00 per year.
      6. Annual alumni and non-alumni guest membership with spouse: $500.00 per year.
      7. Semester guest memberships may be prorated to half-price once eight weeks of the semester has passed. Annual guest memberships may not be prorated.
      8. Punch card (25 visits): $40.00.
      9. Daily guest pass: $2.00.
      10. Facility access fees for special groups: $1.00 per person per visit if under age 14.
      11. Facility access fees for special groups: $2.00 per person per visit if age 14 or above.
      12. Facility access fees for special groups: $5.00 per seven (7) day pass.