Foy Fitness & Recreation Center Facilities
Named in honor of John Foy (APSU donor and alumnus, class of 1964), this $11 million state-of-the-art recreation center is the home of University Recreation. This 78,000 square foot structure features a 10,000 square foot fitness center, 2 group fitness studios, a cycling studio, a functional training room, 3 racquetball courts, 3 multi-purpose basketball courts, an indoor track, an intramural field, 25-yard outdoor heated pool, a 26-foot indoor climbing wall, a 12-foot free-standing boulder, wellness education classroom, and equipment checkout desk.
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Facility Rentals
Given the variety of spaces, University Recreation facilities are suitable for a wide array of activities. Department programs and services take priority in considering facility rental requests. University events generally take precedence over other activities. The climbing wall, fitness studios, multi-purpose basketball courts, racquetball courts, intramural field, pool, wellness classroom, and second floor lobby are all available for rentals. Rental rates are listed below. For more information, please contact Kathleen Evans.
Online APSU System
Interested parties may browse the calendar as guests to check on available dates. The requesting individual/organization must first create an account on their first use.
Rental Rates
Rental fee includes harnesses, belay devices and belay staff for the number of people indicated.
Hourly Rates
- 6-10 people: $100
- 11-15 people: $125
- 16-20 people: $150
For all large reservations or rentals outside of operating hours.
Hourly Rate
- per contractor
Hourly Rate
- $30
Multimedia capabilities
Hourly Rate
- $40
Applied to any activity that may damage the floor as determined by University Recreation Staff.
Rates
- $75 per Multipurpose Court, Studio, or Racquetball Court for TARPS
- $500 per Multipurpose Court, Studio, or Racquetball Cour for CARPETS
Activities may be restricted; stereo equipment and fitness equipment not included. Additional fee per studio if activity requires floor coverings.
Hourly Rates
- $50 per studio
Hourly Rates
- $65
Additional fee per court if activity requires floor coverings.
Hourly Rates
- $65
Currently, due to our space and numerous requests, reservation requests need to be submitted 4 weeks in advance to ensure we can staff your event and have pool space to accommodate your group. Please remember that a request does not guarantee your reservation will be approved.
Lifeguards included. Rates increase for rentals outside of regular operating hours.
Hourly Rates during operating hours
- 1-25 people: $45
- No reservation over 25 people is allowed
Hourly Rates outside of operating hours (min. of 2 hours)
- 1-25 people: $65
- 26-50 people: $125
- 51-75 people: $180
- 76-100 people: $250
Activities may be restricted. Additional fee per court if activity requires floor coverings.
Hourly Rates
- $30 per court
Hourly Rates
- $65 for 1 court
- $100 for 2 courts
- $130 for 3 courts
APSU Facility Rental policy mandates security per the Police Staffing Matrix.
Hourly Rates
- per Campus Police
The rental must not block any entrances/access to stairwells or interfere with regular operations and flow of traffic.
Hourly Rates
- $30
Some reservations may require additional staffing, depending on spectators, time of day and/or nature of reservation. This fee will be determined during the request process.
Hourly Rate
- Varies
Other Request Information
- All rentals must be paid, in full, at least 24 hours prior to the start time of the first rental. Missing this deadline will result in the all confirmed rentals being canceled.
- Events hosted by non-APSU individuals/organizations must provide proof of a minimum of $1 million dollar insurance with Austin Peay listed as additionally insured.
- Events requiring security in accordance with the Police Staffing Matrix will incur charges for this service.
- Due to NCAA regulations, basketball (men's grades 7-12, women's grades 9-12) and football (grades 7-12) events may be restricted and/or prohibited.
Locker Rentals
Renewal Procedures
Approximately two weeks prior to the expiration date, notices will be posted in lockers
and around the facility. In order to keep your locker location and combination, rentals
must be renewed before the deadline each semester.
Rental Expiration
Rentals expire at the end of each semester to coincide with the academic calendar.
Daily lockers that are not emptied by the close of business hours will be cleared
by our staff. Items left behind will be placed in lost and found and held for two
weeks.
When semester rentals are not renewed in accordance with established deadlines, lockers
are emptied. Items left behind are placed in a bag and labeled. Belongings may be
claimed within 30 days after being cleaned out at the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center
service desk. After 30 days, expired locker contents will be donated to a local charity.
Facility Info
The Foy Fitness and Recreation Center features a 26-foot wall with 8 top rope anchors and 2 auto-belays. At any given time there are 14-20 routes geared toward the first time climber or the seasoned veteran. We also have a 12-foot free-standing boulder to give that extra challenge without roping up.
No experience, no problem. Our staff is available during open hours to assist those new to climbing. New climbers are briefed on rules, safety measures, and equipment during an orientation from one of our well-trained staff.
All participants must complete the required forms at the Climbing Wall desk.
Named in honor of Andrew "Drew" Simmons, the late Director of Intramural Recreation, the hub for fitness activities is the 10,000 square foot fitness center. This state-of-the-art space features:
Bags and Possessions Policy
To help prevent equipment theft and tripping hazards, personal items such as gym bags, duffle bags, backpacks, drawstring bags, etc. MUST be placed in lockers or cubbies. Free daily locker rentals are available at the equipment checkout desk. Lockers can also be rented semesterly for a small fee. Cubbies are located at the front of the fitness area.
Checkout Procedures
- Patron requests equipment at the Equipment Checkout Desk while presenting a valid APSU ID card to the staff.
- The patron signs the form, agreeing return the equipment before the close of business and to pay repair/replacement costs should anything happen to the equipment while in the participant's care.
- Equipment shall be returned before the close of business each day.
- Payment for late, repair or replacement fees may be made at the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center service desk.
Available Equipment
| Fitness | Games | Sports | Other |
| BoSu Ball | badminton rackets & birdies |
basketballs men's & women's |
bike locks |
| boxing gloves | cornhole boards & bean bags |
bicycle hybrid ($5 each/day) |
cones |
| cycling seat pads | dodgeballs | climbing harness, shoes, helmet |
combination locks |
| forearm trainer | frisbees | footballs | pinnies |
| heart rate monitors | kick balls | racquetball racquets, balls, goggles |
scoreboards flip & electronic |
| jump ropes |
table tennis |
softball mitts, balls, bases |
stop watches |
| pedometers | soccer balls, goals |
towels | |
| resistance bands | tennis rackets & balls |
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| weight belts | volleyball balls, outdoor kits |
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| wrist straps | wally ball balls & nets |
What happens if equipment is turned in late, damaged or not at all?
Late
Unless prior arrangements have been made and noted appropriately on the Equipment
Checkout form, a late fee of $3 per day may be assessed.
Damaged
A patron may be charged the cost of repair (labor and materials as applicable) plus
an amount for to cover the administrative time in securing the repairs.
Not Returned
A patron may be charged the replacement cost for the equipment, including shipping
and administrative time for ordering and processing.
Consequences for non-payment
Failure to pay assessed late/repair/replacement fees may result in a hold being placed on the patron's APSU account. A hold may affect registration, validation and requests for transcripts. Additionally, University Recreation access may be suspended or revoked.
Stop by to play a pick-up game! When not scheduled for other activities, gym courts and racquetball courts are open for informal recreation.
Facility Access
Valid University Recreation patrons may access facilities and services with their APSU or Foy Center ID. Patrons are encouraged to scan the barcode on the rear of their APSU ID at the turnstiles, which will grant them access as long as their membership is valid. Patrons are asked to enter through the front to assist with our secure operations. Doors labeled as emergency exits will sound an alarm when opened without permission.
University Recreation reserves the right to refuse access to anyone found assisting in unauthorized access or breaking university and/or department policies.
Policies
In all University Recreation facilities, in order to help maintain a friendly, safe and respectful environment, participants are required to abide by the following:
- Personal belongings (bags, purses, etc.) must be stored in cubbies or lockers.
- Daily locks are available for free at Equipment Checkout.
- University Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Headphones must be used if listening to music (Includes cell phones, tablets, etc.)
- Participants must be 16 years of age or older to be in the Fitness Center or to Use Fitness equipment (Includes upstairs cardio equipment and Functional Training Room).
- Only drinks in durable, sealable containers are allowed. All other drinks, food, and glass containers are restricted to lobby areas only.
- Spitting, foul language, alcohol, and tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) are prohibited.
- Participate in activities at your own risk. University Recreation is not responsible for injuries.
- Participants must wear appropriate attire at all times, that is not offensive, suggestive or overly revealing.
- Patrons must wear shirts/tops that cover the ribcage/majority of torso.
- Patrons must wear workout pants or tights/shorts with at least a 2'' inseam.
- Participants must wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes at all times.
- When wearing recreation pinnies, a t-shirt with sleeves is required.
- Additional discretion of clothing appropriateness is subject to University Recreation staff.
For personal health and safety, members are strongly encouraged to abide by the following guidelines:
- Back, midriff, sides are completely covered.
- Use a towel to cover surfaces that make contact with the skin.
- Wipe any surfaces off before and after using equipment.
Fitness Center
General Policies
- Only Personal Trainers employed by UREC are allowed to train clients in the Foy Center.
- Headphones must be used if listening to music (Includes cell phones, tablets, personal or bluetooth speakers, etc.)
- Participants must be 16 years of age or older to be in the Fitness Center or to Use Fitness equipment (Includes upstairs cardio equipment and Functional Training Room).
- Only drinks in durable, sealable containers are allowed. All other drinks, food, and glass containers are restricted to lobby areas only.
- Spitting, foul language, alcohol, drug use, and tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) are prohibited.
- Personal belongings (bags, purses, etc.) must be stored in cubbies or lockers.
- Daily locks are available for free at Equipment Checkout.
- University Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Participate in activities at your own risk. University Recreation is not responsible for injuries.
Apparel Policies
- Closed-toe and closed-heel athletic shoes
- Patrons can be shoeless (must have socks) on deadlift platforms, Smith machines, squat racks only.
- Shirts/tops that cover the ribcage/majority of torso at all times.
- Workout pants or tights/shorts must have at least a 2'’ inseam
- Denim or other heavy-duty materials (cargo pants/shorts, any attire that has zippers or rivets exposed)
- Open-toe/open-heel footwear (sandals, flip-flops, crocs) or high heels.
Workout Policies
- Only bumper plates may be used on the deadlift platforms.
- Smaller metal plates (i.e. 2.5lb, 5lb, 10lb, 25lb) are acceptable when used with bumper plates.
- Use of powdered/loose chalk is prohibited. Liquid chalk is permitted.
- Clips/collars are required for use on all plate-loaded barbells (does not include Smith machines).
- No dropping/slamming of weight, regardless of the type of exercise.
- Wipe off equipment after each use (Touch Points: handles, rails, and back pads)
- For Cardio: Spray the cleaning solution onto the cleaning towel first, do not directly spray screen on the equipment as this can damage screens.
- Spotters are encouraged when excessive weight is being used. Facility Attendants (located on the Fitness Floor) as well as Customer Service Attendants (located at the Welcome Desk) are available to assist.
- Participants must re-rack weights after use.
- Equipment must remain in the Fitness Center and Functional Training Room. Equipment may not be moved from these spaces without consent from UREC Staff.
Gym & Racquetball Courts:
In order to protect the wood floors on the gymnasium and racquetball courts, participants are required to abide by the following:
- Participants must wear non-marking shoes. Hiking boots, water footwear, sandals, crocs, slides are inappropriate for these areas.
- Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes and shirts covering the navel must be worn at all times.
Group Fitness Studios
- Dress code parameters may be adjusted to accommodate certain class formats. For example,
bare feet or stocking feet are permissible during mind-body classes (i.e., yoga and
Pilates).
- Closed-toe, closed-heel footwear must be worn when not participating in mind-body classes and when leaving the studio.
- While some dance formats lend themselves to high heels or hard soled shoes, these cause excessive wear, possibly even damage, to the wood floors and are therefore prohibited.
Intramural Field
- Only participants with a valid APSU ID, UREC Membership/Day Pass, or confirmed reservation are allowed on the field.
- Do not climb on fencing.
- An adult must accompany children under age 16 at all times and remain within arm's reach.
- No alcoholic beverages or tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) allowed on the field.
- Do not throw, hit, or kick balls into fencing.
- Any activities or items that may cause damage to the facility are not permitted (ex: driving stakes into the ground, golf, archery).
- Pets are not permitted unless it is a registered service animal.
- UREC-approved activities/reservations will receive priority use of Intramural Field. See the Foy Center Service Desk for reservation information.
- Intramural field hours coincide with the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center's operating hours. During these times, lights may be turned on upon request.
- When the gates are locked, the field is CLOSED. Unathorized use can be grounds for tresspassing charges.
