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Bowling Green State University Athletics
(Departments - History & Tradition) - Student Recreation Center
Student Recreation Center
Bowling Green State University's Student Recreation Center -- a blend of a student center, health club, and sports facility -- offers modern and expansive recreational facilities for the Bowling Green students, faculty/staff and alumni members. Although it is student-oriented, the SRC has enhanced the quality of life for the entire University community since its opening on January 2, 1979. Built at a cost of $10.1 million, the 185,000 square foot complex features exercise facilities on four levels, including two swimming pools, a whirlpool/spa, 14 handball/racquetball courts, three squash courts, four weight room areas, a cardio room, an elevated running track, an Activity Center for aerobics and a large Sports Center which accommodates basketball, tennis, volleyball, and badminton.
The BGSU 1/3 mile lighted jogging trail surrounding the lower lake north of the Student Recreation Center is open to walking and jogging enthusiasts. Participants are urged to honor trail jogging etiquette and all posted regulations.
Financed primarily through student fees, the SRC is devoted to the recreational and fitness interests of all students. Since the SRC's inception, BGSU students have played significant roles in planning and operating the facility, and in establishing its policies. Student employees serve as the facility managers, and full-time staff supervise the SRC's day-to-day activities and administer a variety of special programs.
Fun Facts About The SRC
The exterior structure of the facility is designed to resemble a falcon, the BGSU mascot.
Of the 20 reasons for enrolling at the University cited by BGSU freshman in an institutional survey, the fourth most popular is "presence of the Student Recreation Center."
Pro Shop and Equipment Room
Pro Shop
A variety of convenience items and fashion sportswear are available for purchase at the Pro Shop. In addition, a variety of sporting goods, equipment, and services are available. The Pro Shop is located just outside the locker rooms in the SRC.
Equipment Room
Patrons may check out various recreational and fitness equipment.
Users (14 years and older) must present a photo I.D. to check out equipment. A driver's license, Recreational Sports I.D., or other acceptable photo I.D. is required. Members are responsible for equipment checked out. The member will be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged equipment. Various pieces of equipment are available for same day rental or checkout. Call the Pro Shop at 372-7489 or email Ron Hover for specific information. Arrangements for checking out equipment overnight must be made in advance (when available).
Locker Rental/Checkout
Temporary locks for lockers can be checked out from the Equipment Room and are to be used and returned the same day. A limited number of full-length lockers are available for rent at $15 per academic year and $5 for the summer. Sign-up is the first day of each semester. In addition, a limited number of half lockers and wire baskets may be reserved for use free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis beginning the first day of each semester. An appropriate photo I.D. is required to sign out a locker or basket. All lockers that are not reserved on a semester or academic year basis are for daily use only. Items left in these lockers overnight may be removed and patrons will be charged to claim their property. All lockers and baskets must be cleared by a specified date each semester.