Policies & Procedures

Access to the Hunthausen Activity Center is granted to students, full time employees, spouses of full time employees, and retiree's by Carroll College I.D. card at the front door off of the HAC/P.E. Center parking lot. Access is not allowed through any other door of the building for safety and control reasons.
Once you have entered the building you must tap your ID card at the Reception Desk.
Individuals who have special entry needs, due to a physical disability, may request assistance from the attendant stationed at the Reception Desk.
Any ID of a suspicious nature, or not belonging to the bearer, will be confiscated. The bearer and/or owner may face disciplinary action through the Dean of Students.
The Hunthausen Activity Center staff reserves the right to ask for additional identification at any time.
Spouses of full time employees are allowed to use the building. Before doing so they must obtain an ID from HR.

Departments, student organizations, and others must receive permission and reserve facilities through the Director or Asst. Director of the Hunthausen Activity Center
All groups are required to clean up and properly dispose of all trash from their event.
Groups are expected to follow all facility policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Any group found not complying with facility rules will be charged for all direct costs to remedy problems and may not be allowed to rent/reserve the facility in the future.
Reservations for HAC gym, multi-purpose room, or any other space by athletic teams, clubs, academic programs (ROTC, Ed Dept, Theater etc) are encouraged to be made during low-use hours to be determined by the Director of Campus Recreation.
Generally, low-use hours are 6 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm but are subject to change.
If reserving the Gymnasium during normal operating hours, the group reserving the space may only use ½ the court at a time. They must put down the curtain partition between the North and South sides of the gymnasium, and are only permitted to use the South side of the gymnasium.
- Full court use during open hours may be approved by the Director of Campus Recreation.
The entire gymnasium may be reserved when the HAC is closed. This can be either outside of normal operating hours or on breaks with closures or reduced hour schedules (holiday breaks, winter, and summer reduced hours, etc.)
If use is approved for a multi-purpose room or other space, the entire space may be used.
There is to be no food or drink besides water in the gymnasium or any other part of the building. The patio on the south side of the building may be used for food and drink when weather permits.
The HAC is not designed to have spectators due to physical space limitations and building security. Spectators may only be permitted with prior approval and stipulations set by the Director of Campus Recreation.
Doors are never to be propped open, and anyone in need of access to the building outside of normal key card hours must request access via the Director of Campus Recreation.
Athletic teams, clubs, groups, or other organizations may not hold practices, workouts, meetings, or other group events at the HAC without prior approval. This includes the use of cardio and weight equipment and any informal practices held by captains or team members.
Those seeking reservations for events in which they are charging others to participate (eg athletic sports camps, tournaments, etc) will be charged an hourly or daily fee.
Fee Chart
- Internal Use
  - ½ court gymnasium = $25 per hour or $125 daily
  - Full court gymnasium = $50 per hour or $250 daily
  - Multi-Purpose room = $10 per hour or $50 daily
- External Non-profit Use
  - ½ court gymnasium = $50 per hour or $250 daily
  - Full court gymnasium = $75 per hour or $375 daily
  - Multi-Purpose room = $20 per hour or $50 daily.
- External For Profit Use
  - ½ court gymnasium = $100 per hour or $500 daily
  - Full court gymnasium = $200 per hour or $1,000 daily
  - Multi-Purpose room = $75 per hour or $375 daily
Those seeking to use the HAC must login to MyCarroll to fill out the internal HAC use request form.

In the event of a fire or other emergency, alarms will sound throughout the facility. 911 will be called. We will evacuate the building as quickly and safely as possible. The PE Center is our assembly area. If the PE Center is in an emergency situation as well, we will assemble at Nelson Stadium, concession area. At that point we will account for people and be present to assist to assist emergency response professionals. The all clear will be given by the emergency response professionals.
In the event of a power outage, the use of all activity areas and equipment will not be allowed.

If an injury occurs, please contact a Hunthausen Activity Center staff member immediately.
If you are bleeding prior to, or begin to bleed during any activity, stop the bleeding and cover the afflicted area with a bandage prior to returning to the activity. First-aid supplies are available at the Reception Desk. Please inform a staff member if blood is on equipment or other facility surfaces.
The college and its staff are not responsible for injuries. All participants are financially responsible for all expenses related to injuries and emergency care, including medical care, ambulance and other costs. Medical insurance is strongly recommended for all participants.

Use of these facilities is considered a privilege. Individuals not complying with the established departmental policies and procedures may be asked to leave the facility and/or be subject to departmental and/or college disciplinary procedures.
All concerns and maintenance needs should be reported to Hunthausen Activity Center Staff or the Hunthausen Activity Center Reception Desk.
All clothing, bags, and other personal items are to be stored in the locker rooms, storage cubbies, on hangers or in lockers; not left around the facility.
Furniture or equipment may not be moved without permission of Hunthausen Activity Center Professional Staff.
Equipment can be checked out at the Reception Desk. Equipment items not returned in person, by the borrower, or not returned before closing time will incur a late/unreturned item fee.
Lost or damaged checked out items will be assessed a replacement fee based on the new purchase price for the item.
Selling products or services, soliciting for personal gain, or approaching guests for the purpose of obtaining signatures for petitions within the building is prohibited. This includes personal training, coaching and other services not approved through the Hunthausen Activity Center
The use of any type of camera which includes cell phone cameras, video recorders, digital or film cameras is strictly forbidden without permission of the Director of Campus Recreation. This is a privacy issue and courtesy to our members. This applies to all fitness areas, locker rooms, and activity spaces.
Communicating (voice or text) on a cell phone is prohibited while engaging in physical activity in all fitness areas (group fitness, strength, cardio and weight rooms). This is a safety precaution and common courtesy.
Harassment of others, guests or staff, either verbally or physically, which may include verbal abuse, use of profanity or other abusive language, intimidation, staring at or following another person within the facility, sexual harassment or harassment on the account of race, religion, ethnic background, gender or sexual orientation are strictly prohibited.

In an effort to promote safety, reduce the spread of communicable diseases and prevent additional wear and tear on equipment and machines, all participants are asked to bring an extra pair of shoes, and wear appropriate athletic clothing while working out or participating in activities.
Participants not wearing appropriate clothing or clothing found to be offensive will be told to adjust as needed or asked to leave the facility.
Clothing that covers the chest, midriff and back areas must be worn in all fitness and recreation areas.
CLEAN SHOES ARE REQUIRED in all activity areas except for the locker rooms.
SHIRTS ARE REQUIRED. Clothing that covers the chest, midriff and back areas must be worn in all fitness and recreation areas.
Recommended attire includes: athletic pants or shorts without exposed loose parts, straps or strings, and non-mesh T-shirts or tops.
Athletic shoes with non-marking out soles are required, no open-toed shoes, boots, or shoes with metal materials are permitted.
Please carry a towel and wipe off any used equipment seats and backs after each use or use the disinfectant and towels supplied.
We recommend that you not wear expensive jewelry or anything that may cause injury or damage equipment. No jewelry is permitted during Intramural participation.

All types of nicotine products, vapors and electronic cigarettes are prohibited.
Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the HAC except during designated functions in designated areas.
Food and drink (other than water) may not be brought into activity areas, except during designated functions. Water in a water bottle (not glass) is permitted.
Please help keep the facility neat and appealing to all users by properly disposing of trash either in the proper recycling container or trash cans.
Use of the facility while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is prohibited.

Hunthausen Activity Center students, faculty and staff may register for a small locker via the QR code in the back of each locker.
Unregistered lockers may be used by everyone but the contents must be removed by the end of the day.
Daily-Use lockers must be unlocked and cleared of all contents by the end of the day. Lockers not emptied will be cleaned out by Hunthausen Activity Center staff and items will be at the lost and found for 30 days.
If items are left in a Daily-Use Locker overnight those items will at the lost and found for 30 days. Locks that are left overnight on unregistered lockers will be cut off.
Hunthausen Activity Center is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Bringing valuables to the facility is strongly discouraged. Always use a lock, even when in the shower. The Reception Desk is not allowed to hold any items or valuables for users. Clothing and bags are to be stored in the locker room lockers, storage cubbies or other available lockers.

Due to the inherent risks involved in using fitness training equipment, you must be 18 years of age for all fitness training areas. This includes all weight-training and cardiovascular equipment within these areas.
Users not familiar with the operation of the exercise machines should seek assistance from the Fitness Attendant.
Open-toed shoes and chalk are strictly prohibited. Liquid chalk, wrist straps and weight gloves are permissible.
The machines and weights should be used with care. Dropping plates, dumbbells, and weight stacks can cause injury, facility damage and is disrespectful to other users. If you have to drop the weight, only bumper plates can be dropped from no higher than waist height or as needed for safety.
Users should be courteous to others by limiting the length of their workout at a singles station. Weight Room etiquette is to allow others to work in. See a Fitness Attendant if you need assistance.
If weights, pulleys or other parts become damaged or jammed, users should not attempt to fix or free them without staff assistance. Report the problem to the Fitness Attendant or Reception Desk staff.
Users should always inspect equipment for loose, frayed or worn parts before using. If in doubt, do not use the equipment and report the problem to the Fitness Attendant or Reception Desk staff member.
To reduce the chance of injury, users should keep head and limbs clear of weights and moving parts at all times.
All fitness and portable equipment is to be returned to appropriate storage locations after use (i.e. weights must be re-racked).
Weights are not to be propped against the walls, pillars, or mirrors due to the risk of damage or injury.
Spotters are recommended at all stations in the free weight areas.
Utilization of collars when free weight lifting is recommended.
Nothing should be thrown or bounced off the walls
Weights, medicine/kettle/stability balls can be used in the Gym or in the non-wood floor multipurpose room when other sporting activities are not present. No equipment is permitted for use on the hard wood floors. All equipment must be returned to its proper locations.

Lounge TV

Special programming may be scheduled for the Hunthausen Activity Center Lounge TV and may disrupt the regular programming schedule.
Sporting events, health, and wellness programs will have high priority.
Station selection will be based on a first come, first serve basis with majority rule. Only Hunthausen Activity Center Staff are permitted to operate the TV controls.

Music Programming

Music is set by staff only based on format type of the music and the social acceptability of the material. Music with offensive language and political talk shows will not be played.
Personal music players w/ headsets are permitted.
Playing music in a way that others can hear is not permitted.

Hanging on rims or nets is strictly prohibited due to the risk of injury and potential damage to the equipment. Violations of this policy will result in immediate ejection from the facility for the rest of the day. Repeated violations may result in suspension from the facility.
The courts may be used for designated activities only as indicated by the formal recreation schedule. Expectoration (spitting) on floors, walls, or support beams, is not permitted.
All open challenge play shall be handled in a manner fair to all wishing to participate. While others are waiting, the same two teams or groups may participate for a period of time not to exceed one hour.
Please do not leave personal belongings on the floor or on the nets. Items may be kept within the seating area.
Ask for assistance if the court equipment needs to be setup, removed or adjusted.
Unmodified tennis and whiffle balls are allowed. Cricket balls, baseballs, hockey pucks, lacrosse balls or any other hard projectiles are not permitted.
Drop-in play is permitted whenever the court has not been reserved. Please adhere to the posted HAC Reservation Policy, or ask a staff member for assistance.
Please check the posted schedule for all Events.
Court priority play is as follows. Other activities are permitted when the priority activity is not present:
- Scheduled Intramural Sports
- Scheduled Classes
- Scheduled Club Activities
- Open Court

Scheduled programming has priority usage of these areas.
These rooms can be available for individual workouts during free periods.
These rooms may be “drop in” utilized by a group for use for up to one hour at a time. If no other group is waiting to use the room, the current group may continue to use the room for another hour.
Class size may be limited due to equipment and/or space requirements.
Please be courteous to other members and arrive on time for classes and programs.
Hunthausen Activity Center reserves the right to cancel any class on the basis of low attendance, instructor absence, inclement weather, or other circumstances.
Group Fitness class participation is available to all. All participants must also be able to appropriately use applicable equipment, according to the Group Fitness instructor.

Individuals who damage the facilities or equipment will be responsible for the repair or replacement cost.
Individuals who abuse or damage the facilities, or fail to follow established procedures, may forfeit their right to use the facility.
These policies and procedures are established with the safety and enjoyment of all participants in mind. Decisions rendered by the professional staff on any infraction may be appealed to the Dean of Students.

Access & General Use

The roped climbing area is open only during posted climbing wall hours and when staffed.
The bouldering area may be used during facility hours. All bouldering is at your own risk.
All participants must have a current waiver on file (renewed annually).
Participants must follow all instructions given by Climbing Wall staff.

Eligibility & Certification

Climbers must be at least 18 years old or a Carroll College Student to use the facility.
All belayers must pass a HAC belay certification prior to belaying.
Lead climbing is permitted only during designated times and requires lead certification through HAC staff.

Equipment

All climbers must use UIAA or CE-approved climbing equipment.
Harnesses must be properly fitted and double-backed where applicable.
Climbing shoes are required. Barefoot climbing, sandals, and hard-soled shoes are not permitted.
Personal equipment may be used. Users assume responsibility for personal gear.
Rental equipment is available at the climbing desk.

Climbing & Safety Rules

All climbers must be on belay while using the roped climbing area. Free soloing and rope soloing are not permitted.
Belayers must maintain control of the brake strand and keep full attention on the climber at all times.
Bouldering is permitted only below the designated height line on the tower. Downclimb when possible.
Climbing directly above or below another climber is not permitted.
Participants must remain aware of climbers above and avoid standing or walking under active climbing routes.
Unsafe behavior, including reckless climbing or misuse of equipment, is prohibited.

Instruction & Conduct

Instruction is limited to HAC Climbing Wall staff. Unauthorized teaching or coaching is not permitted.
Headphones or personal music devices are not allowed while climbing or belaying.
Facility music is controlled by HAC staff.
Food, drinks are not allowed in climbing areas. It poses a hazard to falling climbers!
Alcohol, drugs, and nicotine products are prohibited.
Disruptive or inappropriate behavior, including abusive language, will not be tolerated.

Facility Use & Care

Personal items must be kept clear of all fall zones and padded areas.
Lockers or designated storage areas should be used for personal belongings.
Climbing holds and wall features may not be adjusted or altered by users.

Safety Oversight & Compliance

HAC Climbing Wall staff and Facility Supervisors may deny access or remove anyone who violates policies or engages in unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
Staff may perform safety checks at any time and require corrections or re-testing before climbing continues.
All injuries and incidents must be reported to staff immediately.

Hours of Operation

Access to the Fitness Center

Facility Reservations

Guest Passes

Emergency Procedures

Injuries

General Policies

Attire and Footwear

Food, Beverage, and Nicotine Use

Locker Usage

Lost and Found

Fitness and Weight Room Policies

Student Fitness Centers Televisions and Programming

Student Fitness Center Gym

Group Multipurpose Fitness Rooms Procedures

Racquetball Court

Postings: Student Fitness Center Bulletin Boards

Penalties for Abuse of Facilities or Failure to Abide by Policies and Procedures

Climbing Gym Policies