We value your membership and are committed to providing a safe and friendly environment for your fitness needs. Recreation & Wellbeing staff reserves the right to amend facility guidelines and has the final say in rule enforcement. Failure to comply with rules may result in temporary or permanent loss of membership and legal action.
Beginning January 2024, the RSF Lobby is open to members or those seeking our services during the hours of operation of the Customer Service Center. When the Customer Service Center is closed, access to the lobby is open only to UC Berkeley students, RecWell members (faculty/staff/affiliate members), Cal Athletics staff, and uniformed AC Transit drivers. Members using the lobby when the Customer Service Center is closed may be asked to provide proof of membership through a physical ID card, digital image of their ID card, or receipt of membership purchase.
Any member that is disruptive or does not follow this policy will be asked to leave by staff. Failure to comply may result in arrest due to trespassing.
Building policies and rules are applicable to all activity areas, offices, and public areas. Some areas have additional policies, listed below.
Bags and Personal Belongings
All backpacks, bags, and personal items must be placed in a locker. These items are not allowed in the activity areas.
Bicycles, Umbrellas, and Pets
Bicycles, mopeds, rollerskates/blades, umbrellas, skateboards, or animals — other than mobility guides for the disabled — are not allowed within our facilities.
Children
Children under seventeen (sixteen during the summer) are not allowed in the RSF unless they are participating in Department sponsored programs.
Photography and Video
Photography or video shooting is prohibited at all Recreation & Wellbeing facilities without prior department and campus approval. This rule is in place to protect the privacy of our members.
Attire
Proper attire and footwear are required in activity spaces. Bare feet are prohibited except as specified by management.
Smoking/Drinking/Eating
Smoking is not permitted within any CRC facility at any time. Drinking and eating are permitted only in the RSF Pro Shop area.
Violators
All persons using the facilities are subject to the rules and regulations of the University of California and Recreation & Wellbeing. Violators will be removed and access revoked.
Cardio Equipment
Time Limits
There is a 30-minute time limit on all cardio equipment including set-up, cool down, and cleaning. All equipment is available on a first come, first served basis except Treadmills and Precors.
Beverages
All beverages must be in a sports topped or re-sealable container.
Attire
Shirts or sport tops and closed-toe rubber soled shoes must be worn at all times.
Combatives Room
Attire
Only appropriate athletic footwear is allowed. Open-toe shoes and hiking boots are not permitted. Bare feet permitted for yoga class; walking barefoot to and from the locker rooms or the restrooms is prohibited.
Etiquette
Please re-stack mats after use.
Blue Gym, Gold Gym & Field House
Shoes
Only non-marking athletic shoes are allowed. Check black-soled athletic shoes to ensure that they are non-marking. Hard-soled shoes will damage the floor and are not permitted. For safety reasons, open-toe shoes (sandals) are also not permitted. Barefooted running or exercising and stretching without proper footwear is prohibited.
Prohibited Behavior
Throwing ball against the walls is not permitted. Hanging from the basketball rims and slam dunking is not permitted.
Beverages
Beverages of any kind (except water bottles) are not permitted in the Gyms or Field House.
Cleanliness
Efforts to keep the limited space around the playing courts “clutter-free” are appreciated.
Fighting
Spirited competition and hard-play are encouraged, but please refrain from using profanity and always show the same courtesy and respect for those around you that you would expect in return. Fighting and/or inappropriate behavior will lead to immediate removal from the building.
Equipment Set-Up and Take-Down
RSF supervisors and employees will be responsible for set-up and take-down of volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and basketball equipment. Only authorized personnel will be permitted to access the equipment.
Basketball Etiquette
When players are waiting, the following rules apply on all indoor basketball courts:
Game Rules
- Games are played to 12 points, with each basket being worth 1 point.
- Winning teams may remain on the courts until they lose.
- Full-court games take precedence over half-court games; however, if a half-court game is in progress, full court games must wait for the current game to finish before taking the court. If the winning team of a half-court game does not wish to play full-court, they must leave the court.
Dunking
For all rec play, no dunking or hanging from the baskets.
Racquetball, Handball & Squash Courts
Safety
- Eyeguards are recommended on all racquetball, squash, and handball courts.
- All metal, aluminum, and wood racquetball racquets must have protective guards.
Marking Balls
Black racquetballs, handballs, and squash balls are not permitted for use on the courts unless they are official non-marking balls.
Reservations
- Reservations should be made through the Guest Services Counter in the RSF locker room. Courts can be reserved up to one calendar day in advance.
- These courts can only be reserved for handball, racquetball and squash. Drop-in use is OK for activities other than handball, racquetball or squash, as long as that activity does not damage the courts. For example, only non-marking shoes can be used on the courts. If our staff determines that the activity could damage the floors, you will be asked to stop or to move to another location. Lastly, priority for use of the courts will be given to handball, racquetball and squash players.
- This means that drop-in users, or users with a reservation, who are doing something other than handball, racquetball or squash can be bumped by handball, racquetball or squash players, even if they don’t have a reservation.
Locker Rooms
Eligibility
Only eligible RSF users (Recreation & Wellbeing members, UCB students, Day Pass & Guest Pass users) are able to use the Locker Room and GSC services.
Long-Term Lockers
Long-Term locker assignments are available to registered UC Berkeley students and Recreation & Wellbeing members with valid memberships. Lockers can be purchased at the Customer Services Center.
Martial Arts
Footwear
Shoes are to be worn on the hardwood floor within the room; walking barefoot to and from the locker rooms or the restrooms is prohibited. No shoes are allowed on the mats within the Martial Arts Room.
Weight Room & Fitness Areas
Assistance
Please ask a Fit Staff member for assistance if you have any questions or need a spot.
Time Limit
There is a 30-minute limit on all cardio equipment when participants are waiting, unless stated otherwise. Sign-up is required for certain pieces of cardio equipment throughout the day. See sign-up table before beginning your work out.
Safety
- Safe and proper use of equipment is required at all times.
- The following exercises are prohibited: Olympics lifts (snatches, cleans, jerks, or versions of these exercises) or any exercise where there is no control of the movement. Staff reserve the right to prohibit any exercise based on safety concerns. RDL’s and controlled push presses are permitted.
- Please keep all dumbbell racks free from obstructions and stand away from mirrors.
- All weight plates, dumbbells and other equipment should be returned to their proper location after use.
- There is no dropping or slamming of weights or other equipment. Please ask a Fit Staff employee for a spot when necessary.
- Exercise equipment must not be altered and must be used in accordance with its intended purpose.
- Exercises performed while standing on exercise benches are not allowed.
- Collars must be used on all Olympic and curl bars at all times. The use of chalk is not allowed in the facility. Please use a spotter when necessary.
Etiquette
Allow participants to “work-in” on equipment. Be courteous to other participants and wipe down equipment after use. Please restrict any floor work (stretching, abdominal exercises, etc.) to designated areas.
Backpacks
Backpacks, gym bags, basketballs, and other personal items are not allowed in the weight rooms or atrium and must be stored in a locker.
Recording Devices
The use of devices such as cameras, cell phones, PDAs, and other recording devices are not permitted within the activity spaces.
Food
Food and glass containers are not allowed in the fitness areas. Only water in a re-sealable, plastic container is permitted within activity spaces.
Attire
Shirts or sport tops, and close-toed, rubber-soled, standard athletic shoes must be worn at all times. Street clothes (jeans, khakis, etc.) and street or casual shoes are not permitted in the weight rooms or on cardio equipment – only athletic gear may be worn in the fitness facilities.
Entry and Exit
All participants must enter and exit through designated doors. Please keep all fire lanes and walkways clear from obstructions.
Aggressive Behavior
Verbal or physical abuse, to participants or staff, and physical abuse to property are not allowed. Aggressive behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the facility and can result in loss of membership privileges and legal action.
Personal Training
Only authorized Recreation & Wellbeing personnel are allowed to personal train within the recreational facilities.
Rule Enforcement
Recreation & Wellbeing staff reserves the right to amend facility guidelines and has the final say in rule enforcement. Failure to comply with any rules may result in temporary or permanent loss of membership and legal action.
