Staff and Faculty Sport Facilities
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Gym facilities at Wisdom Gym and the Thompson Student Center are available to employees and their families when they are not required for classes or special events. Call Christy Ray at 9186 to verify this information. Bring your TSU ID. There is no charge for towels, but you might want to bring your own if you work out at lunch, since the cage is often unmanned at that time. The locker rooms in Wisdom Gym are unsecured, so bring your own lock. There are no shower facilities at the SDC, but there are bathrooms in which to change.
| School Year | Summer Term |
|---|---|
| Mon.–Fri. 8:00 am–9:00 pm | Mon.–Fri. 7:30 am–5:00 pm |
| Sat.–Sun. 2:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| School Year | Summer Term |
|---|---|
| Mon.–Fri. 10:00 am–7:00 pm | Mon.–Fri. 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sat.–Sun. 10:00 pm–7:00 pm |
Basketball
There is no charge for using the basketball courts in Wisdom Gym, and there are pickup games most days at noon. You or a family member can check out a basketball from the cage. To verify court availability, call Jerry Bolton, equipment manager, at 9180.
Racquetball
There is no charge for using the courts. Call 9180 to get the schedule and to reserve a court. They are available from 2-7 daily when the gym is open. Get racquetballs and racquets from the cage for $1/hour. There are also safety goggles available for $1/hour.
Tennis
There is no charge for the courts; bring your own balls. There is no charge for a racket with a TSU ID. Call Jerry Bolton at 9180 to reserve a court. The team uses it daily from 3:15 pm–5:00 pm.
Swimming
There are two swim programs available in the summer. Texan Aquatics sponsors a swim team open to all ages and sexes. Tarleton offers swimming lessons for children. During the year there are aquatic classes; inquire at the desk. Swim goggles are available for $1/hour from the cage. Call 9179 to verify pool hours. It's been closed on and off for repairs.
| School Year | Summer Term |
|---|---|
| Sun.–Thurs. 2:00 pm– 7:00 pm | Sun.–Sat. 2:00 pm–7:00 pm |
Call Penny Wright at 9520 for permission to swim laps at noon.
- There is a separate charge of $15/year for pool family pass.
- Please stay with children under the age of 8.
Workout Rooms
There are two workout rooms for independent workouts. The SDC is larger and has weights and aerobic equipment, however, there are no locker rooms. Wisdom Gym has a weight room.
In addition, there are free noontime aerobic, yoga, and strength classes, and various other classes offered after work. Call 9186 to verify the times of these classes.
| Aerobics | Strength Training |
|---|---|
| Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00 noon–1:00 pm | Tues,Thurs 12:00 noon–1:00 pm |
Golf
Golf clubs are available for $3.00/day. There is no place to use them on campus, but you can rent them and take them to a course elsewhere.