University of Idaho Student Recreation Center

(208) 885-7529

Student Recreation Center operates as a comprehensive fitness and recreation facility at the University of Idaho in Moscow, serving students, employees, alumni, and community members. The facility spans an expansive area and functions as the go-to hub for fitness, wellness, and recreation on campus, supporting health, connection, and active lifestyle goals for university community members.

Student Recreation Center operates as a comprehensive fitness and recreation facility at the University of Idaho in Moscow, serving students, employees, alumni, and community members. The facility spans an expansive area and functions as the go-to hub for fitness, wellness, and recreation on campus, supporting health, connection, and active lifestyle goals for university community members.

Climbing Center and Adventure Programming

The Student Recreation Center houses a Climbing Center featuring 6,000 square feet of climbing terrain, including a 55-foot pinnacle, bouldering wall, instructional routes, and climbing cave. The Climbing Center operates with specific hours including weekdays from noon to 9 p.m. and weekends from noon to 7 p.m.

Youth climbing programs are available weekdays from 1-6 p.m. and weekends from noon to 7 p.m., providing specialized access for children 17 and younger during designated hours. The climbing facility accommodates various skill levels and provides both recreational and instructional climbing opportunities.

The Outdoor Program offers adventure-based, human-powered activities with gear rentals, guided trips, and educational resources. The Outdoor Rental Center operates weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and remains closed on weekends, while the Outdoor Program Office maintains weekday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fitness Center and Exercise Equipment

The facility features state-of-the-art fitness amenities including weight training and circuit areas, cardio equipment, and an indoor track. Two full-size gymnasiums provide space for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and pickleball activities, while a multi-activity court accommodates various recreational sports.

Group fitness studios and classrooms support instructor-led programming with unlimited drop-in access included in employee and public memberships. Students can purchase group fitness class access for twenty-five dollars per seven-week section, with prorated pricing that decreases daily throughout each section.

Wellness and recovery amenities include saunas, individual changing rooms, a lactation room, and the Vandal Health Education Well Space that operates weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional facilities include locker rooms with checkout items and classroom spaces for educational programming.

Group Exercise and Fitness Programming

The Recreation and Wellbeing Fitness Program offers variety in group fitness classes, personal training sessions, and individual fitness assessments. All fitness instructors and personal trainers maintain certifications from national organizations and receive additional specialized training.

Group fitness classes operate on a first-come, first-served basis with schedules subject to change based on instructor availability. Class access after sessions begin is not permitted, and space or equipment cannot be saved for participants who are not present. No refunds are provided for postponed or cancelled classes.

The fitness program provides notification services for class cancellations, additions, or updates, allowing members to stay informed of schedule changes. Classes accommodate various fitness levels and interests while maintaining professional instruction standards.

Personal Training Services

Certified personal trainers provide individualized fitness guidance through various program options. Consultation sessions lasting 5-10 minutes cost eight dollars and include bio-electrical, skin fold, and ultrasound body composition testing to help clients understand their current fitness status.

Multiple personal training session packages include 4 sessions for $160, 10 sessions for $375, and 20 sessions for $700. All sessions last 55 minutes and expire one year from purchase date. New clients must complete a fitness assessment counted as the first session of any purchased package.

Partner personal training accommodates two individuals with similar training goals, fitness levels, and availability. Personal trainers specialize in sports-specific training, training novice exercisers, weight management, strength training, and cardiovascular training to meet diverse client needs.

Equipment Rental and Support Services

The Equipment Rental Desk, located on the lower level, provides locker rentals, sports and fitness equipment checkout, and purchase of personal training essentials. Student locker rates include wide lockers at forty-five dollars per semester and half lockers at thirty dollars per semester. Checkout equipment includes fitness items such as ab rollers, foam rollers, jump ropes, weight belts, and yoga mats. Sports equipment options include basketballs, badminton sets, billiards equipment, disc golf supplies, footballs, and volleyball gear. Outdoor equipment sets feature badminton, bocce ball, croquet, horseshoes, and volleyball equipment for recreational activities. Sale items include batteries, athletic tape, combination locks, earbuds, and various fitness accessories available for purchase.

Membership Options and Access

Full-time University of Idaho students access the Student Recreation Center and Climbing Center at no additional cost with a valid VandalCard. Part-time and dual enrolled students can purchase memberships ranging from twelve dollars for single visits to sixty-four dollars per semester. Board-appointed university employees and spouses are eligible for payroll deduction memberships at fifteen dollars per pay period, including access to the center, Climbing Center, and unlimited group fitness classes. Non-board-appointed employees, campus partners, emeritus faculty, and retirees have access to various membership options. Public memberships accommodate community members at least 18 years old with rates from twelve dollars for day passes to $445 for annual memberships. All memberships require valid VandalCards except day passes, with community members able to purchase cards at the Information Desk for ten dollars.

Facility Policies and Safety Guidelines

Access policies require VandalCards for entry with a maximum of three “forgotten VandalCard” allowances per semester. Clothing requirements include closed-toe shoes for safety around equipment and non-marking shoes on wood courts to prevent floor damage. Children 17 and younger have limited access restricted to special youth programs and designated youth climbing hours. Food and drinks other than bottled water are prohibited inside turnstiles to protect equipment and facilities from damage. Basketball policies prohibit dunking or hanging on rims due to safety concerns and potential equipment damage. Free weight policies require safety locks, prohibit dropping weights except for approved rubber bumper plates, and restrict free weight use to designated areas to maintain facility integrity and patron safety.

Specialized Programming and Services

Nutrition counseling services provide personalized guidance through meetings with the campus dietitian to explore eating habits and support health and wellness goals. The Well Space offers wellness program classrooms and educational resources during designated operating hours. The facility maintains strict personal training policies permitting only Student Recreation Center-employed trainers to provide instruction within the facility. Unauthorized personal training results in suspended or revoked privileges to ensure quality control and patron safety. All policies align with University of Idaho regulations regarding discrimination and facility use. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable, with extensions provided only under select circumstances for pre-planned events such as extended holiday closures or maintenance periods.
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