Pratt Recreation Center - Policies

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Policies have been established by the LIU Post Campus Recreation Staff for the Pratt Recreation Center (PRC) to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all participants.  Questions about policies should be directed to a recreation staff member.  It is each participant’s responsibility to read and understand all policies related to the facilities and programs.
 
 
Membership
Memberships are sold on a per semester basis (Sept 1-Dec 31, Jan 1-April 30, May 1-Aug 31) or on a yearly basis from September 1st thru August 31st.  Memberships are not sold to expire beyond August 31st of the current fiscal year.  To see who is eligible to join the facility and the corresponding fee please click here:  PRC Membership Fees 2018/2019
 
Facility Entry and Exit
Except in case of emergency, participants must enter and exit the PRC through the main doors.
 
ID Policy
All participants need to show and swipe a Valid LIU ID upon entering the building.  ID’s should not be used by anyone other than the owner.  Using a false ID will result in University discipline.
 
Daily Guest Passes
Daily guest passes may be purchased in the Recreation Office for $10 and are valid for the entire day it is issued.  You must be 18 years of age to purchase a guest pass and you must be with a sponsor that is a current member of the PRC.  Both the guest and sponsor must have picture ID.
 
Personal Conduct
  • Abusive behaviors and profane language is prohibited within the facility.  The staff reserves the right to request that individuals leave the facility if such behavior occurs.
  • Participants will be billed for any damage caused to the facility and equipment through misuse
  • Individuals who do not follow PRC policies may have their privileges suspended and may face further University discipline
 
Attire & footwear
  • For hygiene and safety reasons proper attire is required when using the facility. 
  • Upper body – Shirts should fully cover the back and torso.
  • Bottoms – Athletic type clothing required.  Pants with zippers, rivets or other items that could damage equipment is not permitted.
  • Footwear - non-marking, rubber-soled athletic-type/sport shoes are required. Footwear must completely cover the foot, including instep, toes, arch and heel. Footwear not permitted includes, but is not limited to: high-heeled shoes, spikes, open-toed shoes, turf shoes, cleats, boots, flip-flops, and sandals. Exception: Bare feet and/or socks are acceptable for pool use and some group exercise classes.
  • Swimwear - Appropriate swim wear (bathing suit) required for pool use
 
Prohibited Items and Activities
  • Chewing tobacco and smoking
  • Bicycles, in-line skates, and longboards
  • Sparring, except during approved sport club activities
  • Animals (except service animals)
  • Use of the facility under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Posting announcements without permission from Recreational sports and/or Student life
 
Lockers and locks
  • Don’t leave valuables unattended.  Thefts have occurred.  Members can rent a lock from the Recreation office on a first come first served basis in exchange for their ID.
  • All lockers are day lockers.  You must take your lock with you when you leave.  Any locks left overnight will be cut and items in the locker will be stored in lost and found.
 
Fitness spaces
  • Users must be at least 18 years of age or a student of LIU in order to work out in the fitness areas.
  • Instructions for use of all equipment is posted on the machines, or ask the Recreation Staff for more information.
  • Person training conducted by anyone other than a Campus Recreation employee is prohibited.
  • Use of chalk is prohibited.
  • Re-rack weights in their proper location when finished.
  • Misuse of equipment is prohibited
  • Please report any equipment malfunctions or medical emergencies to the staff on duty
 
Reservations
All activity areas are available for participants to utilize.  Organized group activities are only permitted to take place by having an approved reservation.
 
Recreation facilities may be reserved and rented for special events and meetings by student and recognized university organizations.  Contact Rick Hamilton at rick.hamilton@liu.edu to start this process.
 
Lost and Found
Items turned in to “Lost and Found” will be held for 30 days.  Wallets will be turned over to LIU Campus Safety department.
 
 
For more information regarding PRC Policies and procedures please contact the recreational sports office at 516-299-3605.