Policies

The MSC Recreation & Wellness Program is available to students, faculty, staff, and retirees with a Valid Blue Storm Card who are registered and paid fees for the current semester..

Joining the MSC Recreation and Wellness Program will give you access to the Fitness Center, MSC Intramurals Program, Gym Freeplay, Group Fitness classes, Incentive programs, and many more exciting events.  In order to join, fill out a short Par-Q questionnaire and sign a waiver. Then our staff will take you through a 5 minute orientation.  

The Par-Q and waiver are available at the Fitness Center front desk during operating hours. Walk-ins are always welcome. The completed form must be turned in to the Recreation & Wellness staff and all participants must complete orientation to the Fitness Center prior to using the facilities.   

RECREATION & WELLNESS FEE
All students enrolled in non-fully online classes are assessed a Recreation and Wellness Fee of $140.00 per semester. This fee is used to support recreation and wellness activities at Macon State, including the Recreation and Wellness programs, events, organizations, services, and facilities as described in detail in Section II of the Student Handbook and on this website. These programs, events, organizations, services, and facilities are student-centered with students as the primary participants or beneficiaries. Additionally, these funds support the construction and renovation of new and existing facilities at the Macon and Warner Robins campuses. All aspects of the expenditure of the Recreation and Wellness Fee are available to students regardless of race, national origin, color, sex, age, religion or disability. The Student Affairs Committee, which is composed of 50 percent students, recommends an annual expenditure budget to the President of the College.

Fitness Center Rules and Regulations

1. You must have your Blue Storm Card card (validated for the current semester) with you in order to use the facilities. This policy is strictly enforced. No valid Blue Storm Card = No entry!
2. You must check in before before each visit to the Recreation & Wellness Center.
3. All personal items must be secured before using the Fitness Center. Lockers are available on a first come, first served basis at the Front Desk of the Fitness Center. The Recreation & Wellness Center is not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings.
4. Remember to rack your weights when you are finished with them.
5. Wipe down equipment with disinfectant spray after using.
6. No food or drinks are allowed in the Fitness Center, Cardio Room, or Group Fitness Rooms, however, a capped water bottle and towel are allowed.
7. Drugs and alcohol are prohibited.
8. No yelling or cursing.
9. No one under 18 is allowed in the fitness center, unless they are a student and a completed liabililty waiver has been signed by a parent or guardian.
10. Proper attire is required. The fitness center dress code will be strictly enforced. Shoes must be worn and must have a rubber sole bottom with no metal or rough edges. No open-toe shoes allowed.
    T-shirts must be full-length. No halter tops, half shirts, cut-off shirts, etc.  No "offensive" language, designs, pictures. Jeans and street clothes are prohibited. No sagging pants, shorts, or other. If we see your underpants, any other clothing showing, or inappropriate skin, it is a violation of the dress code.
11. Shirts must be worn at all times. Any violations of these clothing regulations will require the student to change into appropriate gym attire before using the facilities. A second violation will result in the student being asked to leave the facility.
12. Visit as often as you can, ask questions, and enjoy!

Gym Rules and Regulations

1. You must have your Blue Storm Card card (validated for the current semester) with you in order to use the facilities. This policy is strictly enforced. No valid Blue Storm Card = No entry!
2. No bag or miscellaneous items in the gym. Any items found unattended in the gym will be taken to lost and found. Lockers are available on a first come, first served basis at the Front Desk of the Fitness Center. The Recreation & Wellness Center is not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings.
3. Food and drink are prohibited in the gym, however a capped water bottle is allowed.
4. No cursing.
5. Proper attire is required. The gym dress code will be strictly enforced. Shoes must be worn and must have a rubber sole bottom with no metal or rough edges. No open-toe shoes allowed. T-shirts must be full-length. No halter tops, half shirts, cut-off shirts, etc.  No "offensive" language, designs, pictures. Jeans and street clothes are prohibited. No sagging pants, shorts, or other. If we see your underpants, any other clothing showing, or inappropriate skin, it is a violation of the dress code.
6. Shirts must be worn at all times. Any violations of these clothing regulations will require the student to change into appropriate gym attire before using the facilities. A second violation will result in the student being asked to leave the facility.
7. Changing clothes is limited to the men's and women's locker rooms only.

Swimming Pool Rules:

1. Use of the pool is limited to MSC students faculty, staff, and retirees with a valid Blue Storm Card.  There is a limit of two guests per MSC student, staff, or faculty.
2. Blue Storm Card must be presented at the front desk at the beginning of each visit.
3. All guests must be accompanied by MSC faculty, staff, retiree or student at all times.
4. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguard is on duty.
5. Swimmers must obey lifeguards at all times.
6. Glass containers are not permitted inside fenced pool area.
7. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted inside fenced pool area.
8. No running or horseplay permitted inside fenced pool area.
9. Food and candy are not allowed in pool.

Penalties for Violations of Rules:

1. First Violation: Patron is reminded of the rule being violated and asked to comply.
2. Second Violation: Patron is asked to leave the Fitness Center, Pool, Gym or other area for a period of at least 24 hours.
3. Third Violation: Patron is removed from program for a minimum of one week and/or referred to the Director of Recreation & Wellness and/or the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
4. Any further violation will result in suspension of privileges for program participation for the remainder of the semester or longer. Determination of length of privilege loss is at the discretion of the Director of Recreation & Wellness.

Violations are in combination for the entire program and not limited by area or by semester. Removal for violation of rules in one area is removal from the entire program (Fitness Center, Gym, Pool, Fields, and Programming) for the specified time period. Suspension of privileges on either campus carries over to activities and facilities of both campuses (Macon and Warner Robins).