Frequently Asked Questions

HFC | Outdoors | Wellness | Intramurals | Sport Clubs

HFC

Who may use the Health and Fitness Center?

• UNCA Students, faculty and staff
• Spouses and dependents will be issued a Recreation Pass after being registered by their "host" UNCA student, faculty or staff member. Spouses and dependents must present their Recreation Pass for admittance. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent at all times. No one under 16 is allowed in the weight/fitness room. Recreation passes for spouses and dependents of UNCA students/faculty/staff cost $25 per person.
• Retired faculty and staff members may register for a Recreation Pass.
• Alumni may purchase memberships through the Alumni Relations office.
• College for Seniors may purchase memberships through the College for Seniors office.

Guest Policy

• UNCA students, faculty and staff are allowed three free guest visits each semester and three guest visits during the summer. Hosts must sign-in their guests and accompany them in the Center. Additional guest passes may be purchased from the Recreation Department. Individual passes = $5, 5 passes = $20, 10 passes = $35. College for Seniors and Alumni with Rec Passes may also purchase guest passes.   [More Information on Guests]
  

What is available at the Health and Fitness Center?

• Weight/fitness room.
• Three activity courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis and indoor soccer
• Four racquetball courts
• Indoor walking/jogging track (1/10 mile)
• Indoor Pool (25 yards)
• Dance studio
• Locker room facilities
• Outdoor Facilities: 400-meter track, softball field, all-purpose field, and six tennis courts.

Equipment Rental

• Users may sign-out recreation equipment by leaving their ID card or Recreation Pass with the desk supervisor. Students who damage or fail to return items will be required to pay for replacement equipment.

Racquetball Reservations

• Racquetball court reservations can be made by contacting Rosie Palmisano at 232-5106
• UNCA Faculty/Staff and Students may make reservations up to 3 days in advance.
• All other rec pass holders may make reservations up to 1 day in advance.

Outdoors

Wellness

Intramurals

How Do I Enter A Team?

Each team captain or intramural representative is responsible for forming and entering his or her own team. A completed entry form must be submitted to the Intramural Sorts Office by the appropriate deadline. Entry forms and rules sheets are available on this website, here.

The following procedure should be used for each sport:

• Review the Intramural Sports Schedule and choose the sport(s) in which you would like to participate.
• Have the team captain or representative attend the informational meeting for the sport(s).
• For sports that require your attendance at a captain's meeting, all teams must be represented at these meetings.
• For individual/dual and special events, each participant must pick up the proper entry forms and return them to the intramural office by the entry deadline.
• Schedules for all activities will be available as soon as possible and may be picked up at the intramural office by the team captain. Please make sure your team has someone assigned to pick up your schedules!

Who is Eligible for Intramural Sports?

• All currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students on the UNC Asheville campus who have paid the student activity fee.
• All current UNC Asheville faculty and staff members.
• Recreation Pass holders.
• Participants must show a valid UNC Asheville ID each time they play.

What If I Want To Play, But I Don't Have A Team?

Any Student, Faculty, or Staff member who wants to participate in any Intramural Sport, but does not have a team to play with, please come by the Intramural Office and we will try to find a team for you to play on. Many teams need more players and would love for you to join them. Also, please attend the captain's meetings; these meetings are great opportunities to join a team.

Sport Clubs

What exactly is a Sport Club?

A Sport Club is a recognized student organization formed by individuals with a common interest in a sport. A Sport Club's primary goal is to promote and develop interest in that particular sport. Clubs may be instructional, recreational, competitive or may be involved in any combination of these elements.

Regardless of the type of club an individual may choose to join, she/he should appreciate and enjoy the recreational and social benefits to be derived from participation.

The success and strength of the Sport Clubs Program depends largely upon the quality of student leadership and the degree of involvement of club members. Students assume an active role in the organization and administration of their club. Members have the collective responsibilities of writing their club constitution and by-laws, planning and promoting club activities and events, as well as, raising and managing funds to support the club.

Who is eligible to participate?

Sport Club participation is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate full-time students and faculty/staff. Individual club constitutions and association rules may also determine membership guidelines, however no person shall be excluded on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Participants in Sport Clubs are required to have accidental/medical insurance that will cover them in the event of injury or illness. Each club member must sign a Release and Indemnity Agreement form, have a physical examination performed by a doctor, and have both forms on file at the Sport Clubs office before she/he is recognized as a member of a Sport Club.

How do I start a Sport Club?

If your favorite sport, or one you just like to play, is not currently offered in the Sport Clubs Program, you may consider organizing a club on your own. A new club may be formed by any group of interested students, just come by the Sport Clubs office in the Health & Fitness Center and we'll help you get started.