Policies & Procedures

FACILITY ACCESS

1. All patrons must have an active membership and provide ID to the front desk for facility entry.
2. Weber State Students/Faculty/Staff who have not gotten a wildcard or mobile ID will not have access to the facility. Activation of access takes 24-48 hrs after receiving a wildcard.
3. Concurrent Enrollment students over the age of 16 must complete this waiver and submit it to admissions in order to obtain a wildcard and access the Stromberg Complex.
4. Anyone found letting others into the facility with their ID or through side doors will have their facility access revoked.

91·çÁ÷ WILDCARD IDS ARE PROPERTY OF THE UNIVERSITY.  MISUSE OF IDS TO GAIN FACILITY ACCESS IS CONSIDERED FRAUD. STROMBERG COMPLEX STAFF MAY CONFISCATE MISUSED, EXPIRED, OR INVALID WILDCARDS AND MAY REQUIRE THE PERSON(S) TO LEAVE THE FACILITY.  MISUSE OF WILDCARDS MAY ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF FACILITY ACCESS PRIVILEGES OR FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE UNIVERSITY.

• General Use

  1. In accordance with university policy, smoking or any tobacco use is prohibited inside and within 20 feet of the Stromberg Complex.
  2. Non-marking athletic shoes must be worn in the activity areas. Examples of prohibited shoes include, but are not included to, cleats, sandals, stocking feet and/or hard-soled shoes. Exceptions may be granted by the Stromberg Complex Facility Manager for special uses.
  3. Appropriate shirts or tops must be worn at all times in public areas.
  4. Mopeds, bicycles, hoverboards and electric scooters, with the exception of ADA designated assistance devices, are not allowed inside the Stromberg Complex.
  5. Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, shoes with wheels and non-electric scooters are not allowed to be operated inside the Stromberg Complex.
  6. Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed.
  7. Disorderly conduct, abuse of the facility, equipment or staff and/or disregard for the policies of the Stromberg Complex may result in immediate dismissal from the facility. Additional sanctions may also include: disciplinary action, reimbursement for damages, and/or potential suspension or forfeiture of membership.

• Wildcat Arena

  1. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or activity leader/teacher.
  2. Participants using the strength and cardio equipment must be at least 16 years old. 
  3. Athletic attire is required in the Wildcat Center and Arena at all times for the purposes of hygiene, safety, and protection of equipment.
     1. Required gym attire consists of the following:
        1. Clean, closed-toe, non-marking athletic shoes.
        2. Athletic tops and bottoms
     2. Clothing and items that are not permitted include:
        1. Clothing that contains exposed metal zippers, rivets, belt loops, buttons, or belts.
        2. Clothing that inhibits body heat transfer or training masks that restrict breathing.
     3. Specific activities (i.e. climbing wall, pool, etc.) may have different clothing requirements. We recommend that patrons clean equipment before and after use. Bare skin contact with equipment is not recommended. 
        Exceptions to this policy to accommodate specific accessibility needs can be pursued with the Stromberg Complex Facility Manager and the Director of Campus Recreation.
  4. Exercising in stairwells or on the bridge is not permitted.
  5. All weights, kettlebells, medicine balls, equipment attachments, and bars must be returned to the appropriate rack after use.
  6. Weights of any kind are not permitted on the elevated track. 
  7. Excessive slamming or dropping of weight is not allowed. Olympic bars should be handled in a manner consistent with the lift(s) being performed. 
  8. Participants are expected to sanitize equipment after each use with the provided cleaning supplies.
  9. Food, gum and tobacco are not permitted in the arena. All beverages must be in a spill proof container. Please refrain from mixing powdered beverages in the facility.
  10. Please share the equipment by permitting others to work in, between sets. Please do not take rest periods while sitting on equipment while others are waiting for that equipment. 
  11. When others are waiting, there is a 30-minute limit on all cardiovascular equipment. 
  12. Taking photos or video recordings of others without their permission is prohibited.
  13. Taking photos or video recordings for commercial purposes must be approved by the Facility Manager prior to filming. 
  14. Headphones are required for all electronic devices that emit sound. Headphone usage may be restricted during NCAA Track practices. 
  15. Personal training or private/group instruction is restricted to certified individuals specifically employed by Weber State University. 
  16. Multipurpose studios may only be used for scheduled academic classes and Campus Recreation group exercise classes. All other uses must be approved by the Facility Manager prior to use. 
  17. Personal items should be stored in the locker room or cubbies. 91·çÁ÷ Employees are not permitted to hold items for participants. 
  18. 91·çÁ÷ is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 
  19. For your safety, participants are required to abide by all staff requests.
  20. Failure to abide by policies or staff requests may result in loss of user privileges.

• Swenson Gym

  1. Personal belongings should be left in lockers.
  2. Appropriate athletic footwear (non-marking shoes) must be worn at all times on the gym floor. Any athletic shoe that is dirty, scuffs or damages the court floor is not permitted.
  3. Spikes are not permitted on the walking track.
  4. Wheeled devices are not allowed on the track, except for ADA designated assistance devices.
  5. Shirts must be worn at all times.
  6. Hanging on rims or nets and slapping the backboards is not permitted.
  7. Food and drink are not allowed on the gym floor except for water contained in a spill-proof, unbreakable container.
  8. Spectators must watch from gym bleachers, benches, or designated sideline areas.

• Swenson Pool

  1. No running on the pool deck
  2. No horseplay or rough play except for supervised water sports
  3. No diving in any part of the pool. 
  4. Minors under age 8 must be accompanied in the water by an adult 18 years or older
  5. Minors under age 16 must be accompanied in the facility by an adult.
  6. Minors under age 16 should not be left unattended for any reason.
  7. Children under the age of 3 must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants.
  8. Patrons must take a cleansing shower before entering the pool. 
  9. A person having any exposed wounds including open blisters, cuts, or other lesions may not use the pool. This includes persons with communicable disease.
  10. Any person suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be prohibited from entering the facility.
  11. No smoking anywhere in the facility.
  12. No glass containers, food, or gum will be allowed in the pool area.
  13. Participants are required to wear appropriate swim attire. Street clothing such as cut-offs, sweatpants, basketball shorts, and long sleeve shirts are prohibited. Sports bras may be worn if No abusive or profane language will be tolerated in the facility. 
  14. Inappropriate physical contact in the pool will not be tolerated. 
  15. No breath holding contests or extended breath holding activities will be allowed.

Visitors' Rights & Expectations

• Behavior

  1. Abusive, vulgar or degrading language will not be tolerated. Any individual found in violation of this policy will be escorted out of the building.
  2. Facilities and equipment should be used for their designed purpose.
  3. Dunking and hanging on rims is not permitted on the basketball courts.
  4. If intentional misuse or inappropriate use causes damages to occur to Stromberg Complex equipment or facilities, that/those member(s) and/or guest(s) will be responsible for the cost of the repair or replacement.
  5. Any individual not following appropriate policies or behaviors will be asked to leave the facility.

• Clothing & Footwear

  1. For safety reasons, we advise that all hats and jewelry not be worn during any activity.
  2. Street clothing, such as jeans, are not permitted for workouts. Appropriate athletic attire, such as t-shirts, shorts, warm-up suits, sweat suits or aerobic clothing is required at all times while recreating in the Stromberg Complex.
  3. Appropriate athletic footwear is required in all activity areas.
  4. Footwear that marks floor surfaces or is worn inappropriately is prohibited.

• Food, Beverage & Tobacco

  1. Food and Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed in activity areas unless pre-approved by the facility manager for a special event or function. 
  2. All food for an organized group activity must be coordinated through Sodexo.
  3. Those members and guests who are intoxicated or have the appearance/smell of intoxication shall be asked to leave the facility.
  4. The Stromberg Complex is a tobacco-free facility. Smoking or tobacco use in any form is prohibited.
  5. Water is the only permitted beverage in Wildcat Arena and Swenson Gym unless pre-approved by the Stromberg Complex Facility Manager.

Lost & Found

1. The Stromberg Complex is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
2. Users of the Stromberg Complex are encouraged to store all personal belongings securely in lockers in the locker rooms or in cubbies provided throughout the building.
3. Staff members are not permitted to hold equipment, valuables or bags for Stromberg Complex members or guests.
4. Found items should be turned in to the Swenson Gym main desk or the Arena Equipment Desk.
5. All items found within the Stromberg Complex will be held in the lost and found for three weeks. After three weeks, those items will either be donated or disposed of.
6. Inquiries regarding lost items should be made to the Swenson Gym main desk or Arena Equipment Desk.

Photography & Media

1. For the safety and privacy of patrons, photography and videography are not allowed without written permission from the Stromberg Complex Facility Manager.
2. Requests for photography or video of the Stromberg Complex or its members and guests must be made in advance to the Stromberg Complex Facility Manager.
3. Requests for news stories regarding the Stromberg Complex must be made through the Stromberg Complex Facility Manager or the Dean of the College of Education.
4. Personal privacy of participants must be respected, and participants may decline to be included in Stromberg Complex media.
5. A Stromberg Complex staff member must supervise any recording of photography within the Stromberg Complex.