BYU Student Wellness expects all patrons to wear proper attire while participating in its athletic programs. In accordance with the CES Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations, the following dress accommodations have been made for athletic participation, as well as to ensure the health and safety of all participants:

1. Patrons should wear proper attire applicable to the athletic activity.
2. Shirts, shorts or pants, and appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
3. Undergarments and midriff should be covered with clothing.
4. Clothing with belts and/or exposed metal (buttons, snaps, rivets, and/or zippers) are not permitted.

Additional standards for specific facilities, areas, and programs may apply. Student Wellness reserves the right to determine proper program attire.

If you are not dressed in proper athletic attire, our employees may ask you to change clothes or leave. We have the right to place a hold on the account and revoke facility use privileges of frequent offenders.

Student Wellness does not rent any equipment at this time for personal/student use.

BYU affiliates and community members may rent outdoor equipment from BYU Outdoors Unlimited.

Lost items may be temporarily taken to the Student Wellness Information Desk (RB 112) or the Custodial office (RB 155). All items are eventually taken to the WSC Lost and Found Office (WSC 1131).

Due to limited space and for health and hygiene reasons, we throw away all lost water bottles.

Follow this link for our most up-to-date building closure schedule.

No food or drink, other than water, is permitted in the student wellness areas (i.e. Fitness Centers, Pools, Gyms, Tracks, Courts, Fields).

Photos & Videos that are to be used for promotional purposes are not permitted. Exceptions may only be granted by the Student Wellness Department head, and permission must be obtained from all potential subjects.

Personal use photos & videos are permitted as long as it's not disruptive to other patrons and all subjects have granted verbal permission.

Photography or video recording is not permitted on the pool deck or inside locker rooms.

All users of the Student Wellness Facilities must fill out a waiver prior to participation.

All patrons participating in Open Play activities or YFitness classes must wear a facility wristband.

Current BYU affiliates (BYU students, faculty/staff, retirees, and their dependents) are eligible to obtain wristbands. Come to the Student Wellness Information Desk (RB 112) to fill out a waiver and receive yours today.

The waiver renews at the beginning of every Fall semester. Student wristbands must be obtained each semester. Faculty/Staff wristbands must be obtained on an annual basis beginning Fall semester.

The university discourages the presence of unescorted or unsupervised Minors on campus. Employees, volunteers, contractors, and students who bring a Minor relative, friend, or other guest on campus, including in campus facilities, are responsible for supervising the Minor at all times.

All patrons participating in Open Play activities or YFitness classes must wear a facility wristband.

Current BYU affiliates (BYU students, faculty/staff, BYU retirees, and their dependents) are eligible to obtain wristbands. Come to the Student Wellness Information Desk (RB 112) to fill out a waiver and receive yours today.

Follow this link for a detailed description of facility use eligibility and pricing.

Wristbands cannot be shared, loaned or refunded.

All guests must wear a facility wristband while utilizing the facilities.
Wristbands can be obtained at the Student Wellness Information Desk (RB 112).

Guest passes can be purchased for $8 up to a week in advance, but are only valid for the specific date you select. Guests MUST be accompanied by a sponsor with a current BYU ID and facility use privileges. All guests must sign the facility use waiver.

Guest pass purchases are not a guarantee of court availability. The BYU sponsor must make any necessary reservations.

The university discourages the presence of unescorted or unsupervised Minors on campus. Employees, volunteers, contractors, and students who bring a Minor relative, friend, or other guest on campus, including in campus facilities, are responsible for supervising the Minor at all times.

All Open Play patrons must wear a facility wristband.

Follow this link to view the Open Play schedule and rotation rules.

Open play is scheduled by sport in order to (a) accommodate the largest number of participants and their varying interests, (b) make set-up and take-down more consistent for facility staff, (c) allow participants to begin play right away, and (d) make open play more accessible for individuals who wish to play, but don’t yet have a large enough group of teammates.

All Open Play patrons must wear a facility wristband.

With the exception of the Indoor Tennis Courts, all reservations are handled through Campus Scheduling. All other Student Wellness areas are available for use during posted Open Play hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Indoor Tennis Courts - In person reservation is required. To reserve a court, come to the Student Wellness Information desk (RB 112) and present an active BYU ID card and current facility wristband. Each person may reserve one court for one hour per day. Reservations cost $5.00 and can be made up to one week in advance. The individual making the reservation, and all other participants, must have wristbands (silicone, paper, or guest).

All patrons must wear a facility wristband in these spaces.

Locations

• Student Fitness Center - SFH 293A
• Faculty/Staff Fitness Center - SFH 134
• Women's Locker Room Fitness Center - RB 161F

In addition to your wristband, you must present your BYU ID card in order to use the Student Fitness Center. Each of these spaces is monitored by facility staff.

Weight Room Rules/Etiquette

• Patrons must be 16+ years old to enter the weight rooms.
• Non-student minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• All users must abide by workout attire policies (see general guidelines above).
• Do not slam or drop weights (not only is this loud and disruptive to other users, but it can break our equipment).
• Re-rack your weights.
• Be considerate of others and use headphones/earbuds for personal audio.
• No food or drink, other than water, is permitted in the weight rooms.

All Open Play patrons must wear a facility wristband in these spaces.

Outdoor: Fourteen outdoor courts, a pavilion, and restrooms are located south of the Smith Fieldhouse and South Field. Eight courts are also lined for Pickleball. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Indoor: Four indoor courts are located south of the Smith Fieldhouse. Reservations are required to use this facility (see "Reservations" above).

No food or drink, other than water, is permitted in the indoor or outdoor tennis court areas.

Shoe Policy
Proper footwear is required on all tennis courts. To maintain the protection of the tennis courts and prevent us from re-surfacing the courts often, all persons wishing to play on the tennis courts must follow our shoe policy. The ideal footwear is authentic tennis shoes, however other court shoes are permitted, such as basketball shoes. Shoes that have a smooth, soft, and lighter-colored sole are typically okay for use on the tennis courts.

Shoes with the following features are potentially damaging to the courts, and are NOT permitted:

• Shoes with hard soles (such as running shoes)
• Shoes with black soles that are not court shoes (such as men's dress shoes)
• Shoes with deep ridges or grooves in the sole (such as running shoes)
• Shoes that are obviously not court shoes (track spikes, hiking boots, combat boots, tap shoes, high heels...)

All Open Play patrons must wear a facility wristband in these spaces.

The Richards Building has 13 indoor racquetball courts, available on a first-come, first-served basis during posted Open Play hours.

A wallyball net can be set up upon request. Visit the Operations Office in RB 145E for more information.

No food or drink, other than water, is permitted in the racquetball courts.

All patrons participating in Open Play Activities or YFitness classes must wear a facility wristband in these spaces.

Follow this link to view the Open Play schedule.

Richards Building
RB 134, 138, 144, 146 & 156
There are five gyms in the Richards Building which can be set up for basketball, pickleball, badminton, and volleyball. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis during posted Open Play hours. Open play in these areas is scheduled by sport in order to accommodate the largest number of students and their varying interests.

No food or drink, other than water, is permitted in the gymnasiums.

Indoor Track
The four-laned indoor track is located on the west end of the Smith Fieldhouse. It is designed as a short and long track. The short track is 7 1/7th laps to a mile and the long track is 5 laps to a mile. Available for use on a first-come, first-served basis during posted Open Play hours. Signage on the track will indicate additional closures.

Outdoor Tracks
There are two outdoor tracks located at Helaman Fields and BYU West.

No food or drink, other than water, is permitted in the track areas.

The North Turf Fields are located west of the Richard’s Building. These fields are available on a first-come, first-served basis during posted Open Play hours. All other use must be reserved through Campus Scheduling.

No food or drink, other than water, is permitted on the turf.

All patrons participating in Open Play Activities or YFitness classes must wear a facility wristband in this space.

The spin room, located in RB 137A, is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis during posted Open Play hours.

Additional stationary bikes are located in the Fitness Centers for all-day personal cycling use.

Spin Room Rules/Etiquette

• All users must abide by workout attire policies (see general guidelines above).
• Be considerate of others and use headphones/earbuds for personal audio.
• Use the spin pins properly to avoid damage:
  
  • Turn the pin to the left, unscrewing the pin
  • Pull out the pin
  • Adjust the bike seat height
  • Push the pin back in
  • Turn the pin to the right, screwing it back into place
• Wipe off your equipment when you are finished.
• No food or drink, other than water, is permitted in the spin room.

These spaces are available only for scheduled use by university approved programs, including some Student Wellness Programs. Individuals found using these spaces without proper authorization will be asked to leave.

• SFH Courts (Center, East, West)
• SFH Annex
• Indoor Practice Facility
• Haws Field
• Helaman Fields
• West Stadium Fields
• North University Fields
• South Stadium Field
  

Click this link to find a comprehensive list of BYU Locker Rooms Policies.

• Locker Rooms are available for use for current BYU students, BYU Faculty/Staff and BYU retirees. They can be accessed during building hours, Monday – Saturday 6am – 10pm, unless otherwise posted. Please use your current BYU ID card to access locker rooms.
• Usage of cameras is not permitted inside locker rooms. Please see Utah Admin. Code, 76-9-402, for more information.
• Food, drinks (besides water), gum and breakable containers, including glass, are prohibited inside the locker rooms.
• Please turn off showers after use.
• Swimsuit water extractor machines with posted usage policies are provided for your convenience.  These water extractor machines are for swim suits only, they are not to be used for any other materials.
• BYU is not responsible for any loss of valuables or personal items, please utilize and lock your lockers.
• Report all concerns of inappropriate, suspicious or illegal behavior to BYU Police, 801-422-2222.
• Call 911 for emergencies.

• Clothing or swim suits must be worn at all times during Sauna usage.
• Users must be 18 years or older to utilize the Sauna.
• We recommend that you never utilize the sauna alone, that you sit on a towel and that your time in the sauna does not exceed 15 minutes.
• Please avoid pouring water on heating elements in the sauna to preserve the longevity of the equipment.  
• Ensure that Sauna door stays shut after usage.
• Please get approval from your physician before using sauna.

• Items left in locker rooms will temporarily be stored in the RB Building Care Lost & Found, 155 RB, and then sent to the Wilkinson Center Lost & Found at the end of each day.
• All long lockers [58” x 12” x 14”] are for day use only, locks may be cut if left overnight.
• Small Lockers [11” x 12” x 14”] are free to use throughout the duration of the semester, you may use your own lock or purchase one from the RB Info desk. All lockers will be cleaned out at the end of each semester.

• Items left in locker rooms will temporarily be stored in the SFH Building Care Lost & Found, 76 SFH, and then sent to the Wilkinson Center Lost & Found at the end of each day.
• All long lockers [34” x 12” x 14”] are for day use only, locks may be cut if left overnight.
• Small Lockers [11” x 12” x 14”] are free to use throughout the duration of the semester, you may use your own lock or purchase one from the RB Info desk. All lockers will be cleaned out at the end of each semester.

Click this link to find a comprehensive list of BYU Pools Policies.

• One long sustained whistle blast is the signal for an emergency; prepare to evacuate the pools & deck as directed.
• Immediately alert a lifeguard if you or if you see someone experience a medical emergency at the facility.
• Basic first aid and supplies can be provided in the first aid room located on the North East corner of the pool deck.
• Lifeguards may require a water competency test to be successfully completed prior to use of diving boards or the competitive pool.

• Click here to find the most up-to-date open swim hours.
• Lane availability varies during open swim times. Please ask the lifeguard which pools are open for open swim upon arrival. 
• Circle swimming and sharing lanes is encouraged and expected during high pool usage. 
• Diving boards may be available upon request in the evenings and on Saturday afternoons. 
• Hours are subject to change based on scheduled events, staffing and pool maintenance. 
• Adjustments to the listed hours will be posted on the entrance to the locker rooms as needed.

All SWELL classes are graded on PASS/FAIL. A failing grade (E) will negatively impact GPA. Students must meet the following criteria to pass:
1. Attendance: must attend a minimum of 80% of all class sessions; effective the day after the add/drop date.
2.Exam: must score a 75% or better.

Since participation is the primary component of an activity class, attendance is mandatory. Students must attend and participate in 80% of all class sessions to pass the course. There are no excused absences for university business. The purpose of allowed absences is to accommodate for possible illness, injury, or university business.

Each class will be given a written examination that must be taken to pass the class.

By enrolling in a SWELL class, I acknowledge and agree to assume the inherent risks of the activities associated with the class as described in the course outline.

Any injury occurring during scheduled class time must be immediately reported to your instructor.

Department policy does not permit the auditing of any SWELL class.

All patrons participating in YFitness classes must wear a facility wristband.

Follow this link to see if you are eligible for a wristband.

Wristbands cannot be shared, loaned, or refunded. They must be worn to class by the authorized user.

Patrons must be 16+ years old to participate or be present during YFitness classes. Non-student minors (ages 16-17) must be accompanied by an adult.

BYU reserves the right to change or cancel a class at any time. Be a part of our Facebook/Instagram community for updates and news (@byustudentwellness)!

Classes follow the academic calendar. No classes will be held on University holidays.

Students may meet with a wellness coach intern 4-6 times depending on the desired consultation topic. This service is free for BYU Students.

Follow this link for information about the coaches, potential consultation topics, and to sign up for your first appointment.

Prior to your first meeting, you should receive an email from your coach letting you know the meeting location. If you do not receive this email, come to RB 112 for assistance.

Click this link to find a comprehensive list of BYU Intramural Sports Policies.

In order to participate, and to encourage students on their path to graduation, each extramural student-athlete must be a fully matriculated student (i.e. admitted for daytime classes and a degree seeking program) that earns 12 credits per semester and maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester. If these requirements are not met, the student will not be eligible to try-out, attend practices, or otherwise play with the team.

All players (including returning players) must fill out the required forms in order to participate in tryouts and games:

Men's Lacrosse
https://extramuralsports.byu.edu/mens-lacrosse-tryouts

Women's Lacrosse
https://extramuralsports.byu.edu/womens-lacrosse-tryouts

Racquetball
https://extramuralsports.byu.edu/racquetball/waivers

Men's Rugby
https://extramuralsports.byu.edu/mens-rugby-tryouts

Women's Rugby
https://extramuralsports.byu.edu/womens-rugby-tryouts
*No experience necessary

Men's Soccer
https://extramuralsports.byu.edu/mens-soccer-tryouts

Every extramural student-athlete is required to pay team dues each semester. Dues are $150 per semester. The payment will be charged through the student’s myBYU Financial Center. Students may make multiple payments throughout the semester, but the balance must be paid in full prior to registering for classes the following semester or term.

There is a 2.0 credit class available to extramural student athletes who are on the team roster each fall and winter semester. Athletes are encouraged to add the class upon making the team but are not required to.

BYU does not offer scholarships to extramural student athletes. For other scholarship opportunities, see the links listed below.

• https://enrollment.byu.edu/scholarships
• https://multicultural.byu.edu/soar

Athletic trainers are available to extramural student athletes to assist with injury recovery and rehabilitation.

Outdoors Unlimited is open to the public which means you do not need to be a BYU student, staff, or alumni to rent from us. CAUTION if you are under 18 years of age you will need a parent or guardian to sign your rental agreement for you.

To keep our rates low and provide the best possible experience, Outdoors Unlimited has the following policies:

• 1-day rentals are due back 1 hour before closing the day after renting. (Example: An item rented anytime on Tuesday is due back in the store 1 hour before the store closes on Wednesday.) Rentals not returned on time will be charged an additional rental day. Summer hours (May – Oct) are 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. unless stated otherwise, Winter hours (Nov – Apr) are 8 A.M. – 7 P.M.
• Rentals are fully non-refundable. Rainchecks are available under the following circumstances:
  
  • UDOT Road Closure (ski/snowboard rentals only)
  • Ski resort closure (ski/snowboard rentals only)
• All items must be returned clean. Every item returned dirty will be assessed a $10+ cleaning fee.
• Broken/damaged gear will be assessed charges up to the full replacement value of the entire item.

Please contact us with any questions and read through all forms and disclaimers before signing.

We welcome reservations, either in-store, online, over the phone. Please keep the following points in mind when making a reservation:

• A $5 non-refundable fee is charged for phone reservations.
• Reservations of one day or less must be paid in full. Multi-day reservations require a 50% upfront deposit.
• The deposit is fully refundable prior to the day before the rental. (Example: A reserved Friday rental is completely fixed on Thursday)
• Reservations and deposits are forfeit after that time.
• Reservations made online can only be canceled in-store or over the phone.