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Fieldhouse Amenities and Hours

Notice: Ford Fieldhouse and Recreation Center Access

All Ford Fieldhouse members will need a RaiderCard to access the Fieldhouse and Recreation Center.  

The Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse provides a wide range of opportunities for GRCC students, faculty, staff and the community.

Recreation Center

Grand Opening on Aug. 25!

Come explore our newly-renovated facilities! The Recreation Center features an indoor walking path, new locker rooms, a fitness center (cardio/weights), a multipurpose gym, turf field, study nooks and collaboration space.

Fitness Center

Description: Has cardio equipment, selectorized equipment and free weight equipment. 

Location: Recreation Center - Ground Level

Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Friday: 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday: closed

Turf Field

Location: Recreation Center - First Level 

Hours: Coming soon.

Lockers

All lockers are considered day-use only, and users should come prepared with their own locks. Items may not be kept in lockers overnight.

Study Areas

Description: There are two community lounges, three individual study spaces, and three rooms that fit 4-6 people. All of these spaces are first come, first serve.

Location: Recreation Center

Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Friday: 6 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ford Fieldhouse

The Fieldhouse features basketball courts, volleyball courts and an indoor track.

Basketball Court

Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Volleyball Courts

Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Indoor Track

Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Fieldhouse Locker Rooms

Description: These locker rooms are for student-athletes, faculty, or staff members only. 

Location: Inside Raider Strength and Conditioning Center. 

Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Friday: 6 a.m.-5 p.m.

Memberships

Your Fieldhouse Membership grants you access to all areas of the Recreation Center and some areas to the Fieldhouse.

  • Students: Must be currently enrolled in at least one credit (no Fieldhouse membership application required).
  • GRCC Staff and Faculty: Must be currently employed or currently teaching classes.
  • Dependents of Staff and Faculty: Must be 18 years and older and provide proof of dependency.
  • Golden Raiders: Must have formally retired from GRJC/GRCC.
  • Community Members: Must be 18 years or older.
  • Alumni: Must have completed 30 or more credits at GRCC.

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Facility Policies

Facility Policies

Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse Rules

  1. This is a controlled facility. To gain entry, please present a personal valid RaiderCard. Users are expected to read and adhere to all posted rules and instructions for each specific activity area.
  2. Participants must be 18 years or older to utilize the equipment in the Ford Fieldhouse (FFH).
  3. Consult a physician before engaging in physical activity. The FFH is not responsible for accidents or injuries that occur due to the nature of the activity.
  4. Report injuries, accidents or equipment failures immediately to FFH staff.
  5. Participants must wear appropriate athletic apparel, including nonrevealing shirts, athletic shorts or pants and closed toe/closed heal athletic shoes.
  6. For safety reasons, all personal belongings must be placed in storage lockers. GRCC is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
  7. Equipment is not to be removed from activity areas and must be used for its intended purpose.
  8. Tobacco, food, glass bottles, cans, alcohol, drugs or weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
  9. Use of bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, hover boards and drones are prohibited inside the Ford Fieldhouse.
  10. Only service animals are allowed in the facility.
  11. Headphones must be used while listening to personal music.
  12. Use of cameras and video equipment are prohibited.
  13. Advertising or promotional materials must be pre-approved by FFH Operations Team and placed in authorized locations only.
  14. Only qualified staff hired by a GRCC department may provide exercise instruction or private training.
  15. Any scheduled group activity must be pre-approved and scheduled in advance by the Fieldhouse Operations Team.
  16. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
  17. The on-duty supervisors have authority over all activity and may expel a user for failure to follow instructions.

Recreation Center - Fitness Center Rules

General Rules

  1. Participation is “at your own risk.” In the event of an emergency please contact Fieldhouse staff or dial 911. If there is damaged equipment, contact Fieldhouse staff.
  2. Participants must be at least 18 years old or older to utilize the equipment in the Ford Fieldhouse.
  3. Participants must wear appropriate athletic apparel, including nonrevealing shirts, athletic shorts or pants and closed toe/closed heal athletic shoes. No jeans, slacks or studded clothing on upholstered seats.
  4. For safety reasons, all personal belongings must be placed in storage lockers. GRCC is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
  5. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
  6. Only plastic, non-glass or reusable water bottles are acceptable.

Weight Lifting Guidelines:

  1. Use locks and collars on all bars.
  2. Return all equipment and weight plates to their proper location after each use. Do not take equipment out of the area.
  3. Use a spotter when necessary.
  4. Use of chalk and powder is prohibited.
  5. Always wipe down the equipment after use.
  6. Maintain control of your weights at all times. No dropping of weights!
  7. Always work out at your own fitness level and ask FFH staff for assistance, if necessary.

Gymnasium (courts) and Track Rules

  1. Participation is “at your own risk.” In the event of an emergency please contact Ford Fieldhouse Staff or dial 911. If there is damaged equipment, contact staff.
  2. Participants must be at least 18 years old to utilize the facility.
  3. Appropriate athletic apparel including nonrevealing shirts, athletic shorts or pants and closed toed/closed heel athletic shoes are required to be worn. Non marking shoes are required.
  4. For safety reasons, all personal belongings need to be placed in lockers. GRCC is not responsible for any belongings lost or stolen.
  5. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated in the facility.
  6. Only plastic, non-glass, or reusable water bottles are acceptable.
  7. No dunking or hanging on the rim during open recreational play.
  8. Please return all of your rented equipment to the upstairs Welcome Desk.
  9. Adhere to the directional signs for the particular day. All running and walking should be in one direction.
  10. Walkers should take the inside two lanes only. Passing should be done on the outside lanes. Patrons with strollers abide by this rule. Infants/toddlers need to remain in the stroller at all times.
  11. While on the track lanes, all users must be moving and not stopping or watching play.
  12. Use caution when changing lanes and when entering or leaving the track.
  13. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

Locker Room Rules

  1. In the event of an emergency please contact Fieldhouse (FFH) staff or dial 911. If there is damaged equipment, contact FFH staff.
  2. Cell phone or photographic equipment use is not allowed in locker rooms.
  3. Please report suspicious activity to the FFH staff.
  4. Please dry in the drying area, near the showers. Locker room floors may be slippery.
  5. For safety reasons, all personal belongings must be placed in storage lockers. GRCC is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
  6. All lockers are “day use only” and available on a first come first served basis.
  7. All lockers are the property of GRCC. A fee will be assessed for locker damage caused by negligence or abuse.
  8. Fieldhouse staff reserve the right to check lockers for equipment or to resolve safety/security concerns. Users will be notified, if possible, should this occur.
  9. Please clean up after yourself.
  10. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

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