Membership, Guest & Spectator Policies

How to Access RecSports

To access RecSports facilities, all members need to either present their own, valid Gator 1 Card, UF Mobile ID, or download the RecSports App and login with your Gatorlink credentials.

Who can Access RecSports?

The Department of Recreational Sports receives the majority of its funding from Activity and Services (A&S) Fees paid out by students upon enrollment in classes at the University of Florida. Membership rates and access policies are established to protect the interest of fee-paying students. The following groups are eligible to become RecSports members

Previously Enrolled Students – In a semester immediately following A&S fee payment and enrollment, former students are eligible to purchase a RecSports membership.
Non-Fee Paying Students – UF students enrolled in off-book, online, distance education, residency, or other University of Florida academic programs which do not require the payment of Activity & Service Fees are eligible to purchase a RecSports membership. Innovation Academy may purchase Non-Fee Paying Student memberships.
UF Student Spouses/Partners – University of Florida student spouses/partners are eligible to purchase a RecSports membership.
Faculty, Staff, and their Spouses/Partners – UF faculty, staff, and their spouses/partners are eligible to purchase a RecSports membership.
University of Florida Affiliates are eligible to purchase a RecSports membership.
University of Florida Alumni are eligible to purchase a RecSports membership

GUESTS TO MEMBER FACILITIES AND SERVICES

A non-member or non-fee-paying student must purchase a guest pass for access to services and programs including:

Southwest Recreation Center and Student Recreation & Fitness Center
Group Fitness Classes
Participation or spectatorship of indoor programming including indoor Intramural Sports and other special events

PURCHASING A GUEST PASS

Online: Visit RS Connect to create your account and purchase your guest pass
In Person: Visit Member Services, located inside the Administrative Offices of the Southwest Recreation Center, during the hours listed below.

GUEST AND SPECTATOR POLICIES

Guest Pass

Persons wishing to be a guest must purchase a Recreational Sports guest pass for $15, which gives access to all recreational facilities for one day.
Guests must present a government issued picture identification and be sponsored and accompanied by a fee paying student or a member of the recreation and fitness centers.
Faculty, staff and affiliates of the University of Florida may purchase a guest pass and are not required to have an accompanying sponsor.
Guest passes are available for access to the following facilities: Southwest Recreation Center, Student Recreation and Fitness Center, Florida Pool and the O’Connell Center Pool only. (Note: Access to some programs & services are not included in guest pass privileges)
Guest passes are not eligible for refunds.
Guests must be at least 18 years old.
Sponsors are responsible for the conduct and actions of their guests.
Faculty, Staff, and Spouses/Partners of Students/Faculty/Staff wishing to participate in Sport Clubs and Intramural Sports in the recreation and fitness centers may utilize a guest pass for access to the facility.
Guests that are not Faculty, Staff, and Spouses/Partners of Students/Faculty/Staff are not eligible to check out equipment, reserve courts, participate in personal training, Intramural Sports, and/or Sport Clubs.

Spectator Pass

The single use Spectator Pass Wristband will be required for the spectator to enter the facility. The sponsor will need to accompany the spectator, and spectator must wear the wristband while in the facility.
The Spectator Pass Wristband allows for spectating of intramural events only, not open recreation.
If a child under 18 is spectating, the parent or legal guardian must be with them at all times. The wristband must be returned at the conclusion of the event and removed by RecSports staff at the front desk to prevent a $15 charge being issued to the sponsors’ student account.
Persons wishing to spectate Intramural Sports events must have a current UF student or RecSports member register for a spectator pass.
Individuals seeking access to a recreation and fitness center may not solicit members to sponsor them as a guest.
All parties, including the sponsor and spectator, acknowledge the above information by signing the spectator pass agreement upon entering the facility.
RecSports management reserves the right to refuse access to any guest.

Florida Pool, O'Connel Pool, Graham Pool

*To ensure equity amongst non-student users and fee-paying students, a RecSports Membership will be required to access O’Connell Center Pool, Florida Pool, and Graham Pool starting July 1, 2024.

All guests much purchase a $15 all-facilities guest pass for access and be sponsored by an eligible student, faculty, staff, or spouse/partner with a valid Gator 1 Card.
Guests must be at least 18 years old to enter the Florida Pool and the O’Connell Center Pool.
Guests must sign in the pool Guest Book and present a government issued identification card.
Sponsors must accompany guests at all times and are responsible for their conduct and actions.
Guests cannot participate in Sport Clubs practices at the Florida Pool and O’Connell Center Pool.
Individuals seeking admittance to the pools may not solicit members to sponsor them as a guest.

Center for Outdoor Recreation & Education (CORE)

Eligibility

To access CORE services, University of Florida community members must present their valid Gator 1 Card.
RecSports reserves the right to refuse access to any participant.
All guest must be sponsored and accompanied by a valid Gator 1 Card holder
- Each Gator 1 Card holder may register 1 guest per trip.
- Sponsors are responsible for the conduct and actions of their guests.
- Guests must be at least 18 years old unless otherwise indicated.
- Individuals seeking access to CORE services may not solicit members to sponsor them as a guest.

Lake Wauburg

*Starting July 1, 2024, only current students, faculty, and staff can enter Lake Wauburg at no cost. Other UF Community and guests will be required to purchase a day pass. In addition, to ensure equity amongst our students and non-students, RecSports will be establishing boating rental pricing.

Eligibility

To access Lake Wauburg facilities and services, students, faculty, and staff are required to present their own, valid Gator 1 Card.
To utilize Lake Wauburg specific activities must sign a waiver prior to park entry
A Gator 1 cardholder may sponsor up to 4 guests.
- Guests are to arrive in a vehicle with the Gator 1 cardholder or in the next immediate vehicle.
- Sponsors can check-out equipment for themselves and one guest.
- Guests are required to remain with their Sponsor at all times.
- Sponsors are responsible for the conduct and actions of their guests.
Individuals seeking access to Lake Wauburg may not solicit students, faculty, or staff to sponsor them as a guest.
RecSports management reserves the right to refuse access to any guest.