FACILITY OVERVIEW

The Belk Gymnasium (130,000 square feet) provides classroom space and recreational instructional areas (i.e. weight room and pool areas) for the College of Health and Human Services and Recreation Services Departments as well as other disciplines. The gym floor is in constant use with class instruction, recreational free play, club sport competition, and varsity athletic practice.

• Recreational Courts - Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton
• Racquetball/Squash/Walleyball Courts
• Swimming Pool
• Spinning Studio
• Equipment Checkout
• Lockers and Showers
• Towel Service

SWIMMING POOL

The swimming pool is located on the basement level of Belk Gymnasium. It has a large shallow-water area for water aerobics, and is set up for six 25-yard lap swim lanes. The water temperature ranges from 83 to 86 degrees, so it is perfect for lap swimming, water aerobics, or just playing with the family. The membership requirements for the pool are the same as Belk Gym.

Regular Fall/Spring Hours of Operation

*Hours are subject to change for holiday and academic breaks.

For information regarding WET, or Water Exercise Training, contact Recreational Services at 704-687-2564.
For information regarding Learn-to-Swim (Spring only), SCUBA, Lifeguarding, WSI, or other aquatic programs, contact Kinesiology at 704-687-2560.

EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT

The equipment checkout for the Belk Gymnasium is located on the basement floor of Belk Gymnasium just past the locker room doors. The equipment available for checkout at the Belk includes basketballs, volleyballs, badminton racquets, and racquetball balls and racquets.

To check these items out you must give your ID card to the checkout attendant and they will record your name, ID number, the item you checked out, and the time you checked the item out. When you finish, return the item to the Belk equipment checkout desk and sign the log indicating that you have returned the equipment.