Every gymnasium has its rules when it comes to using its fitness area. The Dedman Center is no exception. The unspoken, common-sense-like rules of the Rec Center are politely enforced by our student staff. All participants and users of the Rec Center weight room are required to follow these policies and etiquette, which include:

• Racking your own weights

• Wiping the equipment after use, and cleaning up after yourself

• Reporting malfunctions, spills, broken equipment, etc... to the staff

• Returning towels to the towel chute located between the Wellness office and the Fitness Desk

• Restricting the use of foul language - either in writing or spoken

• Wearing proper gym attire (non-scuffing athletic shoes, no denim)

Failure to do so could result in possible loss of gym privileges. Any questions or comments should be directed to the manager on duty at the Main Desk at 214-768-3374.

Gym Courts, Track, Games Area: Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Fitness Center: Participants must be 18 years old (or a current SMU student) to use fitness/cardio equipment or weights.

Recreational Pool: 1. The Recreational Pool will be available to swimmers under the age of 18 during the following hours: Friday, 6:00pm-8:00pm (Recreational pool only) Saturday, 10-6pm (1-6pm Recreational pool only) Sunday, 1:00pm-6:00pm (Recreational Pool Only) 2. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the facility; under the age of 14 must be in the pool area. There must be a ratio of 4 children to 1 adult. 3. Non-potty trained children must wear a swim diaper. 4. Only Coast Guard approved lifejackets will be allowed in the pool area.

The Falls: The Falls will only be available to those under 18 on Saturdays from 8:00am-1:00pm)

Climbing Center: 1. Climbers under the age 18 are only allowed in the Climbing Center area during staffed hours. This will be the only time they can climb on the Taos Tower and Hueco Bouldering wall. a. Friday: 6-10pm b. Saturday 10am-6pm c. Sunday 1-6pm 2. Climbers under the age of 18 AND their legal guardian or parent must sign a Climbing Center waiver to climb in the area. 3. Climbers under that age of 13 are designated “climb only” and must be belayed by staff or an Approved Climber. 4. Climbers above the age of 13 can acquire an Approved Climber Card. 5. Climbers under the age of 13 must wear a helmet during roped climbing on the Taos Tower. 6. To access the Climbing Center, climbers must be Dedman Center Members or affiliation with SMU (Faculty, Staff, or Student). Unless included by a family membership or spouse membership, the climber is considered a guest and charged the associated fees. 7. Due to limited equipment, climbing equipment will be first come, first serve. 8. All climbers are expected to abide by Climbing Center Safety Policies and posted Rules.