General Facility Information

Please contact the front desk at 656-2315 for general information pertaining to facility operations during normal hours of operation. Please visit all of the facility links on our web site for specifics regarding all of our amenities in our venues. Our staff link provides a comprehensive list of staff contact information.

Department of Campus Recreation Conduct

All students, faculty/staff members, community members, guests and other patrons must conduct themselves properly and respect staff directives while using Department of Campus Recreation Facilities. Participants in all Campus Recreation activities should display high standards of sportsmanship and should cooperate fully with the Campus Recreation staff to ensure safe and successful operations. All users must follow the Department of Campus Recreation policies, obey all Clemson University policies and follow all local, state and federal laws.

Facility Rentals and Reservations

The Department of Campus Recreation hosts thousands of facility rentals annually. All facility reservations must be initiated through the Department of Campus Recreation Facilities Offices by calling (864) 656-0557 / (864) 656-2350 or coming to the Fike Recreation Center between the hours of 8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All requests must be made 2 weeks in advance of the actual reservation. All rental fees are due 2 weeks in advance of facility use and are nonrefundable except in the event of a rain out. Requests will be evaluated on an individual basis and will be based on availability. Additional fees may be charged: (staffing, set-up, take down, custodial, security, damage, repair costs, etc.) depending on the nature of the event.

All Campus Recreation programs, students, University organizations and Academic departments have priority use of Campus Recreation facilities. Make Tennis reservations at the front desk of the Fike Recreation Center or call (864) 656-2315 during operating hours, Monday-Sunday. Popular rental venues include: Club Gym, Sun Deck, Fike Gyms, New Gyms, Multipurpose Rooms 106, 207, 208,Fitness Studio, Lounge and Climbing Wall.

Policy for Fitness Equipment Use and Pool Use

Dependants must be at least 15 years old to use the fitness equipment without and adult. Dependants 13-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Younger dependants are not allowed to use the fitness equipment. Dependants must be at least 15 years old and good swimmers to use the pool without an adult.

Memberships, Lockers, Towel Service and Uniform Service

Please click our Memberships link on our website to learn more about these excellent services.

Guests of Students and Employees/Occasional Users

Guests may use the facilities for which a member is eligible only when accompanied by that member.  Guest charges are $6 per day per person and you must have exact change or check. Persons who are visiting Clemson on official University business also qualify as guests by registering through the Department of Conference, Guest & Visitor Programs or by calling (864) 656-6559. A Clemson University employee who is not a Campus Recreation member and who wants to occasionally use our facilities can be admitted upon payment of the $6 guest fee. Occasional use by University employees does not include privileges such as family hours, court reservations, locker assignments or equipment checkout. All guests & occasional users must register at the front desk before using any of our facilities.

Informal Recreational Sports

Many patrons enjoy taking part in activities on their own such as basketball, volleyball, jogging, weight training, as well as many others. For information on availability call (864) 656-2315.

Accident Procedures

Everyone that utilizes the Department of Campus Recreation Facilities does so at their own risk and is responsible for their own welfare and safety. Anyone injured while utilizing the Department of Campus Recreation Facilities must contact a Student Facility Supervisor at the front desk immediately.  The Campus Recreation Staff will attend to these situations and act as a first responder. 911 will be called for vital emergencies and EMS/CUPD will be summoned. Please report all hazardous conditions or injuries to the Facility Supervisor immediately.

Clemson University Emergency Planning

Please vist the Clemson Unviersity Fire Department web page for emergency planning information: http://www.clemson.edu/studentaffairs/cufd/emergency_actions/index.php

Lost or Stolen Items

The Department of Campus Recreation is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Feel free to stop by the Facility Control Desk during normal operating hours to verify if your item has been located. Items will not be kept for more than two weeks. Please contact the Facility Control Desk if you experience a theft of property and contact CUPD to complete a police report.

Equipment Use

Sports equipment may be checked out at the Facility Control Desk at the entrance of Fike without charge for students and paid members. Patrons must show a valid membership ID card and Photo ID or Clemson University ID card and complete the sign in sheet.  All equipment must be returned the same day. All patrons are responsible for the replacement cost of any item(s) damaged, mutilated or lost.

Special Groups

Those who are attending University sponsored, non-credit academic programs may use the University recreation facilities (tennis courts, Cooper Recreation Area, Fike Recreation Center ) only when the sponsoring group has made advance arrangements. Contact the Department of Campus Recreation at (864) 656-2350 / (864) 656-0557 for details and rental fee information.

Outdoor Facilities

Sports Fields

• Upper and Lower Intramural fields: softball, football, ultimate frisbee and soccer
• Club Sports fields: soccer, lacrosse, rugby, field hockey
• 2 Sand volleyball courts located on Lower Intramural Fields

Outdoor Tennis Courts and Tennis Center Rules

The University tennis courts are available to students, faculty, staff and University tennis teams.
The following outlines the regulations and schedules for the courts:

Outdoor courts 17-25 are on a first come first served basis. Indoor courts 15 and 16 are available to reserve. Indoor courts 7 & 8 are "open" courts with first priority to the varsity tennis team at all times. Varsity team members may ask players to relinquish these courts for their use.

Questions regarding the tennis courts can be directed to front desk of the Fike Recreation Center, or call (864) 656-1536 during the tennis center operating hours. Reservations for the indoor courts can be made by members on a first-come, first-serve basis based on availability. Rreservation slips are valid for one and a half hours.

Outdoor courts (13-14) are lighted for evening play. The "start" button to activate the lights at 5 p.m. is next to court 13. The lights are automatically timed to shut off at 10 p.m.

During varsity tennis practice, the indoor courts (7,8,15 and 16) and outdoor courts (1-6, 9-14) are used for team practice . Lighted outdoor courts 13 and 14 are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please limit playing time during "open" play to one and a half hours if others are waiting to play. The indoor tennis facility schedule will generally follow the Recreation Center schedule. All players must wear non marking tennis shoes.

J.R. Roy Cooper Area

This recreation area provides swimming, boating, picnic facilities, game fields, gymnasium and multipurpose room. Information about reserving areas is available by calling the Foothills Area YMCA at (864) 654-9622.

Golf

No golf practice should take place on any of the multipurpose fields such as Bowman Field, Club Sports fields or the Intramural fields. The golf driving range on Jervey Meadows behind Jervey Athletic Center is available anytime except when reserved for organized practice and team play. For information about the Walker Golf Course on the Clemson University campus call (864) 656-0236.