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The
Huff Athletic Center, which opened in the fall of 2003, is a comprehensive
facility for sports, fitness and recreation.
The $22 million, 155,000-square-foot complex is built around the college’s
original 1925 gymnasium and the more recent Glennie Gymnasium.
Named in memory of Elizabeth Huff, whose
husband, Walter ’56, provided major funding for the facility, the Huff
Athletic Center is located at the heart of campus and is open daily to
members of the campus community.
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A large addition to the west contains a
natatorium with eight-lane competition pool, a steam room and sauna, and a
multipurpose fieldhouse with a 200-meter track.
The track, which is
covered with a durable Mondo surface, was given in memory of Charles H.
Niblock ’24. The infield space accommodates jumping and throwing events,
as well as practice areas for basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer and baseball.
The original gymnasium has been
transformed into a modern fitness complex, complete with the latest
cardio/aerobic machines, free weights and a rock climbing wall. The gym’s
former performance stage has been converted to an aerobics and dance
studio. Just beyond the original building’s four magnificent limestone
columns, which were sensitively retained in the renovation, is a
convenient snack bar. George and Maxine Trotter, 1947 graduates, provided
the naming gift for the facility.
The Glennie Gymnasium, originally
dedicated in 1983, has been updated with modern stadium-style seating, a
new air-handling system and an updated sound system. It is named in honor
of Nancy Glennie Beck ’53 and her husband, Larry.
Between the Trotter Fitness Complex and
Glennie Gymnasium is a wellness suite, the gift of 1965 graduates Robert
and Judith Hodges Tucker. The suite contains the office of the fitness
director, a physician’s examining room and a private conference room.
The southeast portion of the athletic
center, known as the Byrnes Educational Wing, houses faculty and coaches’
offices, classrooms, conference rooms and work
areas. It is named in honor of trustee David Byrnes ’72 and his wife,
Libby, who provided the naming gift.
The lower level of the athletic center,
which is accessible by elevator or stairs, contains the entrance to the
indoor track and additional entrances to Glennie Gymnasium. A number of
newly-constructed locker rooms provide comfortable accommodations for
approximately 15 varsity teams, as well as visiting teams. Nearby is the
spacious Marshall Training Room, named in memory of longtime team doctor
James W. Marshall ’36. It is outfitted with whirlpool baths, training
tables and various therapeutic devices.
Facility Hours
Control Desk,
Trotter Fitness Complex, Field House and
Glennie Gym
The Huff Athletic Center will be open during the following hours. The
building schedule coincides with the academic schedule. Summer and break
hours may differ from regular hours and will be posted at the Control
Desk.
Summer Hours
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Monday - Friday |
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
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Saturday, Sunday |
Closed |
Academic Year Hours
* Due to the start of
Spring Sports Practice the Huff Athletic Center Field House will be
closed from 2:00-7:30pm (Monday-Friday) until further notice.
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Monday - Thursday |
6:00 am - 11:00 pm * |
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Friday |
6:00 am - 7:00 pm * |
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Saturday |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Sunday |
12:00 noon - 10:00 pm |
Pool Hours
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Monday |
11:00 am
– Noon
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
4:00 pm –
6:00 pm –
swim team practice
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm |
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Tuesday |
11:00 am
– 3:00
pm 4:00 pm –
6:00 pm –
swim team practice
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
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Wednesday |
11:00 am
– 4:00
pm 4:00 pm –
6:00 pm –
swim team practice
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
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| Thursday |
11:00 am
– 3:00
pm 4:00 pm –
6:00 pm –
swim team practice
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
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| Friday |
11:00 am
– 2:00
pm 3:00 pm –
4:00 pm
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Saturday |
Noon - 4:00 pm |
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| Sunday |
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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Huff Athletic Center Policies
Users
All current Monmouth College students are
eligible to use the Huff Athletic Center facilities during operating
hours. Students must present an MC ID to control booth personnel upon
entry.
Monmouth College employees and their
families are eligible to use the Huff Athletic Center facilities during
operating hours. Each employee and family member must have an MC ID card.
IDs are available from the Physical Plant Office, lower level, Poling
Hall.
- Children under the age of 16 MUST be
accompanied by the MC employee at all times.
- Children 16 and older are permitted to
use the facilities without employee supervision.
Monmouth College Board Members are
eligible to use the Huff Athletic Center facilities during operating
hours.
Guests - Each MC student, employee,
and board member may bring three (3) guests. Guests must be accompanied
by the student or employee at all times. Any guests brought by children
16 or older, must also be at least 16.
Persons not able to provide an MC ID
will be asked to leave the building.
- Only proper swim attire (swim suits) are
permitted in the natatorium. No denim, cutoffs or street clothes
permitted.
- The natatorium is only available when a
trained staff member is on duty. Hours are posted at the control desk.
- Summer hours will be posted at the
control desk.
- Students, employees, and board members
may call the Control Desk to verify daily facility schedules.
Conduct
Students, employees, board members, and guests using the Huff Athletic
Center facilities are expected to follow all Monmouth College policies and
procedures as stated in the Scots Guide and employee manual.
Failure to comply with the policies will be handled according to Monmouth
College policies.
Equipment
Equipment will be available to check out at the Control Desk. An MC ID
must be presented and will be retained until equipment is returned. A fee
will be assessed for damaged, broken, or lost equipment based on the
replacement or repair cost of the item. Fee will be applied to the
student’s account through the Business Office. Employees will be billed
directly from the Business Office. All students and employees are
responsible for the actions of their guests.
Equipment available will consist of:
- Badminton Racquets Volleyballs
- Birdies Soccer Balls
- Basketballs Goals
- Tennis Racquets Tennis Balls
- The following items may not be used in
the field house without dropping a net.
- Baseballs
- Softballs
- Discus
- Shot put
General facility rules and regulations
- Food and drinks are permitted in the
lower lobby and concession areas only. Plastic water
bottles are permitted throughout the Huff Athletic Center.
- Use of chewing tobacco, drugs, and/or
alcohol is prohibited.
- Smoking is prohibited in the facility
and at its entrances.
- Individuals are responsible for their
own belongings. The use of a locker is
strongly suggested. Lockers are for temporary use only. Locks are
available at the Control Desk with proper ID.
- Signs may not be posted without prior
approval. Signs that do not bear Huff Athletic Center approval will be
removed.
- No black soled shoes are to be worn in
any area.
Huff Athletic Center Field House
- Appropriate work out attire must be
worn when using the facility. Restrictive clothing, such as jeans, may
increase the risk of injury.
- Proper foot attire must be worn. No
boots or open-toe shoes.
- Food and beverages are prohibited.
Water bottles are permitted.
- There is a 90 minutes time limit on
the use of tennis and basketball courts.
- No black soled shoes are permitted
when using facilities.
- Spikes are only permitted by athletic
team members in the field house.
- Sound equipment is restricted to
individual headphones.
Keys
Outdoor keys will only be issued to professional staff members whose
offices are located in the Huff Athletic Center. Keys can be obtained from
the Physical Plant Office.
Lost and Found
All lost and found items should be brought to the Control Desk.
Reservations
Reservations of Huff Athletic Center facilities will be granted at the
discretion of the Athletic Director and/or the facility manager of the
Huff Athletic Center using the following priority guidelines.
1. Academic Use
2. Athletic practices in season, games,
meets, tournaments
3. Recreational Sport Event
4. On-campus Groups/Organizations
5. Off-campus Groups/Organizations for
special events, tournaments or regional games. A
rental fee will be charged.
6. Open Use time is available anytime the
facilities (gym and field house) are not scheduled for any
of the above uses.
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Groups wishing to use facilities for off
season practice will have the lowest priority.
Reservations for the Trotter Fitness
Complex Climbing Wall and Aerobics Room will be granted at
the discretion of the Director of Wellness following the same priority
guidelines.
Safety Procedures
Use of the Huff Athletic Center facilities is at your own risk.
Members of the Huff Athletic Center staff are not responsible for
negligent use, behavior, or injury sustained during participation in any
program or activity.
Patrons are to notify the Control Desk
employee in either the main concourse of the Huff Athletic Center or the
Trotter Fitness Complex of injury immediately.
In the event of an emergency, when the
building must be evacuated, announcements will be made over the public
address system. Emergency exit procedures will be posted in appropriate
locations throughout the building.
Student Employment
Students have various options for employment within the Huff Athletic
Center through the Athletic Department or the Trotter Fitness Complex.
Trotter Fitness Complex
Appropriate work out attire must be
worn when using the facility. Restrictive clothing, such as jeans, may
increase the risk of injury.
Proper foot attire must be worn. No
boots or open-toe shoes.
No black soled shoes are permitted
when using facilities.
Food and beverages are prohibited.
Water bottles are permitted.
There is a 30 minute time limit on the
use of cardio equipment, when others are waiting for use.
Equipment must be cleaned after each
use with a spray bottle and towel provided.
It is the user’s responsibility to
become familiar with the instructions provided for each piece of
equipment. If there are questions about the use of a particular piece of
equipment, please ask the employee at the Control Desk in the Trotter
Fitness Complex for instruction clarification.
Personal belongings should be placed
in the cubbies provided. The Trotter Fitness Complex is not responsible
for lost or stolen items.
Return all dumbbells and free weights
to their proper storage racks when finished. It is highly recommended
that a spotter and collar/clamps be used when using free weights.
Sound equipment is restricted to
individual headphones.
The Climbing Wall is only available when
a trained staff member is on duty. Hours are posted at the Control Desk in
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