Recreation Services

Lied Recreation Athletic Center



Athletic Center: 515-294-7140
Summer Climbing Wall Hours
Tuesday & Thursday

May Break Hours 2008 (Acrobat PDF)

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Employment Information

Drop-In Badminton and Volleyball

Badminton will no longer be played in State Gym due to ISU Men's Basketball using State Gym as a practice facility. As a result, Recreation Services has created 4 new badminton courts on the east end Mondo (red) surface of Lied Recreation Athletic Center on courts 12, 13, 15 and 16. Beginning Sunday, October 1, badminton may be played in the Lied Recreation Athletic Center. Designated times for badminton and volleyball are as follows:
Sunday - Thursday
6:30-8:30 PM: 4 badminton courts
8:30-11:30 PM: 2 badminton courts and 2 volleyball courts
Friday
6:30-9:30 PM 4 badminton courts. 1 volleyball court may be set up, if requested.
Saturday
All Day - Courts set up as needed.
****All hours are subject to change.

Racquetball Court Reservations

Eligible users may reserve racquetball courts online through the Racquetball Court Reservations.

Racquetball Court Rules

  • Reservations are for one hour and may be made up to one day in advance.
  • Only clean, non-marking, athletic shoes intended for wood floors are allowed.
  • Avoid striking the court walls and floor with racquets.
  • For your safety, Recreation Services strongly recommends using a racquet equipped with a wrist cord and wearing protective eyewear.
  • Courts are forfeited 10 minutes after your reservation time if you fail to show up.

Facilities

Facility Fact Sheet
Lied Building Policies
Lied 3rd Floor Fitness Center Policies
Lied 3rd Floor Running Track Policies
Lied Racquetball Court Policies
Lied Steam Room Policies

  • 20 Basketball Courts
  • 16 Volleyball Courts
  • 8 Racquetball / 3 Wallyball Courts
  • 50YD x 60YD Artificial Turf
  • 1,100 sq. ft. Climbing Wall
  • 2 Indoor Tracks - Upper & Lower (5 laps/mile)
  • Men's & Women's Steam Rooms
  • Student Lounge Area
  • Weight Room / Fitness Area:
    • Cybex Circuit & Free Weights
    • Computerized Bikes, Stair Climbers, Rowers, and Elliptical Trainers
    • Stretching / Warm-Up Area
    • Aerobics Area
    • Precision Cycling Room

Eligible Users

ALL USERS MUST PRESENT A VALID ISUCARD ENCRYPTED WITH THE CURRENT VERSION NUMBER IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE LIED RECREATION CENTER.

Students:
All students currently enrolled at Iowa State University, and who pay the current student activity fees, are eligible to use the Lied Recreation Center. Spouses and dependents of current ISU students are eligible to use the Lied Recreation Center by purchasing the appropriate pass. Spouses and dependents must be 18 years of age or older. A valid ISUCard encrypted with the current version number is required to purchase a pass.

Continuing Student Pass:
This pass allows ISU students continued access to Recreation Services facilities and programs during a semester or summer session when they are not officially enrolled as students. To be eligible for the Continuing Student Pass, a student must have been enrolled and completed the previous academic session at ISU. Eligibility to participate in the Continuing Student Program will be verified by the Recreation Services Department. Eligibility and enrollment forms are available at the Recreation Services Administrative Offices, 2220 State Gym and at the Lied Recreation Center Service Desk.

Rec Program Pass:
This pass is only available for student spouses/dependents. It provides the user with access to all Recreation Services programs and facilities. The cost of this pass is equivalent to the Recreation Services portion of the Student Activity Fee paid by registered ISU students.

Faculty/Staff & Others:
Current faculty/staff, retired faculty/staff and current Alumni Association members are eligible to use the Lied Recreation Center by purchasing the appropriate pass. Spouses and dependents of current faculty/staff, and spouses of retired faculty/staff are also eligible to use the Lied Recreation Center by purchasing the appropriate pass. Spouses and dependents must be 18 years of age or older. A valid ISUCard encrypted with the current version number is required to purchase a pass.

Affiliate employees are also eligible to use the Lied Recreation Center by purchasing the appropriate pass. A valid ISUCard encrypted with the current version number is required to purchase a pass.

Affiliate spouses are eligible to use the Lied Recreation Center, however, they are not eligible to be issued an ISUCard. Please contact Recreation Services directly for information regarding the purchase of affiliate spouse and/or dependent passes. Spouses and dependents must be 18 years of age or older.

Guests:
Guests accompanied by an eligible user (listed above) may purchase a one-day pass to use the Lied Recreation Center. All guests must be 18 years of age or older.

User Fees

 
Summer
(8/15/08)
Faculty / Staff / Post Doc / Spouse / Dependent (18 & Over) $38
Retired Faculty / Staff / Spouse $38
Approved Affiliate / Spouse $38
Alumni Association Member $85
Short Term Pass - $6/Day, $26/Week, $36/Month
Summer Continuing Student Pass $25
Rec Program Pass (Student Spouse / Dependent) $25

Lied Pass and Locker Contract ( PDF )
Payroll Deduction Form ( PDF )

Services

Locker Rental

Rental lockers with towel service are available on a first-come, first-served basis for all eligible users. Rental may be on a semester or annual basis. Workout clothes (shorts, shirts and socks) are available at an additional cost. Day-use lockers are available on the 1st and 3rd floors of the Lied Recreation Center. Combination locks may be purchased at the Lied Service Desk.

 
Summer
(8/15/08)
Locker / Towel $24
Rec Roll (Workout Clothes) $24

Lied Pass and Locker Contract ( PDF )
Payroll Deduction Form ( PDF )

Equipment Checkout

Recreation equipment for daily use may be checked out at the Lied Service Desk (C100) by presenting a valid ISUCard encrypted with the current version number. Volleyballs, basketballs, wallyballs, racquetball racquets, eyeguards and other equipment are available for checkout. Racquetballs are also available for purchase at the Service Desk.

Reservations

Racquetball Court Reservations

Eligible users may reserve racquetball courts online online through the Racquetball Court Reservations.

Facility Reservations

Space is available on a limited basis for tournaments and special programs. Request forms need to be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Policies and procedures for space reservations are available at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center Service Center or 2220 State Gym. Reservations must be made using our online Facility Request Form

Lower Track & Basketball
Lower Track & Basketball

Weight Training Area
Weight Training Area

Upper Track
Upper Track

Racquetball Courts
Racquetball Courts


Facility Floor Plans

Lied First Floor

First Floor

  = Track and Basketball Courts
  = Turf
  = Locker Rooms / Restrooms
  = Racquetball Courts
  = Climbing Wall
  = Precision Cycling Room

Download map of Lied Recreation Athletic Center First Floor

Lied Third Floor

Third Floor

  = Fitness Area
  = Running Track
  = Group Fitness Room

Download map of Lied Recreation Athletic Center Third Floor