Access Requirements & FAQ

Effective this spring, the FMC and Leach Center Pool are now open access, available for walk-in patrons up to capacity (20 patrons at the FMC, 12 swimmers in the Leach Pool).  When capacity is reached, patrons shall wait outside for another patron to exit.  There are no time limit for patrons to utilize these facilities, within operating hours.

The Main Campus Fields, Westside Courts, Rec SportsPlex and Rez Lakefront Park remain open access, up to facility capacity, during operating hours.

The Leach Center will continue a reservation system for its 75-minute time periods each day.  However, a standby line will be available outside the main entrance for patrons without reservations to admit additional patrons for any unclaimed reservations.  Standby patrons are admitted after all reserved patrons at the start of each workout period.  There is no guarantee of entry for any standby patrons (reservations continue to be highly recommended to secure a time to workout).

Patrons need a reservation for priority access at the Leach Recreation Center.   The Leach Center operates with 75-minute workout period with a capacity limit each time period.

Reservations are available 25 hours in advance of each workout time period in the FSU Rec app, online on our Reservations page, and by calling 850-644-0548.

As of January 6, 2021, no other FSU Campus Rec facilities require a reservation for use, however capacity limits will be enforced.

Returning patrons will notice the most changes at the Leach Center.  We have removed many unused or rarely-used pieces of equipment to create more space throughout the workout floor.  Now, nearly all pieces of equipment are available for use everyday.

The annex has reopened with additional strength training equipment.  Olympic lifting has returned with two platforms now available for approved users.  General (non-Olympic) lifting is permitted by any patron on these platforms as well.

In our fitness facilities, all workouts are individual.  Social distancing is required between all participants.

No. Spotting for weightlifters is not permitted.  Weightlifters shall select a weight that they are comfortable lifting without assistance.

At this time, guests are permitted to purchase a guest pass at the Rez Lakefront Park, no guest passes are sold at any other facility. 

Due to capacity limits, access to fitness facilities is limited to current FSU students and continuing Campus Rec members.  New faculty and staff memberships are available.  But, no alumni nor any affiliate memberships are being sold.  The TCC to FSU Facilities Pass is not available this spring.

FSU students and staff are permitted at the Westside Courts and Main Campus Fields.  FSU students, FSU faculty and staff, and community members are welcome at the Rez Lakefront Park.

No, due to social distancing concerns, all spa areas remain closed including the sauna, steam rooms, and hot tubs.

No, at this time the entire pool is designated for lap swimming.

No.  Shower facilities and changing areas are not available at the Leach Center and FMC.  Access to lockers is permitted.  And, restrooms are open on all levels at all rec facilities.

No, all patrons must exit the facility at the end of the workout / swimming period.  If you need to make stop in the restroom prior to departing, please plan enough time prior to the end of the period.  Showers remain closed.

Yes, masks are required at all times while inside our facilities.  Be aware of your breathing abilities and set a reasonable pace for your cardio workouts.

Reservations for the Leach Center open 25 hours in advance of a specific workout time.  So, for 2:00 pm Tuesday, reservations open at 1:00 pm Monday.  As long as spots are available, you can make a reservation.  So that could be the day you want to workout or even minutes before arriving.

Participants with a Leach Center reservation for the designated time period in which they wish to enter the facility, shall receive priority access.  Patrons without a reservation may wait in a standby line to be admitted to the facility beginning 15 minutes after the start of the workout period, up to the capacity limit for the facility. 

All other facilities are open access and available for walk-in participants up to facility capacity.

The Daily Wellness Check is in the myFSU app.  Be sure to set your “persona” in the app as either student or faculty/staff.  To set your “persona”, touch the person icon in the upper right of the home screen.  Once you’re in either student or faculty/staff mode in the app, the Daily Wellness Check will appear at the top of the app screen.

Complete the Daily Wellness Check each morning, you’ll need to show your green check screen to our staff at the entrance.  And, you’ll likely need it in other campus spaces.  Once you complete the 3 questions in the app, the confirmation screen will appear anytime you return to the Check for that day, no need to complete the questions each time.

If you are unable to access the app, we will have you complete the questions in person with our staff.  Using the app will speed up your entry into our facilities.

No, we won’t swipe it at this time.  But, you’ll need to have it to show our staff OR have it loaded into the FSU Rec app.  You can load your own card number by selecting the “Check-In” button on the home screen of the app and punching your 16-digit card number in.  A barcode will appear that will be scanned for entry.

Once in the app, your card number is saved and you won’t need to get out your FSUCard for us.  If you get a replacement card, you’ll also want to update the number in the app, it’s not automatic for Campus Rec.