GENERAL DEMAN CENTER RULES AND PROTOCOLS
- Be considerate of all Dedman Center users and activities.
- Follow directions of the Dedman Center Operations staff and Campus Recreation professionals in an emergency.
- Report any damage, malfunctioning, or injuries/illnesses to Campus Recreation Operations staff.
- Music and language deemed offensive or obscene is not permitted.
- Proper workout attire including closed toe shoes are required within the building and while participating in all activities (excludes indoor pool).
- Unless reservation required or currently reserved, courts and other available spaces are first come, first served basis and are not to be dominated by individual or groups. See Room Reservation for more details.
- No Food permitted past the entry gates.
- No Open Containers including can drinks permitted past the entry gates. Drinks and bottles must have a lid to prevent spill hazards.
- No possession, consumption, or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs on property.
- Smoking and Vaping are not permitted on premises and only 25 feet from the front entrance per University Policy 1.19 Smoking and Tobacco
- Pets are not permitted. Service Animals as defined and in compliance with University Policy 1.17 Animals are welcome. Prior approval from University is required for Service Animal-in-Training.
- Weapons, as defined by University Policy 9.5 Weapons, are prohibited on property.
- Solicitation is prohibited on property as stated in University Policy 9.13 Solicitation. Exclusions are informational only activities by University departments and student organizations.
- Wheeled devices not ADA compliant for mobility are not permitted use or secured inside the building to include but not limited to: roller blades/skates, scooters, skateboards, hover boards, wheeled shoes, etc. See University Policy 9:14 Electric Scooters.
- Only SMU Campus Recreation employees by provide personal training. Non-employees providing personal training and client will be expulsed and suspended from facility.
- Individuals that fail to return or cause damage, intended or not, to equipment or property will be charged for repair, retrieval, or replacement.
- Lockers must be emptied daily before closing unless rented from the Dedman Center.
- Athletic teams must acquire Campus Recreation Department approval to conduct team practices, team events, or team workouts.
Facility Specific Rules
BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL COURTS
· Do not hang on rims or nets.
· Proper athletic shoes are required to play basketball.
· Personal music speakers should not be loud enough to disturb other users and no explicit language.
MULTI-USE (SOCCER) COURT
· When in use, close all exterior doors.
· Personal music speakers should not be loud enough to disturb other users and no explicit language.
· If no basketball courts available, badminton takes priority for half court.
RACQUETBALL/SQUASH COURTS
· Do NOT adjust convertible squash court wall without assistance from Campus Recreation Operations staff.
TRACK
· Follow the Daily Direction sign located at the top of the main stairs to track level.
· Interior lane for slower traffic
· Middle lane for passing
· Exterior lane for faster traffic
GAME AREAS
· Return game area to original condition upon departure.
· Do not sit on billiard or shuffleboard tables
· Personal music speakers should not be loud enough to disturb other users and no explicit language.
STUDIOS/CLASSROOMS
· Must have a reservation. See Room Reservation for more details.
· Classrooms are only for meeting-type functions.
· Audio/Visual and stereo are not included.
FITNESS FLOOR/WEIGHT ROOM
· Clean equipment and machines after use.
· Return equipment to proper location and rack weights.
· Proper workout attire AND closed-toe shoes at all times
· No personal speakers.
· Bags and personal items should be stored in the cubbies and NOT permitted in lanes of traffic.
· Refrain from “home-steading” with weights or on machines. Allow others to use between sets.
· Refrain from loud outbursts or obscene language.
· Ask for help if spotting needed.
INDOOR POOL
· An SMU Campus Recreation employed lifeguard must be present when using pool.
· SMU Aquatics Swim lessons take precedence and limited to 1 lane and shallow lagoon.
· Proper swim attire required.
· No floatation devices other than what is provided by SMU Aquatics.
· Children, not potty trained, are to wear a swim diaper.
· No gum.
EXTERIOR POOL “THE FALLS”
· Unless reserved event or a facilitated program, entry to and exit from the area is through the Dedman Center. Violators accessing the area by other means and accomplices will be prosecuted.
· No glass containers or products permitted in the area.
· No smoking or vaping in compliance with University Policy 1.19 Smoking and Tobacco
· No possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs on property.
· Leave the areas better than you found it.
SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS
· Unless reserved event or a facilitated program, entry to and exit from areas is through the Dedman Center. Violators accessing the area by other means and accomplices will be prosecuted.
· No glass containers or products permitted in the area.
· No smoking or vaping in compliance with University Policy 1.19 Smoking and Tobacco
· No possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs on property.
· Leave the areas better than you found it.