Operations and the Operations Desk
The Operations Desk is where we welcome you to the Recreation Center.
General
Pro Shop Items
Pick up all your need for your visit to the Rec Center at our Pro Shop. All items can be purchased through the Operations Desk. View all our items for sale, or download the list.
Services We Provide
- Purchase Group Fitness passes.
- Check out equipment for Open Recreation.
- Check out field/tennis court flags to reserve outside facilities for immediate use (as available).
- Purchase items through the Pro Shop at the Operations Desk.
- Retrieve lost and found items.
- Rent full and half-size lockers (rates listed below). Locks not included with rental.
Note: ID cards are required for equipment rental and towel use. Members are responsible for returning towels and equipment back to the Operations Desk in order to receive their ID back.
Free Towel Service
All Recreation Center members will receive one free towel, either large or small, per visit.
Lockers
Locker Rental Rates for the New Recreation Center
Locker rental fees: |
Full Locker Annual |
Half Locker Annual |
Full Locker Semester* |
Half Locker Semester* |
Students |
$65.00 |
$50.00 |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
Faculty/Staff |
$80.00 |
$65.00 |
$30.00 |
$25.00 |
* For the purpose of locker rental, Summer is considered a semester. For more information on the Recreation Center's Locker Policy please visit the Policies section of our website.
Locker rentals will expire on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Those interested in keeping their present lockers must pay renewal fees and have a current membership. Locker fees can be paid at the Operations Desk during business hours with cash or check, or in the Admin. Office with a credit card from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All Men's lockers are currently full and switching and/or upgrading lockers isn't an option at this time.
If not renewing your rental, please remove all personal belongings and the lock from your assigned locker prior to August 14. If you are unable to come by the Recreation Center, please contact someone who can collect your items. All remaining articles will be considered a donation to Houston area charities, as we do not store any items left behind.
Unclaimed lockers will be made available beginning Monday, August 15 on first come, first serve basis, along with an additional section of Men's lockers for the Fall. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Deirdre Joseph at deedeejo@rice.edu.
General Information
Directions/Parking
Need directions? Parking information? Please view our parking and directions information page.
On-line Suggestion Box
We want to make your experience at the Recreation Center the best it can be. If you have a comment or suggestion, you can submit them using our On-Line Suggestion Box.
Reservations
To view or search the schedule of events in the Gymnasium, please use EMS.
To make reservations please contact Liza Saldivar at als5@rice.edu
Rec Center Listservs
Stay on top of Rec Center happenings; join one of the
listservs we have available:
Rec News
ROPE
Aquatics
Fitness
Rice Dance

