Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

Student Activity Center

The Student Activity Center is a 90,000 square foot state-of-the-art recreation and athletic center.  It includes facilities for weight/cardio training, racquetball, wallyball, walking and swimming.  The cardio area has a five- television cardio theatre accessed through personal FM receivers.  In addition, the SAC Peoples Bank and Trust Company Arena serves as the home court for the University’s volleyball and basketball teams.

The mission of the Student Activity Center is to support the student’s higher-educational experience by providing comprehensive wellness components through recreational facilities and activities, including cardio-vascular, weight conditioning and aquatic activities.
 

McChesney Student Activity Center-Hours of Operation

January 7-May 4, 2008

Weight/Cardio Areas:  
Monday, Wednesday 6:30 am- 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 am- 9:00 pm
Friday 6:30 am- 5:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

Pool (opens Monday, August 27):  
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Sunday through Thursday 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Saturday* 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

 

*Family Swims are scheduled every Saturday

 
**Remember to bring towels and that the accompanying members should scan IDs at the front desk.  Call 6611 if you have questions.

 
The SAC will operate when the University class schedule is in effect and will not open when the University is officially closed.
 

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

  • Bring your photo ID every time you go to the SAC.  You will need to swipe your card at the front desk and to get into the weight room and cardio-theater.

  • No cell phones or cameras are allowed in the SAC.

  • Blue jeans, excessively brief, revealing or makeshift swimsuits are not permitted.

  • You must wear non-marking, athletic shoes when using the weight room and/or the cardio theater.

  • You must bring a towel to wipe down the equipment after use.  You may elect to purchase one for $2 at the SAC.

STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER FEES

(as of Fall 2007)

  • Undergraduate & graduate students ……………………………………………...................FREE
            Spouse, each dependent…………………………………………………..$40 per semester

  • Full-time faculty/staff………………………………………………………………………...FREE
            Spouse, each dependent…………………………………………………..$40 per semester

  • Retired Faculty/Staff…………………………………………………………………………FREE
            Spouse, each dependent…………………………………………………..$40 per semester

  • Part-time faculty/staff, spouse, each dependent*………………………......……..$40 per semester  
        (*Membership available only during terms of employment)

  • Follett, Johnson Controls, Sunguard, Sodexho………………………...….......….$40 per semester
        Spouse, each dependent………………………………………...…….......$40 per semester

  • Guest of member………………………………………………………………………..$5 per visit

  • UM Alumni………………………………………………………………….$250 membership fee
        Spouse, each dependent……………..…………………………………………..$100 extra

  • Friends of UM………….…………………………………………………....$350 membership fee
        Spouse, each dependent……………………………………..…………………..$100 extra

  • Walking Track Memberships (mornings only)………………….……FREE (details at front desk)

 

 

Dependent:  A child or legal dependent claimed as such on federal income tax forms.

All  members must be 18 years or older to utilize the McChesney Center

 

Make payments at the Student Activity Center.