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Accessibility
University of Vermont Campus Recreation strives to provide a welcoming environment to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, spirituality, gender, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation, ability, veteran status, socioeconomic status, size, or national origin. We actively demonstrate our commitment to the success of all community members through our programs, policies, and services.
Campus Recreation works to be accessible to all abilities. If you need accommodations for facilities, programs and/or services, please email us.
RECquity Fund
This fund is available to students and is specifically designed to provide partial financial funding, helping to support students’ equitable access to health, well-being, and learning opportunities, regardless of ability to pay. Click here to learn more and to apply.
Staff Training
- We are committed to providing welcoming customer service, accessible facilities, and inclusive programs. To support this commitment, we offer a variety of training opportunities for both student and professional staff. These trainings cover important topics such as respectful customer service and addressing implicit bias, ensuring that all interactions are positive and inclusive.
- We strive to make sure that you always feel welcome in our building and at our events; however, if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can speak with any of our student staff on duty, contact the main Campus Recreation desk at 802-656-4483, or submit an online feedback form here.
Fitness Programs Policies
Please note that all accommodations are determined through an interactive process that requires engagement from both the participant and staff. To facilitate this process, we ask that the participant request accommodations via email directly to fitness@uvm.edu. The nature of each request will be evaluated based on the trainer's or instructor’s expertise to support the accommodations, the program type, the available equipment, the safety of the participant, and the scope of the fitness professionals' practice.
Sport Programs Policies
The UVM Intramural Sports Program seeks to provide opportunities for all students to participate in its sport programs regardless of gender identification. While sport programs are typically offered in gender-based divisions, all individuals shall be permitted to participate in the UVM Intramural Sports Program (i.e., leagues, tournaments, etc.) in accordance with the gender they most closely identify. If an individual or team is unsure of which division would be most appropriate in which to participate, please contact the Assistant Director of Sport Programs ((802) 656-7706) to work with professional staff to determine which division would most appropriately fit the participation needs of the individual or team.
Non-Gendered Attire Statement
- In an effort to be inclusive of all personal workout attire preferences, participants are encouraged to wear whatever attire honors their workout experience most.
- What does this mean in practice?
- Beyond facility and program specific apparel policies (i.e. closed toe/heel shoes in the fitness center), we do not require gender-specific attire.
- In the pool, we ask that patrons wear clean attire that is most comfortable for their needs. Examples include swimsuits, athletic shorts/shirts, athletic pants, or water shoes. To ensure your safety, please do not wear cotton, jeans, socks, street shoes, or solely undergarments.
Accessible Lockers
- We provide rentable ADA lockers within the men’s pool locker room and women’s pool locker room. To inquire about the availability of these lockers, please email campus.recreation@uvm.edu.
- Additional accessible day use lockers are available in the Group Fitness Hub, Upper Fitness Center Lobby, and outside of the MAC.
Accessible Equipment
Campus Recreation currently offers accessible equipment for individuals with disabilities to improve fitness and overall quality of daily living. This includes:
- Several pieces of selectorized weight machine (depending on ability)
- SciFit upper body ergometer
- Wheelchair ramp for power lifting platform
- Smith Machine (assisted bar based activities)
- Two (2) Matrix functional trainers
- Two (2) Adjustable cable towers
- Tricep push cable tower (with staff assistance)
Pool Accessibility
The Forbush Natatorium is equipped with a portable aquatic lift to aid patrons in entering and exiting the pool. The lift can be controlled by the user via the attached remote control or by another person via the controls on the back of the lift, located near the battery. The Campus Recreation staff can assist with connecting the lift battery, moving the lift into place, securing it, and lift operation (if desired).
Single Occupancy Locker Rooms
The Athletic Facility has five (5) single occupancy private locker rooms. These locker rooms are open for use except when indicated (schedule noted on door – game day official locker rooms).
Locations:
- Patrick 041: near women's general locker room
- Patrick 130: near Athletic Medicine between squash courts and indoor turf
- Patrick 114: near athletic administration office and classroom 117
- Group fitness hub: just before studio 117
Period Products
Free period products including tampons and pads, are available in the Gucciardi Fitness Center women’s restroom, the Patrick Gym Lobby women’s restroom, The Gutterson Rink Lobby women’s restroom, the Women’s General and Pool Locker Rooms, and the two (2) single use restrooms in the Group Fitness Hub hallway.
Personal Care Assistants
Personal Care Assistants (PCA), who do not currently have access to Campus Recreation facilities and programs, are eligible to access Campus Recreation facilities and programs in order to aid someone during their workout. The PCA will be required to sign a Campus Recreation waiver, information form, and have their picture taken for a Campus Recreation PCA membership card. PCAs can only access Campus Recreation facilities and programs during times with the individual needing assistance and should remain with the individual needing assistance during their visit. Please contact campus.recreation@uvm.edu to set up your Campus Recreation PCA account.
Nursing Parents
A wheelchair accessible Mamava XL lactation pod is located behind the east court of Patrick Gym (next to rooms 117 and 118). The pod can be unlocked with the Mamava app or by calling 802-656-3150 for a code.
Baby Changing Stations
Baby changing stations are located in the following locations:
- Patrick Gym lobby men's and women's restrooms
- Gutterson Rink lobby men's and women's restrooms
- Single Occupancy restroom in Group Fitness Hub
