UNG Recreation Center - Dahlonega

• Patrons are only allowed in the facility during normal operating hours.
• All patrons must swipe their University of North Georgia ID card at the gate upon entering the facility. Only valid patrons with valid ID Cards are allowed in the Rec Center. 
• Individuals under the age of 15 are not permitted in the Rec Center. Individuals under the age of 18 must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian.
• Rec Center staff shall monitor overall facility conduct, equipment, sound system, televisions, and thermostat.
• All bags and personal items must be kept in designated areas. Neither the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness nor staff are responsible for lost or stolen items. Patrons should report missing items to Facility Staff as soon as items are noticed missing.
• Food and drinks are prohibited in the Rec Center. Water or sports drinks in a sealed container or bottle are allowed.
• Bikes, roller-skates, and roller-blades are prohibited. Skateboards must be stored in the designated area.
• Animals are not permitted, with the exception of trained service animals.
• Photography and Videography in the Rec Center requires permission from Campus Recreation and Wellness Professional Staff.
• Photography and Videography in locker rooms is prohibited.
• Personal Training in the Rec Center can only occur through Campus Recreation and Wellness Trainers.
  • Any other personal training, whether for pay or not, is strictly prohibited due to safety concerns and to ensure that no state facilities are used to advance private enterprise.
• If equipment or the facility is lost or damaged, the patron will be responsible for the cost of the repair.
• Patrons must demonstrate courtesy towards others in the facility at all times. To ensure an inclusive environment:
  • Consistent or excessive yelling/grunting/noise is prohibited. Rec Center staff reserves the right to determine if any noise level is unacceptable.
  • Use of headphones is required when using a personal listening device.
• Respect for equipment, facilities, and staff must be demonstrated at all times. The Rec Center is a place for everyone to feel welcome.
• A closing announcement will be made approximately 15 minutes prior to closing. All participants are expected to finish their activity, re-rack all weights, and exit the Rec Center by closing time.
• Athletic tops and athletic bottoms must be worn at all times.
• Closed-toed non-marking athletic shoes must be worn at all times and when using any fitness equipment.
• Per Corps requirements, OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) and dress uniforms in the workout and gymnasium are prohibited.
• Apparel changes are restricted to locker rooms or gender neutral facilities.
• Clothing that in any way damages equipment, upholstery, or flooring are prohibited.
• The following is a list of attire strictly prohibited due to safety concerns:
  • Open-toed shoes 
  • Toe shoes/five-finger shoes, boat shoes, crocs, canvas, and "Toms" type shoes 
  • Flip flops
  • Slippers
  • Dress shoes 
  • Boots
  • Khaki material pants
  • Swim trunks/board shorts
  • Jeans
  • Pants with zippers
  • Pants with pockets/cargo pants
  • Pants with rivets 
• The use of alcohol, illegal drugs or any form of tobacco or vaping is strictly prohibited.

• Patrons are required to use the provided gym wipes to wipe down equipment after use.
• There is a 30 minute limit on cardio equipment, if people are waiting.
• Bars, weights, and dumbbells must be returned to the proper plate holders or rack after use.
• Slamming or dropping dumbbells or weight stacks is prohibited. Always maintain control.
• Olympic Lifts are not allowed, including but not limited to, cleans and snatches.
• No equipment may leave the facility without prior approval from Campus Recreation and Wellness Professional Staff.
• Spotters must be utilized, when necessary, on free weight equipment. Facility Staff may spot if needed.
• Weight Clips are required on all barbells with plated weights, at all times.
• Immediately report any injury or equipment irregularity to Facility Staff.
• Facility Staff is available to assist patrons with the operation of equipment in order to prevent injury from improper usage.
  • For in-depth training, fitness assessment, exercise prescription, and personal training, please see the Graduate Assistant of Fitness. 

• Parents or guardians are responsible for their children in the facility.
• Children over four years of age are not permitted in the locker room of the opposite sex and are only allowed in the locker room under the supervision of the same sex parent or guardian.
• Campus Recreation and Wellness Staff may assist in checking availability of the locker rooms should other accommodations need to be made.
• In some recreation facilities, family changing rooms are available. Please see Campus Recreation and Wellness Staff for availability of these rooms. Should Campus Recreation and Wellness staff not be available, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to make arrangements for their child.

• All postings must be directed to the Facilities Coordinator for approval.
• Commercial advertising is prohibited.
• Posters must advertise an event sponsored by a registered student organization or department.
• The name of the sponsoring organization or department must appear on the poster.
• Limit of one flyer per event.
• Postings are only allowed on the designated Marketing Board.

Students

Currently enrolled students that take the majority of their classes on the Dahlonega Campus automatically pay the Rec Center Fee and have access to the facility.

Students enrolled on other campuses can access the Dahlonega Rec Center by visiting the Business Office and asking them to assess the Dahlonega Rec Center Fee.

Faculty, Staff, & Retirees of University of North Georgia

Full-time, benefited UNG employees can join the Dahlonega Rec Center for a discounted rate. This discounted rate is available for eligible dependents and retirees as well.

Alumni and Community Members

Members of the Alumni Association and Community Members are eligible for Rec Center memberships. Please contact Professional & Continuing Education for more information at (706) 864-1918.

Guest Passes

Guest passes may be purchased for $5 at the front desk of the Recreation Center upon entry. All guests must be accompanied by a current Recreation Center member and a waiver must be completed in order to gain entry to the Recreation Center.

Faculty and staff memberships are available for purchase for access to both the Gainesville and Dahlonega recreation centers. Memberships for full-time, benefited faculty/staff and retirees are $150 a year; $12.50 a month for 12 month employees and $15.00 a month for 10 month employees. Memberships can be paid using payroll deduction or can be paid month-to-month.

• 12 month faculty and staff and Retirees
• 10 month faculty and staff
• Annual payment for Retirees

Faculty and staff eligible dependents may also have a membership through the faculty and staff membership if they fall under the below criteria:

• Are only eligible on the employee membership.
• Include spouse and children up to age 26.
• Must be 15 year of age to enter the Recreation Center. 
• Under the age of 18 must be accompanied by the employee member.
• Must have a UNG ID (available at card services).

Part-time and/or non-benefitted faculty/staff and UNG Alumni may purchase memberships through Professional and Continuing Education.

Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness Offices

The Rec Center is home to the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness offices. They are located through the door to the right after you enter the building.

First Floor Building Attributes

Our Facility has a variety of Life strength training equipment including Hammer Strength with Motion Technology. 

• Benches (Incline, Decline, Flat, Bench Press and Adjustable Benches)
• Selectorized Machines
• Plate Loaded Machines
• Cable Motion Stations
• Half Racks 
• Arm Curl Benches
• Smith Machines 
• Dual Adjustable Pulley Machines 
• Free Weights ranging from 5-100 lbs
• Pre-loaded weighted bars

• Three basketball courts

The climbing area has limited hours, please see the Climbing Wall Page for more info. 

• 33 ft. high
• Three lanes wide
• Routes are changed throughout the semester

• 10 ft. high
• Three pads available

• Restroom and Shower Facilities
• Changing Area
• Day Use Lockers (Bring your own lock)
• Semester Use Lockers can be purchased through the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness. Lockers are $10 per semester (cash or check only) and a lock is provided. To purchase a locker, visit the Rec Center back office during University business hours.

2nd Floor Building Attributes

• Gender Neutral Restroom and Dressing Room

• Treadmills
• Ellipticals
  
• Upright Bikes 
• Stair Climbers 
• Summit Trainers 
• Recumbent Bikes 
• Spin Bikes 
• Rowing Machines 
• Octane Total Body xRide 
• Sci-Fit Upper Body Ergometer 

• Plate Loaded Machines 
• Five - 35 lb dumbbell rack with three benches 
• Back Extension/Ab Platform

• 1/10 mile track.
• Stretching mats and exercise balls to use in the corners of the track or Group Ex Room 

• Weighted Core Balls 
• Stability Balls 
• Back Extension
• Stretch Partner
• Decline Bench 
• Hammer Strength Elastic Bands 
• Stretch Cords 
• Calf Stretch Platform 

• Two ping pong tables
• Balls and paddles are available for check-out at the Front Desk

• One large room or two smaller rooms 
• Shock absorbing wood flooring 
• 18 Speakers for uniform, clear sound