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Access to UREC

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In 1996, James Madison University opened its doors to a 140,700 square foot Recreation Center (UREC). All recreational programs are centralized in this multi-level complex (located near the JMU Convocation Center) to offer the JMU community a comprehensive menu of recreational and educational opportunities.

List of General Access Rooms

Level 1

  • Atrium - health fairs, special events, informal meetings; max. capacity: 200
  • Climbing Wall - (24' wide x 32' high) rock-like surface (located in the UREC Atrium), climbing schools, clinics, free climbs
  • Courtyard - equipped with a barbecue pit for cookouts and picnic tables, sand volleyball court
  • Equipment Center - adventure and recreation equipment check-out, locker service, towel service
  • Fitness Level 1 - free weight area with barbells, dumbbells, and plate loaded equipment, nutritional analysis office; max capacity: 75
  • Group Instruction Room - educational programs, meeting space; max capacity: 37
  • Locker Rooms - scales, lockers, showers, restroom facilities, bathing suit dryers
  • Massage Studio - certified massage therapists offering Swedish and sport massage
  • Multi-Activity Gymnasium (MAC) - (55'7" x 99'6 1/2") rounded corners facilitate indoor soccer, and floor hockey play as well as badminton and pickle-ball; max capacity: 141 seated
  • Pool with Jacuzzi/Sauna - 25 meter by 25 yard pool with 11 lanes, 15 person spa, dry sauna; max capacity: 200
  • 4 Racquetball/Walleyball Courts - max capacity: 12 per court
  • Smoothie Bar - choice of fruit juice, orange or yogurt smoothies, healthy snacks
  • Wet Classroom - multi-environment instructional room

Level 2

  • Aerobic Studio - features specialized wood flooring to soften impact; max capacity: 189
  • Fitness Level 2 - cardiovascular equipment, selectorized strength equipment, assessment office; max capacity: 105
  • Main Gymnasium - (102'15" x 208') 4 full basketball/volleyball courts for intramurals, sport clubs, and open recreation; max capacity: 3000 seated
  • Multi-Purpose Studio - used for movement arts, mind/body programs, martial arts; max capacity: 90
  • 4 Racquetball/Walleyball Courts - max capacity: 12 per court

Level 3

  • Cycling Studio - houses cycles for group exercise classes
  • Indoor Track - approximately 10 laps to a mile, 3 lanes; max capacity: 50
  • Stretching Area
  • Student Leadership Office - meeting space, student employee/sport clubs work stations