Access and User Policies

The KLARC is a student-centered facility with priority for scheduling given to varsity athletics, recreation services, general student use and University events. Only facilities listed in at the top of this page are available for use by general students, staff, faculty and facility members.

• All authorized users must present and scan a valid Bucknell University ID or membership card upon entry.
• Facilities are available during regular hours when the spaces are not reserved for varsity athletics, recreation services and/or special events.
• Bikes, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, etc., are prohibited in the facility and on the outdoor tennis courts at all times.
• Exterior doors may not be propped open at any point.
• Proper footwear and attire must be worn at all times.
• The use of tobacco products is not permitted at any time.
• Participation and use of all facilities is at your own risk.
• Use of profanity or abusive language will not be tolerated.

• Children age 12 and younger may not use the Krebs Family Fitness Center, sauna or steam room at any time or participate in group fitness classes.
• Children age 12 and younger may use other facilities as long as they are accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or legal guardian.
• Children ages 13 to 16 may use the Krebs Family Fitness Center as long as they are accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or legal guardian.
• Individuals must be 16 years of age or older to use the sauna.

• Children age 4 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Children age 5 and older must use the appropriate locker room and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of the same sex.
• Use of electronic devices inside locker rooms is prohibited.

• The facility is generally open daily from dusk to dawn.
• Use of the high jump/pole vault mats, hurdles and other team training equipment is strictly prohibited.

• Non-marking athletic shoes are required at all times.
• Food and drinks are not permitted on the courts.

• Courts may be configured for badminton, basketball, tennis, pickleball and volleyball.
• Use of the batting cage, high jump/pole vault mats, hurdles and other team training equipment is strictly prohibited.

• Facilities are co-ed. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times.
• Under no circumstances should users wear excess clothing such as rubberized suits or plastic clothing.
• Pregnant women should not use the sauna without prior medical approval from their doctor.
• Elderly participants, and/or participants with respiratory or cardiopulmonary problems, should not use the sauna or steam room without prior medical approval from their doctor.
• Do not use steam room or sauna while under the influence of alcohol, anti-coagulants, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, stimulants, hypnotics or tranquilizers.
• Remove all jewelry before using the sauna or steam room.
• Do not exercise in the sauna or steam room.
• Following vigorous exercise, allow a cool-down time before entering sauna or steam room and reduce your session time.
• A time limit of 15 minutes must be observed due to the fatiguing effects of prolonged use of the sauna and steam room. Long exposures may result in nausea, dizziness or fainting.
• Use of steam room and sauna causes increases in pulse rate, increases in body temperature, and changes in blood pressure. This occurs differently in each individual, perhaps dangerously in persons with high or low blood pressure.
• Upon experiencing any nausea, dizziness, hot flashes or cold chills, headaches, or other discomfort, leave the sauna or steam room immediately.
• After using the sauna or steam room, participants must shower prior to entering the pool or hot tub.

• Natatorium is available for use during posted rec swim hours.
• When sharing lanes, swim in a counter-clockwise direction.
• Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times.
• Changing of clothes is not permitted on the pool deck.
• Food, drinks and chewing gum are not permitted in the pool or on the pool deck.
• Glass containers are not permitted on the pool deck.
• Running is not permitted on the pool deck.
• Use of starting blocks and diving boards is prohibited.
• Deck-level diving is permitted only where the water is at least nine feet deep.
• Breath-holding, other than normal swimming breathing cycles, is prohibited.
• Underwater swimming, other than flip turns, is prohibited.

For a safe and enjoyable experience, please follow these guidelines:

• Equipment must be wiped down prior to use and when finished.
• Replace all plates, dumbbells and bars to their proper location at the completion of your workout.
• Krebs Family Fitness Center (KFFC) staff encourages patrons to exercise at their own risk, with a partner; to use equipment as designed; and to use collars on free weight equipment.
• Appropriate workout attire (shorts/sweats, t-shirts, tennis shoes) is required at all times.
• Foul language, disrespectful/loud behavior, misuse/destruction/abuse of equipment is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Offenders will be dealt with appropriately.
• Strength training accessories not provided by KFFC must be approved by the assistant coordinator of recreation services/fitness prior to usage within the facility. Chalk is permitted but must be kept in a sealed container.
• Limit your cardiovascular workout to 30 minutes on all pieces of equipment.
• Free weight equipment may not be removed from the KFFC at any time. All KFFC equipment must remain in designated areas.
• Children 12 years old and under are not permitted within the KFFC. Children ages 13 to 16 must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times while utilizing the KFFC. Instructions from the KFFC staff must be followed at all times. Failure to follow user guidelines or instructions from KFFC staff may result in the suspension of your privileges in the KFFC.
• Personal training is not permitted within the KFFC. Offenders will be dealt with appropriately.
• For assistance or to report facility problems, please contact the assistant coordinator of recreation services, a KFFC staff member or a facility monitor.
• KFFC utilizes video monitoring for the safety of patrons and security of equipment.

• Non-marking athletic shoes are required at all times.
• Only racquetball may be played on the courts unless scheduled in advance.
• Proper eyewear and racquet are required.

• Group Fitness equipment is solely reserved for fitness classes.

• Non-marking athletic shoes are required at all times.
• Only tennis is permitted to be played on the outdoor courts unless scheduled in advance.

• Squash shoes or nonaggressive court-sole configuration shoes must be worn at all times.
• Court activities are limited to squash matches only.
• Proper eyewear and racquet are required.
• Know the WSF Rules of Squash and abide by them.
• For access, please email Scott Lotze at sal036@bucknell.edu.