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Minor Membership and Access

The Recreation and Wellness Center welcomes families, and we often host family-friendly events. The following guidelines help all patrons enjoy our facilities safely.


Minors are defined as anyone under the age of 18. The following policies will be enforced strictly

  • A parent or legal guardian must have and maintain an active RWC membership. 
  • A parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor during membership purchase. Photo ID verification and proof of relationship may be requested.  
  • A parent or legal guardian must sign a consent form in addition to a waiver on behalf of the minor. 
  • Parents, legal guardians, or minors found in violation of these policies are subject to suspension or loss of membership privileges.  
  • Minors will not be given guest passes with their membership purchase. 
  • Day Passes will not be sold to Minors. 
Age 16-17

Age 16-17

Minors age 16-17 can purchase full Rec Center memberships, with some additional requirements. 

Requirements

  • The minor must present a valid form of government ID.  Examples include: drivers license, state ID card, birth certificate, or passport. 
  • A parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor during membership purchase. Photo ID verification and proof of relationship may be requested.
  • Parking is required and must be purchased (with membership) at Member Services.

Services

  • May utilize all spaces within the Rec Center.
  • May participate in most programming offered through Campus Recreation and Wellness.
  • Receives a Campus Recreation and Wellness membership ID card.

Facility Access

There are no limitations on times they can visit the Rec Center during normal operating hours

Age 5-15

Age 5-15

Recreation and Wellness members may purchase a membership for minor dependents age 5-15. This membership has access and space restrictions.

Requirements

  • Parent or guardian must have a valid Rec Center membership.
  • A parent or legal guardian must remain within the same area of the facility and supervise minor members ages 5-15 at all times while in the Rec Center. 

Services

  • May use the track and court spaces.
  • May participate in programs and services designated as open to minors.

Restrictions

  • Not allowed in any fitness zone or on fitness equipment, per guidance from the University of Houston System.
  • Minors are welcome to events specifically marked as family programs, and are not permitted to attend Group Fitness programs, Rec Sports events, or programs and special events for adults. 

Facility Access

Minors aged 5 -15 are allowed daily during Family Hours from opening to 6 p.m. Space and equipment restrictions for minors ages 5-15 remain in place at all times.

Age 4 or Younger

Age 4 or Younger

Minors age 4 or younger do not require a membership. They may be present with a parent or legal guardian at no charge, but access restrictions apply.

Requirements

  • A parent or legal guardian must remain within an arm’s reach of their child at all times. 
  • Parent or legal guardian may only use the track or court spaces with minors age 4 or younger.
  • Strollers are only allowed on the track between the hours of opening – 5:00pm.

Restrictions

  • Not allowed in any fitness zone, on fitness equipment, or at programming for adults.
  • Not allowed to be carried or held on cardio or strength equipment.
  • Not allowed to be left near a fitness zone or fitness equipment while adult uses the zone or equipment.

Facility Access

Minors age 4 or younger are allowed daily during Family Hours from opening to 6 p.m. Space and equipment restrictions for minors ages 5-15 remain in place at all times.

For semester and holiday dates, visit the academic calendar.

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Acceptable Documents for Proof of Guardianship

Acceptable documents for proof of guardianship
Accepted Not Accepted
Driver’s License, State IDs, or Passport Junk Mail
Birth Certificate  Handwritten letters, forms, or documents
Car, homeowner, other types of insurance Credit Card Applications
Current Year Income Tax Return Magazine Subscriptions
Other legal documents  

 

Contact

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    Campus Recreation and Wellness

    CampusRecreation@uhcl.edu 

    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 245
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Welcome Desk: 281-283-2330
    Member Services: 281-283-2331

    Rec Center Hours


    Monday-Thursday:
    7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

    Friday:
    7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Saturday:
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Sunday:
    Noon - 6 p.m.