Youth membership
Student Recreation & Wellness Services (SRWS) is excited to offer youth membership options for all membership types. Restrictions apply based on age. SRWC membership is required for all youth ages 3 and up. Appropriate membership agreements and waivers are required for all members. All fees listed are per person.
Immediate family only
Youth membership is only valid for the immediate family of current members. Immediate family is defined as all those claimed as dependents. Youth membership categories are divided into two distinct age groups:
- Ages 13 and under
- DIRECT supervision is required for children 13 & younger. SRWS defines direct supervision as the child being in line of sight of parent/guardian and the parent/guardian is participating in the same activity and able to respond immediately should the need arise.
- Children found to be unsupervised by a parent/guardian will be asked to re-join their parent/guardian. Repeated offenses will result in restrictions in membership up to and including loss of membership. No refunds will be approved for failure to comply with SRWS facility policies.
- Youth ages 13 and under are not permitted on the cardio or strength training equipment.
- Parent/Guardians should be mindful of your child's actions as they move throughout the facility and should always maintain direct supervision.
- Program specific spaces (rock wall, pool areas, etc.) have additional age specific supervision restrictions, see below.
- Memberships are not required for youth ages 2 and under.
- Youth membership cards are color coded (yellow) and should be carried with the parent or child in the facility.
- Photo of membership card on phone is permitted.
- SRWS reserves the right to verify membership type as needed.
- Ages 14 to 17
- Permitted use of entire ONAT (Ocasek Natatorium) & SRWC (Student Recreation and Wellness Center) without direct supervision, main member is required to be in the facility.
- The care, custody, and control of all minors while utilizing SRWS facilities always remains with the Parent/Guardian.
- Required to complete a fitness orientation assessment prior to first use of fitness strength and cardio equipment.
- Youth membership cards are color coded (blue) and should be carried with the parent or child in the facility.
- Photo of membership card on phone is permitted.
- SRWS reserves the right to verify membership type as needed.
Youth membership hours
Patrons with a valid youth membership may access the facility during all posted open hours. Our hours page is always up-to-date with current facility hours. Please note that drop-in availability within SRWS facilities is subject to change at any time. Scheduled programming, academic classes, or events may take all or parts of the facility offline.
Area specific policies
- Rock Wall
- Direct supervision is required for ages 13 and under; parent/guardian must stay at the wall.
- Additional waivers are required prior to participation for all members.
- Indoor track
- 13 & under needs direct supervision. Parent/guardian must participate/remain on track.
- Aquatic areas
- Any child utilizing a coast guard approved life jacket is required to always have a parent/guardian in the water with them, within an arm's length.
- Children under 48 inches must have an adult (18 years of age or older) in the water with them. Lifeguards have the discretionary authority to require an adult to be in the water with any child who is deemed a weak swimmer or require a swim test.
- Parent/legal guardian must remain in pool area for children under 13 years of age and must be within arm's reach for children under 4 years of age.
- Youth 14 and younger are not allowed in the Spa. (link to spa rules)
- Club and Intramural Sports
- Youth members are not eligible to participate in Club Sports & Intramural Sports programs or events. Only current University of Akron Students are able to participate in these programs.