Prohibited Items

Items and activities prohibited in SRWS Facilities include but are not limited to:

  • Food and beverages are prohibited except in patron seating areas along the second floor free zone walkway and lower-level seating areas near table tennis and leisure pool windows.
  • Note that water or sport drinks in a plastic or metal container with a screw or sport top are permitted in all activity areas. Open beverage containers are not permitted in any activity spaces, including but not limited to: cardio, strength, gymnasium courts, aerobic studios, and rock wall areas.
  • Glass containers are prohibited.
  • Photography using digital cameras, web cams, cellular phone cameras, cameras, video recorders or any other recording device unless prior permission is granted by designated SRWS professional staff.
  • The University of Akron is a tobacco free campus, see University Rule 3359-20-05.10 for details.
    Spitting is not allowed, except in appropriate receptacles located throughout SRWS facilities. Patrons observed violating this policy will be asked to leave and may face further disciplinary action.
  • Chewing gum. Please dispose of gum in proper trash receptacles before participating in any facility activity.
  • Bicycles, strollers, skateboards, and in-line skates. Bike racks are provided at all SRWS entries. Locking bikes to anything other than a bike rack is prohibited and will be reported to UAPD for removal. Bicycles are not permitted in the building.
  • Per UA policy; no riding, storage or charging rideables (scooters, e-bikes, e-boards) inside UA buildings. All motorized/electric rideables must remain outside the building.
  • Use of personal television (TV) remotes to control floor TVs. See TV station policies for more information.
  • Posting or chalking announcements, flyers, posters, etc., on building walls, windows, lockers, and/or doors unless prior permission is granted by appropriate SRWS professional staff member.
  • Music in SRWS facilities plays at a set station and volume. Patrons are not allowed to bring in portable external devices to play music. Personal music is limited to headphone use only and should not be audible to others.