The WVU Student Recreation Center does host outside groups on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays during the fall and spring semesters. During University breaks and during the summer, the Rec Center will host outside groups during the week as well. Groups are required to schedule a time slot and pay in advance of the group’s arrival.
SPECIAL NOTE: Many of the groups that visit the Rec Center are groups scheduled as birthday parties. It is important to note that the Rec Center does not specifically host birthday parties, we host groups. The difference is that the Rec Center staff does not plan any special activities for birthday parties and the food and drink portion of the party can not be in this facility. Water is the only beverage permitted within program areas of the Rec Center. Additionally, the group fee does apply to all of those who enter the program area, including adults.
A “group” is defined as having ten (10) or more people. If your group meets this requirement, the group rate is $6/person for non-members and $5/person for members who are scheduling groups. If there are nine (9) or less people in the group, the standard day rate of $10/person would apply. The person organizing the group is required to pre-purchase Rec Center wrist bands (which allow non-members to have access to the facility) in advance of the group’s arrival. At the time the wrist bands are purchased, the group organizer will be given a copy of the group rules (click here to download now—
Group Facility Use Policies
) and will be taken on a tour of the facility to get an idea where the group will be permitted within the facility.
Groups can also be scheduled on the climbing wall on Friday evenings from either, 4-6p or 6-8p. To schedule a group to utilize the pool or facility in general or to schedule a climbing wall group, please contact Sherri Restauri at 304-293-5055. For more information on climbing wall groups, please visit the Climbing Wall section of the web page by clicking on “climbing wall”.
