VHAC Policies

• Facility access requires VHAC membership or the purchase of a day pass for all guests ages 4 and up.
• Memberships and day passes are nontransferable.
• All adults age 16+ are required to have a government issued picture ID to access the facility. 
• Guests 15 and younger are required to be accompanied by an adult (age 18+) at all times.
• Child spectators at intramurals, special events and during rentals must have a non-playing adult (18 years or older) directly supervising the child during the event. Directly supervising is defined as the guardian and child can verbally and visually communicate at all times.
• Camp counselors must supervise all campers under 16 years of age attending summer camps and using the VHAC.

All physical activities offered by Recreational Sports and the VHAC carry various degrees of risk or injury. Participants assume sole responsibility for any and all such risk or injury that may result due to voluntary participation. It is each individual's responsibility to be knowledgeable of his/her own physical condition to participate in any of the activities. Waivers will be provided at check-in for all first-time guests.

• Workout attire outlined in the general policies is required.
• Dunking or grabbing of the rim will result in automatic ejection and suspension from the facility.
• Music must be limited to private, individual use (i.e. with headphones). Loud music that is disruptive to others is prohibited.
• Volleyball equipment may be erected if space is available. Ask the all-purpose room attendant or contact the front desk for this equipment.
• Playing of baseball or softball, football, or other sports not designated for indoor purposes is prohibited.

• Bowling shoes must be worn by everyone on the approach, with the exception of small children if we do not have their shoe size.
• Lofting of balls is strictly prohibited.
• Bowlers are not allowed to go beyond the foul lines on the lanes.
• Only one person is allowed on the approach at a time.
• The bowling balls should be returned to the racks after bowling.
• Make sure the sweep has returned to the proper position before beginning your approach.
• Personal equipment should be used at your own risk.

• All climbing participants must check in at the customer service desk and/or scan their Buffalo Gold card or VHAC membership card.
• During the week, all Climbing participants must be at least 16 years of age or older and must complete the TAMU System liability release waiver before they are allowed to climb. Participants 16 and 17 years old will need a valid waiver signed by in order to climb Monday - Friday.
• On weekends, we have designated "Family Hours" to accommodate our Climbing participants under 16 years of age. Anyone under 16 years of age may climb on Saturday and Sunday during the hours of 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. A parent or guardian of the underage participant must be present at all times and must complete the TAMU System liability release form on their behalf before they are allowed to climb.
• In the event of a WTAMU sponsored camp, campers must show identification before being allowed to climb, as well as the above procedures.
• Climbing shoes or soft soled closed-toed shoes are the only shoes permitted while climbing.
• Climbers on the tower and bouldering wall must be five feet from one another while climbing.
• A belay approval is required before participants are permitted to use belay skills.
• Detailed Climbing Tower Rules can be found here.
• Please follow the advice of the student employees giving directions for your safety and the safety of others. Climbing Tower staff reserve the right to remove or ban any participant from the area for any violation of our safety practices and behavioral expectations at any time.

• All users of the swimming pool are required to check-in at the pool office with a valid Buffalo Gold Card or guest pass.
• Cut-offs or swim suits with any kind of buttons are prohibited in the pool. All persons using the pool must have on proper swimming attire.
• Individuals with any type of bandage or tape on their body are prohibited from entering the pool.
• WTAMU is a smoking-free campus. Smoking will not be permitted in the VHAC or in the pool area.
• Rough play, shoving or general horseplay in the pool or on the deck is prohibited.
• No running or tag games in the pool or on the deck.
• No food or gum are allowed in the pool. 
• Guests are allowed to bring coolers with drinks limited to plastic bottles or juice boxes. This excludes glass bottles of any kind or any alcoholic beverages. All coolers will be inspected by lifeguards. Should alcohol be found in the cooler, the University Police Department will be contacted and guests will be required to leave the premises without a refund.
• Breakable objects are not permitted in the pool area.
• Profane language or any type of behavior annoying to other swimmers is prohibited.
• There will be no visiting or unnecessary talking to lifeguards on duty.
• Teaching, maintenance and safety equipment are off limits! Only instructors, maintenance personnel and lifeguards are to handle this equipment.
• Lifeguards are not allowed to keep items for a person using the pool area.
• Scuba diving is prohibited during regular pool hours.
• Parents should not allow small children to run free on the deck or be alone in the pool area.
• No dives or flips off the edge of the pool. This applies to the entire pool area.
• Water guns, rafts or large flotation devices are not allowed. Any child wearing a flotation device should be within an arms distance from a supervising adult.
• Children still in diapers MUST wear swim diapers.
• The VHAC recommends that children or anyone that may not be a strong swimmer report this to the lifeguards. Children should always have a parent or guardian's supervision.
• Anyone using the slide must be 42 inches tall.
• At the first sign of lightning the pool patio will close and then re-open approximately 30 minutes after the lightning has passed.

• Workout attire required. All weight room users must wear close-toed shoes and shirts.
• To use the weight room, a person must be at least 16 years of age.
• Weight room equipment must remain in specified areas.
• Return weights to the racks after each use. Weights should not be left on the bars.
• Safety supports and collars should be used when lifting.
• Weights are not to be dropped or slammed.
• Use the wipes provided to clean off cardio equipment after workout is complete.
• Each patron is only allowed one towel. These are to remain in the weight room at all times.
• No spitting on the floor.
• Tobacco is not to be smoked, chewed or dipped in the weight room. Water is the only drink allowed past the front desk.
• Weight room users should be courteous to other users of the weight room.
• Private radios or tape players are only allowed if earphones are used. No loud jam box music will be permitted.

• Workout attire is required.
• Each person must register at the bowling lane counter.
• No more than four people are allowed in a racquetball court at a time.
• For safety, the VHAC recommends and encourages the use of protective eyewear while playing racquetball and handball.
• All those playing racquetball should be made aware that racquetball is a serious sport with potential for injury. Everyone should use caution and play sensibly.
• The racquetball courts are limited to the use of racquetball, handball, and wallyball only.