Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center

Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center Policies

The renovated Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center reopened in September 2010.

The 11,500 sq. ft. fitness center boasts over 50 pieces of cardio equipment, 15 selectorized weight machines and a multi-purpose room for classes and additional cardio.

The building hosts two-courts in the Class of 1958 Gymnasium, an eight-lane pool, a fitness center with a varsity weight training area, an athletic training room, locker rooms, a conference smart room. The fitness center is located on the second floor directly up the circular staircase as you enter The Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center.

Building Regulations and Policies

Participants are expected to act responsibly and respect the rights of others. Those engaging in unacceptable or irresponsible behavior may have their access to facilities revoked or suspended.
Report problems, needs and concerns to the Fitness Center Monitor.
Audible music is not permitted except for approved activities.
No smoking, chewing tobacco, alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any illegal substance is permitted.
All personal belongings must be secured in lockers or storage cubbies. Bags are not permitted in group exercise areas, gymnasium, fitness center floor or hallways.
The Department of Athletics & Physical Education is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property.
Pictures and/or videos are not permitted without permission from The Department of Athletics and Physical Education as per Bryn Mawr College policy.
OneCard access is required to obtain entry into the building.
Students interested in reserving spaces in The Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center should contact Katie Tarr at ktarr@brynmawr.edu or ext. 7305.

Fitness Center Policies

In order to ensure a safe, productive and clean environment, the fitness center/athletic staff asks for cooperation with the following policies:

Personal training and personal coaching, from trainers or coaches from outside our community, is not permitted. For more information, contact Courtney Morris.
Equipment removed from multi-purpose room should be returned after use.
Please wipe down all machines, mats and benches after use.
Please re-rack all free weights in their proper place, DO NOT leave weights on bars.
Spotters and/or a workout partner are recommended when using free weights.
Shoes must be worn on all equipment at all times
Please see the Fitness Center Monitor on duty to inquire about missing items. Items in the Lost & Found will be discarded at the end of each semester and before the start of the academic year.

Use of the Bern Schwartz Athletics & Fitness Center is a privilege. Please help maintain the current nature of the facility.

Multi-Purpose Room

The Multi-purpose room, located in the fitness center, is reserved for physical education classes, fit club classes and athletic departmental use. When not being used, the multi-purpose room is available for recreational use. Group workouts must be coordinated with The Department of Athletics and Physical Education. Please return all equipment to its proper place if taken from the multi-purpose room, or the fitness center.

The Class of 1958 Gymnasium

The Bern Schwartz gymnasium is available for open recreation as part of a set schedule. Permissible activities during open recreation in the gymnasium include: basketball, badminton, volleyball, and pickleball. Any other types of sports or activities must obtain prior approval from the Department of Athletics, please contact Katie Tarr at ktarr@brynmawr.edu for further information regarding approved activities. Proper footwear must be worn; no wet shoes, boots or black soled sneakers that may mark up the floor are permitted. No exiting or entering through emergency access doors. Please return all equipment to its proper place.

Locker Room Policies

Please use the appropriate locker room when using the facility (See below). Please abide by all locker room policies and help maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for everyone. Be aware locker room assignments may change due to college sponsored activities, see posting outside of locker rooms for changes.

Locker Rooms

Women's Locker Room: Locker room is reserved for use by those who identify themselves as female.

Men's Locker Room: Locker room is reserved for use by those who identify themselves as male.

Gender Neutral Locker Room: This Locker Room is available for any member of the Bryn Mawr community to use, only day lockers are available in this locker room. Please note that this locker room is not directly connected to the pool. See signage to maintain privacy while in use.

Varsity Team Locker Rooms: Locker rooms are reserved for current Bryn Mawr College varsity student-athletes.

Day-Use Lockers

Day-use lockers are available in the Women's Locker Room, the Gender Neutral Locker Room, and the Men's Locker Room at no charge on a first come, first-served basis.
Padlocks are recommended as The Department of Athletics & Physical Education and Bryn Mawr College are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property.
Members must remove their padlock and all items in day-use lockers when they leave the facility.
Any items left overnight will be removed and placed in Lost & Found.

Overnight Lockers

A limited number of overnight lockers are available to full-time Bryn Mawr Faculty/Staff. Lockers will be allocated every two years via a lottery system. Contact Katie Tarr (ktarr@brynmawr.edu or ext. 7305) in the Department of Athletics & Physical Education for questions regarding overnight lockers.

No Food or drink may be consumed or stored in the locker room at any time.
Please limit shower use time to 5 minutes.
Swimmers are encouraged to dry their swimsuits by using the swimsuit dryer on the pool deck prior to storing them in a locker. Wet suits are not permitted to be stored in lockers, please hang them in the wet area of the locker room when possible.
Locker room temperature will be maintained by the Athletic Department. Users are not permitted to adjust the temperature.

Please report any problems or concerns to Katie Tarr, Associate Athletic Director, at ktarr@brynmawr.edu.

Swimming Pool Policies

Open recreation lap swim is offered daily. Please note hours are subject to change.

Swimming Pool Rules

Swim at your own risk
Do not enter the water until a lifeguard is on duty
Swimmers must shower before entering water
Proper swimming attire must be worn by all swimmers
All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult in the water at all times
All children must be potty-trained to use the pool. Swim diapers are NOT permitted.
Swimmers are to enter the pool area through the locker rooms – no exit or entrance through double doors located at each end of pool
No running on deck or in locker room areas
Do not swim under bulk head
No jumping or diving off of starting blocks without the supervision of a coach
No diving in shallow end
No sitting or hanging on lane lines
No flotation devices allowed
Kick boards, fins and pull buoys are for the use of lap swimmers and supervised classes only
All food and beverage on pool deck must be approved by Aquatics Director
No glass permitted on pool deck or locker room area
Please use swim suit dryer located on pool deck during scheduled pool hours. There is an additional suit dryer in the varsity locker room

If you have comments, suggestions or feedback regarding the center's aquatic programs, contact the Aquatics Director Arthur Wang at awang4@brynmawr.edu or 610-526-7349.

Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center

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