Audience
The Athletics & Recreation Department and the Michael P. O'Brien Athletic & Recreation Center have made adjustments to the availability of the Fitness Center that includes the Free Weights and Squat Racks to allow varsity athletic teams to have dedicated team workouts with the Strength & Conditioning Coach. The hours of operation are outlined below.
When the Fitness Center is unavailable due to team workouts, patrons can still access the strength equipment that is located adjacent to the Climbing Wall and Cardio Machines.
Considerable effort was made by the Athletic Department staff to limit the number of hours that were allocated to team workouts. In addition, the "community hours" were left open for the campus community to access the Fitness Center.
Please contact Tom Fisher, ARC Director via email at twfisher@smcm.edu or call 240-895-2131.
Building Hours
Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Fitness Center (Free Weights & Racks):
Varsity Athletics Team Workouts:
Monday 6:00am-9:00am 3:30pm-7:00pm
Tuesday 6:00am-9:30am 2:30pm-6:30pm
Wednesday 6:00am-9:00am 4:30pm-7:00pm
Thursday 6:00am-9:30am 3:00pm-7:30pm
Friday 6:0am-9:30am 1:30pm-5:30pm
Campus & Community Access:
Monday 9:00am-3:30pm 7:00pm-9pm
Tuesday 9:30am-2:30pm 6:30pm-9:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-4:30pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday 9:30am-3:00pm 7:30pm-9:00pm
Friday 9:30am-1:30pm 5:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-6pm
Aquatic Center:
Monday-Friday 12pm-2pm
Monday-Friday 6pm-9pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
**There may be a delay in the Open Swim Hours while we finalize the Lifeguard Schedule**
Climbing Wall:
Monday-Friday: 12-9pm
Saturday 3-6pm
Sunday 1-4pm
Inclement Weather
Monday-Friday: 8am-7pm
Saturday: 12pm-3:30pm
Sunday: 12pm-3:30pm
ARC Reminders
1. All patrons must report to the Welcome Desk and present their ID. Patrons may also purchase a guest pass at the Welcome Desk for $5 if they are not a faculty, staff or student.
2. Patrons will also be required to present their ID and/or guest pass at the Fitness Center Desk if they plan to use the Fitness Center, Cardio Room, Climbing Wall or Movement Room.
3. Make sure that you wear the appropriate athletic attire and footwear at all times.
4. Please wipe down your equipment with the gym wipes, spray bottles and towels that are provided when your workout is complete.
5. If using a treadmill or elliptical, please return the elevation to zero and turn off the TV when your workout is complete.
6. Patrons need their College issued ID's to gain access to the locker rooms
7. Family members of faculty and staff must complete the Membership application form and ID before using the MPOARC.
8. All users participate at their own risk.
9. ARC members are required to present a valid SMCM ID upon entering the building.
10. Members and guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
11. No one under the age of 18 is permitted to be inside or use any piece of equipment in the Fitness Center or Cardio Room.
12. Day passes are available at the Welcome Desk at $5.00 per visit for each individual.
13. All guests are welcome to participate in Group Fitness classes. Any patron who is not a member but wishes to participate in the Group Fitness classes may do so by purchasing a guest pass at the Welcome Desk and presenting the receipt to the Group Fitness instructor.
14. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any area of the ARC.
15. The use of the ARC while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in immediate termination of facility privileges.
16. Proper non-marking athletic shoes and full shirts are required in all areas of the ARC outside of the Aquatics Center.
17. The use of bicycles, skates, scooters, and skateboards is not permitted inside the facility.
18. Aside from scheduled team practice times and events, no person is permitted to use the Arena at any time.
19. It is against facility policy to prop open emergency doors or open exits to allow unauthorized persons access to the facility. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary action.
20. All photography and/or videography in any facility space must first be approved by the ARC Director. This includes photography using all technology with built-in camera devices i.e. cell phones, PDA's cameras, etc.
21. ARC members are expected to respect the facility and the rights of other individuals. Any user who engages in disorderly conduct, including but not limited to, verbal or physical abuse of an employee or any other guest, is subject to immediate removal from the facility, possible loss of membership privileges without refund, and campus/community judicial processes.