Family Hours

Save time and register your family members online through our membership portal at recregister.osu.edu. Current members may log in and update their dependents by clicking on their profile in the upper right corner. On the first page at the bottom click add dependent. Spouses/Partners and legal dependents under 18 can be added at no charge for family hours access. If you do not add your dependents online, you will need to do so at your next visit to the facilities. 

Documentation may be requested to confirm dependency - examples include: joint bank account, both names on lease/mortgage, joint utility bill, affidavit of partnership, marriage license. Family members must remain with the sponsoring member at all times while using Rec Sports facilities. Ages 14 years or older can use the fitness centers, attend fitness classes and use equipment. View more information about minors in Recreational Sports facilities. 

Facility Offerings

• Tennis/Pickleball Courts - racquets can be checked out with a membership card/BuckID at the Women's Field House, Jesse Owens North and the RPAC Sport Shop. Balls available for purchase.
• Lincoln Tower Park Turf/Fields - play kickball, soccer or football
• RPAC - racquets, basketballs, volleyballs and game equipment can be checked out with a membership card/BuckID at the RPAC Sport Shop. Racquetballs and table tennis balls available for purchase.
• ARC - turf fields and basketball/volleyball
• OAC - bouldering wall and top-rope climbing

Youth Program Offerings

• Learn to Swim Group and Private Lessons
• Camp Recky

• Annual or semester membership holders can bring one spouse/partner and legal dependents under 18 for no additional charge during family hours.
  
  
• Spouse/partner and dependents must be added to the Rec Sports member’s account prior to accessing facility during Family Hours. In doing so, the spouse/partner and dependents agree to all policies in the Rec Sports Rights and Responsibilities Agreement and the Rec Sports member shares the responsibility for their behavior.  
  
  
• Failure to comply with Rec Sports policies may result in revocation of the guest and members’ privileges, including restricted access and/or disciplinary action.

MINOR POLICIES

• In accordance with the minor policy at The Ohio State University, any member or participant in activities under age 18 held within a facility of the Department must have a parent/guardian present at all times. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of the parent/guardian membership or referral of the matter to the Office of Student Life Student Conduct or The Ohio State University Police Division, where appropriate.
  
  
• Children less than 14 years of age must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times in all facilities. Accompanying your child is defined as being in the same activity area and in constant supervision.
  
  
• You must be 14 years or older to utilize the following within Recreational Sports Facilities: 
  • Free weights
  • Selectorized equipment
  • Cardio equipment
  • Any additional fitness equipment
  • Sauna and spa
  • Group fitness classes
  • Personal Training Services
  • Belay at the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC)
    
    
• Children ages 10 and under or individuals with disabilities can be assisted by a family member in facility designated for opposite sex. This policy ensures the privacy of others. Please use our private changing rooms.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER (OAC) FAMILY POLICIES

• You must be 5 years or older to climb at the OAC.
  
  
• Children must remain under the direct supervisionof a parent or guardian at all times.
  
  
• Running is not permitted in the OAC, including on bouldering pads and walkways.
  
  
• The bouldering area is a fall zone. Avoid walking under climbers.
  
  
• Maintain awareness of other climbers and respect shared spaces.
  
  
• OAC staff are available to belay new families and support climbers as needed, but routine belaying should be done by a family member who has earned an OAC Belay Tag. Visit go.osu.edu/onbelay to learn more.

AQUATIC FAMILY POLICIES

PARENT SUPERVISION REQUIRED

• Ages 5 and under: must always have a parent or guardian with them in the water
  
  
• Ages 6 – 13: must have a parent or guardian poolside directly supervising their activities
  
  
• Ages 14 – 17: must have a parent or guardian with them in the building
  
  
• Swimming Ability: if child age 6 or older is a weaker swimmer, lifeguard may require parent or guardian to be in the water  

GENERAL SAFETY REMINDERS

• Walk on the pool deck.
  
  
• NO DIVING or belly flops. Always enter the water feet first.
  
  
• No climbing the vortex walls. Current is strong and weaker swimmers should take caution.
  
  
• The slide is to be used by one person at a time (though parents are permitted to hold infants).
  
  
• Users of the slide must descend feet-first in a seated position.
  
  
• No swinging from waterfall ropes.
  
  
• Ages 13 and under are not permitted in the hot tub.

HEALTH REMINDERS

• Wash your child’s body, especially the rear end, with soap and water before swimming. Germs on your body end up in the water.
  
  
• Use the toilet facilities before arriving at the pool and take frequent bathroom breaks.
  
  
• Children not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper covered by plastic pants or a swimsuit.
  
  
• Check diapers often. Changing diapers and clothes on the pool deck is not permitted.

TOYS AND FLOTATION DEVICES

• Toys are not safety flotation devices. They require direct supervision by an adult.
  
  
• Inflatable toys, including water wings and other flotation devices, are not permitted.
  
  
• Coast Guard approved lifejackets and puddle jumpers may be used. Sizes are based on weight limits marked inside the jacket. Ask staff if you need help with a proper fit.