Rec Center Facilities

About the Arthur L. and Maxine Sheets Rybolt Health Sciences and Recreation Center

The Ashland University Rec Center was named for Arthur L. and Maxine Sheets Rybolt in gratitude for the generous contribution they made to help the facility become a reality. Since its opening in 2006, millions have benefited from its presence on our campus.

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Contact Information

Recreation & Wellness

recwell@ashland.edu

419-289-5440

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Rec Center Hours

Rec Center Calendar

Day	Rec Center	Pool	Climbing Wall
Monday	6 a.m. – 10 p.m.	11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m.	3 – 6 p.m.
Tuesday	6 a.m. – 10 p.m.	11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m.	Closed
Wednesday	6 a.m. – 10 p.m.	11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m.	3 – 8 p.m.
Thursday	6 a.m. – 10 p.m.	11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m.	Closed
Friday	6 a.m. – 9 p.m.	11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m.	3 – 6 p.m.
Saturday	10 a.m. – 9 p.m.	3 – 7 p.m.	Closed
Sunday	1 – 9 p.m.	3 – 7 p.m.	Closed

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Date	Rec Center	Pool	Climbing Wall
Sept. 2 Labor Day	11 a.m. – 10 p.m.	11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m.	CLOSED
Sept. 28 Family Health & Fitness Day	10 a.m. – 9 p.m.	3 – 7 p.m.	1 – 4 p.m.
Oct. 5 Homecoming Hours/ Alumni Swim Meet	8 a.m. – 9 p.m.	3 – 7 p.m.	CLOSED
Oct. 12 Climbing Wall Saturday	10 a.m. – 9 p.m.	3 - 7 p.m.	1 – 4 p.m.
Oct. 18 Fall Break	11 a.m. – 9 p.m.	11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m.	CLOSED
Oct. 19 – 20 Fall Break	1 – 9 p.m.	CLOSED	CLOSED
Nov. 2 AU Swim Meet	10 a.m. – 9 p.m.	3 – 7 p.m.	CLOSED
Nov. 9 AU Swim Meet	10 a.m. – 9 p.m.	TBD	CLOSED
Nov. 16 Climbing Wall Saturday	10 a.m. – 9 p.m.	3 – 7 p.m.	1 – 4 p.m.
Nov 27 – 30 Thanksgiving Break	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED
Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Break	1 – 9 p.m.	CLOSED	CLOSED
Dec. 10 AHS Swim Meet	6 a.m. – 10 p.m.	11 a.m. – 2 p.m.	CLOSED
Dec. 13 Winter Break	11 a.m. – 9 p.m.	11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m.	CLOSED
Dec. 14 – 15 Winter Break	1 – 9 p.m.	CLOSED	CLOSED
Dec. 16 – 18 Winter Break	11 a.m. – 9 p.m.	11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m.	CLOSED
Dec. 19 – Jan. 1 University Closed	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED

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Inside the Rec Center

Our indoor facilities are designed to be easily accessible to everyone.

Group X Class Schedule

Aerobics Room: Our aerobics room is outfitted with a barre, mirror, stereo, computer, TV/DVD player and various kinds of fitness equipment, including mats, Swiss balls, free weights, steps, weighted bars, a chin-up bar, kettlebells, a punching bag, battling ropes and a pace clock. Most of our Group X classes are held here.
Game Room: features two table tennis tables, three billiards tables and two HD televisions with Wii
Meditation Room:A peaceful space for quiet meditation or just to be still that includes mindfulness resources, meditation cushions and comfortable chairs

Our 5,000-square-foot fitness center has a cardio workout area and a weight room.

Cardio Equipment - 31 units of cardio equipment that include:
- AMT machines
- Arc-Trainers
- Bicycles
- Elliptical machines
- Rowers
- Stairmills
- Treadmills
Weight Room
- 16 selectorized weight training systems
- 12 free weight stations
- 8 televisions with Broadcast Vision
- Kettlebells, Battle Ropes and Resistance Bands, Dumbbells and Slam Balls from Kettlebell Kings & Living.Fit

The Natatorium, located in the lower level of the Rec Center, serves as home to the intercollegiate Women's and Men's Swimming and Diving Teams. When the teams aren’t practicing or hosting a swim meet, the pool is open to all.

Within the Natatorium you will find:

Diving Well, equipped with one- and three-meter diving boards.
Hot Tub that accommodates 18 people.
Locker Rooms
- Faculty and staff locker rooms
- General locker rooms
- Visitor and family changing and locker rooms
Offices of the intercollegiate men’s and women’s swimming and diving staff
Pool - A 25-yard pool that offers eight swimming lanes. A pace clock is also visible from the swimming lanes.
Sauna that accommodates seven people comfortably.

Badminton equipment
Basketballs
Bike helmets
Bike locks
Billiard balls
Board games
Bocce
Children’s life preservers
Cornhole
Dip belts
Hair dryers
Indoor footballs
Jump ropes
Kan Jam
Kick boards
Locks
Outdoor football
Pool ankle weights
Racquetball equipment
Sand volleyballs
Sliders
Soccer balls
Stopwatches
Swim noodles
Swimming goggles
Table tennis equipment
Tennis equipment
Towels
Volleyballs
Volleyball equipment
Wallyball
Wii
Weight lifting belts
Yoga/Pilates mats

Outdoor Facilities

We also maintain areas across campus that are designated for fun outdoor activities, including the Brooks G. Hull intramural field, a hammock station, the Kilhefner basketball court and three sand volleyball courts. When facilities are not occupied by structured programming, the areas are available for recreational use.

The intramural field, located at the corner of King Road and Garmon Avenue, is used for intramurals, sport clubs, facility rentals and informal recreation. Intramurals held on the field include flag football, softball and soccer. The intramural field is also home to the men’s Lacrosse club team and the men's and women's rugby, soccer and quidditch club teams. It is equipped with two soccer goals and a backstop.

The court is located behind Kilhefner Hall, off of King Road.

Basketball Checkout

Basketballs are available for checkout in the Rec Center at the Equipment Checkout Desk. A valid Rec Center membership is needed to check out equipment. All equipment must be returned the same day.

Court Reservations

Court usage is on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required.

Court Locations

Behind the Recreation Center (off of Garmon Avenue) - two courts
Fraternity Circle (off of Broad Street)

Volleyball Checkout

Sand volleyballs can be checked out inside the Rec Center at the Equipment Checkout Desk. A valid Rec Center membership is needed to check out equipment. All equipment must be returned the same day.

Court Reservations

Members can reserve the Rec Center sand volleyball courts for a one-hour time period (other courts do not require a reservation). Courts may be reserved up to one day in advance. You can reserve a court by calling the Rec Center at 419-207-6173 or visiting the customer service desk.

Rental Fees

Rentals are conducted year round based on facility and staffing availability. Renting the facility is a great option for staff bonding and development among church groups as well as business gatherings, graduation parties and birthday parties.

Deposits are required at the time of reservation.

If paying by credit card, fill out the form and then email it to recwell@ashland.edu.

If paying by other means, please fill out the form and print it off and bring it to the Rec Center with your payment.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 419-289-5440.

All participants (who are not members of the Recreation Center) must sign a liability form (parent/legal guardian signature required for anyone under 18).

Organization must provide proper supervision – 2 adults for every 20 children (add an additional adult per 10 additional children).

Final payment is due the day of the event.

A list of participants must be available upon request.

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance; along with a $20/day rental non-refundable deposit

Area to Rent Price Per Hour:

Aerobics Room $30
One Racquetball Court $30
One Basketball Court $50
Climbing Wall $60
Game Room $40
MAC (Multi-purpose Activity Court) $50
Pool $110
Rec Center Sand Volleyball Court $40
Intramural Field $40
Classroom $40

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Rec Center Facilities

On this page:

About the Arthur L. and Maxine Sheets Rybolt Health Sciences and Recreation Center

Contact Information

Rec Center Hours

Inside the Rec Center

Outdoor Facilities

Basketball Checkout

Court Reservations

Court Locations

Volleyball Checkout

Court Reservations

Rental Fees

Contact

On this page:

About the Arthur L. and Maxine Sheets Rybolt Health Sciences and Recreation Center

Contact Information

Rec Center Hours

Fall 2024 Hours

Holiday & Special Hours

Inside the Rec Center

Activity Rooms

Climbing and Bouldering Walls

Courts

Fitness Center

Lobby/Atrium

Messerly Natatorium

Track

Also Available at the Rec Center: Equipment for Free Check-Out

Also Located in the Rec Center

Outdoor Facilities

The Brooks G. Hull Intramural Field

Hammock Station

Kilhefner Basketball Court

Sand Volleyball Courts

Rental Fees

Forms Needed

Campus Departments/Organizations

Needed for Every Rental

Rentals During Operating Hours

Rentals During Non-Operating Hours