Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

The RAC

Recreation and Aerobics Center

Campus Life / RAC

Weekly Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8am-8pm; Wednesday and Saturday: 8am-5pm

RAC Pool

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8am-7pm; Wednesday and Saturday: 8am-4pm
Closed for COVID-19 Mitigation
Monday – Friday: 2-3pm; Saturday: 12-1pm

The Recreation and Aerobics Center (RAC) exists to serve Southwestern by promoting physical and spiritual wellness while increasing community for the glory of God.

The center includes: a gymnasium with an indoor walking/running track, racquetball courts, concessions, locker rooms with a sauna, cardiovascular activity room, strength training room, a Multi-Purpose room, and an aquatics facility. Adjacent to the center are lighted tennis courts, an outdoor track, and playing fields. The center is named for Myra K. and J. Roy Slover, seminary benefactors from Liberty, Texas.

The RAC program offerings include: Personal Training, Fitness Programs, Aquatics (Swimming Lessons), Intramural Sports, Aerobics, Outdoor Recreation, and various family-oriented special events.

As of Monday, April 26th, the RAC will operate according to the Phase III protocols until further notice.

Phase III Protocol Rules:

  1. The transition to Phase III is for members of the SWBTS community only. This means that guest must be either a student, faculty/staff member, spouse of a student, or child of a student who currently resides on campus to use the facility.
  2. All RAC guests are required to do a temperature scan upon entering the facility. If a guest has a temperature above 100 degrees they will not be allowed to use the facility.
  3. Masks are not required. Patrons who wish to wear a mask may still do so, but must bring a mask with them. Masks will no longer be issued at the RAC.
  4. Social distancing guidelines are still enforced and are to be observed by RAC Guests.
  5. All RAC guests will be required to sign-in at the RAC Control Desk.
  6. Phase III activity will NOT include:
    • Renting space to the outside community/vendors.
    • Renting out the RAC Party Room to SWBTS students, outside guests, or family.
    • Organized group sporting events or fitness training or classes.
    • The use of the RAC by guest not currently on the SWBTS Campus.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 AM- 8PM
  • Closed for Mitigation Daily (2 PM – 3PM)
  • Wednesday & Saturday 8 AM -5 PM
  • Note: Family Time (Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 PM – 2 PM). Family are allowed to use the RAC at anytime but are encouraged to take advantage of Family Time.

RAC Spaces Protocols

  • All RAC spaces are open to members of the SWBTS Community ONLY.
  • Swim Lessons for children ages 1-13 begin May 15th.
  • Note: The Programming of other RAC activities will NOT begin until the Fall of 2021.

RAC Patron Guidelines for Facility Use

  • Mask Not Required
  • Gloves Not Required
  • No Room Restrictions – Patrons are free to move about from room to room.
  • No Maximum Time Limit
  • No Appointments/Reservation Required
  • Note: Students, Spouses, and Children of faculty will need a valid SWBTS ID to use the RAC.
  • The minimum age to use the RAC without a parent present is 15 years of age. 

RAC Daily Mitigation Schedule

  • Monday – Friday
    • 7 AM RAC Staff sanitize and fumigate all equipment prior to opening.
    • 2-3PM RAC Closed to fumigate the facility.
    • 8 PM RAC Closes Equipment wiped down by RAC Staff.
  • Saturday
    • 7 AM RAC Staff sanitize all equipment prior to opening.
    • 2-3 PM RAC Closed to fumigate the facility.
    • 5 PM RAC Closes and equipment wiped down by RAC Staff.

Programs

Having a party? Don’t miss out on our party packages. Our RAC facilities provide a great place for birthdays!  Book us for your next event!

  • $150 (Southwestern students price is $75)
  • Access to RAC facilities (pool, courts, etc.)
  • 3 hours of private multi-purpose room rental

For more information, contact the RAC at 817-921-8540, or Jerome Jones at jjones@swbts.edu.

The RAC hosts open play basketball and soccer every week on Thursday.

  • Basketball: Every Thursday at 4PM
  • Soccer: Every Thursday at 6:30PM

For more information, contact the RAC at 817-921-8540, or Jerome Jones at jjones@swbts.edu.

POOL BEHAVIOR/CONDUCT PROTOCOLS

  • No running, rough play, dunking, chicken fights are allowed in the pool area.
  • No blow-up flotation devices. Only coast guard lifejackets or pool noodles.
  • No hanging on lane ropes.
  • No food or drinks on the pool deck or in the pool (only bottled water)
  • No diving. (not even shallow dives)
  • If you sign up for lap swim, you must remain in your lane. For those who sign up for the open swim, you must stay in your area and not go into the lane space.
  • Only ages 16 and up are allowed in the pool area. After 5:00 pm only ages 21 and up can use the pool area.
  • Any clothing or items left behind will be donated if not picked up after a week.
  • If the case of weather events, if there is a tornado, lightning within five miles of the pool, or a power outage you will be asked to exit the pool area.

POOL ITEMS OKAY TO BRING:

  • Bathing suit. No cut-offs, no racing/speedo suits (for guys), or two pieces.
    • Optional Items to Bring
      •  Goggles, and or swim cap
      •  Towel (RAC does provide ones you can borrow)
      • Coast guard lifejackets or pool noodles
      • Workout equipment (ex: kickboard, pull buoy, fins, ext.)
      • Bottled water (no soda or any colored drink)
      • Soft balls (no hard balls)
      • Pool toys/bath toys

POOL ITEMS NOT TO BRING:

  • Food or drink (outside of water)
  • Blow up flotation devices
  • No hard balls. (ex: basketball, football, ext.) 
  • No glass or sharp objects

For more information, contact the RAC at 817-921-8540, or Jerome Jones at jjones@swbts.edu.

THE RAC SWIM LESSONS

The RAC offers private/individual or group swim lessons for children ages 1-12 and teens 13-16. Private/Individual Lessons will be held on Fridays and Group Lessons on Saturdays throughout the summer. Lessons are available for beginners unable to swim, intermediate swimmers, or advanced swimmers who want to improve their technique. The focus of each lesson is for every student to gain a comfort level in water, learn basic strokes, and improve their swimming techniques.

RAC Swimming Lessons Pricing

PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL SWIM LESSONS

Private lessons offer one-on-one learning between the student and the swim instructor. Private lessons cost more due to the individualized time devoted to the student.

RAC PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL LESSONS PER SESSION

Private/Individual Lesson30-minute session$30
Private/Individual Lesson40-minute session$40
Private/Individual Lesson50-minutes session$50

RAC PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL SWIM LESSONS

Private/Individual Lesson30-minute session (4)$120 = $30/Lesson
Private/Individual Lesson50-minute session (4)$200 = $50/Lesson
Private/Individual Lesson30-minute session (8)$240 = $30/Lesson
Private/Individual Lesson50-minute session (8)$400 = $50/Lesson

RAC SWIM LESSON PACKAGES

Package Discount Prices are available to parents who pay for an entire month or two months of Private/Individual swim lessons.

RAC SWIM LESSON INDIVIDUAL SWIM PACKAGES

Private/Individual Lessons30-minute session (4)Swim Package Cost: $110
Private/Individual Lessons50-minute session (4)Swim Package Cost: $180
Private/Individual Lessons30-minute session (8)Swim Package Cost: $220
Private/Individual Lessons50-minute session (8)Swim Package Cost: $360

RAC GROUP LESSON COST

Group of 3-person minimum30-minute session (4)Swim Package Cost: $100 (per child)
Group of 3-person minimum50-minute session (4)Swim Package Cost: $150 (per child)
Group of 3-person minimum30-minute session (8)Swim Package Cost: $200 (per child)
Group of 3-person minimum50-minute session (8)Swim Package Cost: $300 (per child)
Download Swim Lesson Registration Form

For more information, contact the RAC at 817-921-8540, or Jerome Jones at jjones@swbts.edu.

  1. Can parents watch during their child’s swim session?
    1. Yes, parents are allowed to observe their children in the pool, but are encouraged not to distract/interfere with the pool instructor.
  2. Can someone else pickup my child if I am unable to pick them up?
    1. The Aquatics manager will only release a child to a parent, guardian, or persons designated on the registration form as the Secondary Pickup.
  3. Are parents allowed to be in the water/pool with their children?
    1. Yes, parents are permitted to be in the water with children ages 1-5. For children six (6) and over the parents are not allowed in the water.
  4. What happens if I am late picking up my child?
    1. Parents who know they will arrive late to pick up their child must call the RAC Control Desk at (817) 921-8540 to inform the swim instructor of the situation. The instructor will be notified and the child will be placed in the front lobby accompanied by instructor’s assistant until a parent arrive.
  5. What happens if my child is injured?
    1. The parents will be called immediately, and if necessary Emergency Medical Services will be contacted, then Campus Security. If the parent cannot be reached, the emergency contact listed on the student’s registration form will be called. The manager will continue to call both numbers until a parent/guardian or emergency contact is reached.
  6. What is the maximum age allowed to take swim lessons?
    1. The maximum age for swim instruction is fifteen (15) years of age.
  7. What happens if my child misses a swim lesson?
    1. A makeup time must be arranged with the swim instructor.
  8. Are swim lesson fees refundable?
    1. Swim lesson fees are non-refundable.
  9. What are the COVID protocols for the RAC pool area?
    1. Please check the RAC’s website for the details under the “Re-opening Guidelines” tab.
  10. How soon will my child be able to swim?
    1. There is no way to determine how soon a child will learn how to swim, but parents are encouraged to talk with the swim instructors about their child’s progress.
  11. What is the difference between the Individual and Group Swim Packages?
    1. Individual Swim Packages are private one-on-one sessions with instructor paid for in advance. Individual swim lessons will occur on Fridays ONLY.
    2. Group Swim Packages are lessons paid for in advance taught in a group setting of 3-5 swimmers. Group swim lessons will occur on Saturdays ONLY.

Membership

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their dependents are eligible to use the RAC and must purchase a RAC membership.  RAC members may bring up to three guest, but must pay a separate usage fee.

Students
Students, currently enrolled in on campus classes receive semester (Fall, Spring, Summer) access to the RAC through the paid Campus Fee. Students who are not registered for classes, at any point, must pay a semester membership fee. Please purchase these memberships at the RAC.

Student Membership     $35
Plus one dependent  $50
Plus two dependents $65
Price is capped at 2 dependents

Faculty/Staff/Alumni
Non-elected faculty, staff, and alumni must purchase a RAC annual membership. Please purchase these memberships at the RAC.

Faculty/Staff Membership$35
Plus one dependent$50
Plus two dependents$65
Price is capped at 2 dependents
Alumni Membership$35
Plus one dependent$50
Plus two dependents $65
Price is capped at two dependents

For more information, please contact the RAC at 817-921-8540

RAC Policies

Guest Policy

Men and Women
Closed toed shoes are required for all cardio and weightlifting exercises. Cut off t-shirts and tank tops should have a shoulder width of at least 2 inches. Clothing for both men and women should be loose-fitting athletic clothes that display Christ-likeness and modesty. If leggings are worn, a loose fitting top is required.  When using the pool, men are not allowed to wear Speedos and compression shorts.  Women are allowed to wear swimsuits that cover mid-rift.  If the patron only has a bikini, a dark covering should be worn over the swimsuit.  Low cut tops and swimsuits are not allowed.

  • RAC members may bring up to 3 guests at one time. All guests are required to fill out a guest form, waiver, SWBTS code of conduct policy, and are subject to a 3$ guest fee.
  • RAC members must have a relationship with their guests.
  • RAC members are responsible for their guests and must remain with them throughout the duration of the visit.
  • RAC members who are caught violation the guest policy are subject to forfeit their guest privileges.
  • All individuals under the age of 14, whether guests or dependents, must be accompanied by a guardian or another adult with documented permission from guardian allowing supervision of child.
  • The parent of legal guardian, of a guest under 16, must sign a waiver and SWBTS code of conduct policy
  • Individuals under the age of 14 may be accompanied by siblings that are 16 or older provided that they are members of the RAC.
  • Individuals under the age of 14 are not allowed to enter the weight room or cardio room.
  • Individuals under the age of 14 will not be permitted to enter the pool without adult supervision.
  • RAC members may bring up to 3 guests at one time. All guests are required to fill out a guest form and are subject to a 3$ guest fee.