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
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.

Phase II RAC Protocols

Phase II will consist of the opening of additional spaces in the RAC while adhering to the CDC and the state and local government. guidelines for re-opening.

  • Hours of Operation
    • RAC Weekly Hours
      • Monday – 8 AM – 8 PM
      • Tuesday – 8 AM – 8 PM
      • Wednesday – 8 AM – 5 PM
      • Thursday – 8 AM – 8 PM
      • Friday – 8 AM – 8 PM
      • Saturday – 8 AM – 5 PM
    • Closed for COVID -19 Mitigation
      • Monday – Friday 2 PM – 3PM
      • Saturday – 12 PM – 1PM
  • Sanitation Stations Protocol
    • Sanitation stations and protocols remain the same as in Phase I.
  • Front Desk Staff Protocol
    • Front Desk Staff continue protocols from Phase I.
  • Disinfecting Schedule Protocol
    • RAC Staff continues with daily mitigation twice per day.
    • Weight room reservations unavailable from 2-3 PM due to facility cleaning and sanitation.
  • Display Signage Protocol
    • Display Signage will continue to be updated as per the city and CDC recommended guidelines changes.
  • RAC Space Use Protocol
    • Fitness and Aerobics Room, Basketball Court, and Pool
      • Weight Room
        • Maximum Occupancy Per Hour (10)
      • Aerobics Room
        • Maximum Occupancy Per Hour (10)
        • Every other cardio machine will be used.
      • Walking Track
        • Maximum Occupancy Per Hour (10)
      • Two Racquetball Courts (Closed)
      • Basketball Court
        • Maximum Occupancy Per Hour (10)
        • Note: Gloves and mask are NOT required while playing basketball. But a mask must be worn in an out of the facility.
      • The Pool
        • The RAC Pool is open. For guest reservation instructions or information about the pool please select the aquatics tab.
        • Maximum Occupancy Per Hour (10)
  • RAC Guest Reservations Policy
    • Guest Registrations Policy will continue from Phase I.
    • Reservations can only be made for an one-hour time slot per day in the open locations/rooms in the RAC.
    • Only ages 16 and above are allowed to use the RAC in Phase II.
    • To make a reservation call (817) 921-8540
  • Requirements to Use the Facility
    • A Reservation (Required)
    • Mask (Required)
    • Gloves (Required)

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.

From 5pm – 8pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday the pool is only open to patrons 21 years of age and older.

  • The hours of operation are as such:
    • Monday 8am-8pm
    • Tuesday 8am-8pm
    • Wednesday 8am-5pm
    • Thursday 8am-8pm
    • Friday 8am-8pm
    • Saturday 8am-5pm

RAC PHASE II POOL RULES:

  • All RAC POOL users must follow the Phase II Protocol by scheduling a reservation to use the pool before coming. The MAXIMUM time per person is one hour.
  • ALL RAC Pool Users CANNOT change rooms or locations, you must remain in the RAC Pool area for the duration of the time or leave early.
  • RAC Pool Users may sign up for one reservation spot; if there are reservations slots available in the afternoon, you may also sign up for a second after 5:00 PM.
  • A bathing suit is required. No cut-offs, racing suits/speedo suits (for guys), or two pieces.
  • A mask must be worn at all times by RAC Pool Users unless you are fully in the water. (If you are sitting outside or beside the water, you must wear a mask.)
    • Please, do not schedule a reservation to use the pool if you are feeling sick, have a high fever, are coughing, or sneezing.

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)
  • No showering. You must come dressed and leave dressed. You cannot change on the pool deck.
  • 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
      •  Googles, 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.

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 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.