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.
Rec Center Hours
| 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 |
| Date | Rec Center | Pool | Climbing Wall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2-3 Winter Break |
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| Jan. 4-5 Winter Break |
1 – 9 p.m. | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Jan. 7 AHS Swim Meet |
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Jan. 11 Climbing Wall Saturday |
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 3 – 7 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. |
| Jan. 14 AHS Swim Meet |
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Jan. 20 MLK Jr. Day |
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| Jan. 21 AHS Swim Meet |
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Jan. 24 AU Swim Meet |
6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 3 – 6 p.m. |
| Jan. 25 AU Swim Meet |
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 4 – 7 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Feb. 8 Climbing Wall Saturday |
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 3 – 7 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. |
| Feb. 28 Spring Break |
6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| March 1 – 2 Spring Break |
1 – 9 p.m. | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| March 3 – 7 Spring Break |
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| March 8 – 9 Spring Break |
1 – 9 p.m. | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| March 13 Rec Member Appreciation Day |
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. |
3 – 6 p.m. |
| March 15 Climbing Wall Saturday |
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 3 – 7 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. |
| April 4 Climbing Wall Saturday |
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 3 – 7 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. |
| April 17 Easter Break |
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| April 18 – 20 Easter Break |
CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| April 21 Easter Break |
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| May 2 Summer Hours Begin |
6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4 – 6 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| May 3 Spring Membership Ends Commencement |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| May 4 Rec Center Closed |
CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| May 5 – 8 Rec Center Cleaning |
CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Inside the Rec Center
Our indoor facilities are designed to be easily accessible to everyone.
- 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
We have a 24-foot climbing wall and a 12-foot bouldering wall. Come check out climbing and bouldering, but check the hours first. Currently these walls are only open for use on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during certain hours.
- Basketball: Two basketball courts for basketball and volleyball
- Multipurpose Activity: One multipurpose activity court that can be used for tennis, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey, soccer or basketball
- Racquetball/Wallyball: Two racquetball courts that can also be used for wallyball
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
In our lobby, you’ll find:
- Our customer service desk
- A smoothie bar
- Two massage chairs
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.
A three-lane 1/9-mile jogging track overlooks the gymnasium area and is accompanied by a stretching area, free weights and cardio machines.
- 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
You will also find all of the following within the Rec Center:
- An Athletic Training Facility equipped with a hydrotherapy pool for rehabilitation.
- Classrooms
- Department of Health Sciences and Sport Management
- Department of Recreation and Wellness
- Exercise Physiology Lab
- Faculty offices
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 hammock station, located between Clark and Kilhefner Halls, consists of six hammocks with sun shades. Hammocks, which are available to all on a first-come basis, are installed following spring break and are taken down following fall break (weather permitting).
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@go-rutgers.com.
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.
Campus organizations can reserve areas of the Rec Center during the academic school year at no cost. Reservation requests should be made at least two weeks in advance by emailing: recwell@go-rutgers.com. Please indicate: Event taking place, date, time frame, space and equipment requesting.
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
The entire Rec Center must be reserved when renting during non-operating hours.
Reservation requires a $200 non-refundable deposit
- Four-hour Time Block $1,800
- Each Additional Hour $450