Lehigh University Athletics
Fitness Special Event Requests
Special Event Requests at Taylor Gym
Interested in planning an event for your organization? Promote team building and wellness among your peers with Taylor Gym programming! We are happy to collaborate in planning a wide variety of customized events for Lehigh groups, including sororities, clubs, teams, or faculty and staff groups. Please contact Genna Albano, Assistant Director, Fitness and Instructional Programs at gma314@lehigh.eduÂ
Some options we have available include:
Fitness Class with an Instructor - We have a team of instructors certified in multiple disciplines whom we can schedule for your group. Prices vary according to instructor availability and individual instructor rates. A minimum of 2 weeks notice is required for planning these classes. Starting rate is $75 per class
Workshops - Interested in sponsoring a workshop on a fitness and wellness related topic? Workshops we've held in the past include how to begin a strength training program; how to balance cardio and strength training;  a talk on nutrition planning; how to start a workout regimen; or perhaps to go through a bootcamp workout together? Pricing varies based on length of workshop, number of participants, and equipment usage. A minimum of 2 weeks notice is required for planning these classes. Starting rate is $125 per workshop.
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Policies for Facility Use Requests
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Campus Athletics/Athletics Facilities at Lehigh University are excited to see the growing interest in utilizing our facilities at Grace Hall and Taylor Gym for various events and recreational clubs of special interest. However, this increased demand has made it challenging to equitably accommodate all requests within our current space and programming priorities.
To address this and ensure fair access for everyone, we will be implementing regularly scheduled recreational programs that are accessible and inclusive to all members of our community. This approach will help us maintain a balanced use of our facilities while continuing to support a wide range of activities.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to serve our entire community better.
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Scheduled Recreation Times:
Open Recreation (Taylor Gym only)
·       Basketball Court: The Taylor Gym basketball court is available for pick up basketball use only during the following times.
o   Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
o   Saturdays 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
o   Sundays 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
·       Grace Hall is not available for unscheduled recreational use.
Special Event Requests:
These policies are designed to ensure equitable access to our facilities while maintaining a safe and organized environment for all students. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we strive to meet the recreational needs of our campus community.
Policies for Facility Use Requests
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Campus Athletics/Athletics Facilities at Lehigh University are excited to see the growing interest in utilizing our facilities at Grace Hall and Taylor Gym for various events and recreational clubs of special interest. However, this increased demand has made it challenging to equitably accommodate all requests within our current space and programming priorities.
To address this and ensure fair access for everyone, we will be implementing regularly scheduled recreational programs that are accessible and inclusive to all members of our community. This approach will help us maintain a balanced use of our facilities while continuing to support a wide range of activities.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to serve our entire community better.
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Scheduled Recreation Times:
- Scheduled Sessions:Â Dedicated times will be supported by Campus Athletics staff and will utilize Grace Hall and Taylor Gym for recreational play open to all students, faculty and staff.
- Cancellation:Â Due to priority scheduling, drop-in recreation for these themed opportunities may be cancelled. Scheduled recreational opportunities are limited to the academic term only and not available during break periods or summer months.
- Recognized student clubs: due to increasing student populations on campus, recreational clubs are not offered exclusive use to the facilities as we are limited in both size and scope. All activities shall be open to the full community for recreational enjoyment.Â
- Equipment: all the equipment needed for scheduled recreational play will be provided. No individual equipment is permitted to be set up, no added floor tape unless it is part of the Campus Athletics programs. Special equipment requests need approval by the program directors.
Open Recreation (Taylor Gym only)
·       Basketball Court: The Taylor Gym basketball court is available for pick up basketball use only during the following times.
o   Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
o   Saturdays 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
o   Sundays 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
·       Grace Hall is not available for unscheduled recreational use.
Special Event Requests:
- Formal Request: Student groups or departments interested in hosting a special event must submit an email to Allen Biddinger at afb2@lehigh.edu. Each group is permitted one event within the academic cycle.
- Priority Scheduling:Â Repeated weekly requests for set times are not prioritized within the athletics facilities.
- Requests Outside Normal Operational Hours:Â Any requests falling outside the normal operational hours of any facility will require a "special event" request.
- Supervision Costs:Â These requests will incur costs for Athletics supervision, when necessary.
- Accommodation Limitations: Not all requests can be accommodated due to the special nature of operations and inherent risks associated with the facilities. All requests will be reviewed for approval by the Athletics Facilities Committee.
These policies are designed to ensure equitable access to our facilities while maintaining a safe and organized environment for all students. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we strive to meet the recreational needs of our campus community.
Offered below is our proposed start up offerings for all to participate, which will be staff dependent.
Taylor Gym Court
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Grace Hall Courts
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Sayre Fields
| Sunday Indoor Soccer 10am-12pm |
Monday  |
Tuesday  |
Wednesday  |
Thursday  |
Friday Badminton 7-9:30pm |
Saturday Pickleball 10am-12pm |
Grace Hall Courts
| Sunday  |
Monday  |
Tuesday Volleyball 11:30am-1pm  |
Wednesday  |
Thursday Volleyball 11:30am-1pm  |
Friday | Saturday |
Sayre Fields
| Sunday  |
Monday  |
Tuesday Pick-up Soccer 5-7pm |
Wednesday  |
Thursday  |
Friday Pick-up Soccer 5-7pm |
Saturday  |
Request Process for Use of Athletics Facilities
Given the high volume and diverse nature of requests for the use of Athletics Facilities, all requests must be reviewed through the Facility and Events request process. The Athletics Facility Committee will review each request, considering factors such as:
Given the high volume and diverse nature of requests for the use of Athletics Facilities, all requests must be reviewed through the Facility and Events request process. The Athletics Facility Committee will review each request, considering factors such as:
- Appropriateness of the activity
- Safety and security requirements
- Foreseeable liability concerns
- Facility availability
- Overall benefit to the University
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