Athletic Facilities

Athletic Facilities

DEREE Gym
The gym is a multi-purpose facility that is the focal point of the DEREE athletic complex. The main level of the gym includes two cross-courts and one game court. The courts are used for volleyball, basketball and soccer. Cross-courts are used for team practices and intramurals while the game court is used for intercollegiate matches.

The lower level includes a spacious Fitness Center and two Dance / Aerobics studios. Also located on the lower level is the Fitness Office. The Office of Athletics is situated on the upper level of the gym, adjacent to the Student Lounge.

Student Lounge with Enhanced Game Area
The Student Lounge and game area is open during regular gymnasium hours. A newly purchased pocket pool table and hand soccer game compliment three ping pong tables, table games, and satellite television, making this the ideal area to lounge before, between and after classes.

Locker Rooms
There are two main locker rooms - one for men and one for women. Two faculty locker rooms are located next to the main locker rooms. Two team rooms are situated on the lower level. Students may use lockers on three conditions: they are using the gym, provide their own lock, and leave the locker empty and open after their workout.

Equipment
The equipment room acts as a storage and distribution center for gym equipment. Students may check out, with a valid College identification card, a variety of athletic equipment for informal recreational use of the facility.

Climbing Wall
The climbing wall is located on the main level and provides climbing enthusiasts with a variety of routes. With over 250 attachments, climbers can experience different degrees of difficulty. Use of the wall is restricted to students who are certified by the climbing instructor.

Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is located on the lower level of the Gym and provides the following equipment:

Muscular:

• 14 Cybex Eagle Selectorized machines. These resistance machines are ideal for beginners, isolation exercises and injury rehabilitation
• 1 Smith Machine (Cybex)- Weight training equipment for various exercises. For beginners and advanced athletes
• 1 Heavy duty Leg Press-Plate loaded (Hummer Strength) - Weight training equipment for leg exercises
• 4 Free weight stations (Cybex)
• 900 KG of free weights in plates
• 1 Olympic heavy duty half rack (Power Lift) - Multi use-weight training equipment
• 1 Olympic heavy duty power rack (Power Lift) - Multi use-weight training equipment
• 1 complete heavy duty dumbbell collection 5lb.-100lb. (Iron grip)
• Complete collection of equipment for calisthenics
• Technogym LAT machine- Weight training machine for back exercises
• Complete collection of fitness training accessorial equipment- Fitballs, medicine balls, exercise bands, step platforms

Cardiovascular:

• 1 LifeFitness treadmill (model 97ti)
• 3 LifeFitness treadmills (model 95 ti)
• 2 Cybex Trotter treadmills
• 2 Precor EFX elliptical cross trainers- Cardio workout simulating running action without the impact
• 1 LifeFitness elliptical cross trainer (model 95XI)- New model with the addition of arm movement
• 2 Concept II rowing ergometers - Simulating the act of rowing for a total body workout
• 8 LifeFitness -Le Mond spinning bikes- Upright bicycles
• 1 Monark Ergomedic 824E  Ergometry Cycle- An exercise bike used for fitness testing
• 1 Cybex recumbent bike (Cyclone)- Seated bicycle that provides back support

It is recommended that you receive clearance from you physician before beginning an exercise program.

Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is a heated, Olympic size, 50-meter, eight lane pool. During the colder months the pool is enclosed by an air-supported covering which keeps air and water temperatures user friendly. The pool facility is used recreationally on a "shared use" basis with Pierce College and DEREE academic and non-credit classes. The locker rooms have recently been renovated allowing for separate locker/shower rooms for PIERCE men and women and for DEREE men and women. Saunas are available in both DEREE locker rooms.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Shower before entering the pool.
2. No running or pushing on the pool deck or in the locker rooms.
3. No dunking, splashing, jumping off shoulders or other horseplay.
4. No hanging on lifelines or racing lines.
5. No eating and drinking in the pool area, except at specified areas.
6. Appropriate bathing suits must be worn.
7. No artificial floating devices (bubbles, etc.) are allowed in the pool, except during specific programs.
8. Lifeguards may require compliance regarding other behaviors that affect health, safety, and usability

It is recommended that you receive clearance from you physician before beginning an exercise program.

Tennis Courts
Four tennis courts are located adjacent to the library and the plateau area in back of the gym. The surface of the courts is acrylic latex and all courts are lighted. The facility is open for informal recreation and physical education classes. The schedule follows the schedule of the gym.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Only sneakers or tennis shoes allowed on the courts
2. No food or drinks. Only fluid replacements in plastic containers are allowed
3. No chewing gum or tobacco products
4. Please place all trash in the appropriate receptacles
5. Non-sport/activity participants must remain in the stands or outside the fence
6. Use of facility is at own risk

It is recommended that you receive clearance from you physician before beginning an exercise program.

Track and Field
The 400M track is synthetic and has six lanes. The track may be used for informal recreation all day with entrance being from the walkway in front of the pool. Proper athletic footwear is required. The soccer field is surfaced with synthetic turf, and has an environmentally friendly infill that creates playing characteristics similar to natural grass.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Only shoes with plastic cleats are allowed on the soccer pitch
2. Only sneakers or track shoes allowed on the track
3. No food or drinks; fluid replacements in plastic containers are allowed
4. No chewing gum or tobacco products
5. Please place all trash in the appropriate receptacles
6. Use only under authorized supervision
7. Non-sport/activity participants must remain in the stands or outside the fence
8. Use of facility is at own risk

It is recommended that you receive clearance from you physician before beginning an exercise program.

Hours of Operation

The Athletics Facilities are open during the following hours:

Fitness Center, Gym, Tennis Courts, Track and Field, Student Lounge

Swimming Pool, Saunas, and Locker Rooms

Schedule is subject to change, check the Main Office at ext. 1319 or Pool Office at ext. 1393 for updates.

This schedule starts with the first day of classes and ends on the last day of finals.

An increase in hours is anticipated.