STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT: 

The Schwartz Fitness Center boasts a wide array of aerobic and strength training equipment which includes: 

• Six Precor ellipticals* 
• Six Precor treadmills* 
• Two Precor stationary bikes*
• Four Cybex arc trainers* 
• A SciFit arm machine 
• A First Degree rowing machine 
• A Cybex Universal gym 
• A free weight area 
• A Cybex strength systems circuit for weight training 

* These pieces of equipment are connected to a cardio theatre. Headphones are required; you may bring your own or purchase them at the circulation desk for $6.00. 
 

SEMESTER HOURS:

*Fitness Center will close at 4:00pm before a vacation break.
 

SUMMER MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

FEE: $50.00 dollars for the entire summer (May 19th to August 22nd) 

This fee is for the Wells Community and Local Community
This includes: 

• Current and Retired Faculty/Staff
• Dependents of Current and Retired Faculty/Staff
• Alumnae/i
• Dependents of Alumnae/i and Students
• Community Members
• Aurora Inn Employees
• FREE memberships will be provided to Wells College Students.
• No group/family membership rates during the summer.
• No additional discounts will be provided. 
• No free guest passes with a membership. 
• Day Pass Fee - $5.00 dollars

Payments and Summer Membership Registration forms will be accepted at the front desk of the fitness center.

Please contact the front desk at 364-3251 with any questions. 

Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, and Gymnasium
Monday through Friday -7am to 9am; 11am to 2pm; 5pm to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday - CLOSED

Swimming Pool (Open Swim)
Monday through Friday CLOSED
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

Closings/Hour Changes
May 17 - 18, 2008 CLOSED
May 19, 2008 Modified Hours Begin
May 26, 2008 CLOSED: Memorial Day
July 4, 2008 CLOSED: Fourth of July 
August 25-27, 2007 CLOSED: Subject to Change
August 28, 2007 Normal Hours Resume: Subject to Change
 
 

Yoga
Instructor: Andrea Smith
Starting: 4 Week Session - Wednesdays starting April 9th - April 30th
Time: 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Where: Schwartz Center - Gymnasium
Fee:  Free for Wells Community 
- $25 for Aurora Community all 4 sessions
-$10 daily fee
 

Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp
Instructor: Drew Gross – Nationally Certified Personal Trainer (agross@wells.edu)
Starting: Every Monday starting March 24th – May 5th
Time: 7:30am – 8:30 am
Where: Schwartz Athletic Center – Fitness Room
Fee:  FREE for Wells Community Members
         $5 per session for Non-Wells Community Members
 

Pilates
Instructor: Jeannie Goddard (jgoddard@wells.edu)
Time: Every Monday & Wednesday throughout the semester
Time: 4-4:30pm
Where: Schwartz Athletic Center - Dance Studio
Fee: FREE

Tai Chi
Instructor: Steve Gilchrist (sgilchrist@wells.edu)
Starting:  Every Tuesday starting January 29th – May 6th
Time: 7:30-8:30am
Where: Schwartz Athletic Center - Gymnasium
Fee: FREE
 

Butts and Guts
Instructor: Drew Gross – Nationally Certified Personal Trainer (agross@wells.edu)
Starting: Every Monday starting March 31st – May 5th
Time: 8:30am – 9:30 am
Where: Schwartz Athletic Center 
Fee:  FREE for all participants
 
 

ACCESSING THE FACILITIES: 
•To access the facility once you have paid for a membership you will need to sign in and present the front desk staff with your license.  All faculty/staff are required to have a staff ID.  If you do not have one please contact campus safety.

•Payments and Registration forms will be accepted at the front desk of the Fitness Center.  Please make checks payable to "Wells College".

•All participants must sign a waiver form.  These forms are available at the Fitness Center or online at the bottom of this page.

•Please contact the front desk at 364-3251 with any questions.
 

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:

Wells College offers memberships to individuals from the Aurora and surrounding communities for a reasonable fee. Membership includes the fitness center, indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, locker room use (no permanent lockers), and gymnasium.

Membership Fees:

Length	Individual	Family (2)	Family (3)	Family (4)
Monthly	40.00	70.00	80.00	90.00
Per Semester	150.00	250.00	300.00	350.00
Academic Year	300.00	500.00	600.00	700.00

Pool Only Membership Fees:

Length	Individual	Family (2)	Family (3)	Family (4)
Per Semester	75.00	100.00	125.00	150.00
Academic Year	150.00	200.00	250.00	300.00

Schwartz Athletic Center Free Memberships are provided for the following individuals:
-Current and Retired Faculty/Staff 
-Partner/Spouse and Dependents of Current and Retired Faculty/Staff
-Wells College Students
-Alumnae/i
-Partner/Spouse and Dependents of Alumnae/i
-Board of Trustees
-Partner/Spouse and Dependents of Current Trustees
-Aurora Inn Employees and guests

Schwartz Athletic Center Paid Memberships are provide to the following individuals for a reasonable fee:
-Community Members
-Dependents of Students
-Sodexho Marriott Employees and Dependents
-Local Fire Department Members
-Daily Guests ($5.00 fee)

• Please be advised that membership fees are subject to change!
 

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:

• Wear proper training attire, particularly shirts and athletic shoes at all times. Jeans and open toed shoes (sandals) are not permitted. 

• No outside footwear (clean and dry shoes only).

• Immediately report a facility-related injury or facility/equipment irregularity to the staff on duty. 

• Please clean equipment following each use. 

• Please return all equipment to appropriate location following each use. 

• Tobacco, food, chewing gun, glass bottles, and cans are not allowed in the fitness facility; plastic water bottles are acceptable.

• Children under the age of 14 are not allowed in Fitness Center. Children 18 and younger must be accompanied by parent. 

• The facilities are operated on an open recreation concept. Participants are expected to move from station to station at a reasonable rate. 

• Bags, coats and personal items are not allowed in the facility. There are a number of lockers in the Men’s and Women Locker Room. Also, we have provided storage space (cubby holes). Please remember that we are not responsible for lost items. Please bring your own lock and lock your items. You are not allowed, however, to leave your locks on the lockers. If they are left on they will be removed and your items will be placed in lost and found. Wells College and employees are not responsible for lost or stolen items. 

• Participants may be required to pay replacement costs for damaged equipment as a result of their reckless or negligent behavior. 

• Reckless and/or negligent behavior may be grounds for removal from the Center and loss of membership for the semester or academic year!

• During intersession hours when the residence halls are closed and during extended recess periods, the Schwartz Athletic Center may have no or special hours of operations. 

• Memberships are not transferable or refundable.

• Members are required to sign in, provide proof of ID, and to sign out before using the facility. 

• Members are allowed two (2) free guest passes; however, you must accompany your guest.

• Please respect the Schwartz Athletic Center Staff at all times!!!!

• Please be advised that policies and guidelines are subject to change!
 

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

For more information on memberships please contact: recreation@wells.edu

OR

Jeff Tillapaugh
Coordinator of Physical Education, Recreation and Fitness
Office: 315-364-3421
Email: jtillapaugh@wells.edu

Deborah Pickering, MS, ATC 
Fitness Center Director
Office: 315-364-3349
Email: dpickering@wells.edu
 
 

REGISTRATION FORMS: