Minor Membership and Access
The Recreation and Wellness Center welcomes families, and we often host family-friendly events. The following guidelines help all patrons enjoy our facilities safely.
Minors are defined as anyone under the age of 18. The following policies will be enforced strictly
- A parent or legal guardian must have and maintain an active RWC membership.
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor during membership purchase. Photo ID verification and proof of relationship may be requested.
- A parent or legal guardian must sign a consent form in addition to a waiver on behalf of the minor.
- Parents, legal guardians, or minors found in violation of these policies are subject to suspension or loss of membership privileges.
- Parents or legal guardians may use a guest pass for a minor to access the facility.
- Minors will not be given guest passes with their membership purchase.
- Day Passes will not be sold to Minors.
Age 16-17
Minors age 16-17 can purchase full Rec Center memberships, with some additional requirements.
Requirements
- The minor must present a valid form of government ID. Examples include: drivers license, state ID card, birth certificate, or passport.
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor during membership purchase. Photo ID verification and proof of relationship may be requested.
- Parking is required and must be purchased (with membership) at Member Services.
Services
- May utilize all spaces within the Rec Center.
- May participate in most programming offered through Campus Recreation and Wellness.
- Receives a Campus Recreation and Wellness membership ID card.
Facility Access
There are no limitations on times they can visit. They may access the Rec Center during normal operating hours.
Age 5-15
Recreation and Wellness members may purchase a membership for minor dependents age 5-15. This membership has access and space restrictions.
Requirements
- Parent or guardian must have a valid Rec Center membership.
- A parent or legal guardian must remain within the same area of the facility and supervise minor members ages 5-15 at all times while in the Rec Center.
Services
- May use the track and court spaces.
- May participate in programs and services designated as open to minors.
Restrictions
- Minors are not allowed in any fitness zone or on fitness equipment, per guidance from the University of Houston System.
- Minors are welcome to events specifically marked as family programs.
- Minors are not permitted to attend Group Fitness programs, Rec Sports events, or programs and special events for adults.
Facility Access
Minors aged 5 -15 may access the facility daily during Family Hours, opening to 6 p.m. Space and equipment restrictions for minors ages 5-15 remain in place at all times.
Age 4 or Younger
Minors age 4 or younger do not require a membership. They may be present with a parent or legal guardian at no charge, but access restrictions apply.
Requirements
- A parent or legal guardian must remain within an arm’s reach of their child at all times.
- A Parent or legal guardian may only use the track or court spaces with minors age 4 or younger.
- Strollers are only allowed on the track between the hours of opening – 5:00pm.
Restrictions
- Not allowed in any fitness zone, on fitness equipment, or at programming for adults.
- Not allowed to be carried or held on cardio or strength equipment.
- Not allowed to be left near a fitness zone or fitness equipment while adult uses the zone or equipment.
Facility Access
Minors age 4 or younger are allowed daily during Family Hours, opening to 6 p.m. Space and equipment restrictions for minors remains in place at all times.
Acceptable Documents for Proof of Guardianship
Accepted | Not Accepted |
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Driver’s License, State IDs, or Passport | Junk Mail |
Birth Certificate | Handwritten letters, forms, or documents |
Car, homeowner, other types of insurance | Credit Card Applications |
Current Year Income Tax Return | Magazine Subscriptions |
Other legal documents |