Harold Alfond Center

Facilities l Rules l Policies l Staff

Using the Alfond Center at-a-glance

• become a member
• sign the waiver form
• sign in/out at the front desk
• leave your SJC ID at the front desk
• abide by the 2-shoe policy

The Harold Alfond Center is a state-of-the-art sports and recreation complex. It features:

• a gymnasium
• six-lane swimming pool
• running track
• fitness center
• aerobics and dance room
• climbing wall
• saunas in the men's and women’s general locker rooms

Membership information

Who's eligible for a free membership?

• All full-time students
• full-time faculty/staff and their immediate family
• alumni
• part-time staff/adjunct faculty

NOTE: SJC employee dependents between the ages of 0-17 must have a parent with them at all times in the facility. You must be 16 to use the fitness room, but an adult must be with you if you are under 18.

How to become a member

• Complete a facility use waiver form available at the front desk (Alumni/family members of SJC full-time employees must also sign a waiver form)
• Present SJC ID at the front desk
• Complete building orientation

What you can use

• fitness room
• dance room
• running track
• gym
• pool

Member policies

• enter through the main lobby entrance
• leave SJC ID at the front desk before using the center
• lost ID's can be purchased at Office of Student Affairs
• FMI, see rules and policy

Facility use waiver forms

• Alumni— complete the Alumni Membership Application and return application to the Director of the Alfond Center.
• Family members— complete the Family Membership Application and return application to the Student Affairs office.

Parking
Anyone using the Alfond Center needs to use the parking lot behind the building. There is no parking allowed at the front of the building. Handicapped parking spots are located at the back of the building.

Facility scheduling/rentals
The gym, student lounge, alumni lounge, dance room, climbing wall and track may be reserved in advanced. The facilities are available for rental on a limited basis. Every effort will be made to schedule rentals during nonscheduled activity times, and priority will be given to campus members and programs.

To reserve a room or for more information on rentals contact:

• Pool - Andrew Bott, Director of Aquatics, at x 6669
• Climbing wall - Maureen Lasalle, Director of Alfond Center, at x 6617
• All other rooms in Alfond Center - Maureen LaSalle, Director of Alfond Center, at x 6617
  

Mission statement
The Harold Alfond Center strives to foster the total development of the individual in the areas of health and wellness. The Alfond Center offers diverse programming and an exceptional learning environment to meet the needs of today’s students and the SJC community. Activities focus on the development of knowledge through experimental learning directly pertaining to professional and liberal studies, athletics, recreation, and community service within a safe, diverse, moral and ethical atmosphere that encourages an individual to be their personal best.

Alfond Center hours

Regular hours
Mon-Fri: 6:30am - 11pm
Sat: 8am - 8pm
Sun: 8am - 11pm

Front Desk - 893-6650
Pool - 893-6669

Graduation Week hours
May 4-11
Fitness room:
5/7: 6:30am-8pm
5/8: 11am-2pm
5/9-11: closed
Track/Gym/Pool:
5/4-11: closed

May 19-23
Fitness room
Mon-Thu: 6:30am-9pm
Fri: 6:30am-5pm

Alfond Center Closed Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26

Gym/Track/Dance Room:
CLOSED May 12-June 9 due to floor refinishing.

NOTE: Hours will change for holidays, College closings and breaks, and for the summer. Changes will be posted in advance, when possible, at the control desk.

If the College cancels classes for the day due to a snow storm, the Alfond Center will open at noon. Anytime the College closes early due to a snow storm, the Alfond Center will make every effort to remain open for their scheduled hours.