Hilltop Fitness Club
For information regarding the Hilltop Fitness Club please contact Dick R. Simmons at (319) 895-4270 or dsimmons@cornellcollege.edu
Academic Year Hours
Monday to Thursday:
6 to 9am / 6:30 to 8am (weight room)
11am to 1pm / 11:30am to 12:30pm (weight room)
5:30 to 10pm / 5:30 to 9pm (weight room)
Friday:
6 to 9am / 6 to 8am (weight room)
11am to 1pm / 11:30am to 12:30pm (weight room)
Evening – Closed
Saturday:
9am to 2pm / 9am to 12pm (weight room)
Sunday:
3 to 10pm / 4 to 8pm (weight room)
Cornell College
Richard and Norma Small Multi Sport Center
Hilltop Fitness Club Membership Policies
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The Richard and Norma Small Multi Sport Center provides Cornell College with excellent facilities to support the college's athletic, recreation and fitness programs. We are pleased to be able to offer these programs to the college community and surrounding areas, and to contribute to the quality of life for all who wish to participate.
PRIORITIES FOR SPACE ALLOCATION - Programs and activities will have priority for facility space in the following order:
- 1. Intercollegiate athletic practices and competition.
- 2. Kinesiology classes and activities.
- 3. Intramural, recreation and club programs.
- 4. Hilltop Fitness activities
Each area of the facility will be scheduled using this priority system. Parts or all of the facility may be unavailable during the year.
WHO MAY USE THE SPORT CENTER?
Full time students, faculty/staff members and their dependents, with their college ID card may use the Sport Center in accordance with the established policies and hours. All children 8th grade and younger must be supervised by their parent(s) or guardian(s), at their recreational area at all times.
Guests: Full time students, faculty/staff members and their dependents and Hilltop Fitness members may invite quests to use the Sport Center. The one day guest pass costs $3.00.
IDENTIFICATION POLICY - ENTERING THE SPORT CENTER
Everyone using the Sport Center must enter the building through the front lobby doors. Hilltop Fitness Club members must have their membership ID with them at all times while using the Sport Center. Persons not affiliated with the college or the Hilltop Fitness Club will be asked to leave the building. Athletic department staff, student weight-room supervisors or campus security may check for proper identification.
LOCKER ROOMS
The locker room areas that are available are located in the back of the men and women's locker room. These areas are designated with signage. Cornell College is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Do not leave anything in an unlocked locker. Any one using lockers in the non-designated areas will have their lock removed and your items will be taken and stored in the equipment room for 30 days. If you have items taken from your locker, report it to the Hilltop Fitness Supervisor or athletic department staff members.
TOWELS
Towel service is not available.
SPORT CENTER VENUES
BASKETBALL COURTS
The Sport Center contains two areas for basketball. Four courts are located in the arena area and are the primary areas for intramural and recreational basketball. The main gym is available when athletic practices are not taking place. No black soled shoes may be worn on any of the basketball courts. Please do not wear your street shoes directly onto any basketball courts - bring a pair of playing shoes to change into.
BATTING CAGES - SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, GOLF
We have two cages to be used for hitting. Cages must be put into position for your use by athletic department personnel. Helmets must be worn when hitting baseballs and softballs in the batting cages.
RACQUETBALL-HANDBALL COURTS
Two courts are located in the north end of the Sport Center. Access to the courts is near the northwest corner of the arena. No black soled shoes are permitted on these courts. Protective eye wear must be worn at all times while playing racquetball or handball.
TENNIS-BADMITTON-SOCCER COURTS
These courts are located in the arena area and are the primary areas for intramural and recreational play. No black soled shoes are permitted on these courts.
STRETCHING AREA
The stretching area is located in the southwest corner of the arena by the cardio-vascular equipment.
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
The exercise equipment is located in the southwest corner of the arena.
MEYER STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ROOM
Our free weight area is located on the lower level of the Sport Center. No children under 9th grade are allowed in this area. A spotter must assist lifters at all times. Weights are never to be dropped at any time. Weights must be returned to racks after use. Shoes and shirts are required at all times in the strength training room.
HILLTOP FITNESS CLUB INFORMATION
Cornell College is pleased to be able to make the Richard and Norma Small Multi-Sport Center available to area residents through a 12 month $25 Hilltop Fitness Club membership fee.
HILLTOP FITNESS CLUB HOURS
You may check the monthly schedule on the athletic website or call the Hilltop Fitness Desk (319) 895-4399. These schedules are subject to change without prior notification. These schedules are also posted on the bulletin board located outside of the athletic office.
MEMBERSHIP RATE INFORMATION
- All memberships are 12 month memberships.
- Annual membership term is from the date of purchase
- All memberships must be paid in full on date of purchase.
MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION
If a member has a membership terminated for improper conduct or misuse of the membership or facilities, there will be no refund regardless of termination date.
BUILDING AND SAFETY POLICIES
- Children 8th grade and younger must be accompanied in the building by a parent or guardian.
- No one under the age of 12 may use the strength room, exercise equipment or Universal gym.
- No one is to use the pole vault or high jump landing pits.
- Batting helmets must be worn when hitting softballs or baseballs in the batting cages.
- Shoes and shirts must be worn in the strength and conditioning room.
- Weights must be re-racked after use.
- Protective eyewear is required when using racquetball courts.
