Three courts are available for open recreation during hours of operation in the north multipurpose gym of the Student Recreation Center at Western Michigan University. Birdies and racquets are available for checkout at the equipment issue desk. If the nets are not set up during these times, please notify the attendant at the equipment issue desk. Nets may also be set up in the third floor gym, if necessary.

The Student Recreation Center at Western Michigan University features eight basketball courts, four in each of the first and third floor gyms. All of the courts can be converted to a variety of other sports such as volleyball, badminton and pickleball.

Policies:

• First-come, first-served basis.
• When others are waiting to use a court, games must be played to 12 points.
• Do not hang on the basketball rims.
• Inappropriate behavior, language and arguing will not be tolerated.
• Shirts must be worn at all times.
• One court on the first floor is set aside as a "women’s priority court." If four or more women are present to play, they have priority on the court. Contact the facility manager to have the court cleared.

Pickleball is available for drop-in play in the SRC indoor tennis court area when the courts are not being used for classes, events or rentals. There is no additional cost to play, but you must have SRC access or purchase a guest pass. Two to four courts are available during drop-in times and are first come, first served, so courts cannot be reserved. Please share court time with others when people are waiting to play. Drop-in times may change based on building hours and facility rentals. Paddles are also available to rent for $0.50 each.

Racquetball
Racquet rental policy: There is a 50 cent charge to rent racquetball racquets from the Student Recreation Center for use. Racquets are also available for purchase at the service desk.

Squash
Court 10 is a squash court. This court is available for reservations during open recreation hours. Equipment is available at the equipment issue desk.

Protective eye-wear policy
Western Michigan University's Student Recreation Center has protective eye-wear available for checkout at the service desk. While injuries can occur at any time, University Recreation strongly advises participants to wear protective eye-wear during play.

Nets are available in both multipurpose gyms at Western Michigan University's Student Recreation Center. Only indoor soccer balls may be used, and all participants must wear non-marking shoes. If your shoes leave marks on the floor, then you will be asked to change your shoes.

Please do not lay soccer nets on their sides. They are not designed for that type of play and causes further damage to the nets.

The Student Recreation Center at Western Michigan University has two tables that are set up on the first floor during normal building hours. Table tennis balls may be obtained for 25 cents from a vending machine located at the equipment issue desk.

Indoor tennis

Western Michigan University's Student Recreation Center has three indoor tennis courts available. 

Outdoor tennis

University Recreation operates eight outdoor tennis courts available at the upper Sorensen Tennis Courts. The lower courts are controlled by the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. Depending on weather, the courts are typically operational from mid-March through mid-November. Lights at the courts are controlled by a timer and are available until 11 p.m. every day. *Intramural sports and academic classes have priority on all courts.

The Student Recreation Center at Western Michigan University has an indoor jogging track that is nine laps per mile and is available to walkers, runners and special needs members during all building hours. Basic rules have been established for safety, to avoid injuries and to extend the life of the track. Rules are posted near the indoor track.

Volleyball
The two north courts in the first-floor gym are available for volleyball during open Student Recreation Center hours. If you need a net set up or height adjusted, stop by our service desk.

Sand volleyball
The outdoor sand volleyball court, located between Western Michigan University's Student Recreation Center and University Arena, is available as weather permits. It is available for open recreation on a daily basis. Groups that want to reserve the court for a specific event should complete our facility rental inquiry form.

Wallyball
Any racquetball court can be converted and reserved for wallyball throughout the week. Reservations can be made during open recreation hours by calling (269) 387-4732. Equipment is available at the equipment issue desk at no charge.