Inclusive Rec

  • Iowa State University and the Department of Recreation Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.
  • Recreation Services is committed to assuring that its facilities, programs, or services are free from discriminatory, inappropriate, and disrespectful conduct or communication.
  • Verbal or written abuse, threats, intimidation, violence, or other forms of harassment towards participants or staff will not be tolerated.
  • All participants and staff are expected to respect the rights of others and to be civil, effective citizens of the ISU community.
  • Recreation Services patrons may participate in programs and utilize facilities in a manner consistent with their gender identity.

All individuals shall be permitted to participate in the Iowa State University (ISU) Recreation Services Intramural (IM) Sports Program (i.e. Leagues, tournaments, etc.), and Sport Clubs program in a manner consistent with their gender identity. While sport programs are typically offered in gender-based divisions, ISU Recreation Services seek to provide opportunities for all students to participate in its programs inclusive of gender identity. If an individual or team is unsure of which division would be most appropriate in which to participate, please contact the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports or the Assistant Director of Sport Clubs to help determine which division would most appropriately fit the participation needs of the individual or team.

Recreation Services strives to maintain a clean, safe, and inclusive environment while honoring personal workout clothing preferences.

  • Shirts/tops, shorts/pants, and closed-toes shoes must be worn at all times other than in the pool and locker rooms.
  • Clothing cannot display offensive language.
  • Appropriate, clean, closed-toe, non-marking, athletic shoes are required in all activity areas.  Street shoes or shoes that mark the floors are prohibited.
  • Clean attire that is intended for swimming must be worn in the pool and hot tub (no workout clothes).
  • We do not require gender-specific attire within any of our recreation facilities. Participants are encouraged to wear attire that best honors their workout experience.
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Recreation Services is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. By creating an inclusive environment and providing programs that support our diverse perspectives, we preserve the spirit of community. It is essential that all have the opportunity to exercise their right to express individual human and cultural identities as well as affirm all backgrounds, abilities, and fitness levels.
  • Map for gender neutral bathrooms

    Locker Rooms and Restrooms

    Recreation Services policy states that patrons may utilize any space and facility in a manner consistent with their gender identity. There are gender inclusive restrooms located in State Gym next to the Administrative Offices and in Beyer Hall on the lower level between the locker room entrances leading into the pool. Individual locking, changing/showering rooms are located in State Gym in the hallway south of the pool right before entering the locker rooms. For more information look at the map of gender-inclusive restrooms.

    Adaptable Fitness and Aquatic Equipment

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    Recreation Services is constantly working to improve our programs, facilities, and equipment to be more accessible for our Cyclones. In addition to compliance with all building ADA laws (such as ramps, elevators, pool lifts, etc.), Recreation Services also provides new adaptable equipment located on the second floor of State Gym near the East State Gym basketball court. The second floor has specialty fitness equipment, hand ergometer, rope pulley, swing-away seats, adjustable starting positions, and an adjustable lat pulldown, This new equipment is wheelchair accessible and can be adjusted to accommodate all abilities. Building entrances are equipped with ADA automatic door openers for ease of travel between spaces. Each pool located in State Gym and Beyer Hall include aquatic lifts to aid any patrons in entering the lap lane portions of the pool.

    Reserve Facility Space for your Group

    Spaces within Recreation Services facilities can be reserved by ISU  groups during facility open hours.  If your group needs a reserved space for recreation please request a reservation by filling out this form. If you need any accommodations, please indicate this when filling out the form or contacting our Assistant Director of Facilities.  Due to limited facilities, all requests cannot be accommodated. Recreation Services reserves the right to modify or cancel any scheduled events.