Facilities

Service available to all members

Facility Amenities

The benefits of a Pohl Recreation Center membership includes access to:

138,000 sq. ft. facility	Four multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball and badminton
Indoor soccer gym	14,500 sq. ft. weight room/cardio area
45 ft. climbing wall	10 ft. bouldering wall
Smoothie King	Outdoor Pursuits Center
Member Services Desk	Fitness Assessment Room
Lap Pool	Leisure Pool with Spa
Administrative Offices	2 aerobic rooms
Spectator area	Meeting rooms
Outdoor lighted sand volleyball court	Outdoor lighted basketball court
PEB Racquetball Courts	West Tennis Courts
Waranch Tennis Pavilion	Equipment checkout
Locker rental	Towel service

 

Locker Rental

Day use locks are available for checkout at no charge from the Member Services desk. Free lockers are available inside and outside of locker rooms on the first floor and on the second floor near the track. Locker rentals can be purchased throughout the year (depending on availability) at the Member Services desk. Locker renewals can also be done at the Member Services desk. Locker rentals for UNT faculty and staff are available through payroll deduction as well.

 

LOCKER TYPE	ONE TIME PAYMENT	RECURRING
	Annual	Monthly
Full Locker	$66	$5.50/month
Half Locker	$45	$3.75/month

 

Towel Service

Shower towels are available with the purchase of our Towel Service, providing you a clean, fresh towel to use in the shower and pool. Small sweat towels are available to purchase and keep for $1.

Both sweat and shower towels can be purchased and checked out from the Member Services desk. Towel Service is available for UNT faculty and staff through payroll deduction as well.

TOWEL TYPE	ONE TIME PAYMENT	RECURRING
	Annual	Monthly
Shower Towel	$30	$2.50
Sweat Towel	Available to purchase at the Member Services desk for $1

 

General Reservation Information

UNT Departments

Facility reservations may be made in person in room 103 of the Pohl Recreation Center (Rec Sports Main Office) or emailed to Courtney Thomas (courtney.thomas@unt.edu). The facility request form is available on-line here.

Note: Requests must be submitted at least 1 week in advance.

UNT Student Organizations

All student organizations wishing to request space must be registered and complete an Event Application on OrgSync. 

Student Org Event Application

Note: Requests should be made a minimum of 15 business days in advance.

Non-university Affiliated Groups 

Non-university affiliated groups who wish to reserve space must contact Event Planning and Scheduling Services at 940-565-3804 to make the request. Reservations remain tentative pending receipt of deposit or receipt of a University account number.

Reservation Policies

1. For student organizations, a deposit of 50% of event costs is due by 5 pm 2 business days prior to the event. Final balance is due no later than 5 business days after the event. Late fees of $25 per 5 business days will apply for delinquent payments. Events with charges of under $400 must be paid in full by 5pm 2 business days before the event and is non-refundable. UNT departments and non-university affiliated groups will be billed after their event.

2. Changes to reservations will not be allowed within 48 hours of the event.

3. Cancelations made less than 48 hours before the event will result in charges being assessed.

4. Reservation no-shows will result in full charges.

5. Users are responsible for returning the space to the condition it was in prior to the event. The user may be charged for costs associated with damage, theft, or conditions requiring additional cleaning of the area.

6. Staffing and/or custodial may be required for any event. Recreational Sports will determine staffing and custodial needs for each event.

7. After hours charges: In addition to the rental and event operation fees, any group that schedules an event outside of a facility's regular operating hours must pay the personnel and utility costs incurred in keeping the facility open beyond its posted hours. Field reservations must conclude by 11pm. Any event that exceeds the scheduled time may incur additional charges.

8. Inclement weather policy: Recreational Sports does not guarantee alternate indoor facilities or make-up dates in the event of inclement weather. However, we will make every effort to find an alternate date or facility for your group. Recreational Sports reserves the right to determine the playability of the outdoor facilities. If Recreational Sports cancels the event for any reason, refunds may be made up to 100%. If a portion of the activity has taken place, refunds will be based on a pro-rated percentage of usage.

9. Student organizations may reserve one meeting room per week for up to 3 hours free of charge. Additional meeting rooms, or additional time, will be charged at the student organization rate.   

Space Available For Rent

Meeting Rooms

Room 205

Seating for 42 (with tables & chairs), or 70 (chairs only). Tables and chairs available.

Room 207

Seating for 42 (with tables & chairs), or 70 (chairs only). Tables and chairs available.

Room 205/207 Combined

Seating for 84 (with tables & chairs), or 185 (chairs only). Tables and chairs available.

Activity Areas

Pohl Recreation Center

*Leisure pool rental costs: if group uses leisure pool during open swim will be at 50% (limit 35 participants during open times).

Physical Education Building/Bahnsen Gym

Rec Sports Auxiliary Faciliities

Additional Fees

Additional fees may apply to a reservation based on university affiliation and the time, needs and nature of the event. Fees will be determined by Recreational Sports.

Utility Fees

Utility fees will apply to non-university groups during and outside of normal operating hours. Utility fee will not apply to student organizations and departments during normal operating hours. 

• Rec Center - $65/hr
• PEB - $65/hr
• Bahnsen - $10/hr
• Fields - $30.00/hr

Staffing Fees

• Event Staff - $15/hr ($22.50/hr outside of reserved times)
• Group Exercise Instructors - $25/hr ($37.50/hr outside of reserved times)

Custodial Fees

• $35/hr/custodian

Meeting Room Set Up

• $25/meeting room

Administrative Fee

• $25/hr reserved