Facility Reservations

General Facility Reservation Information

Interested in planning a tournament or activity for your group or organization?  University Recreation has several indoor and outdoor facility rental options.  Reserve your location online or email urec.scheduling@wsu.edu to request your space.  Visit UREC Space Calendar to research available venues and spaces.  Fees will apply to space rentals.  Teams will need to reserve a field or court if they wish to conduct practice.

From the Facility Scheduling Availability Calendar, groups can click on the "Facility Request" button to start the facility rental process.  Once the request is submitted, our facility scheduling team will review, tentatively book the space, send the contract and/or facility policy agreement back to your DSE account and schedule a time to review your event logistics.  You will be notified by email of the change of status of your reservation and can view any documents that needs to be agreed to from your My Reservations account at the top of the Facility Scheduling Availability Calendar.  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to urec.scheduling@wsu.edu

Reservation Group Types

Registered Student Organization (RSO)

RSO's must also complete event requests in WSU Involve in order to have their events approved by UREC.

WSU Department

WSU Departments are responsible for filling out any Requests to Serve Food, UREC is not responsible for this task.

External WSU Group

A External WSU Group is one that has no affiliation with WSU (not a student organization, not a WSU Department, etc.) or is a student group that is not an official Registered Student Organization (RSO).

External WSU Groups must also provide proof of insurance coverage prior to a reservation being finalized.

"RENTER shall be required to furnish an appropriate and current certificate of insurance showing that there is in effect, commercial or comprehensive general liability insurance, including public liability and property damage, written by an insurer authorized to do business in the State of Washington. The renter agrees to provide approved proof of liability insurance in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000 per occurrence) combined single limit, two million ($2,000,000) for the aggregate on all group members. The renter further agrees to name as additional insured Washington State University, its officers, agents, and employees. This insurance coverage must be primary and non-contributory.

Group Access (Daily or Weekly)

Groups of 10 or more qualify for the Group Access Rate.

Group Access Rates Daily Weekly
Student Recreation Center or Chinook $6.00/person/per entry $18/person

Instant Reservations

Racuetball/Squash

Members may create instant reservations for up to an hour for racquetball/squash courts.  To do this, go to the Facility Scheduling Availability Calendar and log into your DSE account.  You can then filter the category to Racquetball/Squash to narrow the spaces.  Then Click and Drag your cursor for the hour block you would like to reserve.  This will pop up a confirm reservation pop up where you can edit the day and time.  Review the information provided and press the confirm button.

You can manage your instant reservation by clicking the My Reservations link in the top right corner of the Availability Calendar.  If you need to cancel your reservation, click manage on the reservation you want to cancel, then click cancel on the next screen.

SRC 256 Fitness Room Reservations

Members may create instant reservations for up to an hour for the SRC 256 Fitness Room.  To do this, go to the Facility Scheduling Availability Calendar and log into your DSE account.  You can then filter the category to Fitness Rooms to narrow the spaces.  Then Click and Drag your cursor for the hour block you would like to reserve.  This will pop up a confirm reservation pop up where you can edit the day and time.  Review the information provided and press the confirm button.

You can manage your instant reservation by clicking the My Reservations link in the top right corner of the Availability Calendar.  If you need to cancel your reservation, click manage on the reservation you want to cancel, then click cancel on the next screen.

SRC 256 Fitness Room Reservations 

SRC 256 is a hardwood fitness room that is available for members to schedule time for individual workouts.

  • SRC 256 may be utilized for individual or small group (ten people or less) practice.
  • Reservations may not be made more than two days in advance and no less than two hours in advance
  • Your reservation is cancelled if you do not show up within the first 10 minutes of the reservation.
  • You or your group may only reserve a one hour time slot. 
  • UREC programming has priority use of the room including 30 minutes before the start of a class and 30 minutes at the end of a class. 
  • The room must remain open at all times during non-programmed use. 
  • The equipment and sound system in SRC 256 are for UREC staff use only.  Please check with the SRC Membership Desk for equipment rental & check out options or bring all equipment needed.
  • You can use the GET App to check out equipment from the SRC Membership Desk in place of your Cougar Card.
  • Please check in with the SRC Membership Desk upon arrival.

UREC Facility Rental Costs

Staffing Costs
Staffing Costs Registered Student Organization (RSO) WSU Department Non-WSU Group
Description Rental Cost Rental Cost Rental Cost Basis
Maintenance, Custodial, Professional Staff $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 hour
Student Staff
(various positions)
$24.00 $24.00 $24.00 hour
Student Recreation Center
Student Recreation Center Registered Student Organization (RSO) WSU Department Non-WSU Group
Description Rental Cost Rental Cost Rental Cost Basis
Entrance - Table
(outside turnstiles)
$0.00  $14.00  N/A day 
One Court
(Indoor) 
$60.00  $60.00  $124.00  hour/court
Classroom
(SRC 144)
$39.00  $39.00  $81.00 hour
Fitness Room
(SRC 252, 245, or 256)
$22.00  $39.00  $46.00 hour
SRC Pool
(includes Spa)
$124.00  $124.00  $249.00  hour

Climbing Wall
(includes one staff)

$60.00 $60.00 $124.00 hour
Entire SRC $490.00  $490.00  $973.00  hour

Chinook Student Center
Chinook Registered Student Organization (RSO) WSU Department Non-WSU Group
Description Rental Cost Rental Cost Rental Cost Basis
Entrance - Tabling
(Outdoor)
$0.00 $14.00 N/A hour
Chinook 150
(Conference Style Room)
$37.00 $49.00 $152.00 hour
Fitness Room
(Chinook 20)
$0.00 $34.00 N/A hour
Fitness Room
(Chinook 22)
Initial Meeting Required N/A N/A N/A
E-Sports Lounge
(Chinook 25)
$0.00 $34.00 N/A hour

Outdoor Facilities
Outdoor Facilities* Registered Student Organization (RSO) WSU Department Non-WSU Group
Description Rental Cost Rental Cost Rental Cost Basis
Valley Road
(turf)
$22.00  $24.00  $35.00  hour
Grimes Way Playfield
(turf)
$22.00  $24.00  $35.00  hour
Rogers/Orton (R/O) Playfield
(grass)
$22.00  $24.00  $152.00  hour
South Fairway
(grass)
$22.00  $24.00  N/A  hour
* Costs are dependent on facility needs and crowd/participant numbers.  

Student Recreation Center Backyard
SRC Backyard Registered Student Organization (RSO) WSU Department Non-WSU Group
Description Rental Cost Rental Cost Rental Cost Basis
Sand Volleyball Court $28.00 $28.00 $55.00 hour/court
Outdoor Basketball Court $28.00 $28.00 $55.00 hour/court
Backyard Patio / General Grounds $28.00 $28.00 $55.00 hour
Physical Education Building, Smith Gym, Fieldhouse, & Outdoor Tennis Courts
Shared Facilities Registered Student Organization (RSO) WSU Department Non-WSU Group
Description Rental Cost Rental Cost Rental Cost Basis
Smith Gym 115
(Dance Studio)
$9.00  $33.00  $65.00  hour
Smith Gym 117
(Indoor Court)
$9.00  $33.00  $65.00  hour
Physical Education Building 144
(Indoor Court)
$9.00  $33.00  $65.00  hour
Physical Education Building 145
(Mat Room)
$9.00  $33.00  $65.00  hour
Fieldhouse Tennis Courts
(4 Indoor Courts)
$58.00  $124.00  $248.00  hour/court
Outdoor Tennis Courts
(12 Outdoor Courts)
$9.00  $14.00  $22.00  hour/court
Gym Floor Cleaning $60.00  $60.00  $60.00  event
Gibb Pool & Smith Pool
Aquatics Registered Student Organization (RSO) WSU Department Non-WSU Group
Description Rental Cost Rental Cost Rental Cost Basis
Gibb Pool (8 lanes & dive well) $9.00  $55.00  $109.00  hour
Smith Pool (4 lanes) $9.00  $28.00 $55.00 hour
Pool Deck Sanitization $162.00 $162.00 $162.00 service
Resources (fees depend on the facility that is reserved)
Resources Registered Student Organization (RSO) WSU Department Non-WSU Group
Description Rental Cost Rental Cost Rental Cost Basis
Folding Chairs $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 event
8-Foot Tables $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 event
Floor Covering $162.00 $162.00 $162.00 event/court
Dumpster

$110.00

$110.00 $110.00 event/per dumpster

Make a Facility Request

Email UREC Scheduling


Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Waivers

Events and access to University Recreation and Chinook Student Center facilities requires individuals and groups to complete assumption of risk and release of liability waivers prior to participation.  Below, you will find the documents you need for your group to utilize your reservation.

Adult Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability Waiver

Youth Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability Waiver

Facilities Available for Rental

Valley Road

Valley Road Playfield is an outdoor field turf facility that can be rented by campus and community groups. This facility is not available for open use by groups but can be rented.  Groups conducting organized practice without a reservation will be asked to leave.  Priority is given to Open Recreation, Intramural, or Club Sports. 

SRC Backyard

The SRC Backyard has 4 sand volleyball courts, 3 outdoor basketball courts, and a general event area that can host groups.   At least one volleyball court and basketball must remain available for open recreation.

Chinook

The Chinook Student Center hosts a large event space, Chinook 150.  This facility can be reserved for group meetings and events.  The esports lounge also hosts a shoutcast booth, which individuals can reserve.