Requests for facility reservations should be submitted in writing at least two weeks in advance to the customer relations specialist. Submission of a space request form does not confirm a reservation. All reservations are considered on a first-come first-serve basis. A rental fee may be charged for Recreation Center facilities. A complete list of spaces and a schedule are available below.
To request a reservation, please complete the online space request form at least two weeks prior to the event date. Please do not advertise your planned event until a written confirmation is received.
To view current schedule of reservations, please visit EMS.
Reservation Rates
| SPACE | RICE STUDENT/ CLUB/ ORGS
|
DEPARTMENT* | SPONSORED/
NON-PROFIT**
|
ALUMNI,
RETIREE,
|
GENERAL NOTES/
FIELD USE
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multipurpose Room 1 | $0 | $40/hr | $80/hr | $120/hr |
View membership manual for policies |
| Multipurpose Room 2 | $0 | $40/hr | $80/hr | $120/hr |
View membership manual for policies |
| Classroom 160 A | $0 | $0 | $75/hr
$450/day
|
$100/hr
$600/day
|
|
| Classroom 220 | $0 | $0 | $90/hr
$540/day
|
$120/hr
$720/day
|
|
| Multipurpose Room 4 | $0 | $100/hr
$600/day
|
$200/hr
$1200/day
|
$300/hr
$1800/day
|
Additional floor covering fee may apply. MPR4 Lobby fee waived. |
| Multipurpose Room 4 Lobby | $0 | $50/hr | $75/hr | $100/hr | |
| Racquetball/
Squash Court
|
$0 | $0 | $30/hr | $60/hr | |
| Tennis Courts | $0 | $30/hr per court | $40/hr per court | $50/hr per court | |
| Recreational Pool | $0*** | $100/hr*** | $200/hr*** | $300/hr*** | Two hour minimum rental time. Rental rate does not include the lifeguard rate. Priority will be given to Rice community members. Note: One of the two pools must be free of special events during the time of rental. Rentals are only available during select times of the week. |
| Competition Pool (Short) | $0 | $15/hr per lane*** | $20/hr per lane*** | $25/hr per lane*** | Two hour minimum rental time. Rental rate does not include the lifeguard rate. Priority will be given to Rice community members. Note: One of the two pools must be free of special events during the time of rental. Rentals are only available during select times of the week. |
| Competition Pool (Long) | $0 | $35/hr per lane*** | $50/hr per lane*** | $65/hr per lane*** | Two hour minimum rental time. Rental rate does not include the lifeguard rate. Priority will be given to Rice community members. Note: One of the two pools must be free of special events during the time of rental. Rentals are only available during select times of the week. |
| Wet Classroom | $0 | $0 | $75/hr
$450/day
|
$100/hr
$600/day
|
|
| Gym 1 | $0 | $50/hr | $100/hr | $200/hr | A/B |
| Gym 2 | $0 | $50/hr | $100/hr | $200/hr | A/B |
| MAC Gym | $0 | $50/hr | $100/hr | $200/hr | Intramural Sports have first priority |
| O'Connor Field | $0 | $40/hr
$320/day
|
$75/hr
$600/day
|
$125/hr
$1000/day
|
Lacrosse/ Flag/ Ultimate*** |
| Field 2 | $0 | $40/hr
$320/day
|
$75/hr
$600/day
|
$125/hr
$1000/day
|
Flag/ Ultimate*** |
| Field 3 | $0 | Daytime: $40/hr
Evening: $50/hr
|
Daytime: $75/hr
Evening: $125/hr
|
Daytime: $125/hr
Evening: $200/hr
|
Lighted - Soccer/ Flag/ Ultimate/ Lacrosse/ Softball*** |
| Field 4 | $0 | $40/hr
$320/day |
$75/hr $600/day |
$125/hr $1000/day |
Rugby*** |
| Field 5 | $0 | $40/hr
$320/day
|
$75/hr
$600/day
|
$125/hr
$1000/day
|
SM Soccer/ Open*** |
| Field 6 | $0 | Daytime: $40/hr
Evening: $50/hr
|
Daytime: $75/hr
Evening: $125/hr
|
Daytime: $125/hr
Evening: $200/hr
|
Lighted - Flag/ Ultimate/ Lacrosse*** |
| Outdoor Basketball Court | $0 | $15/hr | $25/hr
$150/day
|
$50/hr
$300/day
|
A/B |
| Open Early/Close Late Fee for Facility | $50/hr | $75/hr | $100/hr | $150/hr | (Requires at least 2 weeks notice) |
* To qualify for the dept. rate, at least 100% of the participants must be from the Rice community. ** To qualify for the sponsored rate, the event must be sanctioned and approved by Rice University. To qualify for the non-profit rate, proof of 501c status is required. Athletic dept. sponsored sports camps fall into this category. *** During Operating Hours Lifeguard Rate: $20 per hour for groups up to 25 people, $40 per hour for groups of 26-50 people, $60 per hour for groups of 51-75 people. (Fee will vary outside operating hours) **** $100 fee per field request will apply.
• Non-Rec Center members will be required to purchase a $10 guest pass whether using the facility or attending an event.
• All reservations must be made in writing and are not confirmed until a written confirmation is sent to the event coordinator.
• A cancellation fee will be assessed for any reservation request that is not cancelled at least 5 business days prior to the event.
• The licensee must purchase liability insurance to cover a minimum of $1,000,000.
A 25% deposit is due 30 days prior to the reservation time. The balance is due 72 hours before the scheduled reservation time. After the 30 day request, there will be a 50% deposit. The balance is due 72 hours before the scheduled reservation time.
For further questions about making a reservation or holding an event at the Recreation Center, please contact:
Liza Pedraza
713-348-4058
als5@rice.edu