Reservations

Requests for facility reservations should be submitted in writing at least two weeks in advance. 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 the current schedule of reservations, please visit EMS.

Reservation Rates

SPACE RICE
STUDENT/
CLUB/
ORGS

DEPARTMENT* SPONSORED/

NON-PROFIT**

ALUMNI,

RETIREE,
COMMUNITY

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
$400/day

Daytime: $75/hr

Evening: $125/hr
$1000/day

Daytime: $125/hr

Evening: $200/hr
$1600/day

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
$400/day

Daytime: $75/hr

Evening: $125/hr
$1000/day

Daytime: $125/hr

Evening: $200/hr
$1600/day

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:

ricerec@rice.edu