Reservations

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 space request form and submit to Liza Pedraza at least two weeks prior to the event date. All reservations are considered on a first-come first-serve basis. A rental fee may be charged for Recreation Center facilities. 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, Community	General Notes/ Field Use
Multipurpose Room 1	$0	$30/hr	$60/hr	$90/hr	View membership manual for policies
Multipurpose Room 2	$0	$30/hr	$60/hr	$90/hr	View membership manual for policies
Multipurpose Room 3	$0	$30/hr	$60/hr	$90/hr	View membership manual for policies
Classroom 160 A	$0	$0	$50/hr $250/day	$75/hr $375/day
Classroom 220	$0	$0	$50/hr $250/day	$75/hr $375/day
Dance Theater	$0	$60/hr $250/day	$120/hr $500/day	$200/hr $750/day	Additional floor covering fee may apply. Dance Lobby fee waived.
Dance Lobby	$0	$25/hr	$50/hr	$75/hr
Racquetball/ Squash Court	$0	$0	$25/hr	$50/hr
Recreational Pool	$0***	$60/hr***	$120/hr***	$200/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***	$10/hr per lane***	$16/hr per lane***	$22/hr per lane***
Competition Pool (Long)	$0***	$25/hr per lane***	$40/hr per lane***	$55/hr per lane***
Wet Classroom	$0	$0	$50/hr $250/day	$75/hr $375/day
Gym 1	$0	$50/hr	$100/hr	$150/hr	A/B
Gym 2	$0	$50/hr	$100/hr	$150/hr	A/B
MAC Gym	$0	$50/hr	$100/hr	$150/hr	Intramural Sports have first priority
Tennis Courts 1 - 8	$0	Call for rental rates	Call for rental rates	Call for rental rates	Rates are per court
Field 4	$0	$40/hr $320/day	$75/hr $600/day	$125/hr $1000/day	Rugby***
O'Connor	$0	$40/hr $320/day	$75/hr $600/day	$125/hr $1000/day	Lacrosse/ 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	Soccer/ Flag/ Ultimate/ Lacrosse/ Softball***
Field 2	$0	$40/hr $320/day	$75/hr $600/day	$125/hr $1000/day	Flag/Ultimate***
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 51% of the participants must be from the Rice community. 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) **** $50 fee per lining request will apply.

• Non-Rec Center members will be required to purchase a $5 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

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