Alumni Gym
The historic Alumni Gym is part of the UK Student Center on Avenue of Champions. It is a state-of-the-art fitness center designed to provide opportunities for open recreation exercise, group fitness classes, and personal training.
The open-concept design houses weight training equipment, which includes Olympic platforms, plate-loaded equipment, barbells, and dumbbells, cardio training equipment, group fitness studios, a cycling studio, a combatives mat room, lockers, and shower facilities.
It is a great place to gather‚ make new friends‚ and take a positive step towards lifelong health and fitness habits.
Location
160 Avenue of Champions
| Mon-Fri | 6:00 am - 12:00 am |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 12:00 am |
Access
Students
Current University of Kentucky students who are enrolled in regular, on-campus classes, and BCTC students who are living in UK undergraduate housing, may use Campus Recreation facilities by presenting their student ID card. Students who are enrolled in the current semester, but who do not pay the Recreation Fee as part of their tuition fees, are eligible to purchase a membership.
Employees
Current UK employees‚ retirees‚ Donovan Scholars‚ and VA employees are eligible to purchase a Campus Recreation membership.
Non-UK Affiliates
Employees who work on campus but not being paid by the University of Kentucky. Examples include, but are not limited to, Aramark employees, GreyStar Employees, visiting scholars. Proof of affiliation must be sent to ukcrmembershipservices@uky.edu.
Spouses/Domestic Partners
Current Campus Recreation members are eligible to sponsor a spouse/domestic partner at the same rate as the sponsoring member. The sponsoring member must have an active Campus Recreation membership in order to sponsor a Spouse/Domestic Partner. Spouses and Domestic Partners will be required to show proof of one of the following:
- Piece(s) of official mail with each person’s name and address (examples include, but are not limited to: postmarked mail, bank statement, property tax, renter's agreement, etc.)
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Photo ID showing the same address.
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Marriage Certificate or Affidavit of Domestic Partnership.
Campus Recreation memberships provide access to Alumni Gym, Lancaster Aquatic Center, and the Johnson Center.
Amenities
- Towel service
- Equipment check-out
- Daily-use lockers
- Guest passes available for purchase
Contact
Alumni Gym Business Office: 859 562-1182
Alumni Gym Control Desk: 859 257-6680
Equipment Check-out
Day-use Equipment Check-out
The following equipment is available for members while in the Campus Recreation facilities and spaces.
- Weight belts
- Barbell Pads
- Elastic Weight Bands
- Jump Ropes
- Bicycle Locks
- Hair dryers
Equipment can be checked out at the control desk once the member has accessed the facility. All equipment must be returned the same day to the Alumni Gym control desk before the facility closes.
Parking & Bus Service
A pay lot is located on Limestone St. (PS #5) across from the Alumni Gym.
Check the UK Parking web site for rules pertaining to all university parking lots, UK parking permits, and visitor parking. Parking rules are subject to change without notice. The campus bus Blue and White routes have a stop on Avenue of Champions in front of the Student Center.
For more information on parking and bus routes/times, please visit UK Transportation Services