Reminder: Please remove all your belongings from the BAC lockers by June 13, 2008.
June 13, 2008 is the last day the gym is open. It will reopen July 7, 2008.
Special programs please see ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Division of The Office of Housing Services 2008-2009
Bard Athletic Center, located in Bard Hall, is a comprehensive facility designed to
meet the fitness needs of students and administrators. The Center is handicapped accessible and includes:
15 yard Swimming Pool
Gymnasium
Aerobic Studio
3 Squash Courts
Elliptical Trainers
Treadmills
Rowing Machines
Step Climbers
Strength and Weight Training Equipment
Locker Rooms and Saunas
Membership Sign-Ups
Office of Housing Services
Bard Hall/50 Haven Avenue
Monday-Friday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Phone: 212-304-7000
Facility Information
Bard Hall/50 Haven Avenue
Level L3
Phone: 212-304-7010
Memberships
The facility is open to Medical Center:
Students
Faculty, Officers of Administration, and Staff
Post Doctoral Research Fellows
Alumni
Employees of Presbyterian Hospital, NYS Psychiatric Institute, Audubon Research Park
All Memberships End June 13, 2008
Students
All Medical Center students must register and obtain a BAC validation sticker from the Office of
Housing Services. This sticker when affixed to the CUMC I.D. provides students access to and
use of the facility. Students are not charged an access fee.
Fees associated with exercise programs and other services offered by the BAC are additional.
Spouse Package - Full Year $115.00 Half Year $60.00
Entitles student’s spouse/partner access and use of facility and equipment. Fees associated with
exercise programs and other services offered by the Center are extra.
Submission of proof of couple’s status required - marriage license, NY City Affidavit of Domestic
Partnership or CU Designation of Partner.
Employees /Staff
All eligible employees may gain access to the facility and equipment by purchasing either TRIP
TICKETS or an ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE.
Trip Tickets
This ticket entitles you to use the facility on a per visit basis. A day locker and towel are provided.
Fees associated with exercise programs and other services offered by the Center are extra.
Annual Registration Fee
$65.00
Per Trip Fee
$10.00
8 Trip Ticket Book
$70.00
Annual Membership Packages
Membership sign-ups begin July 10, 2007. All memberships end June 13,
2008. Members holding Full Package Memberships can take advantage of
the annual early bird special offered in June. All annual packages are
discounted at half year. Fees associated with exercise programs and
other services offered by the center are extra.
Members
holding Full Package Memberships can take advantage of the annual early
bird special offered in June. All annual packages are discounted at
half year. Fees associated with exercise programs and other services
offered by the center are extra.
Full Package
Full Year $545.00
End Year $180.00
Daily Towel Service
Small Locker (may be upgraded for additional fee)
Off-Peak Package
Full Year $370.00
End Year $125.00
Mon-Fri 7 AM - 3 PM (all workouts completed by 3 PM)
Daily Towel Service
Resident Package
Full Year $350.00
End Year $120.00
Daily Towel Service Eligibility-CUMC staff holding Post Doctoral Residency or
Clinical Fellow title. Verification required.
Fellow Package
Full Year $270.00
End Year $90.00
Daily Towel Service Eligibility-CUMC staff holding Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
title. Verification required.
Spouse Package
Full Year $115.00
End Year $40.00
Package equivalent to that held by the CUMC member, with a $55.00 fee.
Submission of proof of status required marriage license, NYC Affidavit of Domestic Partnership or CU
Designation of Partner.
Services
The following services can be purchased from the Office of Housing Services.
Guest Ticket
$15.00/ticket
Ticket entitles member’s guest access to facility on a per trip basis.
Member limited to 2 guests/visit. Student members can register visiting university students with the Office of Housing Services. Day Locker and Towel provided
Annual Locker Rental
Locker rental runs from June to June and rented on a first come first served basis.
Full Year
Half Year
• Single Tier
$130.00
$65.00
• Double Tier
$80.00
$40.00
• Triple Tier
$60.00
$30.00
Bathing suit dryers located in each locker room. Bathing suits and towels must not be locked to the outside of lockers.
Day Lockers
Limited number of day lockers available at no charge. Members should use own lock and remove it at the end of daily use.
Towel Rental
Pass entitles member to use of a towel on a per trip basis.
Full Year
Half Year
• Annual
$80.00
$40.00
• Daily
$2.00
$2.00
Exercise Programs
The Center offers daily aerobic and yoga classes taught by certified instructors. Participants must purchase either a daily or monthly pass.
• Daily Pass
• Monthly Pass (Single Program Aerobics/Yoga)
• Combined Program
- Rates posted through-out the year
Other Services
Squash Courts
Reservations can be made after 4:40 PM, one day in advance by phone 212-304-7010 or in person. Member name and BAC# must be provided.
Aerobic/Yoga Classes Reservations can be made beginning at 10 AM the day of the class. In-person sign up given preference over phone requests. Member name and BAC# must be provided.
Equipment - Treadmills, Step Climbers, Ellipticals
Reservations can be made current day, in person only. Member name and BAC# must be listed on sign-up sheet. Treadmill sign-up limited to once/day. The 5 minute rule always in effect. 5 minutes after the assigned session begins any vacant equipment can be used by any member for the remaining portion of the assigned time period.
The sign-up sheets are put out based on the following schedule.
While the Bard Athletic Center has current equipment it should be noted that the
Center is not air conditioned. Bard Hall was built in a time before central air conditioning and when academic schedules excluded the summer months. Fans are located in the exercise areas of the facility, but temperatures can get unpleasant in the summer months. Care should be taken when scheduling summer work outs.
The BAC reserves the right to terminate anyone’s membership for not following the governing rules of the facility. This includes but is not limited to falsifying membership eligibility, unsportsmanlike conduct, and abuse of equipment sign-up procedures.
BAC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reminder: Please remove all your belongings from the BAC lockers by June 13, 2008.
June 13, 2008 is the last day the gym is open. It will reopen July 7, 2008.
Early Bird Special The BAC is offerring for members only a discounted rate starting June 1, 2008. For additional information please contact Nancy Rodriguez at the Office of Housing Services, 212-304-7000.
SOCCER
Due to overcrowding on (Tuesday) indoor-soccer nights at the BAC, we've added an extra night (Thursday) for soccer play. Starting on March 6th, and every following Thursday from then on.
If overcrowding continues, we will revisit by adding extra nights. Come and enjoy...There are good times to have for all!
Classes Offered
Group Cycle
A high intensity group cycling class suitable for all levels. Increase your cardiovascular endurance without impact. Each class is different, fun, and set to great music. Come ready for a variety of sprints, hills, mixed terrain, and flats. Arrive prior to the start time of class to set up your bike. Please let the instructor know if you are new to the class.
Body Sculpt
Develop muscular strength and define your body. The class will utilize a combination of weights, tubing, and your own body weight to perform resistance exercises. Learn resistance-training exercises that you can take with you to the weight room.
Sports Conditioning
A high intensity fun class with running drills, plyometrics, and strength training. Bring a friend as you enjoy a total body athletic workout using weights, bands, steps and more. Be prepared to sweat and have a great time in partner drills and relay races. Suitable for all levels.
Yoga
A "hybrid" yoga class that combines elements of hatha yoga, traditional fitness exercises, stretching and relaxation. Designed to provide you with a more powerful, flexible, defined physique. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.
Pilates
Core strength training designed to develop long, lean muscles, improve body alignment, balance and increase flexibility.
Aerobic Classes have been cancelled for the month of May
Students