Southwestern Rec Center offers community passes

The Southwestern Oregon Community College currently is offering community passes in one-month, three-month and yearly increments for access to its new state-of-the-art Rec Center facility.

Fees for the passes are $35 for one month, $90 for three months and $300 for one year. Passes must be purchased in advance and individuals must either be enrolled in a class at the college or hold a pass to use the Rec Center.

The facility, which was completed in Fall 2006, offers a fitness center with a wide range of Precor/Life Fitness cardio equipment, Life Fitness circuit weight machines, Hammer Strength weight machines and modern free weight machines, as well as barbells and dumbbells. It also houses a collegiate-sized basketball court, racquetball court, day-use locker rooms and more. Two specialists are available during specific hours of the week to assist in developing workouts perfect for individuals’ needs. The Rec Center is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday through Thursday; from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday; and from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

For more information about the facility, community passes or renting the Rec Center facility for an event, those interested can call 888-7714 or e-mail keasttorp@socc.edu.

Press Release Date: January 9, 2007