Recreation

Rec Membership

The Intramural Activities (IMA) Building is UW’s premier fitness center nestled on the bank of Lake Washington.  The IMA includes access to gyms, assorted courts, indoor track, climbing center, cardio and weight rooms and a variety of studio spaces.  Visit the IMA Building page for more information on the IMA facility!

Rec memberships to the IMA are available on a quarter or annual basis for University of Washington students, UW employees, UW retirees, Plus Ones, UWAA Members (Alumni eligibility is limited – Lifetime & Presidents Circle donors, UWAA determines Rec membership eligibility) and Affiliates (eligible affiliates only).  Membership restrictions apply.

Winter Quarter 2024 Membership: December 11, 2023 – March 17, 2024

Spring Quarter 2024 Membership: March 11, 2024 – June 9, 2024

Summer Quarter 2024 Membership: June 3, 2024 – September 15, 2024

Masks are recommended indoors but no longer required. UW Recreation encourages all patrons to wear a face covering based on your own personal health and safety.

Membership Types & Fees

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Seattle, Bothell, or Tacoma Students

UW SEATTLE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

UW Seattle Rec Membership: Included in Tuition (Services & Activities Fee) during active enrollment.

UW BOTHELL / TACOMA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Currently enrolled UW Bothell / UW Tacoma Students may purchase Rec Membership each quarter.

Single Visit Quarter
Seattle Included with SAF** Included with SAF**
Bothell/Tacoma $8.50 $84
Summer $8.50 $84
Plus One N/A $96*

*does not include sales tax

** Services and Activities Fee

Member Facility

UW Employee or UW Retiree

UW Employee & UW Retiree’s may purchase Quarter or Annual Rec Memberships.

UW Employees & UW Retirees are also eligible for a FREE one-week trial at the IMA.  The free week trial is good for 7 visits and expires in 7 days.  Employees are eligible for the free week trial one time.

Single Visit 5-Visit Pass Quarter Annual
UW Employee $9 $45 $120 $390
UW Retiree $9 $45 $120* $390*
Plus One (additional membership fee) N/A N/A $126* $426*

*does not include sales tax

 

 

Members may check out equipment through our Equipment Issue desk free of charge. Other activities include additional fees, including:

  • Guest sponsorship
  • Participation in Intramural Sports
  • Enrollment in the Rec Class Pass and other recreation classes such as UWild Adventures and Sports Skills and Martial Arts
  • Use of Crags Climbing Center
  • Personal Training
  • Custom Exercise Program
  • Gear Garage rental equipment
  • Peer Nutrition
  • Massage
  • Rec clubs memberships
  • Locker rental

Membership Information & Eligibility

Student

UW Seattle Students

Eligibility: All registered, matriculated, UW Seattle students who pay the Services and Activities Fees may use the IMA by presenting their current Husky ID Card*.

*Husky ID Cards are non-transferable and should never be used by anyone else to gain access to the IMA. Misused Husky ID Cards will be impounded.

UW Tacoma & UW Bothell Students

Eligibility: Current UW Tacoma and UW Bothell students may purchase a Rec membership. When purchasing membership, bring your UW Husky ID Card to the IMA Member Services Desk.

Student Summer Memberships (UW Seattle, UWB, UWT)

Students enrolled in Spring or Autumn 2024 classes at UW Seattle, UW Bothell or UW Tacoma, but not attending classes during Summer term may purchase an optional Summer Rec membership for $84.00.  Memberships can be purchased at the IMA front desk during business hours beginning June 3.  New/transfer students may become members with their Advanced Registration Certificate from the National Student Clearinghouse (https://sdb.admin.uw.edu/sisStudents/uwnetid/nsc/).  Summer quarter membership is valid for use from the date of purchase through Sunday, September 15, 2024.

*UW Bothell/UW Tacoma students do not need to have purchased an IMA membership in Spring.

Student Plus One

Eligibility:

Students and on-leave graduates with a valid Rec Membership can add a Plus One Quarterly Membership to their account.   A Plus One membership allows independent access to the IMA during all hours of operation.  An IMA member can have ONE Plus One member on their account at all times.  The Primary member (UW Student) AND Plus One Member must be present to purchase the Plus One Membership.  The Primary member (UW Student) must be present to renew the Plus One membership (Plus One Member does NOT need to be present) – the Plus One Member CANNOT renew their own membership.  Plus One Members must be 16 years of age or older.

Plus One Quarterly Rec Membership: $96.00 + Tax

Purchasing Membership: 

All Student Plus One memberships must be purchased at the IMA Member Services Desk. When purchasing a membership, please bring the following:

Plus One Membership

  • Primary member and Plus One*
  • Husky ID (Primary member)
  • Photo ID (Plus One)

*Renewal of Plus One membership – The primary member (person with active Rec membership via eligibility) must be present to renew the Rec Plus One Membership on their account  (Plus One member does not need to be present).

Guest Policy

Students with Rec membership and Plus One Rec Members may sponsor one guest per day (defined as a friend or a person you know) 16 years of age or older (proof of age required) upon payment of the single use guest fee. The sponsor must appear in person with their guest.

Single use guest fee $12.00

All guests MUST show valid photo identification with proof of age.

Guests are not eligible to participate in classes, Rec Club activities, Intramurals, or other paid program areas.

Guests of current UW students and active Rec membership holders are able to purchase a Guest Pass ($7), valid only for the day, to climb at Crags Climbing Center. The guest and their sponsor must be present at the time of purchase, however the sponsor does not need to remain at Crags. Be advised that sponsors are responsible for the actions of their guests while climbing at Crags.

UW Employee or UW Retiree

UW Employee or UW Retiree

Eligibility: Current UW faculty and staff who are active in Workday and University of Washington retirees with a Retiree Husky Card are eligible to purchase a Rec membership.  Bring your UW Employee or Retiree ID Card to the IMA Member Services Desk.

UW Employee or UW Retiree Plus One

Eligibility:

Faculty, Staff or UW Retiree’s with a current Rec Membership can add a Plus One Quarterly or Annual Membership to their account.  A Plus One membership allows independent access to the IMA during all hours of operation. A Rec member can have ONE Plus One member on their account at all times.  The Primary member (UW Employee or UW Retiree) AND Plus One Member must be present to purchase the Plus One Membership.  The Primary member (UW Employee or UW Retiree) must be present to renew the Plus One membership (Plus One Member does NOT need to be present) – the Plus One Member CANNOT renew their own membership.  Plus One Members must be 16 years of age or older.

Plus One Quarterly Rec Membership: $126.00 + Tax

Purchasing Membership: 

All UW Employee or UW Retiree Plus One memberships must be purchased for the first time at the IMA Member Services Desk. When purchasing a membership, please bring the following:

Plus One Membership

  • Primary member and Plus One*
  • Husky ID (Primary member)
  • Photo ID (Plus One)

*Renewal of Plus One membership – The primary member (person with active Rec membership via eligibility) must be present to renew the Rec Plus One Membership on their account  (Plus One member does not need to be present).

**Purchase of a quarter membership allows the member to purchase a quarter Plus One membership. Purchase of an annual membership allows the member to purchase an annual Plus One membership.

Payroll Deduction

Reoccurring bimonthly payroll deduction is available for purchase of a UW Employee Annual Rec Membership and/or UW Employee Plus One Membership (for qualifying UW Employees). Please inquire at the IMA Member Services Desk for bimonthly rates.

  • One-time payroll deduction is available for purchase of a UW Employee annual or quarter membership and Plus One annual or quarter membership.
  • If you plan to continue your membership purchased via payroll deduction, your annual membership will be automatically renewed, and your paycheck will continue to be debited unless you notify us.
  • If you choose to stop payroll deduction after one year you will need to submit a payroll deduction cancellation form, available at the Member Services Desk or send a notification to cancel via email to julies14@uw.edu including your full name, employee ID number and date you would like your membership cancelled.

Guest Policy

UW Employees and UW Retiree’s with Rec membership and Plus One IMA Members may sponsor one guest per day (defined as a friend or a person you know) 16 years of age or older (proof of age required) upon payment of the single use guest fee. The sponsor must appear in person with their guest.

Single use guest fee $12.00

All guests MUST show valid photo identification with proof of age.

Guests are not eligible to participate in classes, Rec Club activities, Intramurals, or other paid program areas.

Guests of current UW students and active Rec membership holders are able to purchase a Guest Pass ($6), valid only for the day, to climb at Crags Climbing Center. The guest and their sponsor must be present at the time of purchase, however the sponsor does not need to remain at Crags. Be advised that sponsors are responsible for the actions of their guests while climbing at Crags.

 

Member Services

Purchase Your Membership

All new memberships must be purchased in-person at the IMA Member Services Desk. To purchase membership:

1) Bring Husky Card to Member Services Desk in IMA lobby

2) Pay using check, Husky Card, VISA/Mastercard/Discover/American Express, contactless payment, or payroll deduction (if eligible)

3) After purchase, Husky Card becomes Rec membership card

*Part-time employees without a Husky Card and Plus One members will receive a Rec membership card at time of purchase.

Renew Your Membership – UW Employee & UW Retiree

(Your membership must be active in order to renew online)

1) Click the RENEW HERE button below

2) Log In (upper right corner)

3) Click Sign in with UW NETID

4) Click ‘your name’ (upper right corner), then choose Profile

5) Click Memberships (on left)

6) Click Renew on the membership you would like to renew

Renew Here

Frequently Asked Questions

I had an annual Rec membership when the IMA closed. What will happen to my membership?

All Annual memberships that were active on March 16th, 2020 will be extended by the number of days that were remaining on your membership.  Please contact julies14@uw.edu to have your membership activated.

How do I contact Member Services?

Please call the IMA at 206-543-4590 or email recinfo@uw.edu.

What is your cancellation & refund policy?

Refunds for Membership Fees require the approval of the Operations Manager. The following are viable reasons for permitting Membership Fee refunds:

  • Termination of employment or withdrawal from class
  • Change in employment status: shift change, home department, or job duties
  • Cancelled Rec Class Pass or Intramural Pass
  • Medical request: unable to use service, may include family medical leave
  • Exceptions: hardship special circumstances – please email julies14@uw.edu

Refunds for check transactions must be refunded by check.

Credit card refunds must be processed via credit card transaction credit.

Refunds will include that portion (prorated) of the State Retail Sales Tax based upon the tax rate charged at the time of purchase for those transactions where the tax was applied.

Refunds are permitted in accordance with the refund schedule, available at the Member Services Desk.

For payment by reoccurring bimonthly payroll deduction:

  • The payroll deduction must continue for at least one year from the date of purchase.
  • The membership and deductions will continue after the first year until a cancellation form is filled out at the IMA Member Services Desk or an email is sent to julies14@uw.edu with your full name, employee ID number, and date of cancellation.  There will be no refund and the deduction will be stopped according to our stop schedule.  An email confirmation will be sent once the stop has been processed.

Can I sponsor more than one guest?

No. Rec members are only allowed to sponsor one guest per day.

Do you offer child care?

No.  The IMA does not have child care available.

Do you offer guided tours?

The IMA offers self-guided tours.  Check in at the Member Services Desk with a photo ID.  If groups would like to schedule a tour, please email recinfo@uw.edu.

Can I try out the facility before purchasing a membership?

Current UW Employees and UW Retirees are eligible for a Free Week Trial (valid for 7 visits and expires in 7 days; can only be applied one time).  Current non-matriculated UW Seattle students, UW Bothell or UW Tacoma students must purchase a single use pass to use the facility (see ‘Membership Types & Fees).

Who pays the Services and Activities Fee?

Registered, matriculated, UW Seattle students. You can find the ‘Services & Activities’ fee under the Tuition Charge Breakdown on your tuition statement.  The fee varies depending on how many credits you are taking.

What spaces are open at the IMA?

Masks are recommended indoors but no longer required. UW Recreation encourages all patrons to wear a face covering based on your own personal health and safety.

1st floor

· Weight Room

· Archery Room (studio)

· Studio 111

· Mat Room A

· Mat Room B

· First Aid Office (closed; relocated to 2nd floor Pool Overlook)

· Universal Locker Rooms (LR1, LR2, LR3)

· Equipment Issue

· The IMA Pool is closed until further notice due to construction – anticipated reopening is early November

2nd floor

· Cardio Room

· Studio 216

· Gym A

· Gym B

· Gym C

· Gym D

· Crags Climbing Center

· Handball / Racquetball Courts #2, #3, #9, #10

· International Squash Courts #1 – 4

· North American Squash Courts #2, #3

· Special Conditioning Room

· Meeting Room

· Lounge

· Dawg Bites Cafe

· Vending Machines (Located in the Kitchen/Vending Area)

· First Aid Office (now located in the Pool Overlook Area)

3rd floor

· Pariseau Gym

· Studio 316

4th floor

· All (North Cardio Room, South Weight Room, and Track)

What outdoor spaces are available to use with Rec membership?

A face covering is not required outdoors. However, a face covering is encouraged when in outdoor crowded settings when there is a decreased ability to distance from others.

· South Tennis Courts (reservations only)

· North Tennis Courts (first come, first serve)

· Sand Volleyball Courts

· Field # 1

To reserve outdoor spaces, click here and follow the directions below. To view the facility schedules click here.

  • Click on the Field & Court Reservations icon.
  • Log in using your UW NetID.
  • Select the type of court you would like to reserve.
  • Select the date.
  • Click Book Now on your preferred time slot.
  • A confirmation will be sent to your email on file (including a link to cancel your reservation if needed).
    • We suggest having your reservation confirmation available on your phone to verify to anyone using the field/court that you have official and immediate priority.
    • To view or cancel your reservation, click on your name in the upper right corner on the UW Recreation registration website, select ‘Profile’, click ‘Bookings’ on the left.

The following outdoor spaces are also open and do not require a reservation: Husky Rock, the grass fields that don’t have fences (Field #2 and Field #4), the Chase Anderson Basketball Court (outdoor), and Denny Field (turf).

Are there any spaces closed in the IMA?

Yes, the following spaces within the IMA are currently closed:

· IMA Pool (construction)

The ASUW Shell House and Field #3 remain closed to Rec members.

Is there anything I need to know before arriving to the IMA? COVID-19 Restrictions?

We encourage you to help keep yourself and your fellow UW community members safe by familiarizing yourself with and following, current state and local guidelines.

  • Stay home when feeling sick
  • Wash hands thoroughly and properly
  • Maintain proper physical distancing
  • A face covering is recommended
  • Disinfect equipment before and after use

We ask that everyone remember to bring their Husky Card/Rec Membership Card to limit the amount of person-to-person contact when checking in.

Masks are recommended indoors but no longer required. UW Recreation encourages all patrons to wear a face covering based on your own personal health and safety.

Before coming to the IMA for the first time, you must sign a Recreation Waiver for Facility Access.  Please follow the instructions below to sign the waiver BEFORE visiting the IMA!

  • Click here
  • Click on the purple “Log In” button in the top right corner.
  • Click on the purple “UW NETID” button to log in.
    • Upon logging in the first time to the online portal, you should be prompted to sign a Recreation Waiver for Facility Access. If you are not prompted to sign the Recreation Waiver for Facility Access upon signing in, click the ‘bell’ icon in the top right corner and click ‘Facility Access – Sign the waiver(s) to access facilities’ – YOU MUST SIGN THE WAIVER BEFORE ACCESSING THE IMA BUILDING.
    • Click inside the gray box to sign your name.
    • Sign your name inside the white box and click the purple ‘Save’ button.
    • Click the purple ‘Sign Now’ button.
    • Once the waiver is signed, you are ready to access the IMA!

Please bring your own water bottle. Water fill stations and water fountains are available for use throughout the facility.

Remember to clean the equipment before and after use. Sanitation stations are available throughout the facility with disinfectant wipes and rags/disinfectant spray. UW Recreation staff will clean high touch points, restrooms, etc. periodically throughout the day.

It is advised to dress in workout attire and limit the number of items you bring with you. Please bring only what you need and remember to keep your personal items with you. There are a limited amount of day use lockers available in the 2nd floor hallway (as you head to Studio 216) and in the 3rd floor hallway (as you head to Studio 316), and cell phone/wallet lockers in the 2nd floor restroom alcove and 4th floor South alcove.

What happened to the Pavilion Pool?

Over winter break 2021, the Pavilion Pool suffered a catastrophic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing failure and is closed permanently. Due to the catastrophic nature of this failure, the cost and time involved in attempting a repair are no longer feasible. UW Recreation manages the Pavilion Pool, but it is in the Hec. Ed. Pavilion building which is an ICA (Intercollegiate Athletics) facility. The Hec. Ed. Pavilion building is slated to be demolished later this year as a part of the ICA Basketball Operations construction project. We had hoped to keep the Pavilion Pool going until later this year when it will be demolished, but unfortunately this 83-year-old pool is no longer a viable option. This means the UW campus will be without a pool until the IMA Locker Rooms & Pool renovation project is completed.

Can I submit a Maintenance or Custodial Request?

Maintenance or Custodial Request Form

If you are aware of any maintenance or custodial issues at any Recreation facility, please complete this form to notify our staff.

Questions About Accessibility?

UW Recreation’s programs, operations, and facilities are intended to be inclusive and accessible. If at any time, you have a need or concern please contact us, we encourage everyone to participate in our department offerings. For accommodation requests connected to a disability or health condition contact us at (206) 543-4590 or at recinfo@uw.edu. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance as possible, preferably at least 10 business days.

Request with Disability Services Office

Request Disability Resources for Employees:

Request with Disability Resources for Students

Request Disability Resources for Students:

Insurance

UW Recreation does not provide accident or medical coverage for participants. It is recommended that participants obtain their own personal coverage. Students may obtain additional information on student accident/sickness insurance by contacting:  Insurance & Cost | Husky Health & Well-Being (uw.edu)

Questions About Refunds?

For questions about program or membership refunds check the Registration page or contact recinfo@uw.edu.