At a Glance

The Independence Blue Cross Student Recreation Center provides patrons with a variety of quality recreational opportunities and is the primary area for general fitness activities and programs. The IBC Student Recreation Center has three total floors that includes everything from free weight dumbbells, a variety of strength machines and plethora of cardio equipment. The third floor also offers an indoor track and boxing training area for patrons. Access is available to students, staff and faculty of Temple University who have paid the rec fee; access policies.. Located at the corner of 15th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, the entrance to the center is off 15th Street across from the parking garage. 

Some of our equipment and amenities include: 

• Free weight dumbbells 

• Treadmills 

• Ellipticals 

• Strength machines 

• Smith Machines 

• Spin Bikes 

• Recumbent Bikes 

• Cable machines 

• Indoor track 

• Racquetball Courts 

• Outdoor basketball Courts 

• Boxing training areas 

• Space for stretching and dynamic fitness exercises  

• Locker rooms with day use and rental lockers 

• Showers and changing space 

Fitness Facility Policies

1. Patrons must be 18 years or older and have valid Campus Recreation access to enter Campus Recreation facilities.

2. Patrons must produce a valid Temple University issued identification upon request.

3. Use of Campus Recreation facilities and programs is voluntary. Patrons assume all risk associated with participation.

4. The following actions are cause for immediate dismissal from the facility and may result in temporary or permanent loss of privileges:

   • Disorderly conduct

   • Inappropriate behavior

   • Abuse of facility or equipment

   • Abuse of staff members

   • Disregard for Campus Recreation policies

   • Violation of university policies or procedures including, but not limited to, the Student Conduct Code

5. Personal items that are not in use must be stored in a locker. Campus Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

6. Food and non-sealed beverages are restricted to lounge areas. All drinks must be in sealed, non-glass containers while in activity areas.

7. Unauthorized use of camera/video/audio recording devices is prohibited. Authorization must be in writing and may only be provided by Campus Recreation full-time staff.

8. All accidents/injuries or incidents are to be reported to Campus Recreation staff immediately.

9. Equipment must be used as intended by the manufacturer.

10. Staff have the right to prohibit any outside fitness equipment.

11. Proper footwear is required at all times. Proper footwear is defined as footwear that has a rubber, non-marking sole and covers the entire heel and top of the foot.

12. Shirt/top must be worn at all times within Campus Recreation facilities.

13. Personal music playing devices must be used with headphones at all times.

14. Personal Training services may only be administered by Campus Recreation staff. Unauthorized Personal Training is strictly prohibited.

15. Weights must be controlled at all times. Slamming, dropping and throwing of weights or equipment is prohibited.

16. Return all weights and equipment to proper storage areas after use.

17. Organized groups must receive proper approval to utilize any space within Campus Recreation facilities.

18. All patrons must enter and exit through the designated main access point. All other entrances are alarmed and monitored.