Northwestern University Recreation

Thank you for your interest in reserving our recreation facilities. Before submitting our request form, please review the following information to guide you through the process.

The highest priority for recreational facility space is given to internal department programming, which serves the Northwestern University student body (i.e., Group Exercise Classes, Sport Clubs, Intramural Sports, etc.). After all internal scheduling has occurred, facility reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis for recognized University student group organizations (must be listed as a student organization on Wildcat Connection).

Organized activities must be approved in advance by the Recreation Department professional staff. Use of facilities for paid instruction or coaching is prohibited.

Completing the facility request form does not guarantee the request will be approved. Facility requests should be completed AT LEAST 10 business days in advance for one-time events. For questions regarding one-time requests for all spaces other than the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion studios, please contact Ryan Coleman (r-coleman@northwestern.edu).

Requests for recurring events in the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion studios should be submitted by the first week of each quarter. The dance group studio selection meeting for recurring events occurs during the first week of the quarter, and the schedule will begin during the second week of the quarter. Contact Jeff Blumenthal (jeff.blumenthal@northwestern.edu) for more information. Recurring reservation requests are only permitted for student groups requesting use of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion studios.

Upon submitting your facility request, you will receive an automated email with a copy of your request.

Once we review and determine priority, we will contact you regarding the status of your request.
 

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Please thoroughly review the policies associated with the reservation process and the facility you would like to request before submitting a facility request.

Facility Policies: Basketball Courts & MAC Courts | Studios | Outdoor Fields

Northwestern Recreation facility reservation requests are for recognized student organizations seeking athletic spaces for student-led sporting events. Recreation staff will be onsite to provide assistance if first aid is required and enforce facility policies. Any requests that do not align with the policies below will be denied.  

General Reservation Policies

• Reservations will only be accepted by recognized University student organizations.

• Priority scheduling will be given to groups who submit their event by the first week of the quarter.

• Requests can be submitted no later than 10 business days before the event.


• Recurring reservation requests are only permitted for student groups requesting use of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion studios.

• Event requests will only be granted for sport-specific (see list below) recreational events

• No food or catering will be allowed in the competition space (basketball courts, outdoor fields, etc.)

• A limited number of tables and chairs may be available upon request.

• Any equipment other than balls and cones must be preapproved.

• Sound is unavailable except in studios.

• Power is unavailable at all outdoor locations and, limited power is available on the basketball courts.

Facilities & Acceptable Activities

• Indoor Courts: Basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, futsal, other sports are subject to approval.

• Indoor Soccer (Multipurpose Court): Soccer, other sports subject to approval.

• Outdoor Fields: soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, football, other sports are subject to approval.

• Studios: are available for reservation requests by student organizations for dance practice only.