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Colgate's New Fitness Center Opens Jan. 31

Sat, Jan 15, 2011

Colgate's new fitness center is in the final stages of preparation for opening at the end of the month.

The Trudy Fitness Center will open Jan. 31 and the  William Brian Little Fitness Center will remain open through Jan. 30. Until then, there remains plenty to do, and some parking restrictions.

In a memo to the campus community, Athletic Director David Roach said:

"It is important to note that minor construction activity will continue on the Trudy Fitness Center subsequent to opening. Exterior work also will continue, with final landscaping not possible until spring.

"Prior to opening, there is also much work to be done. Beginning on (Monday) Jan. 17, new machines and equipment will arrive via tractor-trailer trucks. Delivery will cause increased congestion in the back hallway near the Huntington Cage. Please give workers a wide berth, allowing them to move through the halls safely and efficiently. A forthcoming email from campus safety (see below) will explain parking restrictions. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation.

"The state-of-the-art Trudy Fitness Center, which is expected to earn silver-level LEED certification for its sustainability features and energy-efficient design, will be a welcome addition to Colgate’s Wellness Initiative. Upstairs will feature 73 Precor cardio stations, each with a 15-inch video display and Internet connectivity. The lower level will feature more stations and newer versions of plate-loaded equipment as well as new free weights. There will be 11 new wireless (WiFi) access points and smart-card security access. 

"Entrance to the fitness center will require an up-to-date Colgate Gate Card for all patrons, including students, employees, and paid members. Please check your card today as you may have an older card that will not work in the fitness center.

  • Newer cards have an asterisk followed by a 5-digit number under the black mag stripe on the reverse side of the card. If your card does not have the asterisk and five-digit number under the mag stripe, you will need to replace your card before gaining entrance to the fitness center.

"Replacement cards will be provided free of charge at the Campus Safety Office, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please advise family members that they, too, will require a new Fitness Center Smart Card to enter the fitness center.

  • Paid members must first pick up a membership pass at the Huntington Cage.That will authorize the making of a new Fitness Center Smart Card picture ID, which will be available for processing at the Campus Safety Office after Jan. 24. Smart Cards will be activated at the time of processing and at renewal of membership.

"Information regarding new memberships is available online, and fees can be paid at the Huntington Cage. Day passes for guests will continue to be sold at the Cage, with day access facilitated by the monitor. There will be a replacement fee for lost, mutilated, or stolen cards.

"At Colgate, wellness and fitness have always been highly valued, and the new Trudy Fitness Center will be a tremendous asset for many years to come. We are grateful to the parents and alumni who fully funded this impressive facility with their generous gifts.

"For more information, please contact: the Recreational Sports Office at 228-7613 or the Huntington Cage at 228-7620.

This from Campus Safety Director Bill Ferguson:

"In order to facilitate equipment delivery and set up for the new Trudy Fitness Center, the Huntington parking lot will be closed as of 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 17. This lot is expected to remain closed until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18. Any vehicles that are left in the lot during this period will be subject to being towed.

"Once the lot is closed, Campus Safety will have an officer stationed at the lot to allow access for the following authorized exceptions: handicapped parking, equipment vendor staff, facilities employees for the heating and chilled water areas, heating plant deliveries, and any emergency services vehicles or facilities maintenance vehicles."

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