10 things alumni need to know about the Foster Recreation Center ...
1. The name
The Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center (FRC, for short) is named for Bill R. Foster and his family. Bill Foster is a businessman with a lifelong commitment to health care. A major gift commitment from the Foster family led to the naming of the facility in October 2011.
2. It?s now open!
The FRC had a grand-opening celebration in August, and a formal dedication will be Oct. 26 ? come tour the center that day!
3. Features
Campus Recreation manages the FRC. Campus Recreation has the following programs: Aquatics, Fitness, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Adventures and Wellness. Each program has a presence in the FRC. The FRC has a recreational pool with lots of fun features, a spa, sauna, indoor jogging track, cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, rock-climbing and bouldering walls, basketball and volleyball courts, studios for dancing or fitness classes and much more. The FRC has ?green? features, fulfilling LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification for the building.
4. Student involvement
The FRC came about mainly due to requests from students. Therefore, the FRC focuses primarily on the needs of students, and students were involved in almost every phase of its design. The FRC will be a strong tool for recruiting prospective students and has created more than 100 student jobs.
5. History
In 2004, students gathered more than 10,000 signatures to request a feasibility study for a recreation center. A study was done between 2005-06. In 2006, students voted to place a fee on themselves starting in fall 2007; it would largely pay for a center. In 2006, it appeared McDonald Arena might be renovated to become the center. In 2008-09, it became clear renovating McDonald Arena was not an option. In March 2009, a site for a brand-new facility was chosen. A ground-breaking was held in late April 2010 and construction began in May. The FRC was expected to be open in fall 2011 but was delayed due to weather and the Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011 (steel from a supplier there, intended for the center, was lost in the storm).
6. Alumni memberships
Former students who paid for the FRC ? who were enrolled on the Springfield campus between fall 2007 and spring 2012 and paid fees toward the FRC ? will receive credits toward memberships. Other active alumni (Missouri State graduates who make a minimum qualifying annual gift of $25) are eligible to purchase memberships for themselves and one household member older than 18. For specifics on membership credits or rates, contact Campus Recreation.
7. One-day passes
Guests and nonmembers may purchase day passes to the FRC. Guests not affiliated with Missouri State University must be accompanied by a current FRC member to enter the FRC. There are different passes for different activities, and prices vary.
8. Hours
The FRC is open every day of the week. Hours for the Aquatic Center and climbing wall vary.
Typical hours:
Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, Noon-11 p.m.
For specifics about hours during summer, holidays, University breaks, family hours and inclement weather, contact Campus Recreation.
9. Additional services
Campus Recreation provides services such as renting the FRC for parties or other events, giving tours of the facility, checking out sports and outdoors equipment, providing locker rental or towel service and hosting lectures or presentations. Some services may have additional costs.
10. Contact information
See more online or give us a call at 417-836-5334.
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