Denver Recreation

Individuals interested in using the facilities within the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness must present one of the following:

• University of Denver Student I.D. Card with valid facility membership
• University of Denver Faculty/Staff I.D. Card with valid facility membership
• Ritchie Center Membership Card

Any questions regarding access to the facility can be brought to the attention of the Member Service Manager or any full-time Ritchie Center staff member.

All participants of the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness are required to adhere to all University policies, regulations, guidelines, and all local, state, and federal laws concerning health, safety, intoxicants, narcotics, drugs, and public order. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in forfeiture of the privilege of using the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness and its programs and services.

• Facilities are reserved for students, student-athletes, members, program participants and registered guests of the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness and the University of Denver, and by permit/rental agreement from the Division of Athletics and Recreation.
• Unless in a program, children under the age of 12 years must be always supervised by a parent or guardian; children between 12-16 years of age must have a parent or guardian in the facility that can be always contacted. All children under 16 years of age are to be affiliated with a program or a user with a valid facility membership.
• Verbal and/or physical abuse towards an employee of the Division of Athletics and Recreation or a participant will result in immediate dismissal from the facility, with possible suspension of all facility privileges and the possibility of expulsion from the University and legal charges filed.
• No cursing or foul language.
• No chewing gum or spitting.
• No disorderly behavior of any kind, including excessive noise.
• No vandalizing or defacing materials or property.
• Dispose of trash, recycling, and compost in correct containers.
• Closed toe, non-marking soled shoes must be worn in the facility and should be free of debris prior to accessing an activity space.
• The University of Denver prohibits the use of Smoking Products on all University Premises, both indoors and outdoors. Learn more.
• No alcohol, tobacco products, firearms or illegal drugs are allowed in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness.
• Bicycles, skateboards, skates or scooters are prohibited in University facilities including the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness. Bike racks are available in front of all facilities and U-Lock devices are recommended. Bikes are not allowed to be parked/locked on railings, signs, or benches and may be removed by Campus Safety. Learn more.
• No animals other than service animals are allowed in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness.
• Food and drink are permitted in designated areas only. Glass containers are prohibited at all times.
• Personal possessions should be stored in a locker. The University of Denver and its Division of Athletics and Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Due to the potential for cellular phones being used as a photographic device, their use is prohibited in all restrooms and locker room areas. Participants may use cellular phones in other areas but must adhere to this restriction regarding photography and videotaping.
• Personal training/coaching is restricted to authorized Division of Athletics and Recreation staff members.
• Photography with any type of camera within Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness is prohibited unless prior arrangements have been made. Please contact the Director of Media Relations, Niko Blankenship by email at niko.blankenship@du.edu or by phone at 303-871-3942 for further inquiry.
• Signage or flyers of any type must be approved prior to posting. Tape is prohibited on any non-designated posting area.
• If you are hurt in any way at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness, please report your injury to a staff member in a timely manner.
• For security purposes, external facility doors or entrances to the facility may not be left open or propped open unless a staff member is in attendance and manages access to the facility.

Neither the University of Denver nor its Division of Athletics and Recreation accepts any responsibility for ill health or injury sustained while participating in any of its programs. No medical or ambulance expense incurred by a participant will be paid by the Division or by the University. Participation is on a voluntary basis. It is recommended that all participants undergo a prior physical examination and carry some form of health and injury insurance. If an injury does occur, it should be reported to the nearest staff member. In the event that blood is involved in an injury, that person cannot continue participating until the wound is properly cleaned and dressed, and they must report the blood to the nearest staff member; any clothing with blood should be removed.

Occupancy capacity: 300

• EXERCISES THAT MAY ENDANGER YOU OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
• Safe and proper use of equipment is required at all times. If you are unsure how to use a piece of equipment, ask the Fitness/Wellness Manager or a Personal Trainer. Weights need to be placed down in a controlled manner – DO NOT DROP WEIGHTS.
• Users not familiar with how to operate an exercise machine and/or piece of equipment should seek assistance from a Coors Fitness Center Staff member. This assistance is provided free of charge.
• If weights, pulleys, or other parts become jammed, users should not attempt to free them without Coors Fitness Center staff assistance. Please report the problem to the Coors Fitness Center Service Desk Staff.
• To reduce the chance of injury, users should keep their head and limbs clear of weights and moving parts at all times.
• Weight plates, dumbbells, and other equipment accessories must be returned to their proper location use. Re-rack dumbbells in weight order.
• All strength training equipment must stay in its original location; moving equipment is not permitted.
• Collars are recommended for use on bars.
• Top loading additional weight onto the weight stack machines is prohibited.
• Abuse of property (slamming weight stacks, dropping weights to the floor, etc.) or verbal or physical abuse of participants or staff will not be tolerated. Violators may be asked to leave the facility immediately and are subject to the Division of Athletics and Recreation participant disciplinary process and/or the University of Denver Student Rights and Responsibilities process.
• Athletic shoes covering the entire foot must be worn at all times. Open-toed or open-heeled shoes and sandals are not permitted. Clothing must fully cover the chest. Shirts are always required.
  • Bare feet, socks only, or sandals are NOT permitted (except during certain group exercise classes).
• There is a 30-minute limit for using cardiovascular equipment when others are waiting.
• Members are expected to wipe down equipment after use.
• Only authorized personnel of the Division of Athletics and Recreation are allowed to provide personal training/coaching services within the facility.
• Please leave personal belongings in personal storage bins, lockers, or on hooks. The Division of Athletics and Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• All participants must enter/exit through designated areas.
• TV Policy: MYE allows participants to listen to TV stations with their headphones (please note: listening devices/headphones are not provided by Division of Athletics and Recreation).
• For safety, maximal participant capacities have been established in accordance with local building codes and industry standards.
• Strollers are not permitted on the activity areas within the facility.

Occupancy capacity: 20

• Safe and proper use of equipment is always required. Please consult the Group Fitness instructor if you have any questions.
• NO cell phones are allowed in class. This is your time to unplug for 30-60 minutes, to focus on you and block out the outside world. It distracts others and takes away from your own experience.
• If you MUST leave class early for any reason, please tell the Group Fitness instructor ahead of time or signal to them on your way out that you’re OK and nothing is wrong.
• If you choose to stay for the end of class stretch, please stay for the entire stretch period.
• Please wear clean clothes and socks. It gets hot, and we get sweaty, you get the picture.
• Advanced reservations are recommended for cycling classes. To reserve a bike, call the Coors Fitness Center at 303-871-3845 or register online at https://signup.recreation.du.edu. Reservations are available 48 hours in advance.

Occupancy capacity: 90

• All fitness studio use requires supervision by a Division of Athletics and Recreation staff member.
• Safe and proper use of equipment is always required. Consult the Group Fitness instructor if you have any questions.
• NO cell phones are allowed in class. This is your time to unplug for 30-60 minutes, to focus on you and block out the outside world. It distracts others and takes away from your own experience.
• If you MUST leave class early for any reason, please tell the Group Fitness instructor ahead of time or signal to them on your way out that you’re OK and nothing is wrong.
• If you choose to stay for the end of class stretch, please stay for the entire stretch period.
• Please wear clean clothes and socks. It gets hot, and we get sweaty, you get the picture.
• All equipment must remain within the studios. Equipment from other areas may not be brought into the studios. Equipment should be used in the manner for which it is designed.
• Class size may be limited due to the nature of the class.
• Shoe removal is appropriate in Yoga and flexibility training classes.
• Use of the Studio is limited to program participants. Please check the appropriate schedule for class/program time.
• It is highly recommended that participants stay for the entire Group Fitness class to ensure participation in the proper warm-up and cool-down phase of class.

Occupancy capacity:
Games: 4
Instruction: 20

• Racquetball eye guards are recommended to reduce the chance of eye injuries and are available for checkout at the Front Desk.
• Shirts that cover the chest are required.
• Clothing, equipment, and other items, should be placed in a locker, not on the court, the overlooking ledge, or outside the door. The Division of Athletics and Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items hung on the wall hooks or stored in cubbies.
• Advanced reservations are recommended. To reserve a court, call the Coors Fitness Center at 303-871-3845 or register online at https://signup.recreation.du.edu. Reservations are available 48 hours in advance.
• Courts may not be held after the 10-minute grace period has expired. If 10 minutes has passed and someone is playing on a court, that same court may not be reserved at that moment to displace the current players.
• Individuals must check in at the Coors Fitness service desk to claim their reserved court.
• Only clean, non-marking athletic shoes are allowed on the courts.
• Equipment is available for check-out with an ID at the front desk.
• Dust mops are available to assist in the cleaning of debris from the floor. Please see the front desk if a court needs to be cleaned.

Occupancy capacity: 375

• Participants may not enter the pool until a Division of Athletics and Recreation Lifeguard is on duty. The lifeguard’s instructions must be obeyed at all times.
• Lifeguards will make final decisions concerning the safety of all participants in the pool area.
• If a Lifeguard blows their whistles, stop what you are doing and follow their instructions.
• Running, rough play, intoxication, and profanity are prohibited.
• Only coast guard approved life jackets are allowed as swimming aids and may only be used in the shallow area.
• Water wings, inner tubes and other similar devices are prohibited.
• Use of the dryland diving boards, pull-up bars, and resistance training devices are not permitted by general participants. They are reserved for authorized Ritchie Center staff member use with instruction.
• No jumping or diving from the starting blocks unless supervised by a Division of Athletics and Recreation staff member.
• Lane lines should only be used as safety lines in case of an emergency.
• Swimsuits are required. No cut-offs, gym shorts or other attire is allowed. Changing clothes on deck is prohibited.
• Infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers.
• No glass containers, food or drink (except water in plastic bottles) are permitted in the pool area.
• State law requires that all swimmers must take a shower before entering the pool.
• Only towels, deck footwear, and items necessary for swimming are allowed on deck. All other personal belongings must be stored in a locker.
• Lap Swimming will follow a circular pattern, swimming on the right-hand side of the lane at all times except to pass. Please try to pass another swimmer at the wall.
• Extended breath-holding exercises are prohibited.
• In the event of an injury, an accident, or if you are not feeling well, notify a Lifeguard immediately.
• During activity, keep unused equipment near the poolside and out of the way of participants on the deck.
• Goggles, kickboards, pull buoys, fins and stroke paddles are allowed. Return all equipment to the related storage bin after use.
• All equipment in the storage containers are the property of the University of Denver’s Division of Athletics and Recreation and should only be used in the pool area.

Lap Swim Etiquette

Adults 15 and older have priority.

• Please choose a lane that best matches your swimming ability and pace.
• Swim in a circle, counter-clockwise, at about 5-10 seconds apart. Swim on the right-hand side of the lane always except to pass. Slower swimmers must allow faster swimmers to pass; wait at the wall until the faster swimmer turns. No butterfly stroke while circle swimming.
• During lap swim, each lane may have up to 5 swimmers.
• If others are waiting, please limit your swim to 30 minutes. Follow all of the lifeguards’ directions.
• Staff may have to move lanes to accommodate the pool schedule. Please do not be offended. We will move swimmers as little as possible. You are welcome to swim through lane line conversion when converting from Long Course to Short Course and vice versa.

Diving Board & Well

• The diving boards are restricted to NCAA team use and registered USA Diving participants with an approved facility agreement. No general use is permitted.
• Participants in the Diving Well must be able to swim the width of the pool.
• While the diving boards and platforms are in use, no other activity is permitted in that area of the diving well.
• In the event of an injury, an accident, or if you are not feeling well, notify a Lifeguard immediately.

• Lockers are rented to current Daniel L. Ritchie Center members and students with a valid ID. See the Coors Fitness Center service desk to reserve a locker. Lockers are available for rental on a first come, first serve basis.
• Daily Locker Use: Daily use lockers are available in the Men’s and Women’s Crimson locker rooms. The Division of Athletics and Recreation does not assume any responsibility for belongings that are left in daily use lockers overnight. Any questions regarding belongings left in day use lockers should be directed to the Coors Fitness Center service desk. Any personal locks left on daily use lockers will be cut-off at the end of each day.
• Except for rental lockers, items may not be left overnight. Contents found in unauthorized rental lockers or daily use lockers will be removed by the University of Denver.
• Items such as illegal paraphernalia, hazardous substances, perishable products, and weapons are prohibited from being stored in any locker at any time.
• The University of Denver has the right to open, remove a personal lock, and search any locker at our discretion.
• Locker Security: Always remember to double-check your lock before showering or leaving the locker area. The Division of Athletics and Recreation is not responsible for items lost or stolen. An incident report form may be filed at the Coors Fitness Center service desk in the event of a loss or theft. Participants are also encouraged to file a police report for any lost or stolen items.
• Locker Clean Out: Locker clean out will take place during the first week of each month. It is the participant’s responsibility to renew or clean out their locker prior to the locker rental expiration date. Personal locks found on expired locker rentals will be cut off. Belongings found in any locker will be bagged and stored in Lost and Found at the Coors Fitness Center service desk for 30 days from the clean out date. After 30 days, all items will be considered abandoned and disposed of.
• Children six (6) and older should go in the gender appropriate locker rooms. Families with children under six (6) years of age should use the available family locker room.
• Suitmates: Suitmates are located in the men’s and women’s locker rooms. Only use these machines for drying swimsuits. The Division of Athletics and Recreation does not accept responsibility for swimsuits damaged in the suitmate machines so participants are cautioned to use the machines at their own risk.
• Accessible Lockers: Accessible lockers are available to persons with disabilities in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness.
• If soap dispensers are empty or there are any other maintenance concerns, please notify the Coors Fitness Center service desk.
• Camera or video recorder use is prohibited at all times.
• Please beware: Floor may be slippery when wet.

Occupancy capacity: 960

• No grabbing, hanging on rims or nets, or hand in the "cylinder" is permitted due to safety and maintenance concerns.
• Participants are not to tamper with the panel boxes located on the west wall. Requests or problems with the nets and/or curtains should be referred to the Coors Fitness Center service desk.
• Basketballs, volleyballs, and soccer balls are available for use at the Coors Fitness Center service desk. An ID must be left at the service desk in exchange for each piece of equipment checked out.
• Volleyball nets, standards, and hockey goals will be set up and taken down by on-duty Division of Athletics and Recreation staff.
• Kicking or throwing of balls and/or other equipment towards the ceiling or walls is not permitted. Violators will be asked to leave the facility immediately and will be billed for the damages.
• The partition/curtains will separate each court when they are in use.
• Gym bags and book bags must be secured in a rental or day-use locker.
• Only non-marking gym shoes are allowed on the courts.

Occupancy capacity: 150

• Court Use is on a first come/first serve basis and play is at your own risk.
• Animals are not permitted on the courts.
• No glass containers are allowed in the tennis pavilion. All beverages must be in plastic containers.
• Skateboards, bicycles, roller skates, roller blades and games other than tennis or basketball, are not permitted on the courts.
• Sitting or leaning anything on the nets is damaging and is strictly prohibited.
• Proper tennis etiquette should be always observed. Excessive noise, racquet throwing or profanity will not be permitted at any time.
• Tennis courts are exclusively for tennis play and practices.
• Basketball courts are exclusively for basketball play and practices.
• While playing basketball, no grabbing, hanging on rims or nets, or hand in the "cylinder" is permitted due to safety and maintenance concerns.

Tennis Etiquette

We strive to make your experience with us a positive one. And in doing so, we suggest the following guidelines in court etiquette:

• Respect the play of others by seeking permission to cross their court when necessary.
• Acknowledge the party (or parties) who have the next court time and let them know you will finish your game or point promptly.
• When your time is up, allow the next group to take the court.
• If you are the arriving party, without interrupting their play, let the players occupying your court know you are there and ready to play.
• If your ball rolls on to another court, please wait for play to stop on that court before chasing your ball behind players.
• Out of respect for others, please keep loud conversation to a minimum.
• It is our hope that these guidelines for better court etiquette will be recognized by all participants.

Occupancy capacity: 300

• All skaters must check-in at the Joy Burns Arena service desk and receive approval to access the ice.
• Youth are not permitted in locker rooms without adult supervision.
• Skating aids ("walkers and sleds") are available for use on the ice. Wheelchairs may also go onto the ice and should enter at the Zamboni doors.
• No running or horseplay.
• No stick or puck/ball play is allowed outside of the playing surfaces.
• No food or beverage (except water) is allowed on the ice at any time.
• All rink doors must be closed before hockey activities begin on the ice.
• Checking is not permitted and will not be tolerated outside of approved leagues and practices.
• Intentionally chipping and/or gouging the ice is prohibited.
• Skating in a manner that endangers or interferes with other skaters’ safety or pleasure is strictly forbidden.
• Roughness, excessive speeding or weaving through other skaters is prohibited.
• No tag or games of any kind are permitted on or off the ice.
• No more than two people may skate together.
• No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
• While on the ice, skaters must keep moving.
• Beginning skaters should try to skate along the boards for their own safety. This means others should avoid standing along the board area.
• Skaters are not allowed to carry children or secondary items such as cameras, handbags, etc. while skating.
• Participants cannot sit on, lean over, or leave anything on the dasher boards.
• All exits must be always kept clear.
• No one, except Division of Athletics and Recreation staff, is allowed on the ice during resurfacing. Zamboni doors must be closed before anyone is permitted onto the ice surface.
• Throwing snowballs or any object is strictly prohibited.

Occupancy capacity: 250

• No student is allowed in the gymnastic areas or on any equipment without a Division of Athletics and Recreation staff member present.
• No running in the facility unless directed by your coach/instructor.
• No one other than currently enrolled gymnasts is allowed in the gymnastics area or on the equipment for any reason.
• Spotting is to be done by Division of Athletics and Recreation coaches only. No student or parent spotting of gymnasts.
• Report any injury, unusual pain or discomfort felt during participation to your coach or instructor immediately.
• All food and beverages other than water must remain inside the observation area and outside of the gym. Report any spills to the service desk immediately.

Occupancy capacity: 2,200

Always follow the signage and directions at the facility. i.e. Field Closed, etc.

• Food and beverages
  • No outside food/beverage delivery or catering allowed.
  • No grills or cooking allowed in the complex other than by Sodexo.
• Vehicles/Parking
  • No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on emergency roadways and pathways.
  • No parking in unauthorized areas due to emergency vehicle access.
• Fields
  • No dogs or other animals are allowed in the playing field areas.
  • No bicycles, skateboards or scooters in the field areas.
  • No entry onto the playing fields by persons not authorized. This includes cutting across and warming up on closed fields. To maintain the highest standard for play, fields must be given time to recover. This policy will be strictly enforced and your cooperation is appreciated.
  • No fires of any kind, including fuel heaters.
  • All goals, corner flags and players benches are to remain on their designated field and should not be moved for any reason. Failure to comply could result in suspension of playing and/or rental privileges.
  • Any temporary lining of the fields with paint must be approved by the Associate Vice Chancellor/Deputy AD/COO of Athletics and Recreation.
  • Fields will be closed occasionally due to maintenance or inclement weather. Do not enter a closed field.
• Scoreboard
  • The scoreboard is reserved for NCAA program use or selected events. A Division of Athletics and Recreation staff operator must be present during use.
• Behavior
  • No profanity, vulgar language or fighting.
  • No alcohol other than by Sodexo or drugs.
  • No climbing on fences, trees, goals, stadium, etc.
  • No weapons of any kind.
  • No solicitation of any type.
  • No littering. Please dispose of trash and take all other belongings with you when you leave.
  • No destruction or damage to property.
  • No unauthorized fireworks or other explosive devices.

Occupancy capacity: 2,200

Always follow the signage and directions at the facility. i.e. Field Closed, etc.

• Food and beverages
  • No outside food/beverage delivery or catering allowed.
  • No grills or cooking allowed in the complex other than by Sodexo.
• Vehicles/Parking
  • No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on emergency roadways and pathways.
  • No parking in unauthorized areas due to emergency vehicle access.
• Fields
  • No dogs or other animals are allowed in the playing field area.
  • No bicycles, skateboards or scooters in the field area.
  • No entry onto the playing field by persons not authorized. This includes cutting across and warming up on a closed field. To maintain the highest standard for play, the field must be used for approved activities. This policy will be strictly enforced, and your cooperation is appreciated.
  • No fires of any kind, including fuel heaters.
  • All goals, training devices and players’ benches are to remain on their designated field and should not be moved for any reason. At the completion of an activity, all goals, training devices and benches should be returned to the correct location. Failure to comply could result in suspension of playing and/or rental privileges.
  • Fields will be closed occasionally due to maintenance or inclement weather. Do not enter a closed field.
• Scoreboard
  • The scoreboard is reserved for NCAA program use or selected events. A Division of Athletics and Recreation staff operator must be present during use.
• Behavior
  • No profanity, vulgar language or fighting.
  • No alcohol other than by Sodexo or drugs.
  • No climbing on fences, trees, goals, stadium, etc.
  • No weapons of any kind.
  • No solicitation of any type.
  • No littering. Please dispose of trash and take all other belongings with you when you leave.
  • No destruction or damage to property.
  • No unauthorized fireworks or other explosive devices.

Occupancy capacity: 600

Always follow the signage and directions at the facility. i.e. Field Closed, etc.

• Food and beverages
  • No outside food/beverage delivery or catering allowed.
  • No grills or cooking allowed in the complex other than by Sodexo.
• Vehicles/Parking
  • No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on emergency roadways and pathways.
  • No parking in unauthorized areas due to emergency vehicle access.
• Fields
  • No dogs or other animals are allowed in the playing field area.
  • No bicycles, skateboards or scooters in the field area.
  • No entry onto the playing field by persons not authorized. This includes cutting across and warming up on a closed field. To maintain the highest standard for play, the field must be used for approved activities. This policy will be strictly enforced, and your cooperation is appreciated.
  • No fires of any kind, including fuel heaters.
  • All goals, training devices and players’ benches are to remain on their designated field and should not be moved for any reason. At the completion of an activity, all goals, training devices and benches should be returned to the correct location. Failure to comply could result in suspension of playing and/or rental privileges.
  • Fields will be closed occasionally due to maintenance or inclement weather. Do not enter a closed field.
• Scoreboard
  • The scoreboard is reserved for NCAA program use or selected events. A Division of Athletics and Recreation staff operator must be present during use.
• Behavior
  • No profanity, vulgar language or fighting.
  • No alcohol other than by Sodexo or drugs.
  • No climbing on fences, trees, goals, stadium, etc.
  • No weapons of any kind.
  • No solicitation of any type.
  • No littering. Please dispose of trash and take all other belongings with you when you leave.
  • No destruction or damage to property.
  • No unauthorized fireworks or other explosive devices.

Occupancy capacity: 2,300

• The courts are primarily for basketball and volleyball use only. Other use activities must be scheduled or have the approval of the Associate Vice Chancellor/Deputy AD/COO of Athletics & Recreation.
• Equipment within the facility can only be moved by a Division of Athletics and Recreation staff member.
• Baskets, court partition, and lighting switches can only be operated by a Division of Athletics and Recreation staff member.
• No grabbing or hanging onto the basketball rims.
• Keep the curtains down to keep balls from interfering with other practices.

Occupancy capacity: 12-200

• All spaces must be booked via the Ritchie Center scheduling office at 303-871-7577.
• For internal Division of Athletics and Recreation meetings, the meeting coordinator is responsible for the room set-up, organization and clean-up. All spaces must be returned to their original set-up. Diagrams are often available on the interior of the meeting space.
• For external events, an event manager will be present and coordinate the logistics of the group. All external users must have an agreement to be in place.
• Any damage or failure to clean up costs will be assessed on a user group.

Occupancy capacity: 8,000

• Adhere to all Joy Burns Ice Arena use policies within Magness Arena.
• On non-athletic event days, seating within the Magness Arena is restricted to sections 8-12.
• All video and scoreboard equipment use must be coordinated through the Associate Athletic Director of Technical Services and requires a minimum of two weeks advanced notice/request.
• Correct entrances and exits to the facility must be used.