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Facility Reservations

NIU recognized student groups, departments, and community groups or individuals are eligible to reserve and rent facility space in the Student Recreation Center, Chick Evans Field House, Gabel or Anderson Pools, and at the outdoor recreation fields or basketball courts for special event events and activities.

Facility Reservation Contacts
Recreation Facilities: Stephanie Pleasant, Graduate Assistant of Facility Operations 815-753-9464
E-MAIL: spleasant1@niu.edu

Aquatics Facilities: Ellen Cepele, Aquatics Manager 815-753-9462
E-MAIL: ecepele1@niu.edu

For additional information please contact the Associate Director for Facility Operations at 815-753-9420

Reservations

  • All requests must be submitted via a Facility Request Form
  • The Facility Request Forms must be typed and returned via e-mail to the designated individuals listed above.
  • For best consideration, please submit the request at least 4 weeks in advance.
  • Please contact the Campus Recreation Facility Reservation Representative (listed above) prior to completing paperwork to check space availability.
  • Please note that submitting a facility request or inquiring about space availability does not guarantee a reservation
  • A signed contract must be submitted at least 1 week prior to event or reservation to avoid a potential cancellation
  • Campus Recreation staff will determine the viability of all requests. Every effort is made to ensure there is adequate informal recreational space for the Campus Recreation member.

To access specific information and forms regarding your group's affiliation, please follow the appropriate link:

Facility Rental Contract Procedure

Facility Access Guidelines

  • GENERAL - Photo ID is required by all participants/spectators
    • NIU Students must present a current NIU OneCard ID
    • Campus Recreation Members must present a current NIU OneCard ID
    • Non-Students/Non-Members must present a picture ID and be on the rental group roster supplied by the respective group.
  • SPECIFIC - Specific access requirements, based on group type is listed below:
    • Academic Class - Students MUST present a current NIU OneCard ID to gain access to facility
      • Class Instructors names must be provided to the Associate Director one week in advance prior to the start of class. Instructors must present a current NIU ID to Membership Services Staff (front desk) to gain access to the facility.
    • NIU Departments - Roster of Attendees, if possible, must be provided to the Associate Director one week in advance; access is limited to those on roster. Attendees are required to present a picture ID to Membership Services Staff to chain access to the facility.
    • Sport Clubs (meetings/practice) - Roster of official members and coaches/advisors must be provided to the Graduate Assistant - Sport Clubs/Aquatics; access is limited to those who present a current OneCard ID.
    • External Rental Group - Roster of Attendees, if possible, must be provided to the Associate Director one week in advance; access to limited to those on roster. Attendees may be required to present a picture ID to Membership Services/Supervising Staff to gain access to the facility. Note: Large events may require a check-in table to be staffed for event.