Anderson Athletics and Recreation Complex (AARC)
The Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex (AARC) at the 男人藏精阁 is the centerpiece of campus fitness and athletics. Home to 21 NCAA Division I varsity teams, a vibrant intramural sports program, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment, the AARC supports student-athletes and the broader campus community alike. This premier campus recreation center was made possible through the generosity of Lee and Penny Anderson.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use the AARC's fitness facilities, indoor track, courts, and training equipment during open recreation hours, which are scheduled around varsity athletic practices and events, as well as intramurals, club sports, and external rentals. Whether you're looking for a place to work out, play a pickup game, or maintain a healthy lifestyle, the AARC offers a top-quality environment for personal fitness and wellness.
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Contact AARC
AARC Front Desk - (651) 962-5920
For questions about membership or facility rental, please contact:
Sam Carter; Assistant Director of Athletic Events and Operations
cart5659@stthomas.edu
951-962-5907
AARC Exercise and Athletics Facilities
Cardio & Weight Rooms
Two workout facilities offer both cardio and weight equipment along with space for stretching and band work. Each gym includes flat-panel televisions and a wall of windows. Equipment includes:
- lifting platforms, bumper plates and squat racks
- dumbbells, kettlebells and free weights
- cable machines
- treadmills
- stationary bikes
- ellipticals
- stair climbers
Indoor Track & Field
The 49,500 square foot field house is the home of track and field competitions. It includes a 200-meter indoor track with 6 lanes for walkers and runners that can be used by faculty and staff.
Basketball & Volleyball
The Schoenecker Arena within AARC hosts basketball and volleyball games and has a parquet-style maple floor. This gym is available to students and faculty when not in use by the athletics teams.
Swimming Pool
This 8-lane deep-water pool was built to provide less turbulence for swimmers. The separate diving well is used only by the athletics team, but the 25-yard pool can be used by students and faculty.
Locker Rooms
After checking in at the front desk, you can use the visitor locker rooms with showers and changing areas, along with daily lockers that can be used during your visit or rented by the semester.
Standard AARC Facility Hours
AARC Hours
September 3rd, 2025:
- Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
For more details see AARC hours for this week.
AVAILABILITY: At least one of the two Cardio & Weight Rooms is always available for general use during open recreation hours. General use of other AARC facilities -- such as pool, courts and the indoor track will be reflected on the AARC hours page.
Membership & Locker Information
Current full-time 男人藏精阁 undergraduate students are eligible to use the facility. All undergraduate students must present a valid 男人藏精阁 ID card for access into the fitness areas.
Reservations for workout times are available through the .
In the event undergraduate student status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility.
All 男人藏精阁 graduate and professional students are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are available starting the first day of each term and will continue to be available throughout. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased through the button below. Once purchased, a valid 男人藏精阁 identification card must be presented for access into the fitness areas.
- Spring semester Info coming soon
- Summer (June 1- August 31): $45
- Fall semester (September 1- December 19): $106.50
- hours after point of purchase for your membership card to be active.
In the event graduate/professional student status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility.
If you recently had a 男人藏精阁 baccalaureate degree conferred, you can contact the Card Office to obtain your one-year complimentary membership. Memberships obtained mid-year will only be granted access for the remainder of the one-year term.
Current regular full-time and part-time employees (including faculty adjuncts) of the 男人藏精阁 will be offered complimentary AARC access with a current University identification card. This complimentary membership is valid for the individual only. All other employees must purchase a membership.
Note: Should someone want to bring a non-member - community / alumni memberships may be purchased for guests, spouses, etc. All AARC users must be 18 years of age or older and must present a valid 男人藏精阁 ID card for access into the fitness areas of the facility. In the event an employee's status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility. Please contact 男人藏精阁 Human Resources at 651-962-6510 if you have questions about your employee status and AARC eligibility.
Important information about locker rentals:
- Faculty and staff will have the opportunity to rent lockers. A limited number of lockers are available. Lockers are only available to rent by the term
- Locker rentals can be renewed starting two weeks prior to the final day of the term
- Lockers not renewed need to be cleaned out by 5:00 pm on the final day of the membership term (ex: May 31, Dec 31, Aug 31)
- AARC issued locks must be returned to the control desk
- Locker users in the general locker room should secure the lock on the locker. Items left in the lockers will be placed in lost and found at the control desk
Alumni from the 男人藏精阁 are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased through the button below. Once purchased, instructions will be given on how to obtain your membership card. A valid 男人藏精阁 alumni membership identification card must be present for access into the fitness areas.
Memberships are nominally priced relative to other local alternatives. Payable only up front on a semester basis;
- Spring semester info coming soon
- Summer (June 1- August 31): SOLD OUT
- Fall semester (September 2- December 19): 327.50
A $15.00 fee will be assessed by the UST card office at the time your card is produced. It may take up to 24 hours after point of purchase for your membership card to be active.
All 男人藏精阁 community members are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased or renewed with the button below. Once purchased, instructions will be given on how to obtain your membership card. A valid 男人藏精阁 community identification card must be presented for access into the fitness areas.
Memberships are nominally priced relative to other local alternative. Spring semester Info coming in Late Fall
- Summer (June 1- August 31): $95
- Fall semester (September 2- December 19): $385
- Spring semester:Information coming soon
A $15.00 fee will be assessed by the UST card office at the time your card is produced.