Gordon Field House and Activities Center

The Gordon Field House and Activities Center, named in honor of the generous contributions of Lucius “Bob” Gordon and his wife, Marie, not only accommodates the growing demand from the campus and the community for recreational space, but also affords event space for Institute-wide gatherings of nearly 7,000 people. It helps build a sense of community and campus pride as well as bring increased community visibility for RIT.

General Building Policies

• Proper ID required for access.
• Athletic apparel (tops and bottoms) and footwear required at all times.
• Photo and video prohibited in locker rooms and restrooms.
• Observe all emergency exit signage.
• Food and gum are prohibited in activity areas.
• Flyers and posters must be approved by the SLC Main Office.
• Alcohol and tobacco use are prohibited.
• RIT is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Patrons, including children age 8 and older, may utilize facilities consistent with their gender identity.
• Pets are not permitted (except for service animals).
• RIT Members (ages 16 and up) may sponsor up to 3 guests per day.
• Persons under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• A minimum age of 14 is required to use the fitness center.
• A minimum age of 4 is required to use the aquatics center.
• Children under the age of 4 are prohibited from all activity areas.
• Solicitation is prohibited.
• Bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, and rollerblades are prohibited.
• Private swim lessons, personal training and coaching for profit are prohibited.
• Rules for specific areas are posted on-site.
• Violation of rules included here or other posted policies, malicious use or defacing of property, spitting, solicitation, verbal abuse of employees, or other violations of Institute policy will be investigated by staff, Public Safety and/or local authorities.
• Non-compliant individuals may be asked to leave facility or may have privileges suspended.

Gordon Field House Arena Floor Rules

• Athletic apparel (tops and bottoms) and footwear required at all times.
• Food and gum are prohibited on main floor.
• Spitting on the floor is strictly prohibited.
• Metal spikes are prohibited on the main floor.
• Hitting, kicking or throwing objects against the bleachers is prohibited.
• Hitting, kicking or throwing objects should occur inside the curtained areas.
• Observe all emergency exit signage.
• RIT is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Non-compliant individuals may be asked to leave the facility or have privileges suspended.