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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TRACK & FLOOR SCHEDULE
RESERVATION INFORMATION
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
REGULATIONS FOR USE
RELATED LINKS


U of I ARMORY TRACK & FLOOR

>Building Address: 505 East Armory, Champaign Illinois, 61820<

>Mailing Address: 1700 S. 4th St. MC-658, Champaign Illinois, 61820<

The Armory Track & Floor is a "Membership Access Only" facility. Access is limited to the following:

  • University of Illinois Students with a valid student ID
  • Campus Recreation Members
  • Armory Track & Floor Members (See below for details on signing up!)
  • Register Student Organizations (RSO's) with a reservation


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • To contact Eric Vetter, the Coordinator of the Armory Track & Floor, call his office phone at (217) 333-0534 or email him at eavetter@illinois.edu.

  • The conflicts known for July are listed below. We are open any days/times not listed based on our general use hours. You may pick up a copy of the schedule in the Track & Floor Office, Room 190, or call our information line at 333-8333 for the most up-to-date information.

  • We are now able to accept credit and debit cards for payment of daily fees and memberships.

  • The Armory Track & Floor has its reservation schedule posted online at the following link: UI Athletic Facilities Reservations. All Armory Track & Floor reservation times and organization names are posted here. When at this site, you can search for future dates by clicking "Filter." Choose "Armory Track & Floor" from the "Location" drop down menu and click "Apply Filter." After applying the filter, you will be able to select dates to see the tentative facility schedule. Open dates do not necessarily mean they are available for special events.

    TRACK & FLOOR SCHEDULE

    Summer General Use Schedule

  • Monday-Friday: 5am - 9pm

  • Saturday/Sunday: 8am - 5pm

    *All hours are dependent on reserved/misc. activities. Below are currently known special closures...

    Special Closure Notices - July

  • Wed, July 23: Open 5 - 8am; 11:30 - 1pm; 4:45 - 6pm
  • Thurs, July 24: Open 5 - 8:30am; 12:30 - 2:30pm; 4:45 - 6pm
  • Fri, July 25: Open 5 - 8:30am; 12 - 2:30pm; 4:30 - 6pm
  • Sat, July 26: Closed

  • Mon, July 28: Open 5 - 8am; 11:30 - 1pm; 4:45 - 6pm
  • Tues, July 29: Open 5 - 8:30am; 12:30 - 2:30pm; 4:45 - 6pm
  • Wed, July 30: Open 5 - 8:30am; 12 - 2:30pm; 4:30 - 6pm
  • Thurs, July 31: Open 5 - 8am; 11:30 - 1pm; 3 - 9pm

    August Schedule

    Fri, Aug 1: 5am - 8am; 4pm - 6pm

    Sat, Aug 2: CLOSED

    Sun, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 24

  • Sunday: CLOSED
  • Monday: 5 - 9am; 11:30 - 1:30pm; 5 - 9pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 - 1:30pm; 4 - 6pm
  • Wednesday: 5 - 9am; 11:30 - 1:30pm; 5 - 9pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 - 1:30pm; 4 - 6pm
  • Friday: 5 - 9am; 11:30 - 1:30pm
  • Saturday: 8am - 1pm

    August 25 - 31 (Start of fall semester)

  • Mon - Fri: 5am - 10:30pm
  • Sat/Sun: 8am - 10:30pm

    UI Athletic Facilities Reservations

    Please pick up a detailed schedule of our "Open Jogging / Walking Times" from the Armory Track & Floor Office / Entrance, Room 190, located in the southwest corner of the Armory Building.

    It is suggested that you check this page periodically for updates to this schedule. The "Open" schedule and updates are also available on the "Calendar of Events" located on the bulletin board in Room 190, and on the Armory Track & Floor Information Line at (217) 333-8333. Please feel free to call the info line and speak with an on duty supervisor to receive the most updated facility usage information.


    RESERVATION INFORMATION

    Due to the high volume of usage, it is recommended that you submit a request as soon as a need is defined.

    Community Groups:

    Request for permission and scheduling the use of the Armory Track & Floor are handled through the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Contact Eric Vetter, Bielfeldt Athletic Administration Building, 1700 S. Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61820 at (217) 333-0534 or eavetter@illinois.edu.

    Registered Student Organizations:

    1. Access the RSO Space Request form online.

    2. Fill out the form and get approval by delivering it to the Office of Registered Organizations, 280 Illini Union, 333-1153.

    3. Once approval has been obtained, hand deliver the form to Eric Vetter, Armory Track & Floor Coordinator, Armory Room 190, to determine if space is available. Not all requests may be granted.


    MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

    Armory Track & Floor Memberships are equal opportunity based.

    1. Membership is not restricted to just University of Illinois associated groups.

    2. No discounts are granted due to an affiliation with the University of Illinois.

    Information regarding memberships is available on this website or in the Armory Track & Floor Entrance, Room 190.

    Entry is only permitted with an Armory Track & Floor membership card, Campus Recreation membership card, or a valid student ID(current UIUC student who have paid the Student Service Fee).

    Accepted forms of payment are cash, check or credit card. Upon receipt of payment, the member will receive a membership scan card that will be necessary to gain access to the Armory Track & Floor.

    Local non-profit educational organizations will be exempt from fee charges for periodic use and can schedule access to the facility for their organizations' activities when space and time are available.

    For more information regarding this type of useage please contact Eric Vetter, Coordinator of the Armory Track & Floor, (217) 333-0534, eavetter@illinois.edu.


    All other users will be required to pay a nominal amount to gain access to the Armory Track & Floor as follows:

    Individual
    Family
    Daily Fee: $3
    Daily Fee: $5
    Semester Membership: $50*
    Semester Membership: $75*
    Summer Membership: $20**
    Summer Membership: $30**
    Year Membership: $95***
    Year Membership: $135***
    Senior Citizens (55 and above)
    Life Time Membership: $15 (one time fee)


    Family options are available to 2 adults and their children under 18 who live at home.

    * Any semester membership will include the break between the fall and spring semester. A semester membership purchased in the fall semester prior to December 1 will expire the first day of the spring semester. A semester membership purchased on or after December 1 will expire the last day of the spring semester.

    ** Summer memberships may be purchased and honored from May 1 until the fall semester's first day of class. A summer membership will include the breaks before and after the summer terms.

    *** Year memberships are 12 months in length


    REGULATIONS FOR USE

    The following policies have been established to protect the Armory track, floor and the rights and safety of its users.

    Guidelines for Access to the Track

    Access to the Armory Track & Floor area is controlled through a single point, Armory Track & Floor Entrance - Room 190, at the facility's southwest corner. All Armory users must enter and exit the track & floor area through this access point.

    Rules for Use of the Track

    • Faster runners should use lanes 1 and 2
    • Joggers should use lanes 3 and 4
    • Walkers should use lanes 5 and 6 or walk on the inside or outside of the track lanes
    • Run counterclockwise direction only
    • No more than 2 people abreast while walking of jogging

    General Usage Rules

    • Reservations for the Armory Track & Floor usage must be preapproved. Armory schedules (including open jogging / walking) are posted on the doors to the main entrance to the track & floor area, on the "Calendar of Events" located in Room 190, on the Armory Track & Floor Information Line at (217) 333-8333, and on this website.
    • No throwing, hitting and/or kicking of any object is permitted without the approval of the DIA.
    • Children under the age of 18 (except University of Illinois students) must be accompanied an adult.
    • Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, motorized vehicles etc. are prohibited.
    • Smoking is prohibited.
    • Taping or marking the Armory track, floor or activity area is prohibited.
    • Food and beverages are not permitted inside the Armory Track & Floor areas (water is acceptable).
    • Please be considerate of all Armory Track & Floor users as well as facility supervisors.
    • Please conduct your activities with concern for everyone's safety.
    • Activities deemed unsafe or detrimental to the facility will not be allowed.
    • Proper attire is mandatory for use of the Armory Track & Floor. Shirts must be worn at all times.
    • The DIA is not responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen personal items.


    RELATED LINKS

    UI Men's Track & Field
    UI Women's Track & Field
    UI Athletic Facilities Reservations
    UI Facilities & Services Campus Building Schedule
    UI Office of Registered Student Organizations


    UI Athletics Home Page