HPER Building
The Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Building houses many facilities that you can reserve for meetings, special events, birthday parties, practices and more. A wide variety of equipment rental items are also available.
University Recreation + Wellness Facilities Calendar
Please view the University Recreation + Wellness Facilities Calendar for up-to-date information that shows reserved and available areas for a particular day, week or month. View the University Recreation + Wellness Facilities Calendar.
All other facility reservation requests must be submitted using the online form below.
Facility Information
| Location | Level | Seating Capacity | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPER 103 | 1 | 72 + 1 instructor | 2 white boards, 2 projectors with screens, PixiePro controller, Dell computer w/ pen based monitor, 23" Monitor, document camera, speaker system, VGA laptop capable, HDMI input, Echo 360 Appliances (records video, audio, and anything displayed on the projectors) |
| HPER 311 | 3 | 76 + 1 instructor | 1 Projector, 1 roll down screen, 1 black board, 1 white board, PixiePro controller, Dell computer w/ pen based monitor, 23" Monitor, document camera, speaker system, VGA laptop capable, HDMI input, Echo 360 Podium Capture- records audio & screen capture (from computer only) |
| HPER 315 | 3 | 18 + 1 instructor |
1 Projector, 1 roll down screen, 1 black board, Extron Controller, Dell computer w/ pen based monitor, document camera, speaker system, VGA laptop capable, Echo 360 Podium Capture- records audio & screen capture (from computer only) |
| HPER 316 | 3 | 61 + 1 instructor |
1 Projector, 1 roll down screen, 1 black board, 2 white boards, PixiePro controller, Dell computer w/ pen based monitor, 23" Monitor, document camera, speaker system, VGA laptop capable, HDMI input, Echo 360 Podium Capture- records audio & screen capture (from computer only) |
| HPER 318 | 3 | 33 + 1 instructor |
1 Projector, 1 roll down screen, 1 black board, 2 white boards, PixiePro controller, Dell computer w/ pen based monitor, 23" Monitor, document camera, speaker system, VGA laptop capable, HDMI input, Echo 360 Podium Capture- records audio & screen capture (from computer only) |
| HPER 319 | 3 | 33 + 1 instructor |
1 Projector, 1 roll down screen, 1 black board, 2 white boards, PixiePro controller, Dell computer w/ pen based monitor, 23" Monitor, document camera, speaker system, VGA laptop capable, HDMI input, Echo 360 Podium Capture- records audio & screen capture (from computer only) |
| Location | Level | Seating Capacity | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio 236 (Union Multipurpose) | 2 | 30 + 1 instructor | Small studio for practices, mirrors, audio system |
| Location | Level | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Gym 1- (222) | 2- North Half | Can accomodate up to 2 volleyball nets east/west, basketball, scoreboard available. *Not available for rent due to HPER Renovation project. |
| Gym 1- (222) | 2- South Half | The 35 ft. wall features multiple top rope anchors including access to lead climbing options. The wall also boasts a vertical crack, a roof section, and a belay ledge. A total of 13 belay stations keeps climbers of all levels challenged and entertained. Basketball also available |
| Gym 2 (305) | 3- South Gym | Can accommodate up to 4 badminton nets, 1 volleyball net north/south, full court basketball, scoreboard available |
| Gym 3 (305C) | 3- Middle Gym | Can accommodate up to 4 badminton nets, 3 volleyball nets east/west, full court basketball, scoreboard available |
| Gym 4 (305F) | 3- North Gym | Can accomodate up to 1 volleyball net, full court basketball, full court futsal, scoreboard available |
| Location | Level | Seating Capacity | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep End- East (208) | 2 |
50 meter, Olympic size pool; 750,000 gallon tank; Total seating capacity- 1,237; UREC keeps a 1:25 ratio of patrons to lifeguards, Maximum bather load with six lifeguards on duty- 150; Features two movable bulkheads; wireless audio and lighting systems; Seating capacity in balcony section- 259 |
Tredding section/ Small group training (starts at 14 ft. deep) |
| Deep End- West (208) | 2 | Diving section- Two 1-meter & Two 3-meter springboards; One 5-meter platform & One 10- meter platform on diving tower (deepest part of pool at 17 ft. deep) | |
| Shallow Section- Middle (208) | 2 | Birthday parties- water volleyball net & water basketball available; Instructional platform for swim lessons (4-5 ft. deep); lift equipment available | |
| Lap Lanes (208) | 2 | 25 meter, 8 lanes available (6-7 ft. deep) | |
| Balcony (307B) | 3 | Ample balcony seating for competition swim and dive meets. |
| Location | Level | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Court 4 (114) | 1 | 20' x 40' |
| Court 5 (115) | 1 | 20' x 40' |
| Court 6 (116) | 1 | 20' x 40' |
| Court 7 (117) | 1 | 20' x 40' |
| Court 8 (118) | 1 | 20' x 40' |
| Court 9 (119) | 1 | 20' x 40' |
| Court 10 (120) | 1 | Accessible Door Entrance; 20' x 40' |
| Racquetball Foyer/ Table Tennis (110) | 1 | Two table tennis tables available for informal use, events, and competition |
| Location | Level | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Track (401) | 4 | Synthetic surface jogging track (three lanes); 1 mile = 8 laps on outside lane |
Some classrooms are equipped with Wacom tablet monitors (monitors with pens); None of the classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards (electronic white boards).
Wi-Fi is available in the HPER Building and UREC Fitness Center. Two computer stations are also available for members and guests.
| Equipment Item | Daily Rate |
|---|---|
| Badminton Set- (includes 2 racquets and 1 shuttlecock) | $5.00/ set |
| Basketballs | $5.00/ ball |
| Chairs- metal, folding | $1.00/ chair |
| Coolers | $5.00/ cooler |
| Flip Scoreboard | $10.00 |
| Floor Covers- standard charge when serving food/ beverage in special purpose spaces | $5.00/ piece |
| Futsal (Indoor Soccer) Balls | $5.00/ ball |
| Inner Tubes | $2.00/ tube |
| Kickboards | $2.00/ board |
| Natatorium Sound System | $50.00 |
| Pipe and Drape (comes in 10 ft. sections, 8 sections available) | $10.00/ section |
| Portable Bleachers | $25.00/ section |
| Portable LCD TV (Hitachi 55" w/ HDMI cord) | $25.00 |
| Projector | $25.00/ unit |
| Projector Screen | $25.00/ unit |
| Projector Screen (Blow up screen)- 20' x 12' projector; 16' x 9' screen size | $100.00 |
| Racquetball Set- (includes 2 racquets and 1 racquetball) | $10.00/ set |
| Scoreboard Controller | $25.00/ court |
| Sound System (includes 2 speakers, 2 stands, 1 wireless mic, power cords, & extension cords) | $30.00/ set |
| Sport Equipment Set Up Fee (i.e. badminton, volleyball, wallyball, pickleball, etc.) | $20.00/ sport court |
| Stage (8' x 4' x 1.4') | $20.00/ stage |
| Stanchions | $15.00/ cart |
| Storage Fee | $10.00/day |
| Table Covers (red/white) | $2.00/ cover |
| Table Tennis Set- (includes 2 paddles and 1 table tennis ball | $5.00/ set |
| Tables- metal, folding (6' rectangular- 30 available, 5' round- 15 available, & 36" cocktail- 8 available) | $5.00/ table |
| Volleyballs | $5.00/ ball |
| Wallyballs | $5.00/ ball |
| Water Volleyball Set (includes net & ball) | $12.00/ set |
Additional special event equipment rental is also available through the Facilities Management Department on campus. Charges are based on use per day regardless if the event's duration is less than a day.UREC has 210 folding chairs, 30 rectangular tables, 15 round tables, and 8 cocktail tables available for rental purposes.
- Requests are reviewed in the order in which they are received.
- University Recreation + Wellness follows the academic semester calendar, so facility requests cannot be confirmed until an academic semester schedule has been set.
- Two weeks is the standard lead time for requesting University Recreation + Wellness facilities as event locations. It is expected that major events will be scheduled as far in advance of the activity date as possible.
- A $25.00 administrative cancellation fee will be charged for all cancellations made with less than a 48 business hours advanced notice from the date/time of the event.
- If the request is approved and confirmed in the calendar, an e-mail confirmation will be sent to the requester within two business days from the time the request is submitted. If a request is submitted Friday - Sunday, UREC staff will follow up by the next business day.
- If additional information is needed or requested, you will be contacted by a University Recreation + Wellness staff member. If you need to reserve equipment, please indicate the items & quantities on the request.
| Facility | University Organizations/ Affiliates | Non-University Organizations |
|---|---|---|
| Classrooms | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| Studio | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Fitness Center | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Gymnasiums | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Natatorium | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Racquetball Courts | $10.00 | $30.00 |
| Table Tennis | $10.00 | $30.00 |
| Track | $10.00 | $30.00 |
| Wallyball Courts | $15.00 | $30.00 |
All rates are per hour and not pro-rated. Reservations must be made for at least one hour.
All rates are for each individual space such as per room/ court/ gym/ table/ etc.
All summer camps are billed at the non-university rates listed above. Additional fees may apply, including but not limited to: supervision, added chemicals, equipment rentals, UAPD security, etc. View our Rental Policies to learn more.
- This form of payment is applicable to any single day event hosted by Registered Student Organizations (not billing to a wortag number), birthday parties, external organizations and general use (students, faculty, staff, University Recreation + Wellness members) reservations.
- Payments for these events are due on or before the event date at the HPER Service Center.
- Payment must be made in person by means of check or a major credit card. Cash payment is not accepted.
- Payment over the phone is not accepted.
- If payment is not made in advance, access to the facility will not be granted.
- University departments must provide a worktag number prior to confirming the event.
- The final invoice will be billed after the last event date to the worktag number provided.
- Registered Student Organizations (RSO) billing to a worktag number:
- A confirmation e-mail with the total amount to be billed will be sent to the requestor, officers, advisors and the appropriate accounting personnel.
- If charges exceed the approved amount, the requestor is responsible for the balance of the payment. (See Time of Service Billing for instructions)
- Registered Student Organizations (RSO) events funded by ASG fee money:
- A confirmation e-mail with the total amount to be billed will be sent to the requestor, officers, advisors and Jody Preece.
- If charges exceed the approved amount, the requestor is responsible for the balance of the payment. (See Time of Service Billing for instructions)
- Registered Student Organizations (RSO) billing to a worktag number:
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The Accounts Receivable System (ARS) is used to create and track external customer invoices and apply receipts to those invoices.
- External customers are businesses, corporations, other universities, or individuals that purchase goods and services from the University of Arkansas departments.
- This form of payment is applicable to multi-day events such as summer camps or external events being billed to a physical address.
- The ARS application does not include student billing or internal invoices.
- All summer camps are billed at the non-university rates to a physical address.
- Summer camps will not be billed to university worktag numbers.