Pollard Fieldhouse - Member & Guest Policies

Welcome to Pollard Fieldhouse! Please review our facility policies below, so that you and our guests can have a positive and enjoyable visit!

Hours - 2026-27

Gym

  • 6:00am - 11:00pm.....Sunday - Saturday

Fitness Center

  • 6:00am - 11:00pm.....Sunday - Saturday
  • CLOSED to Alumni Members
    • 3:00-6:00pm....Monday-Saturday

Holiday closures - All Pollard Fieldhouse facilities closed to students, alumni members, and guests 

  • Independenc Day weekend - Friday - Sunday, July 3-5, 2026
  • Thanksgiving Week - Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 26-29, 2026
  • Christmas & New Year's - Saturday-Monday, Dec. 23, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027
  • Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday - March 26-29, 2027
  • Memorial Day weekend - Saturday-Monday, May 29-31, 2027
  • Independence Day weekend - Saturday - Monday, July 3-5, 2027

User Eligibility

The following Emmaus community members have access to the Pollard Fieldhouse facilities:

  • Emmaus Students

    • All current full-time and part-time degree-seeking Emmaus students

    • Student spouses and dependent children age 22 and under, may use Pollard Fieldhouse free of charge

    • Guest privileges do not apply to siblings or parents of students

  • Emmaus Faculty and Staff

    • All current full-time and part-time employees of Emmaus

    • Employee spouses and dependent children age 22 and under, may use the Pollard Fieldhouse free of charge 

  • Believer Stewardship Services and Emmaus Worldwide full-time employees

  • Children of current full-time and part-time employees of Emmaus

    • Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and under direct supervision by parents/guardians while in Pollard Fieldhouse.

    • Fitness Center is NOT open to children under the age of 14.

  • Alumni 

  • Pollard users must have a valid Emmaus ID card for entrance access to Pollard Fieldhouse. 

    • Pollard Staff reserve the right to ask for guests to show their Emmaus ID for access to the facility.

Visitor Policy

  • Sign-in/Sign-out: Guests of Emmaus students or employees must sign-in and sign-out at the Pollard front desk clipboard.  
    • 1 guest to 1 Emmaus student/staff ratio: 
      • Emmaus community members are only allowed to sign-in 1 non-family member guest per visit.
      • Example: If 2 non-EU friends come to play basketball at Pollard, then they must be signed-in by 2 EU students/staff.
  • Fitness Center: Visiting family and friends (age 14+) of students and full-time employees of Emmaus, EWW, and BSS are welcome to use the Fitness Center on a short-term basis while visiting. Visiting guests must be accompanied by the student or employee. Children under the age of 14 are not eligible to use the fitness center.
  • Gymnasiums: Visiting family and friends of students and full-time employees of Emmaus, EWW, and BSS are welcome to use the gymnasiums on a short-term basis while visiting. Visiting guests must be accompanied by the student or employee. Children of faculty and staff age 14+ may use the gymnasiums upon signing-in at the Pollard Desk. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and under direct supervision of parents/guardians or their Emmaus student host.
  • Community: Regular individual use of the Fitness Center or the Pollard Field House gymnasiums is NOT available to the community at this time. Any unknown and unaccompanied individual may be asked to leave the facility until their party arrives. 

Dress Policy

The Pollard Fieldhouse Dress Policy aligns with the Emmaus Student Handbook policy. The policies below are for ALL users of Pollard Fieldhouse: students, staff, faculty, and guests.

  • Shirts must be worn at all times
  • Modest Tank Tops are permitted
    • Tank tops / sleeveless shirts with large openings on the sides are not permitted.
  • The torso should remain covered while exercising
    • Individuals may be asked to put on a shirt underneath, or to change shirts, in order to cover the midriff area.
  • Tight fitting pants, shorts, or shirts are not permitted as an exterior layer.
    • Any form of spandex (leggings, yoga pants, compression shorts, etc.) must have athletic shorts over top.
  • The Pollard Staff has an obligation to address those not abiding by the Pollard Dress Policy.
    • Staff may ask guests to change clothing, or to leave the facilities.

Main Gym Rules

  • Facility users are strongly encouraged to bring a clean, 2nd pair of sneakers to change into for indoor recreation. 
    • Users may be asked to wipe, clean, or change sneakers, if they are found to be dirty or scuffing.
      • Dark soled shoes, turf shoes, spiked shoes, and shoes that mark the floors are not permitted.
    • Footwear is required for indoor recreation. 
      • No sandals or open-toed shoes allowed.
  • No food in the gyms or fitness center, except during approved Emmaus events.
  • Enclosed/bottled drinks are allowed in the gyms and fitness center.  No open top drinks allowed.
  • Non-Emmaus groups will not be permitted to use the facilities unless pre-approved by the athletic director or Emmaus administration.

Fitness Center Rules

  • No max effort lifts.  No 1 REP MAX attempts.

  • When lifting heavy or performing an overhead lift, use a spotter.  If necessary, use 2 spotters, one on each side of the lifter's bar/body.

  • Clean Your Station/Equipment.  Spray & wipe your station/equipment, before you move to next station/exercise

  • Footwear is required in the Fitness Center.  No sandals or open-toed shoes allowed.

  • Do not bang or drop weights onto the floor or mats.

  • Must use collars/clips on all barbell lifts.

  • Report damaged equipment to Pollard Staff at the lobby front desk.

  • Enclosed bottles only are allowed.  No food allowed in the Fitness Center.

  • No horseplay - No profanity.

  • No music speakers are allowed.  Music by headphones/ear buds only.  

  • Close windows after completing your workout.

Locker Room Availability

  • Lockers are available in the main gym locker rooms.
    • Please provide your own lock for the locker, and remove the lock after your visit.
  • Items should not be stored overnight. 
    • Any contents of the locker may be removed overnight and disposed of or placed in the Lost & Found at the Pollard front desk.

Gym & Fitness Center - Availability

  • Although Pollard Fieldhouse may be open, certain areas within the building may not be available due to a varsity sport practice/contest, an intramural activity, a Campus life/ESU event, a class, or a community event. 
  • The Pollard schedule varies daily/weekly, so check the monthly schedule on www.EmmausAthletics.com.