Summer 2026 - Facility Info

May 11-Aug. 16, 2026

Gym & Fitness Center

  • 6:00am - 8:00pm.....Monday - Friday
  • 10:00am - 5:00pm.....Saturday
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm.....Sunday

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

  • Iron Sharpens Iron Conference - Friday-Saturday, May 15-17, 2026
  • Memorial Day weekend - Saturday-Monday, May 23-25, 2026
  • Independence Day weekend - Friday - Sunday, July 3-5, 2026

User Eligibility

ONLY the following individuals may use the Pollard Gym, Fitness Center, Athletic Fields, and Sand Volleyball court during the Summer:

  • Emmaus faculty and staff
  • Student-employees - Those working for Emmaus and living on campus over the summer.
  • Student-atheletes - Those with pre-approval from the Athletic Department (contact your Head Coach or the Athletic Director for approval)
  • Believer Stewardship Services employees
  • Emmaus Worldwide full-time employees
  • Alumni - Must purchase a 6 or 12-month membership: https://www.emmausathletics.com/facilities/Alumni_Fitness_Center_Membership

Otherwise, Pollard Fieldhouse and Emmaus athletic fields are CLOSED to Emmaus students, who are not employees or pre-approved athletes, during the summer.

  • Pollard Fieldhouse and Emmaus athletic fields are private property.
  • Pollard Fieldhouse and Emmaus athletic fields are not open to Dubuque residents or guests without approval of the Athletic Department. 

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
    • Straps must be 2 inches wide and not tight fitting
    • 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 will address those not abiding by the Pollard Dress Policy.
    • Staff may ask guests to change clothing, or to leave the facilities.

Policies