We aim to enhance healthy development of the mind, body, and spirit of the campus community through health and fitness awareness and recreational sports.
Wellness of any kind, physical, mental, spiritual, can change your life. We’re here to help.
Our Trotter Fitness Center features free weights, cardio equipment and a climbing wall open to all students, faculty and staff.
Get buff in the Huff. From intramurals to health-and-wellness programs, we have all the things you need to stay healthy.
The Huff Athletic Center houses several indoor courts, the Trotter Fitness Center, an indoor track, a pool, classrooms and coaches' offices
All students and employees are invited to participate in health-and-fitness programs that focus on the mind, body and spirit. Nutritional information, health fairs, exercise and relaxation programs are all provided.
Through our recreational sports program, a variety of activities are available. Teams are formed by students who have common interests in the sport including bowling, golf, Frisbee, tennis, basketball and softball. Competition occurs throughout the year. Our wellness programs are held in the Huff Athletic Center.
We strive to foster an environment that encourages members of the campus community to engage in and promote a healthy way of living through physical activity and making healthy decisions in all aspects of life. In addition to a focus on physical health, we also sponsor annual blood drives and partner with counseling services to support students’ mental health and well-being.
Policies and Regulations
You must present your Student/Employee ID, as well as sign in.
Dependent children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by the Monmouth College employee. They are permitted one guest.
Dependent children 16 and older must have Monmouth College Dependent ID and is permitted one guest.
Appropriate workout attire must be worn when using the facility. Restrictive clothing, such as jeans, may increase the risk of injury.
Proper foot attire must be worn. No boots or open-toe shoes. During poor weather conditions (rain or snow) bring a pair of dry shoes to change in to so we can preserve the life span of the equipment and surfaces.
Food and beverages are prohibited. Water bottles are permitted.
Dumbbells, weight plates and weighted bars SHOULD NOT be dropped on the floor for any reason or in any area. Use Rogue crash pads to preserve the life of the equipment.
No equipment is to be moved from its designed area and may not be taken out of the fitness complex.
Equipment must be cleaned after each use with disinfectant spray and red towel that is provided. Do not leave dirty towels and bottles at the equipment.
It is the user’s responsibility to become familiar with the instructions provided for each piece of equipment. If there are questions about the use of a particular piece of equipment, please ask the employee at the Control Desk in the Trotter Fitness Complex for instruction.
Personal belongings should be placed in the cubbies provided. The Trotter Fitness Complex is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Return all dumbbells and free weights to their proper storage racks when finished. It is highly recommended that a spotter and collar/clamps be used when using free weights.
Sound equipment is restricted to individual headphones.
Fitness center participants should report all equipment malfunctions, injuries and concerns to the staff.
Do not block or prop open any doors.
Use of the Fitness Complex is considered a privilege. Individuals who do not comply with the established policies will be asked to comply with the policies or their privileges will be revoked.
The Climbing Wall is only available when a trained staff member is on duty. Hours are posted at the Control Desk in the Trotter Fitness Complex.
You must present your Student/Employee ID, as well as sign in.
Dependent children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by the Monmouth College employee. They are permitted one guest.
Dependent children 16 and older must have a Monmouth College ID and is permitted one guest.
Appropriate workout attire must be worn when using the facility. Restrictive clothing, such as jeans, may increase the risk of injury.
Proper foot attire must be worn. No boots. During poor weather conditions (rain or snow) bring a pair of dry shoes to change in to so we can preserve the surface of the track. Do this prior to entering into the track area.
Food and beverages are prohibited. Water bottles are permitted.
There is a 90 minute time limit on the use of tennis and basketball courts.
Sound equipment is restricted to individual headphones.
Ten students are required to reserve an entire court. Participation of less than 10 may reserve half a court. Reservation are made through the Stockdale Center office.
Fieldhouse participants should report all equipment malfunctions, injuries and concerns to the staff.
Patrons throwing or hitting baseballs, softballs, playing lacrosse or hitting golf balls must be surrounded by nets.
Use of the Fitness Complex is considered a privilege. Individuals who do not comply with the established policies will be asked to comply with the policies or their privileges will be revoked.
Select equipment can be rented, you must provide you’re Student ID and the employee will keep the ID until the equipment is returned. The business office will assess a fee to your account if equipment is damaged, broken, lost or not returned. This charge will be applied to your student account.
Patrons shall enter the pool deck via the locker rooms
Patrons will follow Sign-in procedures including: showing Monmouth ID, completely filling out the sign-in sheet.
Prior to entering the water, you must rinse off in the locker room showers
The pool locker room will be used for changing and restroom purposes only
Patrons may bring all personal items on the pool deck while they swim
ALL training equipment should remain in your lane.
Once a patron’s exercise is complete they will exit the pool via the locker room.
Staff will continue to conduct their regularly schedule cleaning of the facility.
The Huff Athletic Center Pool will only be used by current faculty, staff, and students.
All lifeguard instructions must be followed at all times Anyone who does not comply with the above policies will lose pool privileges.
Trotter Fitness Center hours
These hours are during the academic year and subject to change. Summer and break hours vary.
