Greg Wallace, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Director of Athletics & Recreation
ext. 3800 wallaceg@grinnell.edu PEC 212

Nancy Baumgartner, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics
ext. 3800 baumgart@grinnell.edu PEC 212

The Physical Education Complex (PEC) provides facilities and equipment for recreational and physical education activities, both organized and informal.

The new Athletic and Fitness Center is a multi-floored, 8,000 square foot facility that includes new cardiovascular and strength equipment. The upper floor of the Fitness Center holds 29 pieces of cardio equipment, a stretching mat, dumbbells, medicine balls, and exercise balls. The lower floor holds all of the strength equipment. It also includes designated areas for stretching, abdominal work, and plyometric work. In addition to the exercise equipment, the Fitness Center also showcases a state-of-the-art stereo system and seven flat screen televisions for the upper floor.

The PEC is open to students, faculty, and staff from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. City recreation programs may occur during the PEC open hours. Students are free to use the facility during these programs. Limited hours during the months of January through March affect city and campus use of the gym area. The Athletic and Fitness Center is open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Facilities are available for basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, handball, racquetball, golf, weight lifting, dance, and swimming. Reservations for tennis, handball, and racquetball should be made on the day of play by calling the equipment room. Groups or organizations may reserve the gymnasium or meeting space in advance by calling the PEC. Sport clubs must be registered at the PEC before being considered for space and must register with SGA as a student organization.

The swimming pool is open when posted, and swimming suits are required. Men's and women's steam rooms are available during open hours.

Lockers and locks may be assigned to students, faculty, and staff upon request at the equipment room for a $5 fee; $2 is refunded at the end of the year when the padlock is returned.

Limited equipment (towels, eye guards, balls, rackets, etc.) may be checked out for classes and free play from the equipment room.