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Hours of Recreation Facilities

Before using the Campus Recreation facilities, please make sure your Assumption of Risk Waiver is completed on CatPAWS.

  1. Login to CatPAWS
  2. Go to Personal Information
  3. Click on Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability for use of The Foster Fitness Center / Student Recreation Center (it works for all Campus Rec facilities)
  4. Read and Initial

Check in at the front desk when arriving. Bring your Bearcat Card or type in your Northwest ID number when entering the facility. A front desk attendant will take your picture and make sure your membership is renewed.

(follow us on social media @NWCampusRec, @FosterFitnessCenter & @NWBearcatEsports_ for additional updates)

Foster Fitness Center Hours

Foster Fitness Center summer 2026 (5/4/26-8/23/26)

Normal Hours:

  • Mon–Thurs: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 4–7 p.m.
  • Fri: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Sat-Sun: Closed

Changes in Hours:

  • 8/22 - open 1-4 p.m.
  • 8/23 - open 5-9 p.m.

FOSTER FITNESS CENTER FALL 2026 (08/24/26-12/31/26)

Normal Hours:

  • Mon–Thur: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Sunday: 5-9 p.m.

Changes in Hours:

  • Home football Sat. game days
    we are open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 
    • 9/12, 9/19, 10/10
  • 9/7:  Closed, Labor Day
  • 10/31: Closed (Homecoming)
  • 11/25-11/27:  Closed
  • 12/11:  TBD - commencement

Hughes Fieldhouse Hours

HF Summer & Fall 2026

Community Walking and Open Rec Open to the public holiday hours

Enter through south doors, Parking available in south lot, #62,

Must present valid MCC card / NWRA card / Bearcat card

Normal Hours:

  • Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Sat–Sun: Closed

No walking on the following dates (subject to change): please follow us on social media for immediate updates @NWCampusRec

  • M-F 8 a.m.–1 p.m.: 9/7, 9/21 (TBD), 9/30-10/1, 10/20 (TBD), 10/21 (TBD), 10/26 (TBD), 12/18
  • M-R 7-9 p.m. (8/24-12/3):  9/7, 9/29
    • Flag football league (turf closed): 9/22-10/22 (Sun-Thurs).

Enter through south doors. Parking available in south lots. Must sign a waiver at the door.  Facility is open to all during this time, must be shared.  Shirts, shorts, shoes required.  Minors must be accompanied and supervised by a guardian.

Winter 2026:  dates TBD
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Facility reserved for:

  • Academics, Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. enter through east doors. 
  • Community Walking, Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. enter through south doors.
  • Athletics, Mon-Fri: 1–6:30 p.m. enter through south doors.
  • Campus Recreation & student organizations, Mon-Thurs: 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. enter through south doors.

Student Recreation Center Hours

Student Recreation Center summer 2026 (5/4/26-8/23/26)

Normal Hours:

  • Mon–Thurs: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 4–7 p.m.
  • Fri: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Sat-Sun: Closed 

Changes in Hours:

  • 8/22:  open 1-4 p.m.
  • Normal fall hours begin on 8/23/26

STUDENT Recreation Center fall 2026 (08/24/26-12/31/26)

Normal Hours:

  • Mon–Thurs: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Sunday: 5-9 p.m.

Changes in Hours:

  • Home football Sat. game days we are open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 
    • 9/12, 9/19, 10/10
  • 9/7:  Closed, Labor Day
  • 9/9:  Closed for the Student Organization Fair until 4 p.m. (ish) - be sure to come check out all the organizations!
  • 9/24:  Closed for the Exploring Majors and Minors event from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • 10/6:  Closed for Grocery Bingo (TBD).  Come to the event!
  • 10/31: Closed (Homecoming)
  • 11/12:  Closed for Late Night at the Rec at 5pm.  Come back 8-11 p.m. for food, fun and prizes!
  • 11/25-11/27:  Closed
  • 12/1:  Closed for SAC Roller Rink (TBD).  Come to the event!
  • 12/10:  Closed for Grad Fest at 3 p.m.  Graduates, come back and celebrate from 4-6 p.m.!
  • 12/11:  Open only for commencement line-up

 

Esports Hours

Normal Hours:

  • Aug. 24 & 26: 4pm-8pm open lab
  • Aug. 31-Sept. 2: 4pm-8pm open lab
  • Please email the Ty, the Esports Coach/Coordinator in advance at ESPORTS@nwmissouri.edu.

Changes in Hours: please follow us on social media for immediate updates @NWCampusRec and @nwbearcatesports_

  • Esports Tryouts Aug. 25 and 27 at 4pm and 6:30pm
  • Sept 3 - Esports + Library Game Night

MOERA Hours

Open for reservations: *Mid-March–October

Seasonal Shutdown: November–Mid-March

Must have at least 8 people in a group to make a reservation. Max #'s depend on what element your group is doing.  See table below.

Odyssey Challenge Course Alpine Tower & Carolina Climbing Wall Team Development Course Watercraft Trapshooting

8-16 participants (2 groups of 8)

8-40 participants (5 climbers, 5 belayers, 5 safety backup at once, then rotate)

8-20 participants (2 groups)

8+ participants (have 12 seats then rotate)

8+ participants (15 shooters at once then rotate)
Ropes Program Water Programs Shooting Programs Summer Camps

*By appointment,

2-3 hour timeframe

9 a.m.–Noon
1–4 p.m.
4-7 p.m.

*By appointment,

1-2 hour timeframe

*By appointment,

1-2 hour timeframe

$25 range rental + $15/round

TBD

*$150/week/person

*Reserve a date & time on our rental request page.


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