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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
  4. Read and Initial

Check in at the front desk when arriving. Bring your Bearcat card or type in your 919# 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 and @FosterFitnessCenter for additional updates)

Foster Fitness Center Hours

Foster Fitness Center Fall 2025 (8/25 - 12/12)

Normal Hours:

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

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

  • 12/12:  TBD
  • 12/13-12/14:  Closed
  • 12/15:  Winter Hours begin

Foster Fitness Center Winter 2025-2026 (12/15/2025 - 1/11/2026)

Hours:

  • 12/15-12/18: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • 12/19: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • 12/20-1/4: Closed
  • 1/5-1/8: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • 1/9: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • 1/10: Closed
  • 1/11: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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

  • 1/12/2026:  Spring Hours begin

Hughes Fieldhouse Hours

HF Fall 2025 (8/25 - 12/12)

Community Walking and Open Rec Open to the public

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.
  • Mon-Thurs: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Sat–Sun: Closed

No walking on the following dates: please follow us on social media for immediate updates @NWCampusRec

  • M-F 8 a.m.–1 p.m.: 1/16, 2/5, 2/6, 2/12, 2/13, 2/20, 3/6, 5/25
  • M-R 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.:  11/24-11/28, 1/19, 2/5, 2/12

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

12/26-12/31/2025 and 1/2/2026 from
9a.m. - 3 p.m.

Facility reserved for:

  • Academics, Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. enter through east doors. 
  • Athletics, Mon-Fri: 1–6:30 p.m. enter through south doors.

Student Recreation Center Hours

Student Rec Center Fall 2025 (8/25-12/12)

Normal Hours:

  • Mon–Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Sunday: 5-9 p.m.

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

  • 12/11: Courts close at 3pm for Grad Fest.  Come back for the event if you're graduating!
  • 12/12:  Open for commencement line up and gown return only
  • 12/13-12/14 Closed
  • 12/15:  Winter Hours begin

Student Rec Center Winter 2025-2026 (12/15/2025 - 1/11/2026)

Hours:

  • 12/15-12/18: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • 12/19: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • 12/20-1/4: Closed
  • 1/5-1/8: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • 1/9-1/10: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • 1/11: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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

  • 1/12/2026:  Spring Hours begin

Esports Hours

Normal Hours:

  • Mon–Fri: 1–5 p.m.
  • Sat–Sun: By appointment
    Please email the Esports Coach/Coordinator in advance at AMURPHY@nwmissouri.edu.

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

  • TBD

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

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

8-20 participants

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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