knowledge-base/recreation/programs.json

[
  {
    "id": "student-rec-access",
    "search_terms": "gym free cost pay paid membership fee work out workout fitness center rec do I have to pay is it free student access",
    "type": "eligibility",
    "category": "facilities",
    "name": "Rec Center (gym) access for students — no membership to buy",
    "summary": "Students don't buy a Rec membership — access is already paid for through the Student Support Fee or Student Services Fee.",
    "how_to_participate": "Just go. Bring your Vanderbilt ID card. Undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolled in coursework for a grade already have access through the Student Support Fee or Student Services Fee — there is nothing to buy and no membership to set up.",
    "eligibility": "Undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolled in coursework for a grade.",
    "exclusions": "Graduate and professional students in online or remote programs do not receive automatic access. Students not enrolled in summer coursework for a grade may need to purchase summer access.",
    "cost": 0,
    "requires_login": false,
    "building_slug": "vanderbilt-recreation-and-wellness-center",
    "contact": {
      "phone": "615-343-6627",
      "email": "recmemberservices@vanderbilt.edu"
    },
    "domains": [
      "strengths"
    ],
    "url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/memberships/",
    "source_url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/membership-cancellation/",
    "evidence_quote": "Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled in coursework for a grade receive automatic access to the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center (Rec) through the Student Support Fee or Student Services Fee.",
    "note": "Buried on a page titled 'Membership Options' that opens by saying memberships must be purchased — a student reading top-down would reasonably conclude the gym costs money.",
    "fetched_at": "2026-08-01T08:49:52.594081+00:00"
  },
  {
    "id": "intramural-sports",
    "search_terms": "intramurals sign up signup register registration join league team basketball flag football volleyball soccer softball pickleball dodgeball kickball free agent no team",
    "type": "program",
    "category": "participatory",
    "name": "Intramural Sports",
    "summary": "Recreational and competitive leagues and tournaments, open to students, with no team required to join.",
    "how_to_participate": "Register in the Fusion Play app — download it and log in with your VUnet ID and university password. The app shows every registration open for the current semester. You may register for multiple leagues but only one division per league; divisions are set by day of the week and time slot, and you play that day and slot. If you don't have a team, register as a free agent — teams pick up free agents, and if enough register, a free agent team is formed.",
    "league_types": [
      {
        "name": "Competitive",
        "description": "For students experienced with the sport who have played in an organized, competitive setting. No gender requirement."
      },
      {
        "name": "Recreational",
        "description": "For students new to the sport or who prefer a relaxed, social environment. No gender requirement."
      }
    ],
    "league_key": {
      "R": "Recreational (moderate/beginner)",
      "C": "Competitive (higher skill)",
      "CR": "Co-Recreational (all gender)",
      "W": "Women-only",
      "G": "Greek (IFC organization members)"
    },
    "sports": [
      "Sports rules remain the same across both league types.",
      "Basketball",
      "Basketball 3 v 3",
      "Cornhole",
      "Dodgeball",
      "Flag Football",
      "Kickball",
      "Pickleball",
      "Soccer Outdoor",
      "Soccer 3 v 3 Outdoor",
      "Softball",
      "Spikeball",
      "Table Tennis",
      "Ultimate Frisbee",
      "Volleyball Indoor",
      "Volleyball 3 v 3 Outdoor"
    ],
    "season": [
      "fall",
      "spring"
    ],
    "cost": null,
    "cost_note": "No fee is stated publicly; the intramural handbook may specify one.",
    "eligibility": "Enrolled students and Rec Center members",
    "requires_login": true,
    "registration_url": "https://rec.vanderbilt.edu/",
    "building_slug": "vanderbilt-recreation-and-wellness-center",
    "contact": {
      "phone": "615-322-7311",
      "email": null
    },
    "domains": [
      "strengths",
      "crew"
    ],
    "url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/intramurals/",
    "source_url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/intramurals/",
    "evidence_quote": "If you do not already have a team, you may register as a free agent. Teams may pick up free agents as needed. If enough free agents register, a free agent team may be formed to fill an open slot.",
    "fetched_at": "2026-08-01T08:49:52.595182+00:00"
  },
  {
    "id": "group-fitness",
    "search_terms": "group fitness class book booking reserve yoga pilates barre spin cycling zumba studio workout class schedule",
    "type": "program",
    "category": "facilities",
    "name": "Group Fitness",
    "summary": "Drop-in fitness classes in the Rec's second-floor studios — included for students, but you must register in advance.",
    "how_to_participate": "Register before attending: log in to your account at Vanderbilt Rec, click the star by your VUnet ID to open your profile, then find 'Programs' in the left-hand column. You can register up to 48 hours ahead. Registration closes 15 minutes before the class starts or when it fills, first come first served. Walk-up registration is welcome when the class isn't full. Cancel your registration if you can't make it.",
    "cost": 0,
    "cost_note": "Included with membership — and students already have access through the Student Support Fee.",
    "requires_login": true,
    "registration_url": "https://rec.vanderbilt.edu/",
    "building_slug": "vanderbilt-recreation-and-wellness-center",
    "location": "Second-floor fitness studios",
    "contact": {
      "phone": "615-343-6627",
      "email": null
    },
    "domains": [
      "strengths",
      "crew"
    ],
    "url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/group-fit/",
    "source_url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/group-fit/",
    "evidence_quote": "You can register 48 hours in advance of the class day and time",
    "fetched_at": "2026-08-01T08:49:52.595492+00:00"
  },
  {
    "id": "climbing-wall",
    "search_terms": "rock climbing bouldering climb wall shoes gear belay",
    "type": "facility",
    "category": "facilities",
    "name": "Climbing Wall",
    "summary": "Bouldering wall in the Rec, open weekday afternoons, with free climbing shoes if you don't own any.",
    "how_to_participate": "Just show up during wall hours — bouldering is for all skill levels and no belay certification is needed. Climbing shoes are required, and the Rec lends them free if you don't have your own. Staff at the Welcome Desk can get you started.",
    "hours": "Monday–Friday, 4–8 p.m.",
    "hours_note": "Narrower than the Rec building's own hours; verify against the live hours page.",
    "cost": 0,
    "requires_login": false,
    "building_slug": "vanderbilt-recreation-and-wellness-center",
    "policies": [
      "Climbing shoes are required while climbing and must be removed when leaving the area.",
      "No climbing above the yellow safety line in the bouldering area.",
      "Food and drink are permitted only on the stairs (not mats).",
      "Limit: 6 climbers + 6 spotters on mats at one time.",
      "Jewelry should be removed; long hair tied back.",
      "Report all injuries or equipment damage immediately to staff located at the Welcome Desk.",
      "Only Rec staff/approved designees may adjust hand holds.",
      "Rec staff may suspend participants for unsafe or inappropriate conduct.",
      "Warm Up Properly Begin with light cardio, followed by gentle stretching (especially shoulders, wrists, hips). Progress by climbing easy routes to get loose and ready.",
      "Think Before You Move Plan your sequence before climbing. After each attempt, reflect: What worked? Any adjustments? This loop of plan–climb–review builds strong technique."
    ],
    "contact": {
      "email": "recdirector@vanderbilt.edu",
      "phone": "615-343-6627"
    },
    "domains": [
      "strengths"
    ],
    "url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/climbing-wall/",
    "source_url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/climbing-wall/",
    "evidence_quote": "Free climbing shoes for those without gear",
    "note": "This page is published but not linked from the Rec's navigation, so students browsing the site cannot currently find it.",
    "fetched_at": "2026-08-01T08:49:52.596976+00:00"
  },
  {
    "id": "outdoor-adventures",
    "search_terms": "outdoor gear rental rent equipment canoe kayak camping hiking trips adventure outdoors",
    "type": "program",
    "category": "facilities",
    "name": "Outdoor Adventures",
    "summary": "The Rec's outdoor program — the climbing wall, plus equipment rentals arranged by email.",
    "how_to_participate": "Email the Outdoor Adventures staff. Equipment rentals go through lynn.a.smith@vanderbilt.edu; general questions go to the Rec director. No trip calendar or gear list is published online, so email is the way to find out what's running and what's available.",
    "cost": null,
    "requires_login": false,
    "building_slug": "vanderbilt-recreation-and-wellness-center",
    "contact": {
      "email": "recdirector@vanderbilt.edu",
      "rentals_email": "lynn.a.smith@vanderbilt.edu",
      "phone": "615-343-6627"
    },
    "domains": [
      "strengths",
      "crew"
    ],
    "url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/outdoor-adventures/",
    "source_url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/outdoor-adventures/",
    "evidence_quote": "Equipment Rentals : lynn.a.smith@vanderbilt.edu",
    "gap_note": "No trip schedule, gear inventory or rental price list is published anywhere public — the email contact is the best available answer (recon §7).",
    "fetched_at": "2026-08-01T08:49:52.597018+00:00"
  },
  {
    "id": "club-sports",
    "search_terms": "club sport team tryout tryouts join dues practice compete rugby hockey ultimate lacrosse rowing",
    "type": "program",
    "category": "participatory",
    "name": "Club Sports",
    "summary": "A 32-team program of student-led clubs competing at levels from recreational to collegiate.",
    "how_to_participate": "Find the club on AnchorLink and email its president. Most clubs hold tryouts or open practices early in the fall semester; some are open to anyone, others select a competition roster, and several run multiple teams at different levels. Clubs set their own dues and practice schedule.",
    "eligibility": "Undergraduate, graduate and professional students who are not fully remote.",
    "eligibility_note": "The AnchorLink umbrella page says 'students, faculty and staff'; the Rec's own page is narrower and more recent.",
    "administered_by": "Student Organizations, Leadership, and Service (Student Affairs) — not the Rec's front desk.",
    "cost": null,
    "cost_note": "Clubs set their own dues; amounts are not published.",
    "requires_login": false,
    "building_slug": "vanderbilt-recreation-and-wellness-center",
    "contact": {
      "name": "Trace Stenz, Assistant Director, Competitive Sports",
      "email": "trace.stenz@vanderbilt.edu",
      "phone": "615-322-7311"
    },
    "domains": [
      "strengths",
      "crew"
    ],
    "url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/club-sports/",
    "source_url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/club-sports/",
    "evidence_quote": "Club sports is different from intramural sports because of the program’s ability to provide competition at specialized levels.",
    "fetched_at": "2026-08-01T08:49:52.597409+00:00"
  },
  {
    "id": "rec-center",
    "search_terms": "gym rec center hours open close pool swim track courts weights fitness where is it",
    "type": "facility",
    "category": "facilities",
    "name": "David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center",
    "summary": "Vanderbilt's main recreation facility — fitness floors, pool, courts, indoor track and climbing wall.",
    "address": "2700 Children's Way, Nashville, TN 37212",
    "hours_text": "Facility Hours Facility Closures June — July 2026 Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, June 19 Friday, July 3 Saturday, July 4",
    "hours_note": "Hours are published per term and change at semester boundaries and over breaks — always check the live hours page rather than quoting this.",
    "hours_url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/hours-and-location/",
    "cost": 0,
    "requires_login": false,
    "building_slug": "vanderbilt-recreation-and-wellness-center",
    "contact": {
      "phone": "615-343-6627",
      "email": "recdirector@vanderbilt.edu",
      "director": "Kenny Moore, Ed.D."
    },
    "domains": [
      "strengths"
    ],
    "url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/hours-and-location/",
    "source_url": "https://www.vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/hours-and-location/",
    "evidence_quote": "2700 Children's Way",
    "fetched_at": "2026-08-01T08:49:52.597768+00:00"
  },
  {
    "id": "student-tickets",
    "search_terms": "tickets ticket game games free student section football basketball baseball claim how do I get in student id",
    "type": "program",
    "category": "spectator",
    "name": "Free student tickets to Vanderbilt athletics",
    "summary": "Enrolled students get free tickets to football, men's and women's basketball, baseball, volleyball and women's soccer, claimed through a student ticket account.",
    "how_to_participate": "When the claim window opens for a game, log in to your student ticket account and claim a free ticket. Claims are per game for football and basketball, and are first come, first served — not a lottery. Bring your Vanderbilt Student ID: no student is admitted without it. The student section is general admission. You may buy one guest ticket for select home games at a reduced rate for a non-Vanderbilt guest.",
    "free_sports": [
      "Baseball",
      "Football",
      "Men's Basketball",
      "Soccer (Women's)",
      "Volleyball",
      "Women's Basketball"
    ],
    "free_with_student_id": [
      "Women's Track and Field"
    ],
    "non_ticketed_sports": [
      "Bowling",
      "Lacrosse",
      "Men's Cross Country",
      "Men's Golf",
      "Men's Tennis",
      "Swimming",
      "Women's Cross Country",
      "Women's Golf",
      "Women's Tennis"
    ],
    "claim_opens": null,
    "claim_note": "Claim dates are announced closer to each season and are not published in advance — check the student ticketing page.",
    "requires_login": true,
    "registration_url": "https://vucommodores.evenue.net/signin?uf=ST&continue=%2Fstudents",
    "cost": 0,
    "guest_ticket": {
      "available": true,
      "limit": 1,
      "free": false,
      "note": "Select home games only, based on availability."
    },
    "eligibility": "Enrolled undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students",
    "contact": {
      "email": "ticket.office@vanderbilt.edu",
      "phone": "615-322-4653 ext. 1"
    },
    "domains": [
      "strengths",
      "crew"
    ],
    "url": "https://vucommodores.com/vanderbilt-student-ticketing/",
    "source_url": "https://vucommodores.com/vanderbilt-student-ticketing/",
    "evidence_quote": "For track and field home regular season events, students can present their student ID at the ticketing table for free entry.",
    "fetched_at": "2026-08-01T08:50:23.035182+00:00"
  }
]