Hours of Operation for Hay Fitness Center
During Academic Terms During Breaks (Summer, Winter, Spring)
Mon-Thur: 6:00am-10:00pm Mon-Thur: 6:00am-10:00pm
Fri: 6:00am- 6:00pm Fri: 6:00am- 6:00pm
Sat: 8:00am- 6:00pm Sat: 8:00am- 6:00pm
Sun: 1:00pm-10:00pm Sun: 1:00pm- 8:00pm
Phone Number
Hay Fitness Center: (618) 374-6054
The Facility
Built in the 60s and recently renovated, the James Howard Hay Field House is a multi-level fitness facility where Principia College hosts its volleyball and basketball games. The 18,615 square foot gymnasium has six basketball hoops, four volleyball courts and bleachers that can seat 500 people. With an LED Nevco scoreboard for both basketball and volleyball, end of period lights on the basketball goals, wood floors refinished every 2-3 years, and new lighting, this competition room is both modern and in pristine condition.
The recently renovated lower-level consists of a state-of-the-art racquetball court, bouldering wall (climbing wall), and fitness center. The fitness center is complete with 4 training bikes, 5 recumbent bikes, 7 treadmills, 9 elliptical cross trainers, free-weights, and a variety of fitness equipment to build both upper and lower body strength. A shared team room and locker rooms for both Principia's varsity athletes as well as visiting teams also reside on this level.
Hay Field House also houses the Athletic Administration, Hall of Fame, and many of the College's PE Classes including Circuit Training, Racquetball, Ballet, and Modern Dance. Alongside the "Wall of Champions" at the entrance of the building are two dance studio rooms overlooking the ravine.
Gold & Blue Athletic Club Memberships & Facility Rentals
Gold & Blue Athletic Club memberships are available on a monthly or yearly basis and space is available for rent through the Gold & Blue Athletic Club. Please contact Brian Gavaletz by the means listed below:
Brian Gavaletz, Event and Facilities Manager
Office: (618) 374-5039
Email: Brian.Gavaletz@Principia.edu
Please Note – During 4-6pm, all students and athletes of Principia will have priority usage of the athletic facilities. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
Disclaimer – Principia College is an academic institution, and as such reserves the right to change the hours of operations for the Gold and Blue Athletic Club for college events.