Sports and Fitness
Intercollegiate Athletics
Vernon College participates in intercollegiate baseball, rodeo, softball and volleyball. Vernon College team members compete against over twenty college and university teams. In baseball, softball, and volleyball, Vernon College competes in Region V of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference. The rodeo, baseball, softball, and volleyball programs are widely recognized for their excellence and competitiveness.
Vernon College Fitness Centers
Fitness Centers, Gym, and Swimming Pool
Enrolled students are eligible to use the fitness center facilities (within stated guidelines and posted facility schedules) at no cost and are defined as those students enrolled in a minimum of 3 semester credit hours of academic or technical coursework during the semester which they plan to utilize the fitness center facilities. Continuing Education students enrolled in workforce courses or programs with a minimum of 48 instructional hours per program are also eligible to utilize the fitness center facilities. A valid Vernon College ID is required for each visit. Enrolled students may also participate in other recreational or personal enrichment classes offered by the fitness centers by paying the associated fee.
Vernon College Fitness Center Guidelines
1. Memberships to the Vernon College Fitness Centers are available at no charge to all credit students and those Continuing Education students enrolled in certification programs with a minimum of 48 instructional hours or more.
2. No food in Fitness Center or locker rooms. Water and other appropriate beverages are allowed.
3. Appropriate attire must be worn at ALL TIMES during use of the facility. Please be courteous to others in what is worn and visible to the eye. You may be asked to leave should you not abide by this rule.
4. Students and members may provide their own lock to use a locker on a semester basis. At the end of each semester, lockers must be emptied and locks removed. Employees may have a permanent locker by registering their locker number at the fitness desk and providing their own lock. Fitness Center Staff is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
5. After using the Fitness Center, please wipe the equipment you used, remove your trash items, and secure or remove personal items. Detailed cleaning and sanitizing will be performed regularly by Fitness Center Staff.
6. Vernon College scheduled instructional courses have priority use of all areas and equipment. Fitness Center patrons are not allowed to interrupt Vernon College scheduled classes.
7. Do not slam, drop, or throw weights. Use the equipment with care. Re-rack free weights, including dumb bells, when finished.
8. All users must scan ID card to enter. Failure to comply with this rule will result in users’ loss of the facility until procedures have been followed.
9. Do not remove Fitness Center equipment or property from the facility.
10. If a machine or equipment item becomes non-functional or appears malfunctioning, please notify Fitness Center Staff, preferably the Coordinator, immediately.
11. Please be courteous of other users. If there is a wait for fitness equipment please limit your cardio to 30 minutes.
12. Community recreation directors, supervisors, or other College officials may suspend anyone from the facility who does not adhere to Vernon College Fitness Center guidelines. The suspension will be for a specified period of time.
13. Vernon College fitness centers at each location will charge a walk in fee of $5.00 for any person choosing to utilize the facility not considered a student/employee or member of the King Center. These patrons will be required to sign a liability form upon entrance as a guest and will receive a copy of the Fitness Center Guidelines. Any person failing to pay the walk in fee or follow the guidelines may be asked to exit the facility and not return.
Rodeo Arena Usage Guidelines
The purpose of the practice/riding arena is for instructional and rodeo-related activities. Non- instructional use of the arena shall be limited to College rodeo participants who are members of NIRA. The arena is not for general public use.
The practice/riding arena will be available to non-rodeo team members as long as the following guidelines are followed:
1. The arena/stall usage guidelines are followed.
2. The arena is not being used for organized practice or instruction.
3. Each participant must sign a waiver releasing the College from responsibility for injury. Waivers for those users under 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and be notarized.
4. Roping, bronc and bull riding (and/or other activities involving rough stock) must be supervised by qualified College personnel.
5. Each participant must be proficient in the activity for which he/she wants to use the arena. Such proficiency will be judged by the rodeo coach.
6. Users may not use the arena alone. Other individuals must be present at all times.
7. Approval of arena usage must be secured from the Rodeo Coach and the Athletic Director. A minimum use fee may be charged to non-Vernon College students.
8. The responsibility for implementation of these guidelines shall rest with the Rodeo Coach and the Athletic Director.
Chaparral Baseball Field Usage Guidelines
Chaparral Field and its practice areas are for the Vernon College baseball team use only unless written permission is given by the Athletic Director and the Head Baseball Coach. Any non-Vernon College student/athletes may use the facility only after receiving proper permission. Vernon College and its employees will assume no liability for injury to individuals using this facility.
Wade Kirk Softball Field Usage Guidelines
The Wade Kirk softball field and its practice areas are for the Vernon College softball team use only unless written permission is given by the Athletic Director and the Head Softball Coach. Any non- Vernon College students/athletes may use the facility only after receiving proper permission. Vernon College and its employees will assume no liability for injury to individuals using this facility.