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Wide-Open Spaces

NC State's massive new Wellness and Recreation Center offers the campus community a next-level experience — even during the pandemic.

Walking into the university’s new Wellness and Recreation Center , you can’t help but look up.

Gigantic windows invite light to flood the sprawling, airy space, and glass railings allow views of all four floors.

At almost 92,000 square feet, the new center adds tremendous capacity — and state-of-the-art features — to the Carmichael Gym.

These include indoor and outdoor functional training areas, a climbing center with bouldering cave, a fully-functional teaching kitchen designed to educate users on nutrition and healthy cooking, and a multilevel turf sprint ramp that transports you straight to the 50-yard-line at Carter-Finley Stadium.

All this in addition to cardio and weight-lifting machines, free weight stations, and multipurpose space for yoga and other group fitness classes. When the weather permits, you can even take your workout outside onto a top-floor terrace that offers one-of-a-kind views of campus.

The $45 million facility — funded largely by student fees and continuation of a 2007 construction bond — also houses offices for Health and Exercise Studies faculty and Wellness and Recreation staff.

“It’s surreal,” says Adam Sardhina, Wellness and Recreation marketing and communications specialist. “Five years ago, this facility was just a concept, and now it’s finished. It’s amazing to see it come to life.”

Thoughtful Design

Where walls once stood now exist access points that allow users to pass between the new center and existing recreation and fitness spaces (speaking of, check out the basketball courts’ new floors).

This thoughtful design is one of the facility’s defining features, says Associate Director Jason Spivey.

“You can see so much inside the center without having to move around, and you no longer have to go outside to get from one part of the facility to the other,” he says. “It was key for us in design to create openness and connection to existing buildings, as well as visual connections to spaces so you can see what’s happening in other areas and where you want to go.”

The new center also pays homage to the ground upon which it stands, in the form of design features in the main entrance lobby. A large portion of the wood used there is from oak trees that had to be removed to build the new facility.

“It was really important for us to reuse that wood in some way in the building,” Spivey says.

Each floor of the new center houses equipment and space designed to meet every fitness level. So, whether you’re tackling a new year’s resolution on the treadmill or aiming to enhance your current strength training regimen, you’ll be at home in the new center.

In fact, the fourth floor offers 20,000 square feet of functional training space that allow users to create their own workouts. Functional training involves weight-bearing exercises that strengthen the core and equip individuals to maintain an active lifestyle more easily and without injury.

“The functional training areas have a combination of synthetic turf and rubber sports floor to give users different options,” Spivey says. “The garage doors open up and allow us to bring the outside in. You can run 40 yards from inside the facility outside to the rooftop turf and continue your workout there on nice days.”

Much of the building’s design can be attributed to students past and present, says Executive Director Eric Hawkes.

From the outset of the project, the planning team consulted with students to incorporate their thoughts into the design process. They also took a group of student leaders to tour facilities at other southeastern universities to gauge what they liked and didn’t like about each one.

“I really do feel like we’ve achieved all the goals that the students laid out during the design process,” Hawkes says. “In fact, I recently went back in my notes and looked at those design principles. And now walking through the center today, I feel like we really hit the mark.

“It’ll be interesting to see how the space works once we’re at full capacity,” he says. “It was designed to be very open and collaborative, and we’re excited to see what that looks like.”

The COVID Effect

Unfortunately the pandemic squashed plans for a grand opening event this fall, forcing the center to start operations quietly and at reduced capacity.

Because of COVID-19, appointments are required to use the new center. Just download the Wellness and Recreation app ( Android or iOS ) to reserve a time slot. The center will operate in 75-minute sessions, with breaks in between for cleaning and disinfection.

The center currently operates at 25% capacity, based on square footage, so all of the equipment is spaced apart accordingly. And, of course, there are far fewer machines in the building than there will be when it opens at full capacity.

For extra protection, plastic “pods” surround each cardio machine to create physical barriers between users.

“We are doing more than what is required because we want people to be comfortable and know that this is a safe space to work out,” Sardinha says.

Five Years in the Making

The project took root in 2015 when student government leaders approved the concept. Then it traveled through a number of review committees, as well as various levels of university leadership, before design could start.

Hawkes, who joined NC State nine years ago, says the process was lengthy but necessary — and rewarding.

“I’ve been on major projects like this at other universities, and this has by far been the most positive experience I’ve had,” he says. “The contractor and architecture team, and the university folks from the project management side of the house have been terrific to work with.

“Often when you get into big projects like this that are very complicated, conflict can happen. But for the design and construction of this center, everybody really came together and solved problems as a team. It really has been an amazing journey.”

Also amazing is the fact that faculty and staff can enjoy the new center (and the entire 430,000-square-foot complex) for just a few dollars more each month than the current membership fee. Starting July 1, 2021, the employee fee will increase from $20 to $25 a month. This change aligns with the original agreement made with student leaders at the outset of the project.

“They said, when the building opens up, we just ask that faculty and staff memberships are equal to the fees students are paying,” Hawkes says. “It’s still the best deal in town.”

Looking Ahead

The first few weeks of operation have gone well, Spivey says, with just a few minor hiccups that come with the territory of such a big construction project. Most importantly, the Wellness and Recreation team has been able to get a feel for operating the building, “which will help us in the future,” Spivey says.

“We’re excited to see it with all of the new equipment in and at full capacity,” he says. “I am also eager to see how the facility can be used as a multi-use space. Because of the flexibility of the building, we have the opportunity to invite in campus partners to serve as resources for students, faculty and staff who use the facility.”

The building’s forward-looking design also will allow it to adapt to user demand and emerging fitness and recreation industry trends for years to come.

“It just feels amazing to have been part of something even greater than I could ever have imagined before I took this job,” Hawkes says. “It’s really fantastic.”

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RALEIGH - The NC State gymnastics team has released its 2022 competition schedule, as announced by head coach Kim Landrus on Tuesday.  The Wolfpack will compete in 11 meets, five at home and six away, during its regular season. Five of NC State's 2022 competitors are squads that achieved Regionals spots in the 2020-21 year. The season's highlight will come in its final home meet of the season as Rutgers and Florida, who finished the 2020-21 season ranked No. 4 in the nation, make the trip to Raleigh.  

Prior to the start of the season, fans can get a glimpse of the 2021-22 Wolfpack squad at the Red and White Exhibition Friday, Dec. 17. The time of the Red and White Exhibition will be announced at a later date. The regular season opens Friday, Jan. 7 with a short trip to Chapel Hill, N.C., where NC State will take on North Carolina, Auburn and Bowling Green at 7 p.m. NC State will remain on the road for its second meet, traveling to Rutgers for a 1 p.m. quad meet Saturday, Jan. 15 with fellow EAGL squads North Carolina and New Hampshire. The home opener is slated for Saturday, Jan. 22 as the Wolfpack welcomes Towson to Reynolds Coliseum for a 4 p.m. matchup. Saturday, Jan. 29 sees NC State play host to New Hampshire, George Washington and William & Mary at 4 p.m. in Raleigh. A two-match road stint begins Sunday, Feb. 6 with a tri-meet at Pittsburgh with West Virginia followed by a trip to LIU Sunday, Feb. 13 (time TBA). The road trip is followed by a home meet when North Carolina travels to Raleigh for a dual meet Saturday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. NC State will welcome reigning EAGL Champions Temple to Reynolds Coliseum Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. for its first meet of a two-meet weekend before competing at George Washington Sunday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. The squad's final road meet of the season comes Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m. at Maryland with Yale and William & Mary. The 2022 regular-season finale is set for Friday, March 11 when Florida and Rutgers travel to Raleigh for a 7 p.m. matchup. Postseason competition opens Saturday, March 19 at the EAGL Championships, which will be hosted by George Washington. NCAA Regional action returns to Raleigh March 30-April 2 and will mark the first time NC State has hosted a regional since the regional format changed in 2019. The NCAA Championships are slated for April 14-16 and will be competed in Fort Worth, Texas. 2022 season tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit GoPack.com/BuyTickets or call the NC State Athletics ticket office at 919-865-1510. #GoPack | @Pack_Gymnastics

Carmichael Gymnasium

Building Address: 2611 Cates Avenue ( show on map )

Building Abbreviation: CG

Building Number: 101

Precinct: Central

Carmichael Gymnasium was built in 1961 and serves as the central hub of fitness and recreation for the NC State community. Features include:

• Five cardio and weight training rooms
• 11 indoor Basketball/Multi-purpose courts
• Indoor track
• 18 racquetball courts
• Two fitness studios
• Squash courts
• Steam and sauna room
• Table tennis tables
• Indoor climbing wall
• Gymnastics training area
• Four outdoor basketball courts
• 12 outdoor tennis courts

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If you stop by campus during the week and are not registered for a campus tour, stop by our Joyner Visitor Center to pick up information about a self-guided tour . Self-guided campus tours are accompanied by a video playlist featuring current students. The video playlist and self-guided tour highlight our well-known student spaces on NC State’s Main Campus including Talley Student Union, Wellness & Recreation and Hill Library.

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We encourage students to register for college-specific sessions to learn more about the majors offered to narrow down their choice(s). Visit options vary by college.

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The group visit request form is now available for summer 2024.

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Your Wolfpack One Card is required for entry to Carmichael Complex, NC State’s state-of-the-art gym and sport recreation center.

All fee-paid students are automatically activated for access to the gym the first day of classes each semester. Paid memberships are available by stopping by the University Recreation Member Services Suite. For more information about passes and gym access please go to the University Recreation web site at recreation.ncsu.edu .

Paid Membership includes:

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• University Affiliate (Centennial Campus)
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• **Approved Temporary Employees and Official University Visitors

**Must obtain letter from department indicating the beginning date and ending date of appointment. *Must have an Alumni Association Membership. Alumni members are not eligible to purchase Household Member pass.

For more information on how to purchase a Carmichael Complex membership, please contact the University Recreation Member Services Suite at 515.PLAY (7529) Monday – Thursday 6 a.m -10:30 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Saturday, 9a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, 12 a.m – 10:30 p.m.

Carmichael Complex Access

If you have a valid NC State Wolfpack One card, you are all set! This is the card you will use to gain entry to Carmichael Complex.

If you have not obtained your card, go to the Wolfpack One card office in Talley Student Center. The hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Carmichael Complex photo ID cards are issued to household members of NC State students, faculty or staff who pay a fee to use the gym facilities. For more information about household memberships, please see the University Recreation website .

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This is a special year for North Carolina. In June the U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst Resort’s famed No. 2 Course, originally designed by Donald Ross and restored to its sandy and bouncy glory in 2011 by the team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. 

Pinehurst No. 2 has always been special as the host site of major championships, tour events, top amateur competitions and a bucket-list destination for golfers around the world. Its turtle-back greens are legendary, challenging players of every level. 

But to focus entirely on No. 2 is to miss so much of what North Carolina offers. From the mountains to the coast, the state is packed with great golf. The Golfweek’s Best rating program backs this up, with numerous layouts around the state appearing on various course-rankings lists. 

Let’s take a look at two of the most popular lists: Golfweek’s Best top public-access courses in North Carolina and the top private courses in the state. If you’re planning a short trip, a full season among the pines or a retirement packed with great golf, this is the place to start. 

The rankings below include the course name, its location and whether it is classic ( c ) or modern (m). If the classic or modern indicator includes a number, that is where the course stacks up in Golfweek’s Best ranking of top 200 classic or modern courses in the U.S., with 1960 as the dividing line between the two eras. 

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Also worth noting for golfers who have never had the experience: The courses at Pinehurst Resort are named numerically. That is represented in the lists below. No. 2 is the course on which the U.S. Open will be held, and No. 4 is the course renovated several years ago by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner. Five of the resort’s courses are included below in this year’s rankings – the resort’s recently opened No. 10 course did not kick off in time to appear in this year’s rankings but surely will in years to come.

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1. Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) Pinehurst (18c)

2. Pinehurst Resort (No. 4) Pinehurst (95m)

3. Mid Pines Southern Pines (T131c)

4. Pine Needles Southern Pines (T156c)

5. Tobacco Road Sanford (m)

6. Pinehurst Resort (No. 8) Pinehurst (m)

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T16. Lonnie Poole GC Raleigh (m)

T18. Tot Hill Farm* Asheboro (m)

T18. Currituck Club* Corolla (m)

20. Pinehurst Resort (No. 6) Pinehurst (m)

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2. Old Town Club Winston-Salem (23c)

3. Diamond Creek Banner Elk (T53m)

4. Quail Hollow Charlotte (T60m)

5. Roaring Gap Club Roaring Gap (T82c)

6. Mountaintop Cashiers (T71m)

7. Grandfather (Championship) Linville (T75m)

8. Eagle Point Wilmington (T86m)

9. Charlotte CC Charlotte (T100c)

10. Biltmore Forest Asheville (T116c)

11. Champion Hills Hendersonville (T147m)

12. Cape Fear Wilmington (134c)

13. Dormie Club West End (T181m)

14. CC of North Carolina (Dogwood) Pinehurst (T200m)

15. Linville Ridge Linville (m)

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Golfweek’s Best offers plenty of rankings, everything from top public-access courses in each state to the very best layouts around the world. For pretty much any type of golf you want to play, we have a course ranking.

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No matter where you live or where you might be traveling, the Golfweek’s Best course rankings have you covered with the top public-access layouts in every U.S. state. 

Here’s the list.

The entire national list: Private

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Currently-enrolled NC State students registered for on-campus classes and paying full student fees are automatically Wellness and Recreation members with access to indoor facilities, outdoor spaces, programs and services using their Wolfpack One Card. Currently-enrolled students that are not paying full fees have the option to purchase a membership .

Membership Dates

• Summer I 2024 | Sunday, May 5 – Tuesday, June 25
• Summer II 2024 | Wednesday, June 26 – Friday, Aug. 2
• Summer I + II 2024 | Sunday, May 5 – Friday, Aug. 2
• Fall 2024 | Saturday, Aug. 3 – Monday, Dec. 23

Student Fees

A complete breakdown of tuition and fees explanations is available on the Student Services Center website . The typical full-time undergraduate and graduate student pays:

• Recreational Sports fee | $87.75 per semester ($175.50 per year)
• Carmichael Indebtedness fees | $46.25 per semester ($92.50 per year).

Non-Fee Paying Student Memberships:

• Fall or Spring  | $100
• Summer I or II  | $40
• Full Summer  | $70

All memberships may be purchased in-person at the Wellness and Recreation Center main entrance, across from Talley Student Union. Please read through the non-fee-paying student membership options and bring the appropriate documentation to purchase your membership.

Distance Education and Non-Degree Students

Distance education (DE) and non-degree seeking (NDS) students enrolled in courses, but who are not paying student fees, may purchase a Wellness and Recreation membership. If the student does not have a Wolfpack One ID, they will receive a Wellness and Recreation Center ID card at the time of membership enrollment.

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Students that were previously enrolled at NC State, but are not enrolled in the current semester, may purchase a Wellness and Recreation membership using their Wolfpack One Card for one semester following their last semester of enrollment in classes. The member services team will verify previous semester enrollment.

Student Intern

The  International Student Internship program at NC State University facilitates temporary, full-time internship opportunities for select international students to do an academic internship on campus with an NC State faculty supervisor or with a US company. Student Interns do not pay NC State tuition or student fees, but are eligible to purchase Wellness and Recreation membership during the semester in which they are interning.

Student Household Member

Current students are eligible to sponsor up to three household members, 18-years or older, at an additional cost for each membership. Proof of the same address is required at the time of membership registration and renewal. Please bring one item from the accepted items list (below) to show proof of address. The current member (sponsoring member) must be present at the time of household membership purchases.

Household Member Proof of Address Items:

Accepted Items:

• Current utility bill
• Personal checks
• Current lease agreement
• Valid driver’s license
• Current insurance bill or card
• Current credit card statement
• Current bank statement
• Current semester tuition bill
• Current payroll check

Non-Accepted Items:

• Marriage license
• Handwritten letters, forms or documents
• Credit card application

Member Services Hours

• Monday – Friday | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Sunday | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

[email protected] P: (919) 515-7529