Virginia & Alonzo Decker Jr. Sports & Recreation Center

Originally built in 1991 as an addition to Lillian Welsh Hall the Decker Sports and Recreation Center houses the Athletic Department offices, two gymansiums, a cardio fitness center, weight room, Von Borries Aquatic Center, the Todd Dance Studio, raquetball court, squash court, athletic training facilities and varsity locker rooms.

The Sports and Recreation Center is open to all students, staff, and faculty members. All persons in the Sports and Recreation Center and Aquatic Center must supply Goucher I.D. or pool pass upon entering the facilities.

Goucher College students, faculty, and staff will be permitted two guests per I.D. card or pool pass in the Sports and Recreation Center and Aquatic Center. The sponsor must accompany the guest at all times. The guest fee for the SRC is $10.00 per person, per visit and $10.00 per person, per visit for the Aquatic Center. Pool passes may be purchased from the Aquatic Staff.

Hours of Operation:

Cardio Fitness Center

Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to Midnight
Friday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to Midnight

Weight Room and Equipment Issue Room
Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to Midnight
Friday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
*3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on weekdays priority will be given to athletes. Non-athletes may be asked to leave if weight room is needed for team use.
Saturday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to Midnight

Gymnasiums
Sunday through Thursday Noon to Midnight
Friday Noon to 8:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Subject to Physical Education and Athletic Department use

Outdoor Equipment
Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
or by appointment call (5084)

Racquetball Courts

Sunday through Thursday Noon to Midnight
Friday Noon to 8:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

*Racquetball and squash courts are to be used ONLY for racquetball and squash; if people are waiting games must be limited to one hour 

If you have any questions regarding the Sports and Recreation Center's hours, regulations, and/or additional programs, please call (410) 337-6383.

If you have any questions regarding the Eline von Borries Aquatic Center's hours, regulations, and/or additional programs, please call (410) 337-6388.

Decker Sports & Recreation Center Arena

The Sports and Recreation Center Arena is home to the Gopher Men's and Women's Basketball team and Women's Volleyball team. The 1,200 seat arena was built in 1991 as part of the expansion to the original Lillian Welsh Hall. The arena has hosted events such as the Pride of Maryland Tournament which features nine Division III men's basketball teams in a three-day, 12-game tournament. The arena also serves as the rain site for Goucher College's spring commencement.