Barnes Center Breakdown: How to get your fitness on
Check out the new facilities at the Barnes Center at the Arch
The Barnes Center at the Arch opened for exercise during the first week of classes in the 2019-2020 academic year. The facility is still getting its final touches, but here’s a look at all the amenities available. From a 48-foot climbing wall to ping-pong tables to a hot tub, the center aims to offer facilities and activities for everyone.
Men’s and women’s locker rooms, day-use lockers and indoor equipment checkout are available any time the center is open. Personal training is available to jumpstart your fitness routine.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Tues: 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Wed-Fri: 6:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Weekend Hours: Sat: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., Sun: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Location: 150 Sims Drive, Syracuse, NY 13244
Fitness Floors
The center has space to work every muscle, with four floors of fitness packed with cardio and strength equipment, free weights and training gear.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Tues: 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Wed-Fri: 6:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Weekend Hours: Sat: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., Sun: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Location: Level 0 – Free Weights
Level 1 – Altmeyer Family Fitness Center
Level 2 – KG Tan Fitness Facility
Level 3 – Cardio Loft, Stretching Area and Table Tennis
KG Tan Sports Facility – Basketball and Volleyball Courts
The KG Tan Sports Facility features four full-size basketball courts with the option to set up nets for volleyball or badminton. Just ask a staff member for net installation.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Tues: 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Wed-Fri: 6:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Weekend Hours: Sat: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., Sun: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
*Unless booked for intramurals or an outside event*
Location: Level 2
Multi-Activity Sport Court (MAC Court)
The MAC court is available for indoor hockey, soccer and more. Check out equipment at the front desk.
Weekday Hours: Mon: 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Tues: 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Wed: 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Thurs: 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Fri: 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Weekend Hours: Sat: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., Sun: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Location: Level 0
Group Exercise Rooms
The Barnes Center at the Arch offers over 50 drop-in fitness classes for free with your SU or SUNY-ESF student ID. Faculty, staff and alumni may purchase a pass here. Drop-in classes include:
Aerobic: Bollywood, Turbo Kick, Zumba, Zumba Express
Aqua Fitness: Shallow Aqua Fitness, Deep Aqua Fitness, Hydrorider, Aqua Zumba
Cycle: Cycle 50, Cycle Intervals, Cycle Power
Mind and Body: Barre, Express Yoga, Flow to Restore, Gentle Yoga, Mellow Morning Flow, Power Yoga, Raise the BARRE, Stress Less Express, Vinyasa Express, Vinyasa Flow, Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Essentials, Yoga Flow, Yoga’lates
X-Training: Bootcamp, Core N More, Full Body Sculpt, HIIT, HIIT Pump, Kettlebell AMPD, Power Hour, Strength & Tone, STRONG by Zumba, Tae Kwon Do, Total Body Conditioning
Hours: Full schedule available here.
Location: Level 0, Level 3, Flanagan Gym (accessible through the Barnes Center)
Indoor Track
The three-lane indoor track is suspended above the basketball courts for jogging with a view.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Tues: 6:30 am-11:30 pm, Wed-Fri: 6:30 am-1:00 am
Weekend Hours: Sat: 10:00 am-1:00 am, Sun: 10:00 am-11:30 pm
Location: Level 3
Climbing Wall
With two 48-foot climbing walls and a 12-foot-high bouldering area, the climbing wall allows users to top rope, lead climb and rappel. All harnesses, shoes, helmets and chalk are available free of charge with your student ID or membership. Participants must be 18 years or older to climb.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Tues: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm, 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Wed-Fri: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm, 4:00 pm-12:00 am
Weekend Hours: Sat: 2:00 pm-12:00 am, Sun: 2:00 pm-10:00 pm
Location: Level 0
The 48-foot climbing wall can be accessed from Level 0 but seen from every floor.
The bouldering allows climbers to practice without ropes.
eSports Gaming Room
The eSports room features 36 personal computer gaming stations and six consoles for Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo. All equipment is provided, and stations are available for drop-in or reservation.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Tues: 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Wed-Thurs: 2:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Fri: 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Weekend Hours: Sat: 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Sun: 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Location: Level 0
Pettyman Pool
The Pettyman Pool has a six-lane lap pool and hot tub. Climb the rock wall above the water, or watch your favorite sporting event on the big screen. Swimming lessons are available upon request.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Tues: 6:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wed-Fri: 6:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Weekend Hours: Sat: 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Sun: 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Level 1
The lap pool is set to open in the coming weeks, per center staff.
Climb the see-through rock wall and fall into the water.
Otto’s Juice Box
Grab a pre-workout snack or an after-exercise smoothie from the snack bar located near the entrance.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Weekend Hours: Sat-Sun: 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: Level 1
Outdoor Equipment Checkout
Reserve tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, headlamps and more at the desk next to the climbing wall for all your outdoor adventures.
Weekday Hours: Mon-Fri: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Weekend Hours: Sat-Sun: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: Level 0
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