The Jordan Center

"I love going into The Jordan Center and seeing the range of people utilizing it, regardless of their fitness level." - Dan Evans, Associate Director of College Counseling

"The Jordan Center is an incredible resource and benefit, and I’m grateful to be able to use it frequently." - Beth Taylor, Executive Assistant to the Head of School

"We are very fortunate to have a college-level space like The Jordan Center to prepare our team for the upcoming season." - Kyle Donahue '14, Varsity Football Coach

Operation Information and Requirements
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Operation Information and Requirements

Rules of Use

Must check in at front desk scanner during school day.
Use cubbies for bags, shoes, and lanyards.
No food or gum.
Hydration is important; bring own water bottle.
Wear proper athletic attire.
Wipe down equipment after use.
Avoid setting weights on benches.
Use proper spotting and free weight safety procedures.
Follow cardio guidelines and rules.
Avoid occupying machines during rest.
Follow the GA Code of Conduct.
Only staff members control music.
Immediately report any facility-related injuries to staff member.

Student Requirements

All students must complete the Fitness and Safety Orientation with a Fitness Staff Member prior to using Jordan Center.
The Jordan Center can be used by Middle School and Upper School Students. Lower School students are not permitted to use the Jordan Center.
- Under age 14:
  - Youth this age can use the Jordan Center only under close supervision and management by a PE Teacher or Fitness Staff Member.
  - Cardio equipment and Versa equipment are off-limits.
- Ages fourteen (14) and older:
  - Youth this age may use the Jordan Center without a Fitness Staff Member overseeing program, as an adult will always be present within the facility to monitor overall safety.
  - Access to all equipment is permitted.
  - Students must bring their GA student ID with them to access the Jordan Center.
Student hours are:
- Monday through Friday, 8am–3pm
- Saturday, 9am-12pm.

Employee Requirements

The employee must be 18 years of age or older.
Employees must complete the Fitness and Safety Orientation with a Fitness Staff Member prior to using Jordan Center.
Employees must review and sign the Jordan Center Waiver before their first session, and annually thereafter.
Employees must bring their GA employee ID with them to access the Jordan Center.
Hours of use:
- Monday-Friday, 8am–3pm
- Saturday, 9am–12pm

Outside Participant Requirements

The following Outside Participants are invited to use the Jordan Center:
- Parents / Guardians of Students
- Alumni and their spouses/significant others
- Parents of Alumni
- Trustees and their spouses/significant others
Outside Participants must be at least 18 years or older to use the Jordan Center.
Members must complete the Fitness and Safety Orientation with a Fitness Staff Member prior to using Jordan Center.
Members must review and sign the Jordan Center Waiver before their first session, and annually thereafter.
Outside Participants must bring a photo ID with them to access the Jordan Center, unless they are under 18 an accompanied by an adult.
Please note: Staff present during open hours provides supervision only.

Opened in September 2023, The Jordan Center is a first-class fitness facility for students, student-athletes, alumni, faculty and staff, and community members located on the Connor Quad level of the Health & Wellness Center.

The Jordan Center is a 7,000 square foot facility housing stationary bikes, Matrix treadmills, rowing machines, elliptical trainers, an Assault Runner Elite treadmill, and a Matrix Climbmill. There are 40 sets of free weights, kettlebells, barbells, medicine balls, and yoga balls, as well as chest press, seated row, shoulder press, pec/delt fly, leg curl, leg extension, abdominal and back, glute trainer, and lat pull-down machines. In the middle of the Jordan Center are four multi-station racks, in addition to the benches, adjustable pulleys, leg press machines, and a Smith Machine.

The Jordan Center is a shared space for all of campus. Often varsity teams will have designated training times. During the school day, Middle and Upper School physical education classes will use the Jordan Center to gain knowledge on weight lifting and cardiovascular training.

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Operation Information and Requirements

Rules of Use

Student Requirements

Employee Requirements

Outside Participant Requirements

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