Athletic Facilities
With ample free parking and conveniently located along I-94 and in close proximity to US 131, I-69 and I-80, the Texas Township Campus Athletic Facilities are the perfect location for your next sporting activity or event.
Location of facilities:
Texas Township Campus6767 West O Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Click on any of the links below for more information or contact us today to discuss rental options at 269-488-4540 or
Athletic Facility Guidelines for Use ▼
- Priority usage of the athletic facilities remains with the College's instruction and athletic department first.
- All users must provide proof of insurance. Specifics are determined on a case by case basis; however, at minimum an insurance binder, effective during the rental period, is required naming Kalamazoo Valley Community College as additionally insured in the amounts of $1 million with a $2 million aggregate. Proof of insurance binder is due in advance of use.
- Users are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and respecting the facilities. Expenses for cleaning and/or repairs due to misuse or abuse of the space will be charged to the user.
- Parking is limited to the parking lots. No parking is permitted along roadways and fire-lanes or on grass or field areas. Violators will be ticketed or towed away at the vehicle owner's expense.
- Groups are responsible for making the decision to use outdoor facilities with safety and playing conditions in mind.
- The college has limited resources available for use upon request.
- Tables, chairs, lowering basketball nets, and the use of volleyball nets and volleyballs must be requested in advance.
- All necessary equipment not previously requested must be provided by renter.
- Gymnasiums:
- Athletic shoes or appropriate footwear are required on the gym floor.
- Tape is not allowed on the gym floor.
- The consumption and/or sale of food or beverages is prohibited in the gym(s) without prior approval.
- Soccer Field:
- The soccer field is mowed on a regular maintenance schedule. The field will not be otherwise maintained. Kalamazoo Valley reserves the right to limit soccer field use if the turf conditions are poor.
- Goals or lining of the field with approved materials is the responsibility of the user. Requests to goal or line the field must be made in advance.
- Pool:
- All persons should shower before entering the pool.
- No running on the pool deck.
- No diving.
- No person with a bandage (Clarification: a Band-aid is not considered a bandage), open cut, blister, or inflamed eyes will be permitted to use the pool.
- No inflatable devices allowed in the pool with the exception of Coast-Guard Certified Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's).
- No horseplay of any kind.
- No food or drink is permitted in the pool area (including gum) with exception of water in an unbreakable container. Glass containers are prohibited.
- All persons using the pool must be toilet trained.
- Rude or disrespectful behavior to any staff member will not be tolerated. Violators may be asked to leave the pool immediately. Future attendance may be restricted and will be determined on a case by case basis.
- Staff reserves the right to determine who shall or shall not be permitted to use the pool during each instance.
- Recording of Images/Video:
- Using electronic or other means to make a video or photographic record is strictly prohibited without explicit permission from the Event Services Office in collaboration with Kalamazoo Valley Public Safety.
- The storing, sharing, and/or distribution of such unauthorized records by any means is prohibited.
- Proper swim attire is required:
- All attire must be designed for use in water. Questions regarding what is or is not considered proper swim attire should be directed to college staff.
- Allowed attire:
- One and two piece swimsuits, wet suits, board shorts, rash guards, religious swimwear;
- Swim diapers.
- Not allowed:
- Athletic or cotton shirts/shorts, dresses, or cover ups;
- Diapers: regular disposable or cloth diapers which are not designed for swimming.
- The above list of allowed and not allowed swimwear is not all-inclusive.
- Non-swimmer policy (if not associated with a college sanctioned program):
- Non-swimmer is considered anyone who cannot swim on their own or chooses to wear a life-jacket
- Non-swimmers may be required to remain in the shallow end of the pool.
- A parent or guardian is required for every two non-swimmers. A parent or guardian must be in the water within two body lengths of the non-swimmers and actively participating with the non-swimmers.
- If a lifeguard considers a swimmer's ability questionable, they may be asked to perform a swim test.
- Emergency pool procedures:
- If the lifeguard blows a whistle, noise must cease and all are required to look to the lifeguard for further instruction.
- In case of evacuation, stay with the group and follow the lifeguard's directions.
Athletic Facility Rental Rates ▼
Prices listed below represent the cost for use of space only. Additional costs related to staffing and equipment may be incurred.
Location | For-Profit Rate | Non-Profit Rate | *Evening and Weekend For-Profit Rate |
*Evening and Weekend Non-Profit Rate |
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Auxiliary Gym (room 6500) |
$60 per hour | $30 per hour | $75 per hour | $37.50 per hour |
Main Gym (room 6100) |
$85 per hour | $42.50 per hour | $100 per hour | $50 per hour |
Gym Full Clean | $150 standard fee (for athletic games, large events, etc.) |
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Pool | $15 per hour per lane |
$7.50 per hour per lane |
$15 per lane per hour -OR- **6 lanes at $300 per half day |
$7.50 per lane per hour -OR- **6 lanes at $150 per half day |
Soccer Field | $20 per hour | $15 per hour | $25 per hour | $12.50 per hour |
Tennis Court | $15 per 1.5 hour | $7.50 per 1.5 hour | $15 per 1.5 hour -OR- $60 full day per court **6 courts at $300 per day |
$7.50 per 1.5 hour -OR- $30 full day per court **6 courts at $150 per day |
*Evening and weekend hours are Monday - Thursday after 8pm and weekends (during semester)
**Rental of all courts or lanes on a single date
Main Gym ▼
The main gym can accommodate one basketball court for games with bleachers for seating up to 900 or two practice courts for either basketball or volleyball.
- Up to two volleyball nets and two bins of volleyballs may be available upon request
- Typically the main gym is available for rental Monday - Thursday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Auxiliary Gym ▼
The auxiliary gym can accommodate up to three practice courts for either basketball or volleyball.
- Up to three volleyball nets and two bins of volleyballs may be available upon request
- Typically the auxiliary gym is available for rental Monday - Thursday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pool ▼
The indoor heated pool, located just below the main gym area, can accommodate the use of up to six lanes.
- Handicap accessible
- Typically available for rental evenings and weekends
Soccer Field ▼
The outdoor soccer field can accommodate up to one practice field.
- All equipment provided by renter
- Nets may be brought onto the field by renter; however, they must be set up and torn down during each rental. No equipment may be left set up after rental ends.
- Typically available for rental weekends and summer
Tennis Courts ▼
Up to six courts are available for use.
- Courts can accommodate up to one game per court
- All equipment must be provided by renter