Locker Rental
Keep your belongings safe during your workout.
Equipment Checkout
Check out whatever you need to make your workout complete.
Towel Service
Choose between daily or recurring towel service.
Merchandise
We have a variety of supplies and equipment available for purchase at our Member Services desks.
LOCKER RENTALS
Keep your belongings safe during your workout. We offer both short-term and long-term locker rentals at our facilities.
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
| Half | |
| Spring 2025 December 26 – May 11 |
$40 |
| Summer 2025 May 12 – August 24 |
$40 |
| Fall 2025 August 25 – December 25 |
$40 |
| Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 August 25 – May 10 |
$80 |
Nicholas Recreation Center
| 1/3rds | Half | |
| Spring 2025 December 26 – May 11 |
$25 | $40 |
| Summer 2025 May 12 – August 24 |
$25 | $40 |
| Fall 2025 August 25 – December 25 |
$25 | $40 |
| Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 August 25 – May 10 |
$50 | $80 |
Nielsen Tennis Stadium
| Small | Tall | |
| Spring 2025 December 26 – May 11 |
$20 | $25 |
| Summer 2025 May 12 – August 24 |
$20 | $25 |
| Fall 2025 August 25 – December 25 |
$20 | $25 |
| Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 August 25 – May 10 |
$40 | $50 |
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
| Half | |
| Recurring Monthly* | $9 |
Nicholas Recreation Center
| 1/3rds | Half | |
| Recurring Monthly* | $6 | $9 |
Nielsen Tennis Stadium
| Small | Tall | |
| Recurring Monthly* | $5 | $6 |
*No end date; renews automatically until member cancels. One automatic renewal charge is required before cancellation. Please review our full cancellation policies before purchasing a monthly recurring locker. If you would like to cancel your monthly recurring locker please fill out this form.
| Small | Tall | |
| Fall + Spring (UW Students Only) September 4, 2024 – May 9, 2025 |
– | $90 |
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General Locker Policies
- All lockers are the exclusive property of Recreation & Wellbeing; we reserve the right to open lockers for any emergency, safety, or maintenance purpose
- Violation of UW-Madison and/or Rec Well policies may lead to termination of locker privileges without a refund
- Valid membership is required for day use and rental lockers
- We are not responsible for lost or stolen items
We invite all members to use the locker room and restroom that is most comfortable and appropriate for them. We will not assume an individual’s gender identity and will not tolerate acts of harassment or discrimination against anyone on the basis of gender identity. Such instances will be immediately addressed by our staff. A full list of single-stall, gender inclusive restrooms can be found here.
Day Use Lockers
- Day Use Lockers with built-in locks are available at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center and Nicholas Recreation Center. Day Use Lockers can only be utilized during the duration of that visit.
- Day Use Lockers are cleaned out each day. Rec Well is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- At Nielsen Tennis Stadium, lockers marked as “Day Use Only” may be used by members during open hours and can be locked with a personal lock or a rental lock ($1) from the Member Services desk. Guests using the facility may bring a personal lock and use the Day Use Lockers during open hours on the day of their visit.
- Locks left on after the facility closes will be removed and the contents of the locker will be disposed of if not claimed within 7 days; items can be claimed at the facility in which the locker was used and a $15 locker cleanout fee will be charged to retrieve locker contents
Rental Lockers
- Personal belongings left in an expired locker will be removed and the contents of the locker will be disposed of if not claimed within 7 days. Items can be claimed at the facility in which the locker was used. A $15 locker cleanout fee will be charged to retrieve locker contents. A $20 locker cleanout fee will be charged to retrieve locker contents from Ice Rink lockers at the Sub-Zero Ice Center.
- Lockers are non-transferable and sharing is prohibited. For security purposes, forgotten combinations will only be issued to the person who is renting the locker.
- Student Locker Rentals can be renewed each semester up until the locker expiration date.
TOWEL SERVICE
Towel service is available for students and all members. At the Nicholas Recreation Center and Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, you have the option to sign up for recurring towel service. All facilities, including Nielsen Tennis Stadium, offer a daily towel rental ($1).
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center & Nicholas Recreation Center
| Spring 2025 December 26 – May 11 |
$10 |
| Summer 2025 May 12 – August 24 |
$10 |
| Fall 2025 August 25 – December 25 |
$10 |
| Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 August 25 – May 10 |
$20 |
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, Nicholas Recreation Center
| Recurring Monthly* | $3/month |
*No end date; renews automatically until member cancels. One automatic renewal charge is required before cancellation. Please review our full cancellation policies before purchasing a monthly recurring towel service. If you would like to cancel your monthly recurring towel service please fill out this form.
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Towel Service Policies
- Available at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, Nicholas Recreation Center, and Nielsen Tennis Stadium
- Service includes up to 2 towels at a time
- Towels must be checked back in at the desk with your Wiscard or Rec Well ID Card
- Towels can be checked out, used, and turned in at the Bakke, Nick, and Nielsen tennis Stadium
- Lost or damaged towels will result in a replacement fee
- Policies for daily towel rentals are the same as equipment checkout policies (see below)
EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT
Forgot something? You may check out equipment from the Member Services desk at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, Nielsen Tennis Stadium, or the Nicholas Recreation Center.
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Bakke
- Basketballs
- Volleyballs
- Dip belts
- Jump ropes
- Pickleball paddles & balls
- Resistance bands
- Weight belts
- Futsal balls
Nick
- Basketballs
- Volleyballs
- Dip belts
- Jump ropes
- Pickleball paddles & balls
- Racquetball rackets
- Resistance bands
- Weight belts
- Futsal balls
Nielsen Tennis Stadium
- Tennis racquets ($2)
- Squash racquets ($2)
- Tennis Ball Machine Rental ($12 + court fees)
Equipment Checkout Policies
- You must present a University of Wisconsin-Madison and/or Recreation & Wellbeing identification card to check out equipment.
- Equipment must be returned the same day it is checked out and should be returned 10 minutes before closing. You must ensure that you return the same number/equipment initially checked out to you.
- You are responsible for the replacement fee due to loss or theft if a piece of rental equipment is left unattended or unsecured.
- Equipment that is checked out can only be used within that designated facility and cannot be taken outside of the facility.
- If equipment is returned damaged beyond normal wear and tear, you will owe an equipment replacement fee.
- After 3 business days, you will be assessed an equipment replacement fee for late equipment. The equipment replacement fee varies based on equipment type.
- Unpaid equipment replacement fees after 7 calendar days will result in a suspension from Rec Well facilities, programs, and services. Unpaid equipment replacement fees after 14 calendar days will result in a hold on your student account.
- Other equipment is available. Please view our Reservation and Rentals page to learn more.
MERCHANDISE
Looking to own a piece of equipment you use frequently? You can purchase things from us! See below for all of the merchandise we have available at our respective facilities. Merchandise purchases are non-refundable. If merchandise is defective upon opening, this must be reported to the purchase location within the duration of your visit when merchandise was purchased. A replacement item will be given with no additional cost. Defective merchandise must be returned at that time.
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Bakke
- Athletic Tape: $3
- Badminton Racquet: $25
- Crew Socks (Medium and Large): $6
- Deodorant: $3
- Golf Balls (3 pack): $6
- Shuttlecock (Feather): $4
- Shuttlecock (Plastic): $3
- Swim Cap: $5
- Swim Goggles (Speedo): $20
- Swim Goggles (TYR Socket Rocket): $12
- Theraband (Blue): $2.50
- Theraband (Red): $2
- Yoga Mat: $30
Nick
- Athletic tape: $3
- Badminton racquet: $25
- Crew socks (Medium and Large): $6
- Deodorant: $3
- Hand Wraps (S/M or L/XL): $20
- Racquetballs (3): $7
- Racquetball goggles: $15
- Shuttlecock (Feather): $4
- Shuttlecock (Plastic): $3
- Swim cap: $5
- Swim Goggles (Speedo): $20
- Swim Goggles (TYR Socket Rocket): $12
- Theraband (Blue): $2.50
- Theraband (Red): $2
- Yoga mat: $30
Sub-Zero Ice Arena
- Hockey Tape – Black: $5
- Hockey Tape – White: $5
- Hockey Tape – Clear: $4
- Hockey Wax: $3
- Hockey Laces: $5
- Hockey Stick: $25
- Hockey Puck: $2
- Mouth Guard: $4
- Figure Laces – Black: $2
- Figure Laces – White: $2
- Short Socks- Black: $6
- Tall socks-Black: $6
- Short socks-White: $6
- Tall Socks-White: $6
Nielsen Tennis Stadium
- Grips: $5 – $8
- Headband: $3
- Wristband: $4
- Socks: $4
- Gamma Guard Tape: $5
- Gamma Shockbuster: $4
- Gamma RedEye: $5
- Deodorant: $3
- Tennis balls: $7
- Squash balls: $5 – $6
- Racquet string: $6 – $28
Merchandise Policy
Merchandise purchases are non-refundable. If merchandise is defective upon opening, this must be reported to the purchase location within the duration of your visit when merchandise was purchased. A replacement item will be given with no additional cost. Defective merchandise must be returned at that time.