We offer a variety of amenities for members, including rental lockers, towel service, and equipment checkout.
Locker Rental
Keep your belongings safe during your workout with short-term and long-term lockers at our facilities.
Towel Service
Towel Rental (one day use): $1
Towel Service: $20
A new towel service will begin at all facilities when the Nicholas Recreation Center opens in 2020. More details will be posted here prior to that change. Learn more and start your towel service by stopping by our Towel Room or any Member Services Office.
Equipment Checkout
Stop by the Towel Room at the Nat or the Member Services desk at the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium to check out equipment.
Lockers
Keep your belongings safe during your workout. We offer both short-term and long-term locker rentals at our facilities.
| Tall | Small | |
| Fall August 26 – December 19 |
$25 | $20 |
| Fall + Spring August 26 – May 8 |
$50 | $40 |
| Fall + Spring + Summer August 26, 2019 – August 23, 2020 |
$65 | $50 |
| Daily | $1 | $1 |
Natatorium
Due to the expected closure of the Natatorium in fall 2020, all current and future rented lockers at the Nat will expire on July 31, 2020. Maximum rental options will change based on the number of months remaining until the closure in August.
| Tall | Small | |
| 4-Month* | $23 | $18 |
| 1-Month | $15 | $10 |
| Daily | $1 | $1 |
*Ends 7/31/2020
Shell & Nielsen Tennis Stadium
| Tall | Small | |
| 12-Month | $65 | $50 |
| 4-Month | $25 | $20 |
| 1-Month | $15 | $10 |
| Daily | $1 | $1 |
Ice rink lockers will go on sale Wednesday, September 4.
| Tall | Small | |
| Semester | — | $30 |
| Fall + Spring September 4, 2019 – May 2, 2020 |
$60 | $50 |
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General Locker Policies
- All lockers are the exclusive property of University 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
Day Use Lockers
- Lockers marked “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 Towel Room at the Nat, or from the Member Services desk at the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium
- 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 30 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
- Rental lockers are equipped with a Rec Well lock; personal locks are prohibited. It is the renter’s responsibility to maintain possession of the Rec Well-issued lock for the duration of the locker rental. We reserve the right to immediately remove and dispose of non-Rec Well locks. If a locker is found with a non-Rec Well lock, we will issue a new lock and the renter will be charged a $6 replacement lock fee.
- Personal belongings left in an expired locker will be removed and the contents of the locker will be disposed of if not claimed within 30 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 Shell.
- 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.
- Lockers can be renewed up to 30 days prior to current locker expiration date.
Equipment Checkout
Forgot something? You may check out equipment from the Towel Room in the locker room at the Natatorium or the Member Services desk at the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
- Weight belts
- Dip belt
- Lift pad
- Badminton racquets
- Volleyballs – Indoor & Outdoor Use
- Basketballs – Indoor & Outdoor Use, Men’s & Women’s
- Soccer balls
- Medicine balls – 6, 8, 10, 12 lbs.
- Jump ropes
- Foam rollers
- Wallyball net & ball
- Basketballs
- Jump ropes
- 3-10 lb dumbbells
- Dip belts
- Resistance bands
- Weight belts
- Bar pads
- Table Tennis paddles and balls
- Speed bag
- Skates ($3)
- Foam rollers
- Helmet ($2)
- Goalie equipment ($7/set)
- Tennis racquets($2)
- Squash racquets($2)
- Tennis Ball Machine Rental ($10 + court fees)
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Equipment Checkout Policies
- A University of Wisconsin – Madison and/or University Recreation & Wellbeing identification card must be presented to check out equipment.
- Equipment must be returned the same day it is checked out and should be returned 10 minutes before closing.
- If equipment is returned damaged beyond normal wear and tear, the equipment replacement fee will be assessed.
- Other equipment is available. Please view our Reservation and Rentals page to learn more.
- Late equipment after 3 business will be assessed an equipment replacement fee. 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 student account.