Emmanuel College welcomes community members and beyond to use our facilities for events, camps and recreation with the proper approval.
Shaw Athletic Center is a state-of-the-art facility for use by athletes, students and the community alike. The 40,000 square-foot center was completed in 2012 and houses a 4,000 square-foot fitness center, aquatic center, bowling alley, basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor track, locker rooms, and an athletic training room.
The fitness center contains state-of-the-art equipment manufactured by TRUE Fitness, Paramount Equipment and Legend Fitness. Equipment includes treadmills, recumbent bicycles, Stairmasters, ellipticals and individual machines for specialized muscle groups.
The aquatic center has a 9-lane collegiate size pool with a pool lift chair. Indoor track is a 3 lane 200-meter track around the perimeter of the basketball and volleyball courts. The bowling alley has 8 lanes that makes it perfect for parties and get togethers. Additional fees apply.
The John W. Swails Center is also available for events, weddings and private parties. For information on renting this facility and other areas on campus, please email the Director of Auxiliary Operations or call 706-245-2882.
The Shaw Athletic Center is available by membership to members of the community. Fill out the below form and return to
Regular Hours
- Monday – Friday: 6am – 9pm
- Saturday: 9am – 9pm
- Sunday: 2pm – 9pm
For more information or if you have questions about gym hours or signing up, please contact Jonathan Brown or 706-245-2917.
Membership required – Need to check out a pool key at front desk
Swim Team Practice M-F 3:00pm-6:00pm; Fridays mornings 6am-7am (Aug-April)
Regular Hours:
- Monday: 6am – 10am, 7pm – 9pm
- Tuesday: 8am – 10am, 1pm – 3pm, 7pm – 9pm
- Wednesday: 6am – 10am, 7pm – 9pm
- Thursday: 8am – 10am, 1pm – 3pm, 7pm – 9pm
- Friday: 6am – 10am, 7pm – 9pm
- Saturday: 10am – 2pm
- Sunday: 4pm – 6pm
Swimming Parties
Please Call 706-245-2917 to schedule a date and time
- Swim parties are $85 per hour, including a lifeguard
Regular Hours
- Monday-Thursday: Reservations Only
- Friday: 5pm-9pm
- Saturday/Sunday: 3pm-9pm
Summer Hours
- Monday- Wednesday: Reservations Only
- Thursday-Sunday: 4pm-9pm
Bowling Prices: Price per game Rental Shoes Pair of Socks
- EC Students: $1.00 per game / $1.00 show rental / $1.00 socks
- Faculty and Staff: $1.75 per game / $2.25 show rental/ $1.00 socks
- Community and Alumni: $2.75 per game / $2.25 show rental/ $1.00 socks
- Senior Citizens (62+): $1.75 per game / $2.25 show rental / $1.00 socks
Bowling Party Deals
Please Call 706-245-2917 to schedule a date and time
- 2-hour reservation fee $25.00
- 3-hour reservation fee $37.50
- 4-hour reservation fee $50.00
- $2.75 + tax per game/per person
- $1.00 + tax for shoes
Dine in or take-out
Phone number: 706-245-2888
Open daily 4pm – 9pm
