
Exercise and Recreation
Anderson Athletics And Recreation Complex
Built-in 2010, the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex (AARC) serves as the central building for the University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½' athletics program. Home to 22 varsity teams, intramurals as well as a plethora of state-of-the-art facilities and fitness equipment, the AARC has something for everyone. The complex is named in honor of Lee and Penny Anderson who generously supported this facility.
AARC Front Desk - (651) 962-5920

AARC Features
- 2,000-seat basketball and volleyball Schoenecker Arena and Steve Fritz Court
- Aquatic Center with an eight-lane swimming pool, diving well, and spectator seating
- Field house with 200-meter, six-lane track.
- McQuin West Wing includes cardio room, weight room and aerobics rooms on the first floor
- Fowler Veranda featuring premium seating overlooking O'Shaughnessy Stadium
- 180,000 square feet total
AARC Facilities
Membership Information
Current full-time University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ undergraduate students are eligible to use the facility. All undergraduate students must present a valid University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ ID card for access into the fitness areas.
Reservations for workout times are available through the .
In the event undergraduate student status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility.
All University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ graduate and professional students are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are available starting the first day of each term and will continue to be available throughout. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased through the button below. Once purchased, a valid University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ identification card must be presented for access into the fitness areas.
Memberships are nominally priced relative to other local alternatives. Individual graduate and professional student memberships will be $15 per month, payable only up front on a semester basis;
- Spring semester (January 2- May 31): $75
- Summer (June 1- August 31): $45
- Fall semester (September 1- December 22): $75
Prices do not include tax, and it may take up to 24 hours after point of purchase for your membership card to be active.
In the event graduate/professional student status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility.
If you recently had a University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ baccalaureate degree conferred, you can contact the Card Office to obtain your one-year complimentary membership. Memberships obtained mid-year will only be granted access for the remainder of the one-year term.
Current regular full-time and part-time employees (including faculty adjuncts) of the University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ will be offered complimentary AARC access with a current University identification card. This complimentary membership is valid for the individual only. All other employees must purchase a membership.
Note: Should someone want to bring a non-member - ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ / alumni memberships may be purchased for guests, spouses, etc. All AARC users must be 18 years of age or older and must present a valid University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ ID card for access into the fitness areas of the facility. In the event an employee's status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility. Please contact St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Human Resources at 651-962-6510 if you have questions about your employee status and AARC eligibility.
Important information about locker rentals:
- Faculty and staff will have the opportunity to rent lockers. A limited number of lockers are available. Lockers are only available to rent by the term
- Locker rentals can be renewed starting two weeks prior to the final day of the term
- Lockers not renewed need to be cleaned out by 5:00 pm on the final day of the membership term (ex: May 31, Dec 22, Aug 31)
- AARC issued locks must be returned to the control desk
- Locker users in the general locker room should secure the lock on the locker. Items left in the lockers will be placed in lost and found at the control desk
Alumni from the University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased through the button below. Once purchased, instructions will be given on how to obtain your membership card. A valid University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ alumni membership identification card must be present for access into the fitness areas.
Memberships are nominally priced relative to other local alternatives. Individual alumni memberships will be $55 per month, payable only up front on a semester basis;
- Spring semester (January 2- May 31): $275
- Summer (June 1- August 31): $165
- Fall semester (September 1- December 22): $220
A $15.00 fee will be assessed by the UST card office at the time your card is produced. It may take up to 24 hours after point of purchase for your membership card to be active.
All University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ members are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased with the button below. Once purchased, instructions will be given on how to obtain your membership card. A valid University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ identification card must be presented for access into the fitness areas.
Memberships are nominally priced relative to other local alternative. Individual ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ memberships will be $65 per month, payable only up front on a semester basis;
- Spring semester (January 2- May 31): $325
- Summer (June 1- August 31): $195
- Fall semester (September 1- December 22): $260
Members are required to be 18 years of age or older.
A $15.00 fee will be assessed by the UST card office at the time your card is produced.
Intramurals & Club Sports
Contact Information
Facility Rental
Ryan Clark
Assistant Director of Athletic Events and Operations
651-962-7917
ryan.clark@stthomas.edu
Aquatics
Ryan Clark
Assistant Director of Athletic Events and Operations
651-962-7917
ryan.clark@stthomas.edu