Physical Education Center (P.E. Center)

The Physical Education Center (PE Center) is the primary facility for the PSU Athletic Department. Opened in 1969, the building includes department offices, a 1,500 seat gymnasium; a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool; indoor field house; a wrestling room, The Vailas Performance Center fitness facility, and the Athletic Training and rehabilitation facility. The P.E. Center is surrounded by over 30 acres of athletic fields.

Anyone using the P.E. Center facilities must have either a current student or faculty ID or a facility pass! Facility passes can be purchased in the main office of the P.E. Center. In order to purchase a facility pass, you must be 19 years or older. There are no guests permitted.

The pass allows owners to use the recreational facilities at the P.E. Center whenever they are open to the students. This includes the racquetball courts, walking track, the Vailas Performance Center, three basketball courts and a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool. Locker room facilities are also available.

Athletic Facilities in and around the PE Center:

Vailas Performance Center

Wrestling Room

Requirements to Purchase a Facility Pass:

Individuals must be 19 years or older to purchase a pass.
Passes cost:
- $35 one month from date of purchase
- $20 for two weeks (14 days) from date of purchase
- $10 per day, pass valid for date of purchase only

Facility Pass Guidelines:

No guests are allowed to accompany pass holders including guest children. All guests must purchase a pass of some level (ex: day pass)
Dependent children between the ages of 3 and 18 are allowed to use the swimming pool. They must be accompanied by a parent.
Please no swim/regular diapers in the pool.
Children are not allowed to use any other facilities without supervision of pass holder. No Children under the age of 16 are permitted in the weight room.
You must have your pass with you at all times, this includes the pool deck, and present it to any member of the staff that requests it.

Frequently asked questions:

Alumni must purchase a pass.
PSU does not currently offer any swim lessons for youth or adult. Please contact Pemi-Baker Community Health at Boulder Point in Plymouth at 536-2232.
Individual swim lessons with a hired instructor are not to be conducted during open swim hours.
Groups looking to use the pool should contact the main office (535-2770) for scheduling. We will do our best to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee we will be able to do so.
Community Aquatic Programs are available. Contact lcfischer@plymouth.edu for more information.

Whenever PSU is closed for a holiday or declares a delayed opening or cancellation of classes due to inclement weather or an emergency, the PE Center (including the pool) will be closed. To check for closings call the PSU Storm Line at 603-535-3535 or go online at www.plymouth.edu

P.E. Center Building Hours (Summer 2017 ... May 16-September 1)

Monday - Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm

Open Swim Hours (Summer 2017 ... June 12-August 18)

Monday - Friday 7:00am – 9:00am

Monday - Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm

P.E. Center Building Hours (Fall 2017 ... Beginning September 5)

Monday - Thursday 8:00am – 10:00pm

Friday 8:00am – 9:00pm

Saturday 7:00am – 7:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Open Swim Hours (Fall 2017 ... Beginning September 5)

Monday - Friday 7:00am – 8:30am

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Sunday - Thursday 6:00pm – 7:30pm

The PE Center, including the pool, will be closed to the public on the following holidays in 2017 as PSU is closed: September 4, October 9, November 10, November 22-26 and during any inclement weather delayed openings/closures.

For more information, please call 535-2770.