Robert Dobbs Fowler Sport and Fitness Center
2023-24 MEMBERSHIPS: Memberships for the 2023-24 academic year are now available for purchase. Click HERE to download the application, and to view the membership rates, please click HERE.
Facilities
- Indoor running/walking track
- 3-court multi-purpose recreation area
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness room
- Free weight room
- Indoor tennis courts
- Squash and raquetball courts
- Bouldering wall
- Locker rooms
Hours of Operation
2024 SUMMER HOURS (May 13 - August 11)
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Monday - Friday |
     6:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Saturday   |
8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Sunday |
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
2024-25 Academic Year (Beginning on August 12)
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Monday - Friday |
     6:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Saturday   |
8:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Sunday |
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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2024 Winter Break Hours
Beginning Saturday, December 14, 2024Â
Monday-Friday |
6:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Saturday |
8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Sunday |
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
December 24th  8:00 a.m. - NOON
December 31st  8:00 a.m. - NOON
December 25Â Â CLOSED
January 1, 2025Â Â CLOSED
The Fowler Center will be closed on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and July 4th.Â
For the summer, pool memberships are included as a part of your Fowler Center Membership. There will be a $5 daily pass for those who wish to access the pool. Children under the age of three are admitted free of charge. Please meet with one of our Fowler Center Control Desk members to get a bracelet to secure access to the poolÂ
If you have a Fowler Center membership, please remember to bring your ID card with you.
CURRENT 2024 Fall Pool Hours
Monday |
12 - 2 & 8 - 9 pm    |
Tuesday |
6 - 7:30 am, 12 - 2 & 8 - 9 pm |
Wednesday |
12 - 2 & 8 - 9 pm    |
Thursday |
12 - 2 & 8 - 9 pm    |
Friday, |
12 - 2 pm |
Saturday |
CLOSED |
Sunday |
2 - 4 pm |

ALTERNATE HOURS / CLOSED
Sunday, Sept. 18-22 Week of Rush, Abbreviated schedule TBA
Oct. 6, Swim Meet
Oct. 14-18, Fall Break
Oct. 27, Swim Meet
Nov. 17, Swim Meet
Thanksgiving Nov. 22-27, Abbreviated Schedule TBA
Dec. 7-14, Week of Exams, Abbreviated Schedule TBA
Dec 15 - Jan. 15, Christman Break, Abbreviated Schedule TBA
*Pool hours updated 10/17
Swimming pool hours will be announced and posted. The schedule depends on the availability of lifeguards. The pool is only open when lifeguards are on duty. Please check with the control desk at Fowler Center at (931) 598-1793 or your email from fowlercenter@sewanee.edu for the most up-to-date pool hours.
You can also contact Nan Long at nklong@sewanee.edu for additional questions.Â
Eligibility
- Students, faculty and staff
- Family members of faculty and staff residing in same household
- Retired faculty and staff
- Sewanee volunteer firemen and EMS personnel
- Paid members
- Paid guests
Guest fees are $10.00 per visit
Memberships may be purchased in the athletic office Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am-12:00 noon and 1:00 pm-4:30Â pm.