David A. Beckerman Recreation Center Membership

Membership to the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center is available for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Read on for details!

Student Memberships – Academic Year

  • During the Academic Year, the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center membership fee for all current full-time and part-time University of New Haven students is included in their student fees.
  • David A. Beckerman Recreation Center Membership includes full access to our facility during operating hours, GroupX Classes, Intramural Programs, and special events.
  • To activate a new student membership, please follow the instructions provided on your Road Map or in the Membership Portal section of this webpage.
  • Add-Ons Available: Dependent Memberships COMING SOON!

Activating Student Memberships - Academic Year

How to register (18 years of age or older)

  1. Open the Member Portal
  2. Click "Forgot Password?"
  3. Fill in your first and last name followed by your University of New Haven email address.
  4. You will receive a verification code to use to access your account.
  5. Review and sign the Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability Agreement.
  6. Please also fill out the emergency contact section to continue to activate your account.
  7. You will finalize your account on your first visit to the facility where we will take your profile picture.

How to register (Under 18 years of age)

If you will be under 18 years of age when you come to campus, please follow the instructions below to access your account.

  1. Share this link with your parent/guardian for them to sign your Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability Agreement.
  2. Once the agreement is signed, you (the student) should visit the Beckerman Recreation Center during hours of operation and ask the staff what your next steps are to activate your membership and take your profile picture.

Student Memberships – Summer Intersession

University of New Haven students wishing to access the facility during the Summer Intersession between the spring semester and the fall semester are eligible to purchase a Student Summer Membership to the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center.

  • Students who are enrolled in summer courses and/or for the upcoming fall semester are eligible to purchase a Summer Student Membership.
  • Proof of enrollment in summer courses and/or for the upcoming fall semester will be required at the time of Membership purchase.
  • Students who graduated in the most recent Winter or Spring Commencement are eligible to purchase a Summer Student Membership.
  • Proof of graduation will be required at the time of Membership purchase.
  • Payment is required in full, at the time of activation, with a debit or credit card (excluding American Express).
  • Summer hours of operation are Mon- Thurs: 7 am – 7 pm, Friday 7 am – 4 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 5 pm, Sundays and Holidays Closed. *Closures/reduced hours are expected May 15-17 for Commencement and July 19-July 25 for maintenance.

To purchase a student membership for summer intersession, visit the welcome desk in person during business hours.

All current University of New Haven Faculty and Staff are eligible to purchase a Faculty & Staff Membership to the Beckerman Recreation Center.

Beckerman Recreation Center Membership includes full access to our facility during operating hours, GroupX Classes, Intramural Programs, and special events.

In order to be eligible to purchase the following memberships, you must be a current employee at the University of New Haven.

Getting started is easy! Explore your options below and use the link to apply. After you submit, you'll get an email with simple instructions to set up your profile and purchase your membership. It's quick and easy!

Apply for a Faculty & Staff Membership

  Annual Upfront 4-Month Upfront Monthly Repetitive Day Pass
Date Range Expires 12 calendar months from date of Membership Purchase Expires 4 calendar months from date of Membership Purchase Ongoing; member must submit written notice of cancellation Only valid on the date of purchase; multiple visits are permitted on the date of purchase.
Fee $132 $48 $12/month $7/day
Dependent Fee $240 each $80 each $20 each N/A

 

*Prices subject to change.

University of New Haven Alumni can apply for our 4-Month Upfront Alumni Membership using the link below.

  • One-time cost of $100. This membership requires payment in full, at the time of activation with a debit or credit card, excluding American Express.
  • This is a paid-in-full membership that expires 4 months from the date of purchase and can be reactivated.
  • Upfront memberships are not eligible for cancellation (see “Membership Cancellation” below)

In order to be eligible you must be a graduate of the University of New Haven and all applications must be approved by the Alumni Relations Office.

A Beckerman Recreation Center Membership includes full access to our facility during operating hours, GroupX Classes, Intramural Programs, and special events.

Apply for Alumni Membership

Active Beckerman Recreation Center Members can purchase a single day pass for anyone over the age of 16. The Active Member will sponsor the Guest.

  • $10 per Guest Pass – only valid on the date of purchase. This requires payment in full, at the time of activation with a debit or credit card, excluding American Express.
    • Cash is not accepted at this facility.
    • Multiple visits are permitted on the date of purchase.
  • Members can sponsor up to two guests per day.
  • Guests must show a Government Issued ID or photo identification at the time of activation. Identification must have legal name, photo, and date of birth.
  • Sponsor Members must be present at the time of activation.
  • Guests must always remain with their Sponsor while in the facility.
  • Guests will be connected to the main Faculty/Staff Membership with the Sponsor taking responsibility for the dependent.

Age Restrictions

  • Individuals 15 years of age and younger are not permitted to be sponsored as Guests.
  • Individuals 16 years of age and younger are not permitted in the Fitness Center (including upper-level cardio area, lower-level weight room, and functional training room.)
  • Individuals 17 years of age and younger cannot sign their own “Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability Agreement”, a waiver must be signed by a legal guardian.

The link below allows current Beckerman Recreation Center Members to pay fees, sign agreements and waivers, register for programs, reserve courts, and more! Please visit our ChargerREC portal for announcements and upcoming programs.

Please note: members must use the email address that is linked to their active account. For students, faculty, and staff, this must be their University of New Haven email address.

To obtain a username and password or to reset your password, please email ChargerREC@newhaven.edu.

ChargerREC Member Portal

Contact ChargerREC

ChargerRec@newhaven.edu (203) 931-2965

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Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

David A. Beckerman Recreation Center
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