The Wayne G. Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA) is a 120,000 square foot facility that was built by, and currently operates on, student activity fees and is staffed by ETSU student employees. The building, which originally opened in 2002 as the Center for Physical Activity, was renamed in 2006 in recognition of Mr. Basler. Mr. Basler has been a generous contributor to ETSU as well as the Campus Recreation program over the years. The Basler Challenge Course located adjacent to the CPA was made possible by a donation from Mr. Basler.
In 2011 plans were made for an expansion of the CPA to add additional diverse facilities and resources. The project was completed in August 2013. The CPA expansion includes a volleyball/indoor soccer/basketball court, a training room, an additional group fitness studio, a changing room, and an extra 4,000 square foot area for the weight room.
Basler Center for Physical Activity Facilities (CPA):
- 19,000 square foot weight room & cardio room
- 1/8 mile indoor track
- 2 Dedicated Group Fitness studios
- Fitness Suite
- 4 Basketball/volleyball courts
- 2 Racquetball/squash courts
- Indoor climbing and bouldering wall
- 8 Lane indoor swimming pool
- Multi-Purpose Room
- Conference Room
- Community Corner
- Locker rooms
Dress Code Policy for CPA
Locker Rental Information
Day Use Lockers: Full length lockers are available to all members for day use only. All items must be removed by closing each night. These lockers are free of charge and keys are available at the CPA Equipment Desk with ETSU ID.
Locker Rentals: ETSU Campus Recreation rent's out half length lockers in the Men's and Women's locker
room for $25/semester. Patrons are able to purchase these lockers at Member Services
within the CPA.
Cash, Check, or ID Bucs are the only forms of payment accepted.
Equipment Rental Information
Checkout On Premise Use: Campus Recreation has a supply of equipment for members to check out while they are
utilizing the CPA such as towels, weight belts, racquetball equipment, basketballs,
volleyballs, and more. Members must provide a valid ETSU ID or E-number to checkout
equipment from the CPA Equipment Desk. All borrowed equipment must be returned prior
to the closing of the CPA on the same day it was checked out. Members assume full
financial responsibility for borrowed equipment if the items should be lost, stolen,
or damaged. Failure to return equipment on time may result in a $2.00 late fee for
each day the equipment is not properly checked in.
Checkout for Off Premise Use: ETSU student organizations, departments or ETSU individual may borrow certain equipment
to take away from the CPA for events sponsored by the organization or department.
These can include cornhole boards and other yard games, subject to availability.
It is recommended that a member of the organization or department inquire at least two weeks prior to their event to reserve the equipment. A member of the organization/department can fill out the Equipment Rental Form to request the equipment needed. A Campus Rec staff member will approve or deny the request and coordinate with the organization, department, or ETSU individual on the logistics of the rental.
When the organization/department or ETSU member picks up the equipment, it will be checked out and checked in through Campus Recreation software system. An ETSU ID is required. The organization/department assumes all liability for the borrowed equipment and will be responsible for any stolen, lost or damaged equipment. Any equipment returned past the due date will be issued a $2.00 fee per day that it is late.
For questions related to equipment checkout or rental, please contact the Operations office at 423-439-7986 or email campusrec@etsu.edu.