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The Shannon Center

The Shannon CenterSaint Xavier University's Shannon Center helps SXU better serve the needs of our current students, alumni, faculty and staff.

The 85,000 sq. ft. facility's main arena seats as many as 3,200 people for athletic events and special occasions such as graduation ceremonies, academic convocations and concerts.

The Shannon Center contains:

  • Fitness Center
  • University Bookstore
  • Two Recreation Gyms
  • Indoor Running Track (1/8 mile)
  • Racquetball Courts (2)
  • Group Exercise/Dance Studio
  • Athletic Training Rooms
  • Offices for Coaches/Staff
  • Locker Rooms
  • Freshens Smoothie Bar (refreshments)
  • Hall of Fame Meeting Room

Summer Hours (Effective June 1, 2009)

  • Monday through Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Facility Hours Subject to Change for Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break
  • Monthly facility calendars are available at the Shannon Center Front Desk.  Calendar includes facility hours of operation and closings. 
  • Locker rooms and track close early for athletic events and special events - dates and times will be posted.
  • Dates of closings subject to change.  Notification of the changes will be posted prior to the date.
  • Complimentary fitness orientations are available for all Shannon Center members.  To schedule an appointment, stop by the Shannon Center Front Desk or call (773) 298-3597. 

Shannon Center Closings for Summer 2009

  • Saturday, July 4 - Closed for Fourth of July 
  • Sunday, July 5 - Closed for Fourth of July weekend 

Summer Membership Fees
(June 2009 through Aug. 2009)

  • SXU students, faculty and staff - Free (with current I.D.)
  • Alumni - $80
  • Alumni Spouse - $80
  • Faculty/Staff Spouse - $80
    Student Spouse - $80
  • Community 55+ (track only) - $70
  • Police/Fire - $120
  • College students (non-SXU) - $85 
  • Sisters of Mercy - No charge
  • President's Club - No charge for current members

        Summer Membership Fees
        (Aug. 2009 through Aug. 2010)

        1. SXU students, faculty and staff - Free (with current I.D.)
        2. Alumni - $200
        3. Alumni Spouse - $200
        4. Faculty/Staff Spouse - $200
          Student Spouse - $200
        5. Community 55+ (track only) - $175
        6. Police/Fire - $325
        7. Sisters of Mercy - No charge
        8. President's Club - No charge for current members

        Fee Schedule (Prorated prices after Sept. 30)

        Alumni, Alumni Spouse, Faculty/Staff Spouse
        Date of Purchase Sept.
        1-30
        Oct.
        1-31
        Nov.
        1-30
        Dec.
        1-31
        Jan.
        1-31
        Feb.
        1-28
        March
        1-31
        April
        1-30
        May
        1-31
        June
        1-30
        July
        1-31
        Aug.
        1-31
        Annual 8/13/2008 -
        8/31/2009
        $200 $185 $160 $145 $130 $115 $100 $90 $80 $60 $40 $20
        Fall 8/13/2008 -
        12/31/2008
        $80 $60 $40 $20                
        Spring 1/1/2009 -
        4/31/2009
                $80 $60 $40 $20        
        Summer 5/1/2009 -
        8/31/2009
                        $80 $60 $40 $20
                                   
        Community 55+
        Date of Purchase Sept.
        1-30
        Oct.
        1-31
        Nov.
        1-30
        Dec.
        1-31
        Jan.
        1-31
        Feb.
        1-28
        March
        1-31
        April
        1-30
        May
        1-31
        June
        1-30
        July
        1-31
        Aug.
        1-31
        Annual 8/13/2008 -
        8/31/2009
        $175 $160 $145 $130 $115 $100 $85 $75 $70 $55 $35 $15
        Fall 8/13/2008 -
        12/31/2008
        $70 $55 $35 $15                
        Spring 1/1/2009 -
        4/31/2009
                $70 $55 $35 $15        
        Summer 5/1/2009 -
        8/31/2009
                        $70 $55 $35 $15
                                   
        Police / Fire
        Date of Purchase Sept.
        1-30
        Oct.
        1-31
        Nov.
        1-30
        Dec.
        1-31
        Jan.
        1-31
        Feb.
        1-28
        March
        1-31
        April
        1-30
        May
        1-31
        June
        1-30
        July
        1-31
        Aug.
        1-31
        Annual 8/13/2008 -
        8/31/2009
        $325 $300 $275 $250 $225 $200 $175 $150 $120 $90 $60 $30
        Fall 8/13/2008 -
        12/31/2008
        $120 $90 $60 $30                
        Spring 1/1/2009 -
        4/31/2009
                $120 $90 $60 $30        
        Summer 5/1/2009 -
        8/31/2009
                        $120 $90 $60 $30

        * All prices are pro-rated throughout the year
        ** Memberships can only be purchased by the groups listed above

        Staff

        • Facility Director - Jennifer Kjos Quinlan
          Phone: (773) 298-3778
          E-mail: kjos@sxu.edu
        • Assistant Facility Manager - Kristy Allen
          Phone: (773) 298-3586
          E-mail: kallen@sxu.edu
        • Assistant Facility Manager - Jay Battles
          Phone: (773) 298-3585
          E-mail: j.battles@sxu.edu
        • Front Desk
          (773) 298-3597

        User Policies

        The Shannon Center is free to SXU students, faculty, staff, trustees, Sisters of Mercy and current President's Club members. All Shannon Center Members are limited to one guest per visit. The charge for a guest to use the facility is $10 per day on any given day. Each guest must fill out a waiver form before entering the Shannon Center.

        Community members are welcome at all public events (Cougar games, lectures, concerts, etc.), to use the bookstore and snack bar and to enroll in summer camp programs.

        Staff

        • Facility Director - Jennifer Kjos Quinlan
          Phone: (773) 298-3778
          E-mail: kjos@sxu.edu
        • Assistant Facility Manager - Kristy Allen
          Phone: (773) 298-3586
          E-mail: kallen@sxu.edu
        • Assistant Facility Manager - Jay Battles
          Phone: (773) 298-3585
          E-mail: j.battles@sxu.edu
        • Front Desk
          (773) 298-3597

        User Policies

        The Shannon Center is free to SXU students, faculty, staff, trustees, Sisters of Mercy and current President's Club members. All Shannon Center Members are limited to one guest per visit. The charge for a guest to use the facility is $10 per day on any given day. Each guest must fill out a waiver form before entering the Shannon Center.

        Community members are welcome at all public events (Cougar games, lectures, concerts, etc.), to use the bookstore and snack bar and to enroll in summer camp programs.

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