What the MCF does RSP mean?

[Written by Shayla S.]

If you are participating in an IM Sport this fall, you are probably following FSU IM RainLine on Twitter for weather updates. Since they only have 140 characters to work with, the IM RainLine likes to abbreviate their posts with MCF, RSP, and WSC. If you are not familiar with these sports facilities, the abbreviations might confuse you. They stand for Main Campus Fields, Rec SportsPlex, and Westside Courts. These are three of the eight sports facilities FSU Campus Recreation has for student recreational use. The other five are Speicher Tennis Center, Tully Gymnasium, The Reservation, The Leach Center, and the Fitness and Movement Clinic (FMC). All of the facilities provide opportunities for students to experience a variety of different recreational use.

The Main Campus Fields (MCF)
The Main Campus Fields is the main outdoor sport facility on campus for student open recreational use. The MCF is an open-access facility on a 13-acre lot with four sports fields open during daylight hours. During the fall and spring semesters, evening hours are also available for recreational use. Equipment checkout is accessible on-site with an FSU card. It is also the site for special events held by FSU. Sport clubs often practice at the fields.

Rec SportsPlex (RSP)

Located off campus, the Rec SportsPlex is used for both Sports Clubs and IM Sports. It is a 108-acre facility with 21 sports fields. IM Flag Football, Soccer, and Softball are the primary sports played at the RSP. There are also fields designated for tournaments for Sport Clubs like Rugby, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Softball. Equipment checkout is also available for students. This is a limited-access facility offering recreational use during specified business hours only.

Westside Courts (WSC) 

Located on the west side of FSU’s main campus, the courts are mostly used by students during the year due to its location between dorms. The facility has two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. The WSC is open 24/7 for student use throughout the year. From 5pm-10pm students can check out equipment for use at the courts. After playing at the courts, you can go next door to Fresh Food Company to grab a bite to eat.

Speicher Tennis Center 

The Speicher Tennis Center is home to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams and Club Tennis. It is also available for student use. The center contains 12 tennis courts. Daylight and evening hours are available daily, weather permitting. To request for lights on a specific court, call 850-644-2424 before arriving to the facility.

Tully Gymnasium

Tully Gymnasium is the host for IM Sports like volleyball, basketball, and dodgeball. The Intramural Sports offices are located in Tully 1035. It is also a place for NCAA Women’s Volleyball to practice and perform in tournaments. Some Club Sports also use the facility for practice and competitions. Tully Gymnasium is the only sport facility that is not open to walk-in recreation.

The Reservation

Located off campus on Lake Bradford, The Reservation is open throughout the year at different times depending on the season. It is free for current FSU Students and $2 for non-students. The Rez offers rentals of paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks for free to FSU Students. If you don’t want to be in a watercraft, there is a designated swim area available for patrons. On the land, there is a rock wall where the only requirement is closed-toe shoes. There is also a Challenge Course for FSU students and the general public, which you can book through online registration.

The Leach Center

The Leach Center is the largest student recreational gymnasium on campus. It offers a wide variety of exercise equipment and programs. There is an indoor track located on the third floor with views looking down at the Leach pool. If you want to shoot some hoops, the Leach Center has three basketball courts. If you and some friends want to work out together, there are over 100 free group fitness classes offered weekly.

Fitness and Movement Clinic (FMC)

Campus Recreation’s newest facility, the FMC, is located inside of the University’s Wellness Center. The two-story space is used for strength and cardio training. There is also a private studio used for group fitness classes. The FMC has wellness testing and consultations.

All of these facilities provide current FSU students, faculty, and staff with multiple activities. For more information on facility hours and addresses, visit us online at http://campusrec.fsu.edu/sports/facilities/hours.

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Shayla Simon is a junior Communications and Media major at Florida State University. She works with Guest Services at The Reservation and is a Outreach Assistant for FSU Campus Rec.