Two Racquetball Courts

• Policy:
  • Participants are required to wear OSHA approved eye protection at all times during play.
  • Street shoes or fitness shoes that will mark the floors or equipment are not permitted.
  • Footwear worn outdoors is prohibited on the basketball courts and the indoor racquetball courts.

  Reservation periods are for one hour, beginning on the hour. Only one reservation per person, per day will be accepted. A 15-minute grace period is permitted before the court is declared open. Authorized patrons may call the same day for reservations, in accordance with the schedule above.

Aerobics Room

• The aerobics room has a special cushioned floor which is available on a first come first serve basis for stretching or unit aerobics classes when the room is not reserved for classes held through the facility.

Basketball/Volleyball Courts

• The facility has two basketball courts which are available on a first come, first serve basis. Pickup basketball games are offered at lunch time and evening. Each player must be present to sign up on the list. Volleyball may be set up during non-pickup game times. Requests for volleyball court set-up must be made through the facility manager.

Locker Room

• Each locker-room features a sauna, lockers, and showers

Weight Room

• Weight room with Hammer Strength machines, free weights, and a Life Fitness machines
• Policy:
  • Patrons must wipe down equipment after each use.
  • Use weight collars at all times.
  • Gym bags are not authorized in the cardio / weight room.

Cardio Room

• Life Fitness equipment (treadmill, bicycles, and cross trainers)
• Policy:
  • Limit workout to 30 minutes per machine, per person.
  • Wipe down the machine after each use.

Eligibility

Active-duty, Reservists, retirees, and their Family members with military ID card. DOD Civilians, retired DoD Civilians, and their immediate dependents up to 21 years of age.

• DoD contract personnel and their Family members will no longer be eligible.
• Non-DoD federal employees working on the installation will no longer be eligible.
• Children of DoD Civilian employees are eligible only up to the age of 21.
• Children of retired DoD Civilian employees are eligible only up to the age of 21.

Gaffney and Murphy Fitness Centers are solely funded by appropriated funds. The money received to maintain the facilities and their equipment is based on the installation's active-duty service member population. These funds do not take into account the wear and tear of the current number of individuals being admitted into the facilities. In attempting to accommodate the majority of individuals on the installation, DFMWR is jeopardizing the ability to provide a first-class fitness center for active-duty service members. Due to this, DFMWR must alter its current eligibility standards for both facilities.

Ensuring our service members are "Mission Ready" is our top priority.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time of transition.

Eligibility Guide (PDF)

Facility Policy

Racquetball Courts

• Participants are required to wear OSHA approved eye protection at all times during play.
• Footwear worn outdoors is prohibited on the basketball courts and the indoor racquetball courts.

Weight Room

• Patrons must wipe down equipment after each use.
• Use weight collars at all times.
• Gym bags are not authorized in the cardio / weight room.

Cardio Room

• Limit workout to 30 minutes per machine, per person.
• Wipe down the machine after each use.

Children:

Authorized children ages 13-17 may use the fitness center with an authorized adult/patron. Children must have an ID or document with proof of age to enter the facility. The adult must be with the adolescent at all times.

Children 13-17 must be able to swim at least a 300 m (12 lengths of pool) continuously in freestyle or breaststroke or a combination of the two without assistance of training equipment to participate in lap swimming hours.

Children under 13 may only use the pool during recreational swim (when offered), swim lessons, or a designated CYS scheduled program only.

Children during Sporting Events:

If children are present during intramural games, they must be supervised by an authorized adult who is not participating in the activity.

Food and Beverage

No food is allowed inside the facility. Only water is allowed during workouts and intramurals.

• Plastic sports bottles with a non-spill, snap close drinking spout (biking water bottles) may be filled with water only and used inside the facility.
• All other beverage containers and food items are restricted to the lobby or outside.

Security

It is the patron’s responsibility to secure their valuables while utilizing Gaffney Fitness center and Murphy Field House. MWR will not be held responsible for patrons’ property. Please bring your own lock for lockers. Staff may not safeguard personal property.

Inappropriate Behavior

Use of foul language (cursing), yelling, fighting or heated arguments will not be tolerated at any time for any reason. Gaffney / Murphy staff will handle inappropriate behavior in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Athletic attire appropriate to the activity is mandated to ensure the safety, personal hygiene and protection of customers and property.

Shirt, shorts/pants and shoes are required at all times while working out in the fitness centers (except pool).

FOOTWEAR

• Socks and appropriate athletic shoes (tennis, running, court, cross country, Vibram five finger shoes)
• No bare feet, flip flops, footwear with a heel, dress shoes, sandals, open-toe shoes, crocs/clogs allowed

BOTTOMS

• Shorts must be longer than finger-tip length when arms are straight alongside of body
• No saggy pants, jeans, khaki/and or dress pants, skirts, dresses or unsafe or offensive attire
• No bikinis
• No exposed gluteus muscles

TOPS

• Un-modified T-shirt, sweatshirts or tank tops;  (workout tops with built in under garment are ok)
• Sports bras/ bras must have attire over it
• No clothing with rivets
• No modified t-shirts or tank tops (cannot cut off sleeves or cut large areas under arm hole)
• No bikinis
• No exposed chest/nipple area
• Proper hygiene
• Limited use of perfume/cologne
• No unsafe or offensive attire

ACU’s/BDU’s are allowed to be worn in the weight room only for Active Duty Service Members

Approved Command-issued (military) PT gear is allowed by those authorized to wear it.

Fitness Center Staff has final discretion on appropriate attire. Thank you for your cooperation.

No classes offered at this time.

Fitness Coordinator Services at Gaffney and Murphy Fitness Centers:

• Fitness Equipment Orientation
• Fitness Assessment
• Three-Site Caliper Body Composition (body fat)
• Basic Workout Program/Troubleshooting (one-time appointment)

The following services can be scheduled for your group, office section, or unit:

• Basic Nutrition for Groups (group session)
• Weight Lifting for Beginners (group session)
• Three-Site Caliper Body Composition (body fat) Group Testing. This is non-invasive testing.

Call the Fitness Coordinator at +1(301)677-2349 for an appointment at Gaffney or Murphy Fitness Centers.

No classes offered at this time.

Fort Meade offers the following Intramural Sports programs for active-duty only:

• Basketball: starts in January
• Volleyball: starts in April
• Softball: starts in June
• Flag Football: starts in September

The Sports Department will advertise each program through MWR before the start of the season. Follow all of our programs at www.quickscores.com for detailed information on when leagues start and team schedules.

Sports Office: +1(301)677-3318.

24 Hour Fitness at Murphy Field House - * Closed until further notice.

Murphy Field house sustained considerable water damage over the the 2022 winter holidays due to the freezing weather. Murphy field house will remain closed for safety until further notice.

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Murphy Field House is now offering patrons unmanned and extended hours, beyond normal operating hours. Murphy Field House will be open 24/7 to authorized registered patrons 18 years and older.

Available to utilize:

• Cardio equipment
• Nautilus weight machines
• Racquetball courts - must bring your own equipment

Not available during unmanned hours:

• Free weights
• Basketball court
• Saunas

Registration

Registration is required to gain access to the facility by fingerprint reader. Please visit Gaffney Fitness Center or Murphy Field House for a copy of the registration form.  Please call +1(301)677-3716 if you have questions.