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Paterson Field House

Campus Services

Paterson Field House maintains a basketball court for indoor activities, as well as several soccer fields, a 5K cross-country course, a fitness center, an outdoor pool that is open during the summer, and tennis courts. Lockers are available for students, who must provide their own locks.

New equipment added to the fitness room floor recently includes: Stairmaster, new treadmills, Octane Lateral, assisted chin/dip, water rowers, TRX Functional Training Zone, Cable Cross Multi-station, wall mirrors, and a Fit3D Body Scanner for wellness assessments.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Contact the main desk

Email: paterson@berkshirecc.edu
Phone: 413–236–1670

Membership & Rates

  • BCC Students, Faculty & Staff: FREE!
  • Day Pass: $7
  • Standard Monthly Rate: $30
  • Standard Yearly Rate: $275
  • Seniors/Alumni/Local First Responders:
    Monthly Rate: $25 / Yearly Rate: $225
  • Summer Pool Membership: $80

For information about profit/non-profit group rates for renting the gymnasium, soccer fields, pool, or tennis courts, please contact the main desk.

All facilities are open to the public when their use does not interfere with college activities.

Fall Hours

September 3 – December 20, 2019
Monday – Friday: 7am – 8pm
Closed on Saturday and Sundays

Holiday Closings 2019
Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 14
Veterans' Day: Monday, Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Recess: Nov. 28-29
Winter Break: Dec. 21-January 1

Special 4:00 PM Closings
Thursday, November 7
Friday, November 8

Services & Features

  • Fitness Classes

    Membership includes FREE admission to the fitness classes shown below. Classes are for all fitness levels.
    Please contact the main desk for a complete schedule.

    Yoga

    Thursdays, 4:15–5:15pm
    SBA Rear Lounge
    2/21/19-4/18/19
    There will be a few mats on-hand, but please bring your own if you have one.

  • Fit3D Body Scan

    The Fit3D allows you to obtain a full 3D image of your body from a 40-second scan. This scan provides information about your body measurements, weight, posture, composition, and wellness, and delivers the data to you through a private account. Record multiple scans over time and track your fitness progress!

    Contact the Paterson front desk to set up a scan.

  • Tennis Complex

    Both adult and youth courts are now open for the 2019 season.

    Adult Courts will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 PM - 4:oo PM from 6/25-8/29 due to YMCA Summer Program.

    In recognition of his leadership and love of the game, the tennis facilities at BCC were dedicated in honor of the college's 6th president, Dr. Paul E. Raverta. The complex boasts three standard adult courts and two "10 and Under" courts for children.

    The Paul E. Raverta Tennis Complex, which is open to the public, was made possible by the Berkshire Bank Foundation, Berkshire Bank Foundation—Legacy Region, Petricca Industries, USTA Western Mass, USTA New England, and USTA National.

    For more information about the courts, please call 413-236-1661.

Health/Fitness Requirement for Students

BCC’s Health/Fitness requirement promotes lifelong optimum health by providing students with the education and skills for maintaining physical fitness. Students may meet this requirement through one of the following options:

  • Two credits of college Health/Fitness courses* taken at BCC or transferred in from another college; or
  • Not more than 15 hours at a non-BCC facility that tracks and supervises activities, plus 1 credit college Health/Fitness class* or 15 hours with a personal trainer, intramural league or a supervised activity in the Paterson Fitness Center or 30 hours of a BCC supervised activity; or
  • Participation in the armed forces or civil service.

* BCC courses that meet the Health/Fitness requirement are designated “HF” in the course descriptions.