The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Recreational Life Center
The RLC houses three gymnasia, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and diving facility, a state of the art fitness center, a free weight room, multi-purpose rooms for such activities as dance, yoga and martial arts and five indoor tennis courts and a jogging track underneath the air-supported Bubble.
The gymnasia are converted into an arena for activities such as varsity basketball games and special events such as the University’s Baccalaureate Mass.
The offices for the Department of Recreation and Intramural Sports, as well as the University’s Department of Athletics, are housed in the RLC. The $6 million complex opened in 1975 and the white, air-supported roof is recognized from miles around.
General Information
Membership cards are required for Recreational Life Center admission and services. All members, from 18 years of age, are required to carry a Recreational Life Center photo ID card at all times. Memberships are processed at the Yanitelli Center’s main office, where further information about schedules and fees is available.
Children under 18 years of age to 5 years old will not be permitted into the Recreational Life Center unless accompanied by a parent/guardian who is a member AT ALL TIMES. For the safety of the children and all of the members of the Recreational Life Center, if a child is left unattended, the membership will be permanently revoked with no refund. Children under 5 years old will not be permitted.
No one under 16 years of age is allowed in the fitness room or the weight room. Small children in strollers or carriages are not allowed in the fitness center or weight room. Children under 5 are not permitted. Children under the age of 18 must never be left unattended anywhere in the Recreational Life Center. A child that reaches the age of 21 may no longer be included in a family membership.
All members must present a valid COVID vaccination record, COVID vaccination records for individuals 12 years and older that are beyond 12 months from final vaccination must provide a booster within the last year. All children between the ages of 12 to 5 must provide a vaccination card within the last two years.
Membership Information
Membership Agreement
- Members agree to obey all published rules and regulations governing the use of the Yanitelli Recreational Life Center. It is further understood that membership is a privilege that may be modified or revoked at the discretion of Saint Peter’s University.
- Members also agree to discharge Saint Peter’s University and all of its officials, agents, and employees from all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action, which may occur from using these facilities. Further, members agree to hold the University harmless and fully indemnify the University from any action for damage to property of persons from acts of said members, their families, or guest.
- It is further understood that no commercial solicitation is permitted in the Yanitelli Recreational Life Center, or elsewhere on Saint Peter’s University property, without the express and prior written permissions of Saint Peter’s University authorities. This restriction includes any commercial lessons (swimming, tennis, personal training, etc.)
Membership Rates
| Membership Categories | Individual | Family* |
| Saint Peter’s University Students | No Fee | N/A |
| Saint Peter’s University Faculty, Staff, Administration | No Fee | $250.00 |
| Saint Peter’s University Alumni | $350.00 | $450.00 |
| Priests, Nuns and Other Clergy *** | $60.00 | N/A |
| Saint Peter’s University Retiree | $60.00 | N/A |
* Family membership rates cover the following:
- A family membership is between two married adults, a married couple with children between the ages of 5-18, or a single parent with children ages 5-18 years old. Unmarried couples, uncles, aunts, grandchildren, grandparents cousins, siblings, etc. are not eligible.
- Marriage certificates must be presented for any married couple.
- For children a birth certificate, passport, driver’s license, or other state-issued ID must be supplied to verify the child’s identity and age.
- All members 5 years and older. must submit valid COVID vaccination upon sign up. All COVID vaccinations must be within the last year. Vaccinations older than one year must be accompanied by a booster. No exemptions are available per University policy.
- All persons who will be on the membership must be present when purchasing the membership. Individuals cannot be added later if they are not present.
- Family Membership cost is up to 4 individuals. Additional members beyond four is an additional cost of $100 per additional qualifying family member
*** All clergy must present identification to receive the clergy rate. The classification of “other clergy” includes all denominations other than the Catholic faith.
Membership Request Form
Payment Schedule
Payment must be made in full at the time membership card is issued. Payment can be made by Cash, check, or money order payable to Saint Peter’s University. There will be a $500 charge for any returned checks and repayment for membership will have to be made by money order only.