rental information

The Florida Gym venue is designated as a Primary Space available only to Primary Users (i.e., open only to entities tied to UF’s education and research mission such as colleges, departments, student organizations, etc.).

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Submit completed form from the Florida Gym Rental Packet via ONE of the following three options:

• Deliver to receptionist in Florida Gym Room 200
• E-mail to Michael Murphy
• Mail to:
  Attn: Facility Request Form
  College of Health & Human Performance
  P.O. Box 118200
  Gainesville, Florida 32611

• The facility must remain in the condition that it is found. The lessee is responsible for set-up and clean-up.
• If there is damage to the facility/equipment or the facility is not cleaned properly, the cost of repair and/or cleaning will be charged to the lessee.
• Following the event, all trash will be removed and placed in trash receptacles outside.
• Intentions to post banners/advertisements or intentions to have any food or drink at the facility must receive written approval from the Facility Coordinator.
• All decorations must be discussed with the Facility Coordinator in advance of the event.
• There will be no permanent fixtures added (no taping, stapling, gluing or otherwise attaching items to any walls, doors, floors or ceilings).
• No confetti, sparklers, rice, flower petals, balloons, glitter, fog machines, pyrotechnics, sparklers, blowing bubbles or bird seed may be used in the facility.
• There will be no alcohol.
• There will be no commercial activity.
• There will be no open flames, candles, torches, etc.
• There will be no amplified music (example: live band or DJ). All other amplified sound must receive prior approval.
• Should amplified sound be approved, Florida Gym Facility Personnel has the authority to manage sound levels and, therefore, may require a permitted event to turn down the volume to a reasonable decibel level appropriate for the venue and event.
• Animals, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed in the facility.
• The total number of individuals allowed at any function must be limited to 1,140 persons by order of the University of Florida Building Code Office.
• If equipment is being rented from an outside vendor for your event (plants, staging, audio/video equipment, etc.), you must notify the Facility Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the event in order to schedule delivery/pick-up.
• Any caterer providing food in the Florida Gym must follow UF Catering Guidelines.
• Event organizers and attendees must abide by UF Regulations and Policies.
• Any exception to the policies, regulations or rules contained herein must be approved in writing by the Facility Coordinator before the event.