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Reservations and Rentals

Event Guidelines and Parking Information

Please read and review our special event guidelines before attending an event at Swinney Center.

UMKC Students and Student Organizations

Space reservations are free to all UMKC-recognized student organizations. Charges may be associated when staff or equipment is needed. To reserve, you first must complete a facility request form and usage agreement on RooGroups.

Not sure how to complete the reservation through Roo Groups? Email ahellinger@umkc.edu.

  • Regularly occurring reservations (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) require that all participants have a membership with Campus Recreation. If community members participate in your regularly scheduled reservations, they will need to purchase a membership or day pass to participate.
  • Reservation requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the desired date
  • Participants must be over the age of 18 and have valid identification
  • Access reservation space at beginning of agreed reservation start time
  • Exit reservation space at, or before, end of agreed reservation end time
  • Use only the space and equipment that has been designated for the reservation
  • Refrain from moving, altering, and manipulating existing, permanent equipment
    • Studios: Sound Systems, Class Equipment, Spin Bikes, Mirrors, etc.
  • Return used equipment and reset the space to its original state following the reservation
    • Courts: Nets + Poles, Service Center equipment, etc.
  • Food and open drinks are prohibited beyond the North Lobby and Vending Area
  • Report reservation cancellations at least 48 hours before your scheduled reservation
  • Report any damaged or lost equipment to sr. coordinator of events and operations
    • Student organizations can be held financially responsible for damages
  • Be respectful and courteous to Campus Recreation Staff and Swinney Center members
  • Other expectations may apply based on location.

UMKC Departments and External Community Rentals

The Swinney Center has hosted a wide variety of events including youth sports tournaments, scholastic fairs, fundraisers and more.

  1. Submit a Swinney Center Reservation Request Form
  2. Meet with a Campus Rec Staff Member. This is a time to discuss event needs and answer questions about the reservation request.
  3. Submit a signed Contract and Certificate of Insurance. A reservation is not confirmed until fully executed contract is returned and provided to all parties. 

Spaces and Rates

Get information about what spaces are available and how much it costs to rent them whether you're a UMKC student, campus department or outside organization.