Bruner Center

Opened in 2003, the Bruner Recreation & Fitness Center is the hub for Illinois College Athletics. Named for the James P. ’66 and Kaye Bruner Family, the Bruner Center is home to all the athletic offices for Illinois College. It also houses Coultas Natatorium (Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving), King Fieldhouse (Indoor Track & Field) and Sherman Gymnasium (Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball).

The Bruner Center is not only used by the athletic department, however. Also within the Bruner Center is the Bellatti Fitness Center, the weight room and fitness area open for the entire IC campus.

Immediately inside the front doors of the complex is the Rammelkamp Concourse, named in honor of Ella Jane Rogers Rammelkamp ’43, which is the main walkway out to England Stadium for football, soccer and track events. Rammelkamp Concourse overlooks Sherman Gymnasium, providing outstanding views of the action inside as well.

The Bruner Center has hosted a number of large-scale events in its brief history, including Illinois College Commencement Ceremonies and a visit by former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter.

Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center and Bellatti Fitness Center (Summer Operating Hours / May 12- Aug 1)
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center (Academic Year / Aug 1 - May 11)
Monday through Thursday :: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday :: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday :: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bruner and Recreation Center (Winter Break Hours)
December 16 & 17: Closed
December 18-21: Open, 8AM-5PM (Coultas Natatorium and King Field House remain closed)
December 22- January 1: Closed for Winter Break
January 2- January 14: Open, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, Closed on weekends (Coultas Natatorium Closed; King Field House closed for Track and Field winter training
January 15: Resume normal operating hours

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