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 just for athletics. It also houses the Bellatti and Zelcs Fitness Centers, a fully equipped weight room and fitness areas that is open to 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, flag 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 (Academic Year)
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.
*The Bellatti and Zelcs Fitness Centers will be closed on days when there is a home football game.
Coultas Natatorium - **Beginning September 1**
Monday | 6am-8am and 4pm-9pm
Tuesday | 11am-1pm and 4pm-9pm
Wednesday | 6am-8am and 4pm-9pm
Thursday | 11am-1pm and 4pm-9pm
Friday | 6am-8am and 4pm-7pm
Saturday | Closed
Sunday | 11am-3pm
*For the week of August 25-August 28 pool hours will be Monday -Thursday from 4pm-9pm*
The Jessica Kamp Softball field and Joe Brooks baseball field are reserved for use by the members of each team and are available to the general campus community by reservation only.
All other outdoor spaces are open from dawn until dusk.
Fall Break (Wednesday October 8 - Sunday October 12)
Wednesday | 8am-10pm
Thursday & Friday | 8am-5pm
Saturday | 12pm- 4pm
Sunday | 11pm-4pm
Thanksgiving Break (Tuesday November 25 - Sunday November 30)
Tuesday | 6am – 5pm
Wednesday - Friday: closed
Saturday | 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday | 9:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Break (December 13 - Monday January 12)
Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday | Closed
Winter Shut down: Tuesday December 22, 2025 - Sunday January 4, 2026 - Closed
Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center (Summer Operating Hours)
Monday – Friday | 8 am to 5 pm
