The rates for the swim entries depend on your UM SPORTS membership category and the number of entries you purchase. 

• Wear sportswear clothing and clean, non-marking indoor shoes on the court.
• All players must register at the front desk before entering the court.
• Playing longer than your reservation time is only possible if the court is not booked for that timeslot. Before continuing your game, first reserve the court online or at the front desk.
• Towels, bags and drinks are not allowed on the court. Use our free lockers located near the changing rooms to store your personal items.
• A refund of paid fees is not possible.
• You can check official squash rules of play via Worldsquash.

• You must register in advance for every activity at the University Sports Centre (USC).
• If you are unable to attend, you are obligated to deregister.
• Be on time for your sports activity. For some sports classes, you need to be present 15 minutes before the class starts. If you are late, you may be denied access to your activity. 

• Wearing adequate sportswear is obligatory for all activities of UM SPORTS.
• Clean sport shoes are obligatory for all indoor activities. Please bring your sport shoes and put them on in the changing rooms of the USC. You are not allowed to enter sport halls wearing outdoor shoes. Keep your shoes/feet off the walls and the leather padding of the equipment.

• The use of a towel is obligatory. 

  Wipe your sweat off the cardio and other equipment with the provided spray and a towel. Towels are for sale at the USC front desk (€ 10.00). 

• Bring water to prevent dehydration. Water bottles are for sale at the USC front desk (€ 4.98). Glass bottles, cups and cans are not allowed! 

• Use one of our free lockers to store your personal belongings. Only bring a towel, water bottle and your UM SPORTS card to your sports activity. Sports bags, jackets and other objects are not allowed inside the sports halls and the gym.
• The use of mobile phones during group activities is not allowed. During individual sports activities, such as in the gym, you can use your phone as long as you show consideration for others (e.g. low volume, do not take videos/photos of others). 

• Check in upon entrance; present your valid UM SPORTS member card at the service desk to be scanned.
• For squash, you need to pick up a squash card at the front desk of UM SPORTS. This squash card must be placed in the appropriate holder at the squash court.
• If your member card is lost, you will be charged € 5.50 for a new card. In case of theft, costs will not be charged if you are able to show a police report.
• Participating without a valid membership, falsifying a membership card, reselling a membership and buying someone else’s membership, are all considered fraud. In case of fraud, measures such as termination of your membership can be taken by UM SPORTS. 

• Be polite to fellow members and share equipment during busy times. Do not reserve multiple exercise stations for yourself at the same time. 
• Food is not allowed in the gym.
• For weights, use rubber tiles and avoid direct contact of weights with the red floor. Do not drop weights from a height. 
• Chalk is only allowed in liquid form and when necessary for barbell exercises at the racks. If you make chalk marks on the floor or equipment, clean after use.
• Place weights and other equipment back where it belongs after use. 
• Aggressive or annoying behaviour such as screaming and excessive grunting is not allowed. 
• The practice of martial arts or combat sports (e.g. wrestling or boxing) is not allowed, apart from during a scheduled activity.

• Participation in all activities is at your own risk.
• Maastricht University is not responsible for loss of clothing and/or valuables. UM SPORTS offers the possibility to use a locker for free.
• Smoking, as well as the use of alcohol and drugs, is prohibited in and around the USC.
• Lost property is kept at the USC for a maximum of two months (in containers near the lockers). Small, valuable objects are kept behind the front desk.
• With undesirable behaviour, such as aggression, violence and discrimination, measures such as termination of your membership can be taken by UM SPORTS.

• Access to the climbing wall requires a ‘Sports’ membership and, only for solo long-route climbing, a Dutch NKBV climbing license.
• Without a climbing license, you can still go bouldering, take climbing classes or courses, or climb with an instructor.
• Foreign climbing licenses are not recognised, but you can climb under supervision or obtain a Dutch NKBV license by taking the Climbing exam (description in Dutch).

If you're looking to start climbing or enhance your skills, we offer classes and courses at various skill levels. The classes and courses on offer vary throughout the year, so be sure to check the current overview for the latest schedule:

• Climbing intro class: ideal for first-timers and those without a climbing license, this class offers supervised climbing and basic instruction.
• Learning to rope climb course: this is a beginner course that safely leads to your Dutch NKBV climbing license through five guided lessons.
• Training for climbing course: our new four-week course for climbers with a top rope licence, this course provides in-depth insights into the world of climbing and teaches you essential techniques needed for successful climbing. 
• Climbing exam: successful completion of this exam enables experienced climbers or those with a foreign license to obtain a Dutch NKBV climbing license.
• Advanced rope climbing course: for climbers who want to explore the challenging world of pre-climbing, this six-week course allows you to master the skills of pre-climbing and obtain an indoor lead licence. 

All classes and courses require a minimum of two participants. 

If you have a climbing license and show it to the USC front desk, you can rent climbing equipment for solo practice. Please note that the equipment is rented on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be available during busy times.

As a UM SPORTS member, you get a discount at Radium Boulders in Maastricht. Also in 2025, all UM SPORTS members with a valid membership pay a reduced rate of €8.00 for bouldering on Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday evening between 18.00 and 23.00. To unlock this exclusive rate, simply demonstrate your active UM SPORTS membership by logging into MyUSC on your phone when you visit Radium Boulders during these times.

On the day of photographing/filming, report to the front desk first. If they have any doubts, the front desk will call the communications officer or someone from the facilities department. After that, if necessary, the front desk will give you guest passes for the photographers or film crew so they can come in through the USC gates.

The photographers or film crew must always ask permission and, where possible, get signed consent from all individuals who appear in the photos/videos. Consent forms can be requested at the front desk.

The photos/videos must always be shown to the UM SPORTS communications officer for approval before publication.

If you would like to take selfies or film yourself to post on social media, you are welcome to do so. However, please make sure no other members are in the background or get their express consent before posting. If you are taking photos/videos at one of our locations, our staff may approach you just to ensure that everyone’s privacy is being respected.