Lifeguards are on duty during posted hours only. Schedules can be found here or is available at the Front Desk and are subject to change according to the season. Family/Open Swim is open to all members and guests.

Children between the ages of 9 and 13 years must pass a swim test in order to be unaccompanied by an adult, otherwise an adult must be on the deck.

Children 8 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times.

Swimmers wanting to use the plunge slide must pass a swim test with one of the lifeguards. Life jackets are allowed on the tower slide. For safety reasons, children under the age of 13 years old are not allowed in the whirlpool. Lap Swim is reserved for those who are non-stop lap swimming. A junior must be 14 years or older to participate in lap swim. A variety of swim lessons for ages 6 months and up are available throughout the entire year. Private swimming lessons are also available by calling (952) 496-6891.

 

Inflatable aquatic toys are available at designated times posted on our open swim schedule. We reserve the right to cancel the use of the inflatable toys if the number of people in the pool compromises the safety of our members and guests. The slides and rock wall will be closed during this time. All swimmers must be dressed in proper swim wear. No cut-offs, t-shirts, cover-ups, or any other clothing is allowed. Rubber pants are required for any child in diapers. No exceptions. We allow COASTGUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICES (PFD) ONLY. No exceptions. Approved life jackets are available for your use in the pool area.

Dakotah! Sport and Fitness offers a wide variety of activities, leagues and lessons for adult and junior members. Activities, leagues and lessons may be viewed here. Hard copy books are available in limited quantities at the front desk. For more information on any of the activities, leagues or lessons, please call the phone number listed next to the title of the class. The department manager will be happy to answer any questions.

 

To register for any of the activities, leagues or lessons at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness, you must register on registration day (please see the website or publication for more information) or any day thereafter until the close date of the class. All classes are available on a first-come, first serve basis to members and their member or non-member children only. Most classes have a fee to participate. A cancellation fee will be assessed for withdrawing from any activity, league or lesson.

Appropriate athletic shoes only.No street shoes, boots, or sandals are allowed in workout areas, gymnasium floors, group fitness floors, dance studio, or sport courts.
Shorts, sweat pants, T-shirts, tank tops & spandex accessories deemed appropriate by management.
Clean workout clothing is required. Any unsatisfactory visible or non-visible hygiene condition will be addressed by management and corrective action may be required.
All other clothing and shoes must be kept in lockers. Free lockers are available in all locker rooms with the use of your membership card or personal padlock. Please keep all valuables at home. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Please avoid the use of heavy perfume or cologne.
No belt buckles, blue jeans, or loose jewelry can be worn in workout areas.
Cut-off shorts, t-shirts or any other unauthorized swim wear is not allowed in the pool at any time. There are no exceptions to this policy.

 

If any of the above policies are not being followed, you may be asked to leave the fitness area or Dakotah! Sport and Fitness.

Children age 3 years and older are not allowed in the opposite sex locker rooms. The family locker room can provide for the needs of a mother/son and father/daughter. The family locker room has diaper changing tables. An adult must be present with a child at all times. Teenagers are not allowed in the family locker rooms. Dakotah! Sport and Fitness is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property. We recommend members and guests lock their lockers at all times and leave valuables at home.

As a member of Dakotah! Sport and Fitness, there is no additional fee for daily use or a typical workout that would include:

Complimentary use of Locker Room Lockers
Complimentary Towel Use
Use of free weights
Use of aquatics center
Use of cardiovascular equipment
Use of fixed weights/strength equipment
Use of walking/running track
Racquetball and Squash court time
Recreational Open Skate times in Arena
Recreational play in gymnasiums
Rock Climbing Wall
Group Fitness classes
Pilates and Yoga

Dakotah! Sport and Fitness offers both free and rental lockers. Free lockers are located in the family, men's and women's locker rooms. These lockers require a membership card to release the key. Lockers that require a padlock are also available for guest use. Rental lockers are also available. Please call (952) 496-6872 for more information.

Members may hold birthday parties at Dakotah Sport and Fitness. Please call (952) 496-6882 for policies and rates.

If you have lost an item within the club, please check in the lost and found bins located outside the family locker room and in the ice arena. More valuable items such as jewelry, wallets, and purses will be kept at the front desk for one month if turned in. The club is not responsible for lost or stolen items belonging to members and their guests.

Lifeguards are on duty during posted hours only. Schedules can be found here or is available at the You may arrange to have charging privileges placed onto your membership account. Any service, program fee, or Dakotah Deli food item offered at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness may be charged. You must present your membership card in order to charge. Any charges made by dependents will be the responsibility of the parent. Charges to your account will show up on your monthly statement.

A Manager on Duty is available most hours that the club is open to assist you if you have a suggestion, concern, or in the event of an emergency. To contact the Manager on Duty, please ask any Dakotah! Sport and Fitness employee or call the front desk from any courtesy phone by dialing 5400.

For your convenience, comment cards are located in several areas at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness. Please let us know how we may improve our services.

Meeting rooms are available for rent. Please call (952) 496-6882 for more information on availability and rates.

Complimentary coffee is available in the lobby Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m. until the supply runs out. We also offer the Dakotah Deli Coffee Club featuring gourmet coffees. Please see an attendant at the Dakotah Deli for prices and information.

Each eligible person listed on the membership agreement will receive a membership card. Membership cards are required for entrance to the Fitness Areas, check in for Playcare, and for charges to accounts. Photos must be taken within the first 30 days of membership. If you lose your membership card, a new card will be available for you within minutes at a $10.00 charge.

There is no fee for squash or racquetball court time for members. Courts can be reserved six(6) days in advance with only one court being reserved at a time. Please check in at the activity desk located in the lower level when you arrive for your reserved court time. Unclaimed courts will be forfeited 5 minutes after reserved time. Racquetball and squash racquet rental is available for a small charge at the fitness desk. Racquetball leagues are also available. Please call (952) 496-6873 for more details.

Statements which detail the forthcoming month's dues and the previous month's charges are sent to all members the first week of each month. Monthly EFT payments are charged on the 26th of each month for the next month's dues. (For example, January dues are automatically drawn on December 26th for all EFT accounts.) Past due amounts may be denied access to the club or membership may be cancelled pending payment on account. Please call (952) 496-6870 for questions regarding your Dakotah! Sport and Fitness statement.

Dakotahsport.com is Dakotah! Sport and Fitness' official website. You may log on to see department schedules, check out upcoming activities, leagues and lessons, and much, much more! Dakotahsport.com is also the link to activity, league, and lesson registration. Members may register for activities, leagues and lessons on the internet in the comforts of their own home. For members without internet service, a kiosk is available in the Dakotah! Sport and Fitness lobby. Members wanting to use any payment other than credit card may register at the front desk. For more information about registration, please call (952) 445-9400.

Dakotah! Sport and Fitness members may use Playworks childcare, once per day, per membership, for a maximum of two hours, while working out at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness. Any fees for use beyond this criteria will be the responsibility of the member payable to Playworks. A Dakotah! Sport and Fitness membership card is required for child check-in at Playworks. Playworks is open 357 days a year and closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

 

PLAYCARE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

 

Click here to view our Playcare Policies

Please be courteous to other users at all times.
Please limit cardiovascular workouts to 45 minutes.
Allow others to work in on strength-training equipment during your rest periods. Please do not sit on strength-training equipment during your rest periods.
Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts and weight stacks.
DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any equipment that has malfunctioned.
Report any equipment problem immediately to the fitness staff.
Use paper towels and cleaner provided on the workout floor to wipe off equipment or benches after use.
If you are unfamiliar with the use of any equipment, please ask a staff member for assistance.
For safety reasons, a Junior member must be 16 years of age to be permitted in the fitness areas including the 1) cardio room 2) fixed weight floor 3) stretching area and 4) 2nd level workout area. Junior members 11-15 who wish to use the fitness areas listed must annually schedule and attend a free fitness center orientation. Please see the Junior Member section in the booklet for more information.

The Pro Shop is located on the main floor of Dakotah! Sport & Fitness. We offer many styles of fitness clothing and convenience items. The Pro Shop also houses the Tanning Salon. Please call (952) 496-6865 for more information on any services in the Pro Shop.

Personal training packages are available at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness for an additional fee. Please see the bulletin board on the lower level for personal trainer profiles and pricing. Personal Trainers not employed by Dakotah! Sport and Fitness are not allowed to train members or guests within the facility. No exceptions.

 

Full refunds for personal training packages will be given for medical reasons. A doctor's note stating the reason the member is unable to complete the sessions by the expiration date must accompany this request. All other requests for refunds will be given 50% of the remaining balance.

Rock Wall hours are available at the front desk. Rock climbing is open to all ages, however, the safety harness must fit properly in order to climb. Juniors under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Juniors 9-13 years of age, we ask that an adult be present. Any person under the age of 18 years must have a parent or legal guardian's signature on the release form. Waivers must be signed at the activity desk. All fees are paid at the activity desk. Classes, special events and special group sessions are also available.

For safety reasons, a Junior member must be 16 years of age and proficient at using the fitness equipment to be permitted in the fitness areas including the

1. cardio room
2. fixed weight floor
3. stretching area
4. 2nd floor workout area.

Junior members 11-15 who wish to use the fitness areas listed must annually schedule and attend a free fitness center orientation with one of our personal trainers. Junior members under the age of 11 and non-members under the age of 18 are not allowed in the fitness areas under any circumstances; this also applies to infants. For more information on any of the Junior member fitness floor policies, please see a fitness desk attendant or call (952) 496-6874.

 

A free orientation with a Personal Trainer to the equipment is provided for all new members as well as updates and suggestions for your program. Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe, orderly and educated environment on the fitness floor. Please make appointments ahead of time. Personal training and other fitness services are available upon request at an additional fee. Call (952) 496-6890 for more information.

Dakotah! Sport and Fitness is a tobacco and alcohol-free facility.

No food or beverages except water or sport drinks with spill proof lids are allowed beyond the main level. For your convenience, beverages may be purchased in the lower level by the towel desk.

Tanning beds and Mystic Tan© are available by appointment in the Pro Shop or by calling (952) 496-6865. No show fees will be charged to your membership account or a session from your tanning package will be used if a reservation is not kept. If you are late for the start time of your session, Dakotah! Sport and Fitness reserves the right to reduce the length of your session. Tanning packages are not transferable.

 

Both members and non-members may use the tanning salon. Members of Dakotah! Sport and Fitness receive a reduced rate. Patrons 12 to 15 years will need a parent or guardian signature in order to tan. The parent or guardian must remain in the tanning area during the session. Patrons 16-17 years of age must sign a consent form. No person under the age of 12 will be allowed to tan even with parental consent. Please call (952) 496-6865 for more information regarding availability, types of tanning beds offered, and hours of operation.

Dakotah! Sport and Fitness offers a discounted membership for people ages 59 and over. This membership has a limited check-in time of Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Weekend usage is not included in the Golden Ages membership. Golden Ages members may pay a $5.00 guest fee if wishing to use any areas of the club outside of the specified hours.

 

Please click here for more membership infomation, stop by the membership office or call (952) 496-6872 for more information.

Many telephones have been placed around the facility for your convenience. Dial 9 to receive an outside line. Please limit calls to 3 minutes.

Schedules including aqua, studio cycling, pilates, yoga, and land classes are available at the front desk or by Studio 1. Schedules are subject to change. Members 14 years and older and fit the necessary equipment are welcome to participate. Please call (952) 496-6879 for more information.

Dakotah! Sport and Fitness offers free towel service to our members and guests. The towel desk is located on the lower level across from the family locker room. Bins for soiled towels are located in each locker room, in the group fitness studios, and at the towel desk.

Non-members may use the facility if they are accompanied by a member. Members 18 years and older may bring in guests of any age. Junior members 14-17 may bring in guests 14 years and older. Members 13 years and younger may not bring in guests without an adult present with them in the building. A member may bring up to 2 guests per visit.

 

Guest Fee Rates:

Adult (18-58 years) $10.00 per day
Junior (4-17 years) $5.00 per day
Senior Citizens (59 & up) $5.00 per day
Children (0-3 years) Free

The running/walking track is for members ages 14 and older, unless accompanied by an adult. Non members must be 18 years and older to use the track, unless accompanied by an adult.

Open gym schedules are also available at the fitness and front desks. The gymnasium is available for rent. Please call (952) 496-6873 for more information on availability and rates.

Please be courteous at all times.
Rack all weights after each use.
Strip all bars down to zero weight after use.
If dumbbells or weight plates appear loose or cracked, please report the item to the staff immediately.
Use a spotter when attempting maximum weight.
Collars and clips are to be used for "free bar" lifting.
Absolutely no members under the age of 16 and non-members under the age of 18 are allowed in the free weight area.

Open Skate is available to all members and guests. View schedules here, or one is available at the Front Desk or Ice Arena Office. Because of hockey games, tournaments and special events, the Open Skate schedule is subject to change. Call 496-6888 for weekly updates. Adult Open Hockey, Adult Hockey and Broomball Leagues are also available. All Jr. Privilege Guidelines apply. Members receive complimentary Open Skate admission. Show membership card for this benefit. Ice skate rental is available.

Additional questions? Please contact the department manager by accessing the Contact Us page. If you do not know what department to call, please call the front desk and they will be happy to route your call to the appropriate person. We hope you enjoy Dakotah! Sport and Fitness.

Dakotah Sport and Fitness welcomes the participation of Juniors along with Adults in the use of the club facilities and programs.

Click here for our Junior Members Policy