Joe V. Chandler Center

A place for students, faculty and staff to enjoy!

Chandler Center (864) 388-8964

 

  The Chandler Center, known as PEES to many Lander students, is the campus hub for all indoor recreation. Intramurals and free play dominate the building in the afternoons, while academics take priority in the morning. 

GYM - The Chandler Center has (3) Full-Size Basketball Courts which can be used for basketball as well as other sports such as volleyball, badminton and indoor soccer.

HOURS:             Monday-Thursday (11:00am-2:00pm/6:00pm-10:00pm)

                         Friday (11:00am-2:00pm)

                        Sunday (5:00pm – 10:00pm)

 

INDOOR TRACK -  Whether you like to run simply for the joy of it, or looking for a way to get into shape, the indoor track provides walkers and runners a place to stretch their legs.  The track stretches 1/10mile around the upper level of the Chandler Center Gym.

HOURS:            Monday-Thursday (11:00am-2:00pm/6:00pm-10:00pm)

                          Friday (11:00am-2:00pm)

                         Sunday (5:00pm – 10:00pm)

RACQUETBALL COURTS – The Chandler Center has (6) racquetball courts.  Racquetball is a fast-paced game that requires endurance, skill and body control.  The game is more casual than tennis but very challenging.    Enthusiasts enjoy it for its vigorous work-out.

HOURS:            Monday-Thursday (11:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm-10:00pm)

                          Friday (11:00am-2:00pm)

                         Sunday (5:00pm – 10:00pm)

 

WEIGHT ROOM  - The Chandler Center’s weight room is the perfect place to work on toning and strengthening your muscles. Free weights, weight machines and treadmills are available.

HOURS:            Monday & Wednesday (11:00am-2:00pm/5:00pm-10:00pm)

                          Tuesday & Thursday (5:00pm-10:00pm)

                         Friday (11:00am-2:00pm)

                         Sunday (5:00pm-10:00pm)

 

INDOOR POOL  -The health benefits of swimming include improved cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength, endurance, posture and flexibility.   The Chandler Center’s indoor pool is used for free swimming and water aerobics.

HOURS:           Monday-Thursday (12:30pm-2:30pm)

                         AND (6:00pm-9:00pm)

                         Friday (12:30pm-2:30pm)

 

AEROBICS / DANCE STUDIO - Aerobic classes are offered each semester for students, faculty and staff.  Aerobic exercise is a great stress-buster while giving you more energy and a healthier look.    Click here to learn more about Group Exercise at Lander University. 

 

 

The f acility is dedicated in memory of Joe V. Chandler, who served Lander University with distinction as a professor of physical education and exercise studies from 1972 and as a chair of the Physical Education and Exercise Studies Division from 1987, until his death in 1995.

 

The current coordinator of the Chandler Center is Dr. Cathryn Dooly.     The building opened in 1993 and began serving students, faculty and staff with many tremendous recreation opportunities.

 

Students can check out sports equipment at the Equipment Issue Desk .   Click here to download the Chandler Center Operations Manual