Joe V. Chandler Center
The Chandler Center , also known as PEES to many Lander students, is the on campus hub for all indoor recreation. The facility 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. The gymnasium has three full size basketball courts and can also be used for other sports such as volleyball, badminton and indoor soccer. Looking down on the gymnasium is a 1/10 mile indoor track . The Chandler center is also home to the campus' indoor pool , which is used for free swimming and will soon be used for water aerobics. Six racquetball courts are also housed in the facility right across from the weight room and the aerobics/dance studio .
Intramurals and general free play dominate the building in the afternoons, while academics take priority in the morning. Students can check out sports equipment at the equipment issue desk.
*See the Chandler Center Operations Manual for more information*
Fall hours
Chandler Center Gym
Monday - Thursday: 6pm-10pm
Friday: closed
Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 5pm-10pm
Track and Raquetball Courts
Monday - Thursday: 12pm-10pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: 11pm-5pm
Sunday: 5pm-10pm
Weight Room Hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12pm-2pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm-2pm
Thursday: 12pm-1pm
Monday - Thursday: 5pm-10pm
Friday: 12pm-2pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 5pm-10pm
Indoor pool hours
Monday-Friday: 12:30pm-2:30pm & 6-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed until outdoor pool closes down
Outdoor pool
(located at Sproles) is open. More information about the outdoor pool can be found by clicking here
Chandler Center front desk - 864-388-8964