Rent Tech Rec for Your Next Event!
Tech Rec is the perfect place to have your next organization social, birthday party, corporate function, or other special event! Guests can enjoy six (6) bowling lanes, six (6) billiards tables, outdoor patio with games, board games, and so much more. Before you plan your event, read the rental information below, choose the right rental option for your event, and then reserve Tech Rec through GT Events.
- Groups of thirteen or more are required to pre-reserve the space through GT Events.
- If you are unfamiliar with how to find Tech Rec in GT Events, please use this guide to navigate the reservation process for Tech Rec.
- Reservations for Tech Rec can be made up to one year before your event date and no fewer than 3 weeks before your event.
- Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to book well in advance.
- Someone from our team will contact you about your reservation within two business days. After gathering the required details, you will get a confirmation email once your booking is finalized.
- Rentals scheduled outside of Tech Rec’s normal business hours will incur a $50 per hour staffing fee, which covers up to two staff members.
- Only one type of rental (full facility, all bowling lanes, or all billiards tables) can be booked at a time. To book both the bowling and billiards, a full facility rental is required.
- Off-campus clients and Youth Programs must utilize our ‘full facility rental’ option.
- Please refer to our reservation procedures and guidelines.
Event Reservation Calendar
Before you submit your reservation request, take a look at our reservation calendar in EMS to find an open date that works for you!
Rental Options
Tech Rec is reservable through GT Events. All groups of thirteen (13) or more are required to pre-reserve the space in GT Events. Reservations can be made starting one (1) year from the event date and all reservations are accommodated on a first-come-first-served basis. Event requests are processed during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm ). Events are not confirmed until you receive a formal event confirmation. Please use this guide to navigate the process of reserving Tech Rec.
Tech Rec InstaReserve
Tech Rec InstaReserve is for groups of up to twelve (12) to reserve up to 2 bowling lanes or 2 billiards tables to use in the next 2 days. Reserve your spot in GT Events for you and friends and get the walk-in group rate for 10-12 people: $12/person for two hours with bowling shoe rental included.
- Booking must be made six hours in advance.
- Booking can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- Maximum number of Minutes allowed per booking: 120 minutes (two hours)
- Pay at the desk with a credit card or your BuzzCard
To reserve via InstaReserve, follow these steps:
- Visit GT Events
- In the left side navigation, click Create a Reservation
- Under My Reservation Templates, scroll to find Tech Rec InstaReserve and click Book Now
- Enter your desired date and time and click Search
- A list of available spaces will populate. Select the space you'd like to reserve and fill in the information fields to reserve.
Full Facility Rental
This rental type gives you private access to Tech Rec!
- Includes six (6) bowling lanes, six (6) billiards tables, outdoor patio with games, board game lounge, access to tables and chairs, all equipment needed to play, and use of audio/video technology. Socks are not included.
- Limited special set up options are available.
- Those wishing to reserve the full facility have priority and should reserve those at least three (3) weeks before the event.
Bowling Area Rental
- Includes six (6) bowling lanes, shoes, bowling balls, and all equipment needed to play. Socks are not included.
- Up to six (6) people can bowl on each lane at a time.
- Space comes as is and does not allow any special set up.
- Pre-reserve partial bowling lanes three (3) weeks before the event date.
Billiards Area Rental
- Includes six (6) billiards tables and all other equipment needed to play.
- Up to four (4) people can play on each table at a time.
- Space comes as is and does not allow any special set up.
- Pre-reserve partial billiard tables three (3) weeks before the event date.
Pricing
Full Facility
| Monday - Thursday | Friday - Sunday | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | Two Hours | Per Hour | Two Hours | |
| Student Organizations | $250 | $500 | $350 | $700 |
| Campus Departments | $300 | $600 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Off-Campus Clients | $400 | $800 | $600 | $1,200 |
Bowling Area
| Monday - Thursday | Friday - Sunday | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane / Two Hours | Full Area - Two Hours | Lane / Two Hours | Full Area - Two Hours | |
| Student Organizations | $40 | $240 | $60 | $360 |
| Campus Departments | $50 | $300 | $70 | $420 |
| Off-Campus Clients | $60 | $360 | $80 | $480 |
Billiards Area
| Monday - Thursday | Friday - Sunday | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table / Two Hours | Full Area - Two Hours | Table / Two Hours | Full Area - Two Hours | |
| Student Organizations | $10 | $60 | $18 | $108 |
| Campus Departments | $14 | $84 | $26 | $156 |
| Off-Campus Clients | $20 | $120 | $34 | $204 |
Only one type of rental (i.e. full facility, bowling area, or billiards area) may be reserved at the same time. If a client wishes to reserve both the bowling area and billiards area, a full facility rental will be required.
Set-Up Options
Special set up needs can only be accommodated during a full facility rental. During these, only the seating that is currently in the space may be utilized due to space/capacity requirements. The furniture can be rearranged to fit the groups needs but no other tables and chairs can be brought in for seating. Additional six (6) foot tables can be set added for catering needs, but the amount is dependent on other set up needs and the space limitations. The Tech Rec Manager can confirm how many additional tables can be added for each rental after client discusses specific set up needs for each event.
Payment Options
Georgia Tech departments and RSOs can pay for their reservation using a Worktag, credit card, or certified check at the end of their event with the attending staff member. Your payment method will be requested when booking Tech Rec in EMS. If you choose to pay with a Worktag, it must be provided to confirm your reservation. Please note that Tech Rec cannot accept a Georgia Tech PCard; use a Worktag instead.
External clients are required to make a non-refundable deposit of $150 to secure their reservation. This amount will be applied towards the total. The full facility fee balance must then be paid at least 5 business days before the event. Material fees will be charged and paid at the event’s conclusion. External clients may use a credit card or certified check for payment.
Parking
To accommodate institute visitors, there are parking zones and meters situated across campus for visitors to use. Please note that all visitor parking is first come/first served. Please visit the Visitor’s Parking Website to view more information about locations and hourly rates.
Visitor parking closest to Paper and Clay can be found in the Student Center Parking Deck (W02) at Parkmobile Zone 8631. Please note, guests will share the parking deck with W02 campus permit customers. Prices vary based on the estimated number of vehicles.