RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

SPORTS ACTIVITY

Recreational Sports develops and conducts programs through which students, faculty members, and staff members may participate in recreational activities. Intramural tournaments and events are scheduled throughout the year for individual, dual, and team participation. The tournaments and events are organized to provide separate competitions among coeducational teams, teams for men, and teams for women. Sport clubs provide an opportunity to participate in a single sport on a continuing basis. About 40 clubs, ranging from aikido to lacrosse to sailing, are active each semester. Outdoor Recreation provides equipment rental, an indoor Climbing Wall and supervised trips in a variety of activities such as backpacking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, nature hiking, and rock climbing. Opportunities through Fitness and Wellness include group fitness classes, clinics and series, and personal training. The Instructional Program provides safety education, swimming and sport skills classes. 

In addition to structured sports programs, the department promotes the concept of informal recreational use of its facilities through the Informal Recreation Program. A reservation service is available for most activity areas, and facilities are supervised to enhance the enjoyment of participants.