5.19 Recreational Activities

The Intramural-Recreational Sports Department (IM-Rec) has six recreation facilities that contain fitness rooms with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, full-court gymnasiums, racquetball and squash courts, locker rooms, multipurpose rooms, indoor pools, indoor running tracks, showers, and lockers. Outdoor tennis courts and playing fields are also available. IM-Rec offers many exciting programs for faculty members and their families. The department also offers competitive intramural sport leagues and tournaments, recreational and fitness classes for adults and youth, a summer day camp for children, and outdoor recreation trips and workshops. An outdoor equipment rental center provides general camping and boating equipment as well as outdoor recreation resource materials.

Faculty, staff, and their spouses can purchase recreation memberships at the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office in the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Full-time faculty and classified staff receive a membership discount as part of their benefit package. Payroll deduction is available.

Facility and program schedules are available on line and at all IM-Rec facilities. Recorded facility schedules and program updates are also available via the Recreational Sports Hotline, 924-PLAY.

The Department of Athletics offers a wide variety of both men's and women's sporting activities for the University community. Admission is charged for access to most contests. A limited number of reduced season-rate tickets are available to the faculty for basketball and football.