Sports & Recreation

Athletics
Sports and sporting facilities on campus are organized by the Athletics, Sports, and Recreational Department. Currently the campus supports an intramural program consisting of basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag-football, badminton, tennis, street hockey, and developing softball and cricket tournaments. We also support several SGU Rep teams that participate in community-based competitions such as cricket, soccer, netball, and basketball. For those with less competitive interests, there are a plethora of regular pick-up events that take place on the athletic field and court facilities. In addition to the above mentioned core activities, the campus supports aerobics classes, yoga, lacrosse, martial arts, Ultimate Frisbee, a weight room, and a small cardio center. Some students choose to join one of the two well equipped nearby private gyms because the weightroom and cardio center on campus are heavily used at peak times. There are also community-based activities available such as scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, cross country running, and hiking.

Student Center
The 17,000 square-foot Student Center houses a cafeteria and food court, offices for student organizations, a fitness center, and a branch of the local bank. An open-air veranda extends from the cafeteria and overlooks the SGU campus and a variety of athletic fields used by the students.

Fitness Center
The gym is a popular destination for students at SGU. It is conveniently located in the Student Center near the food court and bank. The area is stocked with free weights and a selection of Hammer Strength, cabled selector machines, and everything a well-balanced strength program requires. In addition to the strength equipment, there is an Aerobics Center with a growing selection of cardio equipment, such as ellipticals, rowers, life cycles, and a recumbent cycle.

There are numerous fitness classes organized in the aerobics center including step aerobics, kickboxing, dance, martial arts, and yoga. If you wish to take part or organize a new event, the Athletics, Sports, and Recreation Department staff are more than willing to try to accommodate you and your interests. 

Fitness Center Rules

• Faculty, students, and staff should consult with a physician before engaging in any strenuous exercise.
• It is prudent to exercise with a partner in order to reduce your risk of injury.  Ensure that you are well hydrated before using gym equipment.
• University ID must be worn by everyone using the Student Center.
• You must know how to operate the equipment before you use it because it is dangerous to use mechanical equipment with which you are not familiar.  Before using the equipment you must read all labels attached.
• No children under the age of 10 are permitted in this area.
• No one under the age of 16 is permitted to use the gym equipment at any time.
• If any equipment seems to be malfunctioning it should be reported immediately to a Security Guard or the Security Department.
• DO NOT use equipment if labeled OUT OF ORDER.
• Use of gym equipment is restricted to the University community, which includes University faculty, students, and staff; absolutely no guests are allowed to use the equipment.
• Gym hours are restricted from 6:00 am to 12:00 am only. Using equipment after hours may result in your being ticketed.
• Proper attire (sneakers, shorts, shirt, jogging suit) is required.  SHIRTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL MEMBERS AT ALL TIMES.
• All weights and plates must be returned to the rack after use.
• No free weights are allowed off mats.
• No food or drinks (other than water) are allowed. No glass containers are permitted in this area.