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Get engaged in open recreation

 In the Department of Intramural Sports, we want you to become "engaged" in our programs and facilities. By engaged we mean that you participate or use our programs to an extent that you develop a sense of ownership and belonging with us and the university community. We want you to feel like you matter here, because you do.

One of our more popular activities is open recreation. Open recreation is where facilities and equipment are made available for your use on a walk up basis. There are no scheduled games, leagues etc. but rather basketball courts, racquetball courts, weight equipment, cardiovascular equipment etc. are all made available for you to use when it fits your schedule.

 Our facilities are open over 300 hours per week and offer different opportunities at each location. The open recreation program provides a great chance to try new activities as equipment for things like racquetball and sqaush are available so you can try new things without having to buy anything.

Come by and visit them all, you'll find a place to become "engaged."

Swain Student Activities Center, Recreational Sports Area

Completed in 1990, the recreational sports area of the Swain Student Activities Center has become a hub of campus life. Over 350,000 participants used this area of the "SAC" last year. Mendelsohn Gymnasium, named after former director Ellis J. Mendelsohn, contains 4 multi purpose gym floors that can be utilized for basketball, volleyball or badminton. The remainder of the center contains 5 racquetball courts, 2 squash courts, complete lockeroom facilities, and a 5000 square foot strength and fitness area featuring a full line of Trotter selectorized weight training equipment, Nautilus free weight and plate loaded equipment and over 5 tons of free weights. The room also contains 30 pieces of cardiovascular training equipment ranging from True and Lifecycle stationary bikes, Climbmax & Trotter stair climbers, Versa Climbers, Concept II rowing ergometers and elliptical trainers. Racquetball and squash courts may be reserved one day in advance by calling 852-7850 or by stopping by the Service Counter. Treadmills may be reserved by stopping in the center during operating hours.