The Ohio University Division of
Campus Recreation,
under the administration of the College of Health and Human Services,
is committed to the health and wellness of the Ohio University
community. A commitment is made to improve the quality of life by
providing quality facilities and programs and ensuring customer
satisfaction.
The division is comprised of:
These areas complement one another in providing Ohio University
students with facilities and programs to meet their recreational
activity interests and needs. They also fulfill the university goals
by encouraging physical, emotional, and social growth of individuals
by developing skills and positive attitudes for leisure through the
development of competitive and lifetime activities.
The
Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center is one of the largest
campus recreational facilities in the country. It covers more than
160,000 square feet on three floors housing five basketball courts,
two multipurpose courts, eight racquetball courts (two of which can
be converted for squash and walleyball), weight room, aerobic room,
fitness room, combative room, indoor track, climbing wall, game room,
meeting rooms, lobby, and lounge.
The Aquatic Center features an Olympic-sized pool
that has two three-meter and two one-meter diving boards, an
underwater observation area for viewing swimming and diving
techniques, and a sun deck equipped with chairs, sun cots, tables,
and umbrellas.
Bird Ice Arena is an indoor ice arena that
features an illuminated 190-by-85 foot ice surface with fiberglass
dasher boards. It provides skate rentals, a lounge area, and a
concession stand.
Ohio University offers a golf course and driving
range. The golf course has nine holes and a putting green. The
driving range is located on West State Street and offers an
illuminated 300-foot driving range with the capacity to accommodate
approximately 30 drivers. Rentals can be made for golf equipment and
carts, while a pro shop provides for the purchase of various
supplies.
The Ping Recreation Center and Aquatic Center, open year-round, are
available to students, faculty, staff, and on a more restricted
basis, the Athens community. Bird Arena, golf course, and driving
range operations are more restrictive due to seasonal conditions.
The Intramural Sports Program offers 33
activities for men and women that involve individual, dual, and team
competition. Activities include football, basketball, baseball,
broomball, volleyball, inner tube water polo, softball, tennis,
racquetball, and soccer. A coed program for dual and team competition
also is offered in a majority of the activities.
The division administers all recognized club sports on campus.
Currently, there are more than 20 recognized clubs. Any group of
students, faculty, and staff interested in organizing practices
and/or competition, or anyone interested in a particular club, should
contact the Division of Campus Recreation.
For more information on facilities and programs, call 740-593-4676.
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