Ohio University
Graduate Catalog

Division of Campus Recreation


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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