Recreational Sports provides a variety of programs, services and facilities designed to meet the leisure and health needs of the VCU community. All currently enrolled students with valid identification are eligible to use all facilities. VCU and VCUHS staff, VCU faculty, alumni, retirees and selected contract employees are also eligible to join as members; details and fees are available in the membership section of the Recreational Sports Web site.

Recreational sports programs

Informal recreation

Available at all facilities and includes drop-in use of the fitness centers, gymnasiums, swimming pools and court space.

Intramural sports

Leagues and tournaments offered throughout the year at various skill levels, as well as men's, women's and corecreational divisions. Sports include basketball, flag football, softball, racquet sports, volleyball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and dodgeball.

Fitness/wellness programs

Programs include group exercise classes (indoor cycling, Pilates, step aerobics, yoga), personal fitness training services, fitness incentive programs, fitness workshops and certifications.

Outdoor Adventure Program

The OAP provides reasonably priced outdoor recreational trips. Activities such as camping, kayaking, climbing, cross-country skiing and more are offered throughout the year and facilitated by experienced trip leaders. For those planning their own outdoor activities, the Outing Rental Center offers equipment such as canoes, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags and trail guides at nominal cost. For additional information, call (804) 828-6004.

Sport clubs

Clubs give students the opportunity to train and compete against other colleges in a variety of sports. Clubs vary in focus and programming as student members manage the operation of the club and decide on club activities.

Aquatics programs

Programs are held at both pools. Members can take advantage of learn-to-swim programs for adults and children, water exercise and incentive programs, and certification programs. Pools are available for group rental.

Special events

Special events are provided throughout the year including the Turkey Trot 5K, VCU Spring Challenge and golf tournaments.

Recreational Sports facilities

Recreational Sports operates five facilities encompassing two fitness centers, one wellness center, basketball/volleyball/badminton courts, racquetball and squash courts, lighted outdoor basketball courts, two swimming pools, a lighted, artificial-turf field and a tennis center. All fitness centers feature Broadcast Vision. Wellness centers offer resources on health, wellness and nutrition.

Facilities include:

The Stuart C. Siegel Center, (804) 827-1100.
The Cary Street Recreation Complex (currently under renovation/construction), (804) 828-6219.
The Outing Rental Center, (804) 828-6004.
MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center, (804) 828-6100.
The Franklin Street Pool, (804) 827-1100.
The Thalhimer Tennis Center, (804) 828-1458.