Welcome!
Upcoming Events You Don't Want To Miss
There's a lot to take in the first few weeks after you arrive on Grounds. Take a look at some of the ways you can connect with other students and find community.
RecFest
August 23 from 6-8:30pm at the AFC
Come and find your people. We help you connect with people who share similar interests. Learn about all things UVA Rec, enjoy free food, games, activities, music, giveaways and grab a free t-shirt (while supplies last)! There will also be a club sport meet and greet.
Hoos Home
August 24 from 10pm-1:30am at the AFC
Keep the party going after the concert with Hoos Home at the AFC. We'll have FREE food trucks, bears to build, games, prizes and a lot of opportunities to connect with other Hoos! Students only, so bring your ID, or better yet, scan in using our app!
UVA Rec Job Fair
August 26 from 4pm-7pm at the AFC
UVA Rec is one of the largest employers on Grounds and we're definitely the most fun. Come learn about all the opportunities to grow professionally.
More Than Sports
UVA Rec manages 4 recreational centers which includes 2 indoor pools, a 2,000+ sq ft Climbing Center and over 30 acres of outdoor courts and fields. We provide opportunities for self-directed and organized fitness, sports and adventure.
If you want to make friends and develop healthy habits, then, you'll want to get familiar with your UVA Rec.
Take a virtual tour of the amazing indoor resources available to you.
The Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC)
Slaughter Recreation Center (SRC) - Location of Climbing Center
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Fitness - Styles of Fitness
Self-directed - For the people who have both the knowledge and motivation to get a good workout on their own. We've got state of the art equipment in each of our buildings so you can do your thing. We also offer personal training to give you a plan tailored specifically for you.
Group Fitness - Passionate instructors lead these drop-in classes giving some instruction and lots of motivation. Group Fitness is a community of people working out together in a variety of formats from cycle to strength to dance to aquatic.
Instructional Classes - Fitness Instruction classes give you progressive instruction with the same group of people over a series of weeks. You'll develop your ability, knowledge and friendships all while getting a great workout.
Personal Training - Get 1 on 1 fitness training to reach your goals.
Sports
Very few things can develop us the way sports can. Sports helps strengthen us physically, mentally, relationally and emotionally. That's why we organize a wide variety of sports for every kind of player. Take a look at our upcoming leagues and tournaments.
Adventure
The Outdoor Adventure program helps you experience Virginia's amazing natural beauty. Make some new friends by sharing an adventures. We have trips you can go on or rent some gear and venture off on your own. We also have over 2,000 sq ft of climbing surface at the Climbing Center located at Slaughter Recreational Center.