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Club Sports
Club Sports
The Saint Joseph's University Club Sports Program's mission is to provide students with a unique opportunity to develop leadership, organizational and fiscal management skills in a safe, supportive and fun learning environment in which participants can build a sense of community.
Intramurals
Intramurals
The Intramural Sports Program is designed to encourage the Saint Joseph's University community to participate in organized sport activities.
Group Fitness
Group Fitness
Our group fitness classes are open to all members of the SJU community including students, faculty and staff.
About Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation serves the students, faculty, staff and community of Saint Joseph’s University. Our goal is to enhance the campus experience by providing recreational opportunities for everyone. We work to reinforce the educational mission of Saint Joseph’s University (which emphasizes the development of the total person – Spirit, Mind, and Body) by promoting and advancing healthy lifestyle choices through participation opportunities, educational experiences, and support services.
Campus Recreation welcomes all students, faculty, alumni, and staff regardless of their athletic abilities. Our intramural program is structured to provide the entire Saint Joseph's University community with the opportunity to participate in a variety of competitive and recreational sports activities.
Our programs encompass stress management, leadership and teamwork development, civil engagement, intramural and club sports, group fitness and much more.
Facilities
The campus recreation facilities offers Saint Joseph's students, staff, faculty and alumni the opportunity to get involved with fitness and training activities, sports and educational services that best fit their interests. The facilities provided include O'Pake Fitness and Recreation Center, Athletic and Recreation Center, Esports Lab, Samuel Gompers School and the Maguire Tennis Courts.
Summer Hours
As a reminder, the ARC is closed, but we look forward to welcoming you to the Woodland Fitness Center, opening in Fall 2025—stay tuned for more updates. Please note that the O'Pake Fitness & Recreation Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Additionally, O'Pake Pool hours will be posted once we have enough certified lifeguards available. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at recreation@sju.edu.
O'Pake Fitness & Recreation Center
Monday-Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
Associations and Accolades
Saint Joseph's is a proud member of the NIRSA (National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association) which is the leading resource for professional and student development, education, and research in collegiate recreational sports.
The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association is committed to be recognized internationally as the leader in recreation within higher education, dedicated to excellence in student and professional development, education, research, and standards. NIRSA’s commitment, creativity, and strategic partnerships are consistently demonstrated through outstanding programs, facilities, and services.
