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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, Esports Lab, the Maguire Tennis Courts and the Woodland Fitness Center.
As a reminder, the ARC is closed, but starting August 25th an indoor fitness space with cardio and strength equipment will be open for use in Woodland 139 on the University City campus. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at recreation@sju.edu.
All recreation facilities will close after operating hours on August 15th and will reopen on August 25th.
Summer Hours
O'Pake Fitness & Recreation Center
Monday-Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
O'Pake Pool (closed August 8)
Monday & Friday: 9am-12pm
Fall Hours
Esports Lab
Daily: 1pm-6pm
O'Pake Fitness & Recreation Center
Monday-Thursday: 7am-10pm
Friday: 7am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-8pm
O'Pake Pool
Monday & Friday: 7:30am-5pm
Saturday: 12pm-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Woodland 139 Fitness Center
Monday-Thursday: 7am-12pm & 5pm-10pm
Friday: 7am-12pm & 3pm-6pm
Sunday: 4pm-8pm
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.
