Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation supports student learning by providing opportunities to be active, develop leadership skills, cultivate community, and persist in experiences proven to enhance well-being. We are committed to providing welcoming and well-maintained facilities, staffed with an emphasis on compassionate service. We encourage individuals to put a little recreation in their life on a daily basis and support this with our motto "LEARN. LIVE. PLAY. THE RECREATION WAY."
The Intramural program is one of the best programs on campus. It's a great way to meet people and have a great time, and you might even get some fun exercise out of it, too. That's why our intramural program has such a long, storied tradition at USD.
Fun, sportsmanship, and fellowship are the goals of the Intramural program. We want you to exercise, form friendships, develop lifetime interests and appreciate diversity and inclusion through participation in intramurals.
All levels are welcome - participation is the goal. We offer multiple levels of competition, from recreational to highly competitive leagues. Many participants play more than one activity. USD Graduate and Law Students particularly enjoy the Softball league, but participate in numerous intramural programs.
To join in on the fun, gather some USD friends (students, staff, faculty or alumni with alumni membership) together and register online. Each member must register individually and pay a $20 semester participation fee. Please note that the Intramural fee is non-refundable, as it is the fee for the entire program, not for a specific league. The fee allows you to participate in as many leagues as you want. The only exception would be due to an injury before league play began that prevented participation. A doctor’s documentation will have to be provided in order for the refund to be processed.
Recreation classes are designed for the entire campus community at USD. Classes provide students with opportunities to learn new skills and activities, to increase physical strength and fitness, and to provide a balance in daily life. By introducing and encouraging these activities, we hope that you will develop a life-long interest in health and fitness.
The Campus Recreation department offers over 50 recreational classes each semester. You can choose from classes in the areas of:
Questions? campusrecreation@sandiego.edu, (619) 260-4583
University Fitness (USD FIT) is a branch of Campus Recreation dedicated to developing the mind, body and spirit of our campus community.
If you have questions regarding our facility, please email us at usdbfc@gmail.com.
For questions regarding personal training, please email our Head Trainer, Rob Bauer, at bauerr@sandiego.edu.
Facilities
The McNamara Fitness Center, located inside the Jenny Craig Pavilion, is a wonderful 4,000 square foot facility designed to meet the needs of University of San Diego students, faculty, and staff. The Center has a large cardio area with 9 treadmills, 6 elliptical trainers, 4 stationary bikes, 2 step mills and 1 ergometer.
The Bradford Lee Bosley Café and Fitness Center is 8,515 square foot wellness focused facility located in the heart of Valley housing. The Center offers a cafe, multi-purpose exercise rooms, cardio machines, and strength training. It also hosts GroupEx classes.
The Sports Center is a multi-functional recreation facility on the east end of campus that houses the pool, tennis/pickleball courts, an indoor gymnasium, snack bar and equipment checkout room, locker rooms, 3 exercise/recreation classrooms and an outdoor functional circuit training area.
Athletics
USD is a member of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. Football is a nonscholarship sport, with competition in the Pioneer Football League (Division I-FCS). School colors are Torero Blue, Navy, and White. The mascot is the Torero (bullfighter), and teams compete as "The Toreros."
USD competes in the following sports:
- Men's Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross-country
- Men's Football
- Men's Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Women's Softball
- Women's Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Women's Track and Field
- Women's Volleyball
All graduate students have the opportunity to watch athletic events on campus using your Torero ID. All tickets are free with the exception for Football- students receive a discounted rate.
Where do I park for games and events?
Guests to campus must pay to park in either the Main Parking Structure (subject to space availability) or the West Parking Structure and West Parking Lot. Payment is required Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm.
Please visit the website for more information.
Are youth prices available?
Yes. Youth are considered ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are admitted for free, provided they will be on an adult's lap and will not be occupying a seat of their own.
Jenny Craig Pavilion
5998 Alcala Park
619-260-7550
tickets@sandiego.edu
Office hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm Pacific Time
Please view the campus map for locations of athletic venues.
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures serves the USD community members with opportunities to experience outdoor activities that aim to promote personal growth, leadership development, relationship building and environmental responsibility.
Hahn University Center 136
Phone: (619) 260-4709
explore@sandiego.edu
With a focus on outdoor recreation, environmental education, leadership development and team building, we offer a variety of outings locally, regionally and internationally. Pre-Orientation Adventure, overnight trips, outdoor recreation classes and day trips around San Diego are a few examples. We also operate a resource center and rental shop that provides outdoor recreation equipment and trip planning resources for individuals and groups that choose to venture on their own excursions.
Outdoor Adventures is also a hub for people interested in living an active, outdoor lifestyle that strives to create a balance between humanity and the natural world. There are many ways to get involved and a it’s a great community to connect with. So join us for your next adventure as we discover San Diego and beyond.
OA rents a large variety of outdoor equipment at great rates that are designed to alleviate the high cost of buying equipment* – especially for people who only venture into the outdoors occasionally – this program is a great resource to try new outdoor activities.
*All item rentals are made in person at the USD OA Office (UC 136). View available equipment.
Outdoor Adventures offers a variety of trips to USD students. These trips can take place over the weekend or over a USD holiday break. Learn about the many trips offered or register for an OA trip.