Student Handbook 2009-2010
| Lynn Schweizer | Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation Center, schweizer@denison.edu, (740) 587-6657 |
| Cathy Harvey | Facilities Scheduling, harvey@denison.edu, (740) 587-6580 |
| Racquetball, Squash Court Reservations: First Floor Cage | (740) 587-6694 |
It is the function of the Recreation and Intramural Department to encourage active student participation in a wide range of competitive sports and recreational activities. The program opportunities include ZUMBA fitness classes, yoga, intramural and club sports, as well as drop-in recreational activities.
Athletic, Physical Education and Recreation Center: 200 Meter Indoor track, 4 indoor tennis courts, fitness room, multi-purpose room, 4 racquetball courts, 4 squash courts, swimming/diving pool and strength room.
Livingston Gym: 2 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts.
Alumni Fieldhouse: 3 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, walk/jog track.
Outdoors:Playing fields, 12 tennis courts, outdoor track, platform tennis, 2 sand volleyball courts.
Reservations: Students, faculty, or staff who wish to reserve the facilities for a Denison activity must make a reservation two weeks in advance. Call (740) 587-6580 for more information.
Yoga Classes: Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:45-6:15pm at Mitchell Center in Room 252 located across from the track balcony. Classes are free to the Denison community and are taught by nationally certified instructors. There are yoga mats available or you may bring your own mat.
ZUMBA Classes: ZUMBA is an aerobic fitness program that incorporates Latin dance steps with whole body fitness movements. Classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:45-5:45pm at Mitchell Center in Room 252 located across from the track balcony. Classes are free to the Denison community and are taught by nationally certified instructors. Bring a water bottle.
Intramural Sports: An organized Intramural program is offered for Denison students, faculty, and staff in a variety of competitive sports. The Intramural program provides competition in floor hockey, flag football, basketball, golf, volleyball, indoor soccer, tennis, sand volleyball, dodgeball and softball. The program is flexible and may offer other Intramural events depending on student interest.
Club Sports: Club teams are student-organized, and dependent on the needs and interests of the students. The following clubs provide the participants with team competition with other colleges: badminton, crew, cricket, water polo, equestrian, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, running and squash. Other clubs that are noncompetitive in nature include: bowling, fencing, clay target, skiing, outing, rock climbing and taekwando.
It is the responsibility of the participants to take necessary precautions to avoid injury to themselves and others during club sport practices, travel or competition. Club Sports Guidelines and additional information are available from the Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation Department at (740) 587-6657.
Varsity Sports: Denison offers the following varsity sports to men: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, diving, track (indoor and outdoor) and tennis. Women's varsity sports include: field hockey, volleyball, softball, tennis, swimming, diving, track (indoor and outdoor), cross country, basketball, lacrosse, soccer and golf.