Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation offers activities that are exciting and challenging. The Student Recreation Center (SRC) serves as the hub for university students, faculty, staff, and alumni who want to participate in physical activity. It provides personalized training, competitive and recreational sports, club activities, group exercise, outdoor recreation, cardio and strength workout options, and a fun place to hang out with friends. A multitude of options are made available to meet the community's every need.

There are many opportunities to recreate at Boise State. The Student Recreation Center is comprised of a 3-court gymnasium, 4 racquetball courts one of which converts to a squash court), a full compliment of strength and cardio equipment, multi-purpose rooms, and a rock climbing gym. In addition, there are locker rooms, saunas, equipment available for check out, athletic training, and massage services. Beyond the doors of the SRC, facilities include a swimming pool, recreation field, and tennis courts. Within these facilities, Campus Recreation offers a wide variety of programs.

The Fitness Program organizes over 50 drop-in group exercise classes each week during the semester including cycling, lift, yoga, street dance, and kickboxing. Motivational help in exercising is available, including instructional programs, periodic incentives, fitness testing, and personal training. Workshops related to fitness, health, and nutrition are offered to educate the Boise State University Community.

For students interested in an organized athletic activity the Intramural Sports Program establishes numerous on-campus activities. Both the novice and expert can experience fun competition in team, dual, and individual sports throughout the year. The biggest event is the annual Toilet Bowl (flag football), which is played on the famous blue turf to kick off Homecoming week.

Club Sports offers athletic and competitive choices in a variety of disciplines for those interested in serious activity. Opportunities exist for participants to learn a new sport or maintain the personal level of expertise in the sport they love. All clubs are student led, operated, and funded. They provide a chance for individuals to develop and implement their leadership skills. Clubs practice regularly and often compete against local and regional opponents. There are approximately two-dozen existing Club Sports, however if a person's interests are not represented, Campus Recreation is more than happy to help them start a new club.

The Outdoor Program strives to take people away from the confines of campus to explore all that southern Idaho has to offer. A rental shop provides inexpensive four-season equipment rental. The experienced staff can provide trip-planning assistance while its library has maps and guidebooks for reference. If someone is interested in learning a new skill or building upon their current knowledge, workshops and seminars are provided in a variety of outdoor activities.

For more information, leadership opportunities, and additional activities, come visit us at the Student Recreation Center, call (208) 426-1131, or go to http://rec.boisestate.edu.