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Recreation


University Recreation provides optimal recreational opportunities for all students, faculty and staff, alumni and community through programmatic offerings and facilities utilization. The desired outcome is the encouragement of physical, emotional and social growth and stability through the individual's permanent development of a lifestyle that includes health fitness, and leisure activities.

University Recreation seeks to celebrate differences by recruiting staff and program participants which reflects the diversity of the University.

Aquatic Center

205-348-6155
Contacts: Ed Reed, Manager of Aquatic Center
Susan Wharton Coordinator of Aquatic Programs
Andrea Staffo, Aquatic Graduate Assistant

Student Recreation Center

205-348-5140
Contacts: Andy Beville, Assistant Director of UREC Facilities
Jill Tappen, Assistant Director for UREC Programs
Hardwood gym 5 multi-purpose courts
Free weights 1/8 mile jogging track
Resistance equipment Locker rooms (M/W)
Cardio area Dry and steam saunas
Indoor swimming pool 2 aerobics rooms
Outdoor patio/lounge Over 110,000 sq. ft.
12 racquetball courts Expansion imminent
Squash court 1200+ users daily

For more information, please visit us at http://urec.sa.ua.edu