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We care about you and your well-being, and we are here for you during these difficult times. We truly believe that recreation is a universal right, and that sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure have the ability to bridge differences, encourage dialogue, foster resilience, and build healthier and happier communities.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacts on VCU Rec Sports

VCU Rec Sports partners with Development and Alumni Relations in Brooklyn

Member experience and safety is of extreme importance to us. Here's a reminder to secure valuables while working out.

VCU Rec Sports is hosting its fourth annual Dance Day on October 11, 2019 at Cary Street Gym.

VCU Rec Sports Outdoor Adventure Program is hosting a showing of the No Man's Land Film Festival on October 2, 2019.

VCU Rec Sports is launching a series of events located in Monroe Park from all program areas.

Compete against other schools in the AORE Campus Challenge and see if VCU is the most active and "outdoorsy" school!

Bring your own chili, taste others' and judge them and sit back and watch some awesome films with OAP!

The OAP is hosting an Adventure Film Series where they will be showing a collection of climbing, skiing, hiking and more movies.

Rec Sports Night is Sunday, August 18!

Six individuals and seven clubs took home awards after being recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

Celebrate National Water Safety Month with us on May 4 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center!

Prior to working with the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, McGowan worked with the OAP. Read how McGowan turned her passion into a profession.

Congratulations to the two March Rec Sport Rockstars!

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation donated $3,500 to VCU Athletics and VCU Rec Sports in honor of their use of Enterprise and their affiliates with transportation.

Congratulations to the February Rec Sports Rockstars!

Trekking in Peru, a student perspective of an upcoming trip offering by O.A.P.

Spring Family Day on March 23 will be a sampling of activities that will be in our summer Rice Rivers Center Camps!

The VCU Ice Hockey Club defeated the Citadel, 5-4, to win the East Coast Collegiate Hockey Association Championship.

Sport Clubs at VCU gave back to the community by donating over 200 pounds of canned goods.

Emma Troy and Gina Kihnley are the 2018 recipients of the Rec Sports Rockstar Awards!

VCU Recreational Sports is bring in a new program starting Spring 2019, Instructional Programming.

Simple Steps to Ensure a Safe Pool Visit

Curious about what's happening with VCU Rec Sports Intramural Sports this semester? This post is for you!

Rec Sports will have shortened hours Thursday 9/13 and Sunday 9/16. All facilities will be closed 9/14 & 9/15. Read more for details.

VCU Rec Sports offers members two different types of locker options, do you know the difference?

You can connect Rec Sports and your favorite programs on social media, read more to learn how!

Here's some Rec Sports tips to keep in mind.

Rec Sports Night teams up with Water Wars for an incredible Welcome Week Monday night! Join us for activities on Cary Street Field, Linden Street and all throughout the Cary Street Gym. Grab a passport to fill out, and be entered into the Welcome Week prize drawing.

Rec Sports announces a $99 Summer Student Membership for college students in Richmond May 15 - Aug. 16.

VCU News recently featured Rec Sports personal trainers

"Whether we’re talking about inclusive rec or adaptive rec...we want to think more about who we aren’t reaching and why we aren’t reaching them."

The Ralph White River Hero Award, is given by the Friends of the James River Park to "acknowledge and honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to James River Park."

The annual VCU Sport Club Honors Reception honors and acknowledges our clubs and athletes.