Whether you like to play a sport or just watch, KU is likely to have a program that will interest you. In addition to the activities listed below, you can also enjoy the recreational opportunities provided by KU's beautiful, hilly campus: Potter Lake, Campus West and Wescoe Beach are among the favorite spots for sunning, reading the Kansan, or just relaxing between classes.
Kansas Union, 864-4651
www.union.ku.edu
The Hawks Nest area on Level 1 of the Kansas Union is a place of activity and
community for the campus of the University of Kansas. Students, faculty, staff,
and community members frequent the Hawks Nest to study, access wireless internet,
play billiards, watch TV, play dats, play shuffleboard, or sit on the terrace.
The Hawks Nest offers a performance area featuring a stage, track lighting,
and limited house sound to a seated audience of approximately 100 people.
Live performances, late night programming, and special events are featured
throughout the year. KU organizations
interested in sponsoring an event
in the Hawks Nest should contact the Kansas Union Events Services Office for programming
guidelines, sponsoring steps, and assistance to develop a successful event.
Allen Field House Ticket Office,
785/864-3141 or 800/34HAWKS
kuathletics@ku.edu
www.kuathletics.com
The KU intercollegiate athletics department is a member of the NCAA and Big
12 Conference with competition in 18 sports. Representing KU in men’s
events are cross-country, track, football, basketball, baseball and golf. Women’s
teams include cross-country, basketball, track, soccer, volleyball, softball,
tennis, rowing, golf and swimming and diving. There are also opportunities
for students interested in being involved in sports medicine, serving as team
managers, media relations and marketing or representing KU as a member of the
spirit squad. Contact individual coaches or department offices in the athletics
department (see Services
& Resources section) regarding open tryouts. The ticket office has
information regarding ticket availability for all home Jayhawk events.
Kansas Union, 785/864-3545
www.jaybowl.com
The Jaybowl, located on Level 1 of the Kansas Union has been a KU tradition
since 1953. Its twelve newly renovated bowling lanes are the home to leagues,
HSES Bowling Classes, and the nationally ranked KU Intercollegiate Bowling
Teams! Lanes are available for open bowling in the afternoons, evenings and
weekends. Cosmic Bowling is free for students each Friday and Saturday night
and features black lights, disco lights and great music. The Jaybowl is available
for student parties and can be reserved for small and large groups.
Other activities include video games, DDR, billiards and the Jaybowl Engraving
Service. The Jaybowl is open to the public and university community, but students
receive a discount when they show their KU I.D. The Jaybowl is a smoke and
alcohol free environment.
Student Recreation Fitness Center
1740 Watkins Center Drive
785/864-3546
www.recreation.ku.edu
The Student Recreation Fitness Center (SRFC) opened in September
of 2003. This
student-funded facility houses a 42’ rock climbing wall, 15,000 sq.
ft. of cardiovascular/resistance training equipment (including weight machines
and free weights), four multipurpose courts, racquetball/squash courts, a
suspended walking/running track, aerobic and martial arts studios, outdoor
pursuits, outdoor equipment rental, a free bike self-repair shop, locker
rooms, and a 52” plasma TV in the lobby.
Adams Campus Challenge Center
The Challenge Course will provide opportunities for organizations and groups
to work together and develop group unity. With the outside classroom environment, hidden talents and skills will be uncovered. The low course
is designed with a number of problem solving active elements to create mental
challenges that emphasize team- building and group cohesion.
Outside the SRFC are two lighted basketball courts. Parking is available at meters or in Lot 90 (yellow permit). For entrance to the SRFC or to check out equipment you must show your KUID.
Fitness programs include KUFit classes, Fit4U fitness assessments and personal training. Several KUFit classes include Pilates, yoga, CardioFunk, and Zumba. Fit4U and individual personal training sessions are also available.
Informal Recreation opportunities include open recreation hours at the SRFC and the Shenk Outdoor Complex. Open recreation at the SRFC includes use of the basketball, badminton, volleyball, squash and racquetball facilities. Equipment checkout is available at the SRFC Welcome Center. Outdoor equipment rental is available through Outdoor Pursuits.
Intramural Sports are offered all year and include team, individual/dual sports and tournaments. There are women’s, men’s and co-rec divisions. Sports include basketball, softball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, racquetball, golf, and flag football.
Outdoor Pursuits is located on the first floor of the SRFC and houses a 42’ rock climbing wall with a bouldered arch. Outdoor Pursuits serves as rental headquarters for hiking, canoeing and camping equipment. All are available to KU students, faculty and staff at very low rental prices. The rental checkout also offers a free, do-it-yourself bike repair shop.
Sport Clubs are student-led organizations that can be recreational, instructional or competitive. Each club has a student executive board that schedules practices and games and sets dues for its members. Each of the sport clubs offers opportunities to learn new sports, enhance your existing skills or compete and travel in your sport.
The Shenk Outdoor Complex, located at 23rd and Iowa Streets, is home to many intramural and sport club competitions and practices. Additional uses for the eight refurbished fields may be requested through KU Recreation Services. The fields are open late March to mid November and ample parking is available.
Robinson Gymnasium is the host for KU Recreation Services’ open gym hours on the basketball and racquetball courts as well as swimming pool recreation hours.
For more information on all of the KU Recreation Services programs and facilities – or to become one of the hundreds of students we employ each year – please visit our website www.recreation.ku.edu or visit the administrative office at the SRFC.
Kansas Union, 785/864-SHOW
sua@ku.edu
www.suaevents.com
For 70 years Student Union Activities, better known as SUA, has provided recreational,
educational and cultural activities for the KU community. SUA is made up of
student volunteers who plan, produce and promote concerts, lectures, movies,
trips, tournaments, traditional events and gallery exhibitions. Stop by the
Union Programs office on Level 4 of the Kansas Union for information.
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