Stony Brook University Student's Welcome Center

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Go Seawolves! Stony Brook's Division I-AA football team competes against Albany, Lehigh, Hofstra, and New Hampshire. Our other Division I teams compete in the America East Conference. Stony Brook's Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium seats 8,300 and boasts a state-of-the-art playing surface. A new era for Stony Brook is upon us. Come out and cheer on the Seawolves!

Athletics sponsors NCAA Division I level intercollegiate competition in the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.

Photo: Seawolves Sports Complex Facilities
All students are encouraged to take advantage of the many recreational and physical fitness facilities on the campus. The Sports Complex facilities include courts for basketball, volleyball, racquetball, squash, badminton, a running track, a dance studio, an exercise room, a weight room, lockers, and a pool. The outdoor facilities include tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, baseball, softball, and soccer fields, multipurpose fields for intramural competition, beach volleyball courts, and a new football/lacrosse stadium.

To gain access to the indoor facility, students must present their University identification cards at the main entrance. If a student brings a guest, a $5 usage fee must be paid for the guest to enter the Sports Complex. Racquetball and squash reservations must be made no earlier than two days prior to the desired date by calling (631) 632-7200.

Campus Recreation

The Department of Campus Recreation sponsors many programs for the University Community, including Intramural Sports, Fitness and Non-Credit Instructional Programs, Informal Recreation, Special Events, Sport Clubs, and the Equipment Rental Area. Our primary goal is to enhance the quality of life on campus for students, faculty, and staff by providing a diverse range of programs and facilities to meet your recreational needs.

Recreational Facilities The University community is encouraged to take advantage of our many recreational and physical fitness facilities.
The Indoor Sports Complex facilities include:
volleyball courts basketball courts squash courts racquetball courts badminton courts pool	running track dance studio weight room exercise room lockers
Outdoor facilities include: tennis courts basketball courts softball fields beach volleyball courts multipurpose fields for intramurals Wellness Center facilities include: locker rooms with showers cardiovascular equipment Cardio Theater System with eight televisions two dance studios located in the lower level of the SAC free weights strength training machines

Intramural Sports
Intramural sports offer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to participate in team and individual sport competitions, including flag football, basketball, volleyball, indoor and outdoor soccer, floor hockey, softball, beach volleyball, and bowling.

Special tournaments are scheduled for badminton, squash, tennis, wallyball, and racquetball. Individuals as well as teams are encouraged to participate in intramurals. Teams are usually formed from residence hall groups, Greek student organizations, student organizations, and often simply a group of friends.

"Open Rec"
Informal recreation, commonly referred to as "Open Rec," gives you the opportunity to participate in drop-in activities such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, indoor soccer, racquetball, squash, swimming, and fitness activities. Weekly schedules are available through the Department of Campus Recreation and on our Web site.

Fitness Programs and Non-Credit Instruction
These activities include sports demonstrations, fitness training sessions, and classes designed around a specific activity. Demonstrations and instruction activities include tennis, racquetball, badminton, and martial arts. Non-credit classes are scheduled in the Dance Studio for aerobics, aikido, body sculpting, kickboxing, step-aerobics, and yoga.

Sport Clubs
A comprehensive Sport Clubs Program is an integral part of campus recreation. It fills the void between intramural sports activities and intercollegiate athletics. Sport clubs give members of the University community an opportunity to participate in highly competitive sports activities, learn new skills, improve skill level, and enjoy the recreational and social benefits derived from sports involvement. Sport clubs are formed by individuals motivated by a common interest and desire to participate in a favorite sports activity. A sport club may be oriented toward competition, teaching, recreation, or solely for social purposes.

The success of the Sport Clubs Program depends upon the student leaders of the individual clubs. They must have the initiative and drive to handle club administrative matters and motivate club members to take part in various club activities. Without student interest there would be no sport clubs. The following sport clubs are recognized at Stony Brook: badminton, ballroom dance, belly dancing, Boston-style Tae kwon do, bushido self defense, capoeria, chess, Chinese checkers, cricket, crew, cycling, equestrian, fencing, ice hockey, kumdo, kung fu, men’s rugby, outdoors club, shotokan karate, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, women’s rugby, and wrestling.

Photo: Fitness Wellness Center
The Eugene Weidman Wellness Center is a brand new facility located on the third floor of the Student Activities Center. Amenities include free membership, locker rooms and showers, cardiovascular equipment, strength training machines, and free weights. Two dance studios are located in the basement of the Student Activities Center. Non-credit fitness classes are scheduled in the dance studios for step aerobics, yoga, body sculpting, kickboxing, tai chi, and low-impact aerobics. Special Wellness Workshops feature informative sessions on health and fitness and group activities for students, faculty, and staff. These activities include sport demonstrations, fitness training sessions, and classes designed around a specific activity. For information on individual and group programs, call (631) 632-6850.

Fitness Centers
At Stony Brook, we are committed to the total development of our students. Stony Brook remains in the forefront when it comes to offering students a variety of living options. In addition to a wealth of social and educational opportunities, we are providing residents with state-of-the-art fitness centers so that students may enjoy the benefits of exercise without leaving their quad. Each quad offers a fully equipped fitness center, complete with either Cybex or Nautilus circuits, as well as stationary bicycles, step machines, and dumbbells. Commuter students have access to the fitness centers in the Sports Complex and the Wellness Center. Workout programs and aerobics classes are also available.

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