Patrons use the cardio deck and fitness equipment located in the Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center

Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation facilities and programs provide UNCW students, faculty, staff, and community members with inclusive experiences that support their overall health and wellbeing.

We hope to inspire healthy lifestyles through recreation, innovative programming, and sustainable facilities, while embracing technology and fostering leadership development.

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Student Employment

We offer a variety of positions and pride ourselves in providing leadership opportunities through our student development initiatives.

Meet our Staff

Get to know our team, find contact information, and learn more about our values and mission.

Faculty, Staff, and Student - Pickleball Nights!

Come Connect, Play, Have Fun at the Shoreline Sports Complex Tennis Courts. Thursday Nights 5:00 - 7:00pm | May 14 through August 6 | No Experience Needed, Limited Equipment Available for Checkout. Just Show Up and Play! | Contact: 910.962.3261 | campusrec@uncw.edu |

National Champions

Men's Club Rugby are Back-To-Back DII National Champions! The MVP award went to Carey Cortes, who was a glue guy for the champion Seahawks. Wilmington. Maxton Buckingham led the back-to-back champs in tries with six on the weekend.

Collegiate Rugby Championship

Rock the Rec

Join thousands of Seahawks to Rock the Rec. Inflatables, Music, Tshirt Give-a-Way, Activities, Sport Club Resource Fair, etc. Sunday, August 16 | 6-8pm | Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center