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, and staff 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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Facilities & Hours Discover our Facilities

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.

Zip-A-Thon

Start at the Tower Climb and traverse two element bridges to reach the “Giant Swing and Zip Zone”. One more step and you soar through the air like a true Seahawk! Sunday, August 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm | No Experience Needed | Free | Just Show Up and Play!

Challenge Course Information

Seahawk Adventures - Fall Trips

We offer adventure recreation trips in the Wilmington area, across the Southeast Region, and beyond. Join us as we surf, stand up paddle board, canoe, kayak, backpack, climb, and a whole lot more! Students, faculty, staff, and guests are all eligible to register for a trip.

Seahawk Adventure Trips

Intramural Sports - Fall Offerings

Intramural Sports at UNCW are composed of team, individual, and special event activities that are designed to provide engaging opportunities for everyone.

Intramural Sport Opportunities

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

Challenge Course

The Challenge Course provides exciting and challenging experiential learning opportunities to help groups focus on leadership skills, team building, and positive, effective group processes. Check out UNCW.EDU/CampusRec for more information on course offerings.

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