Athletics and Recreation

 

The Athletics and Recreation Department's mission at UC Santa Cruz is to provide a wide variety of professional programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, academic success, leadership, lifelong wellness, and experiential learning.

Our department consists of NCAA Division III Athletics with 17 varsity teams as well as a robust amount of recreational opportunities including: group exercise and personal training, comprehensive outdoor programming with Adventure Rec, aquatics programming, 30 Sport Clubs organizations, a variety of Intramural Sports opportunities, and focused Physical Education courses.

Events from this organizer

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  • Pride Night with Women’s Soccer

    Join the Cantu Queer Center and Women’s Soccer for a Pride Game on 10/14/25. Game starts at 4pm at East Field. First 50 students will receive a FREE tshirt. There […]

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    Slugs Campout

    Upper East Field

    Adventure Rec warmly welcome UCSC students to join the 5th annual Campus Campout on the Upper East Field! Friday, September 26, 6:30pm – Saturday, September 27, 9:00am.

  • Women’s Basketball Fundraiser at Woodstock’s

    Woodstock’s Pizza 710 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA

    Support UCSC Women’s Basketball! Join us at Woodstock’s Pizza on Dec. 2 from noon – 9 p.m. for a delicious way to give back! How to participate: Just mention the Women’s Basketball fundraiser when ordering in person or use code UCSCWBALL for online orders. Why it matters: 20% of all proceeds from your purchase will […]