By: Zhiwen Yang, Contributing Writer
At the beginning of the new semester, those at Saint Leo University should find a recreational activity suitable for themselves. These activities will improve lifestyles and all-around fitness.
“I have been here since 2013. I enjoy working here and the community aspect is really good. Our activities are open to all students, faculty, and staff,” said Conner Kilpatrick, the Director of Recreation at Saint Leo.
The goal of the Saint Leo recreation department is to provide safe, quality programming through recreational activities that promote the social, mental, and physical well-being.
Conner Kilpatrick (Director of Recreation) and Sam Misurale (Student worker).
For freshmen, Saint Leo offers a 4,000-square-foot fitness center with all the latest cardio and weightlifting equipment, as well as group exercise rooms. The Fitness Center provides a variety of group classes. To check out the Group Exercise Spring 2020 Schedule, click here:
https://www.saintleo.edu/hubfs/Group-Exercise-Spring-2020.pdf
(Open Gym on most nights is located in the Bowman Center gym from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
Whenever students finish their last lesson of the day or when night falls, whether they want to break a sweat or lift, whether it’s the weekend or a weekday, the Fitness Center can provide them with activities. In competitive and casual leagues, students can enjoy college through social and healthy learning by relaxing and finding your passion or achieving your goals.
Saint Leo Student: Luke David Hand making good use of the fitness center.
The Saint Leo Intramural Sports program is dedicated to providing each of its students with a variety of recreational opportunities so that they can participate in healthy competitions while developing character, maintaining integrity, and building athleticism. Intramural sports are a great way to make new friends, build your mind and body, and learn new skills. People can participate in structured leagues and a range of activities, including basketball, flag football, softball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and dodge ball. Both gifted athletes and those who just want to have fun will enjoy the Saint Leo Intramural Sports program.
Florida is known as the Sunshine State where anyone can enjoy the sun and the outdoors. There is another place in Saint Leo to have fun, and that is the Aquatics Facility, or, the swimming pool. The Aquatics Facility is perfect to indulge in youthful vitality with friends. The pool’s hours of operation are on Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Days and hours are subject to change with holidays, student breaks and facility maintenance. In 2020, there are always plenty of sports available.
Click here to view a tentative Spring 2020 Intramural schedule. https://www.saintleo.edu/hubfs/Intramural-Schedule-Spring-2020.pdf
The Bowman Center has three full basketball and volleyball courts. There are also tennis courts, softball and baseball stadiums, and soccer and lacrosse complexes on campus.
