The esports lab is closed today but will resume normal operating hours tomorrow.

With the big game on Sunday, we updated our hours so our staff can enjoy the fun. Please email recreation@sju.edu with any questions or concerns. P.S. GO BIRDS!

We have a very busy club sport filled Saturday so come out to our men's club volleyball tournament at the ARC or check out our men's club ice hockey game at Skatium! Don't forget to reach out to our traveling club teams as well. Good luck all! #THWND

Our intramural basketball league tipped off and the competition is fierce! Which team will represent SJU in the Philadelphia City 6 tournament happening in March? Stay tuned and come support your favorite teams!

Starting this Friday, get fit and give back with our group fitness classes! Help raise awareness and donate to fight heart disease. Donations are not required to participate in group fitness classes but any bit helps!

This week we're highlighting Xavier Slaughter, an O'Pake building supervisor. Xavier is a Psychology major from Chicago who loves MMA. He also loves the Weeknd and has two tattoos dedicated to him!

Starting Monday, February 3rd all patrons entering any Saint Joseph's Recreation facility will need to bring their SJU ID, no exceptions. If a SJU ID is not present, access will be denied. This includes all club sport & intramural participants.

Check out all our club competitions this week and come out to the men's ice hockey game Saturday to cheer on your hawks! All our other clubs are on the road this weekend so shoot them a "good luck" text. Let's get some wins! #THWND

The O'Pake Pool will reopen tomorrow, January 30th so get your suits ready and come swim some laps! Check out our website for our full list of operating hours.

The spring club sport registration deadline is approaching fast so make sure all items are submitted by February 3rd at 11:59pm. If you do not see "approved" on the registration platform reach out to your team president for more information. Those not approved cannot participate.

This week, meet Lauren Joseph, a fitness center attendant from Philadelphia, PA. Lauren is a Child and Family Studies major with a minor in Psychology. Her favorite sport is track & field and she loves taking walks.

Our club sports are ready for action with two home basketball games this weekend. Come out to the ARC to support your club teams! #THWND

The multisport court is back online! Thank you for your patience as the lines cured, we appreciate you. Photo cred: Halkin Mason Photography LLC

Both gyms in the O'Pake Recreation Center are closed until further notice. Stay tuned for updates!

Make sure you're securing your items by using our day use lockers, bringing your own lock for the general locker room or purchase a locker or lock through us! Please visit our website for how to purchase a lock/locker and review our bag and locker room policies.

Our group fitness classes are a hit! Make sure you sign up in advance to secure your spot in any/all of our classes. Since they're gaining popularity, please cancel your reservation if you can no longer attend so those waitlisted can join.

Meet Katie McCole a Biology major from Roxborough, PA. Katie is a fitness center attendant whose favorite sport is volleyball. Fun fact, Katie has never been on a plane!

All recreation facilities are closed today, January 19th due to inclement weather. Check back for more updates.

Don't forget to check out our website at or review our previous posts for our MLK hour updates. Have a great weekend!

Our men's club ice hockey team travels to West Chester tonight then competes at home tomorrow for a 5pm game vs George Washington. Let's go hawks! Video cred to @mancinicreated.