The Student Recreation Center provides space dedicated to open recreation in order to meet the present and future needs of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
This SRC has created opportunities for individuals to improve their total fitness, develop healthy lifestyle habits, improve sports and outdoor recreation skills, reduce stress, increase energy level, improve strength and endurance, realize the positive rewards from an active lifestyle as well as meet and interact with others.
Entry to the Student Recreation Center is through a card swipe system that requires an active University UNSea ID card. All participants must have a UNSea ID card for entry. Temporary ID cards are available through Auxiliary Services for ID holders who have lost or misplaced their IDs.
Policies & Procedures
Welcome to the UNCW Student Recreation Center (SRC)! The Department of Campus Recreation offers staff-directed and self-directed activities which include but are not limited to basketball, volleyball, badminton, walking, jogging, group exercise, weight training, personal training, tennis lessons, swim lessons and climbing. The Hanover/Trask Natatorium will continue to be utilized for recreational swim. Open tennis play is available at the Gazebo recreation area. All Campus Recreation programs and facilities are available for faculty, staff and students who have paid the appropriate fees.
Please become familiar with the policies and procedures, which govern the operation of the Student Recreation Center. They should help you to make the best use of what our facility has to offer.
Harris Teeter Fitness Center (Policies)
The Harris Teeter Fitness Center is equipped with the lastest state-of-the art exercise equipment including:
Elliptical trainers, stair climbers, stationary bikes, free weights, ergs, treadmills, selectorized weight machines
Multipurpose Courts
The multipurpose courts are available for a variety of activities. The three court area can be used for basketball, volleyball, badminton, Sport Clubs and special events.
Group Exercise Room
A variety of class times are available including times for the early risers and those that prefer a late night workout.
Climbing Wall
The UNCW Student Recreation Center climbing wall stands approximately 28 feet high and provides over 1900 square feet of climbing surface. Routes range in difficulty from "no sweat" slab climbing to a fiercely overhanging arete section. The wall is intended for those with no experience to expert. Come by and give it a try! First time climbers climb for free.
Locker Room
Locker Room privelages and rules include:
- Daily use lockers are available at no charge. These lockers are located in the men’s and women’s locker rooms.
- Locks may not be left on lockers overnight. Locks will be cut off and the contents of the locker removed at the end of each day. Contents removed from lockers may be picked up at the Lobby Desk or the Campus Recreation office.Members must provide their own locks.
- The Department of Campus Recreation and its staff are not responsible for personal belongings. Please secure all belongings while in the Student Recreation Center as we cannot insure the safety of any items that are not properly secured during your visit.
Walking/Jogging Track
The three-lane track provides a temperature-controlled environment for participants. This walk/jog track is available during all facility hours.
- Inside lane is for runners and two outside lanes are for joggers/walkers
- Walking/jogging direction will be rotated daily for even wear of the track surface
- Only appropriate athletic running, walking, or cross training shoes are to be worn on the track. No spikes!
- No spectating is permitted from the track for everyone's safety
- Stretching is allowed in the lobby overlook area and corners of the running track
- Distance: 9 times around the center lane = 1 mile
