Fitness
Fitness and Sports
The Physical Education Program Handbook describes recreational and educational opportunities available to students and their spouses or partners; the book is available from the Physical Education office in Teagle Hall (607.255.4286).
Club Sports
Club sports are available through student organizations.
607.255.4169
Intramural Sports Office
301 Helen Newman Hall
607.255.2315
intramurals+[at]+cornell [dot] edu
Campus Sports Facilities
Bartels Hall
Campus Road
607.255.6183
www.coe.cornell.edu
Home of the Big Red basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams, Bartels also hosts many physical education courses.
Lindseth Climbing Wall: This 160-foot-wide, 30-foot-tall wall is the largest natural-rock indoor climbing wall in North America. Available during the academic year, it's enjoyed by first-time climbers and experts alike (607.254.8255).
Barton Hall
South campus
607.255.7775
Features an eight-lane, 200-meter indoor track; a large open gym floor; racquetball and squash courts reserved on a first-come, first-served basis; and ROTC headquarters.
Grumman Squash Courts
South campus
607.255.1318
Robert J. Kane Sports Complex
East of Robison Alumni Fields
Features a natural-turf soccer field and a 400-meter outdoor track, and a field-event and throwing area.
Lynah Rink
South campus
607.255.3793
Offers public skating from late October until mid-March.
Oxley Equestrian Center
Pine Tree Road
South of East Hill Plaza
607.272.0152
One of the largest indoor riding arenas in the East, the center offers polo and riding instruction and polo games on Fridays and Saturdays.
Reis Tennis Center
Pine Tree Road, south of East Hill Plaza
607.272.0037
Six indoor courts and six outdoor courts, which are used for physical education courses, intercollegiate athletics, and recreational play. Additional outdoor courts are located on west campus (corner of West Avenue and Campus Road) and on north campus (Thurston Avenue, Jessup Road).
Cornell Fitness Centers
607.254.2824
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All facilities house a variety of equipment, including stationary bikes, dumbbells, treadmills, and weight machines. Helen Newman and Teagle Halls offer lap swimming and additional amenities. The wide variety of aerobics classes include jazzercise, global groove, sports conditioning, water aerobics, Tai Chi, and yoga.
Appel Commons
North campus
607.255.0204
Helen Newman Hall
North campus
607.254.6728
Features a dance studio; headquarters for the Wellness Program and intramural sports; a large open gym floor; a sauna for women only; 16 bowling lanes; and a swimming pool.
Noyes Community Recreation Center
West campus
607.255.1713
Teagle Hall
South campus
607.255.5532 (downstairs); 607.255.4713 (upstairs)
Features crew practice tanks; headquarters for the physical education and athletics programs; a swimming pool; weight-training rooms; and a wrestling room.