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Sports & Recreation

We're an active college community. More than half of Roanoke students participate in athletic and outdoor activities.

A woman wearing sunglasses smiles after reaching the top of an outdoor climbing wall

  • NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Athletics

    Two lacrosse players, one in a black Roanoke uniform and the other in a white uniform, jump up with their sticks in the air as they go for the ball at the same time.

    Roanoke College is a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The Maroons are consistently near the top of the conference. We offer baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, track and field, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. 

  • Club Sports

    Three members of the bass fishing team, all male students in maroon jerseys, stand next to the Roanoke College bass fishing boat, which is painted maroon with a snazzy logo on the side.

    Club Sports are officially recognized student organizations that compete against other colleges in their respective conferences. We offer baseball, bass fishing, cheerleading, dance, esports, golf, powerlifting, riding, rugby, soccer, tennis and ultimate Frisbee.

  • Intramurals

    Two guys go for the flag on a third guy's belt in a game of flag football. They are outside on a field at night.

    Intramurals are a great way to play the sports you love while staying in shape and building lasting friendships. Any current student, faculty or staff member of Roanoke College can play. 

  • Outdoor Adventures

    A group of students stands next to the river, posing with each one holding a bright red and yellow inner tube for floating down the river.

    The Outdoor Adventures program runs outdoor excursions throughout the year, including hiking, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, skiing and snowboarding.

  • Dance Team

    A group of dancers in Roanoke uniforms perform in the middle of the basketball arena.

    The Roanoke College Dance Team performs at all home basketball games as well as other special events around campus.

  • Fitness

    A young lady runs on a treadmill in front of a wall of windows, and outside you can see the brick dorms of campus.

    The new Cregger Center includes a 200-meter indoor track, athletic training rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 

  • Group Fitness

    A group of women do squats with a barbell on their shoulders. One woman is in front of class facing them and instructing their movements.

    Group Fitness is a great way to become more physically fit while exercising in a group environment. We offer group fitness classes such as Boot Camp, Yoga, Zumba and Insanity.

  • Games

    A young man leans over a green pool table to shoot while another guy looks on in the game room.

    A well-appointed Game Room is located on the lower level of the Colket Center, where you can shoot pool and play table tennis or the latest video games. Tournaments are hosted during the year, including billiards, ping pong and video games such as Madden, NHL, NBA2K and FIFA.

  • Aquatics

    A young lady in a yellow shirt sits in a kayak i the swimming pool, where she is learning how to roll the boat.

    The pool is located in Alumni Gym and offers regular open swim hours. We offer kayak roll clinics and scuba classes. All Roanoke students have a free membership to the Salem Family YMCA, which has two pools, including a 25-yard heated lap pool. It's located on the nearby Elizabeth Campus, just a short walk from campus.

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The Cregger Center will be at the heart of your life as a student when you attend Roanoke. The Cregger Center houses a performance gymnasium; indoor track; Office of Athletics; and fitness center; as well as classrooms, faculty offices and labs for the Health and Human Performance department.

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Aerial view of Cregger Center and athletic fields

A tradition of athletic excellence at Roanoke College.