Recreation and Fitness

Recreation and Fitness

Wellness programming encourages students to maintain healthy living, while club and intramural sports provide opportunities for friendly competition year-round. Students benefit from indoor and outdoor facilities, including fitness centers, an indoor pool and group exercise programs.

Swimmers in a pool

Fitness and Wellness

All students enjoy access to all indoor and outdoor facilities, including two fitness centers, an indoor pool and more. In addition, wellness programming throughout the year helps students maintain healthy living while on campus.

An individual outdoor rock climbing

The Outing Club

The Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains provide a scenic playground for hikers, cyclists, climbers, paddlers and fly fishers. Through the Outing Club, you can explore them all ⁠— no matter your experience level.

Students playing kickball

Clubs and Intramurals

Through club and intramural sports, students can compete in dozens of sports year-round. In addition to leagues, our recreation programs include single sport days, casual tournaments, and faculty-staff-student interaction.

Photo of W&L men's soccer game

NCAA Sports

The strength of our NCAA Div III program draws athletes with a love of the game and a desire to excel.

Be a Good Sport

W&L offers 23 Division III varsity sports, in addition to intramural and club sports.

Stories


Josh Williamson Receives the VATA College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year Award

W&L’s director of athletic training services received the prestigious award at the VATA annual meeting on Jan. 4.

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W&L Equestrian Coach Inducted into Virginia Horse Shows Association Hall of Fame

Gordon Reistrup was honored at the association’s annual meeting and convention last month.

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Mike Dager Named USTFCCCA Regional Coach of the Year

The 11th-year mentor garnered the award for the second time in his W&L career.

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Meet Sarah Zimmerman ’26

Zimmerman values the connections she’s made with her soccer and basketball teammates and coaches that she knows will last long after graduation.

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Taylor Mendoza Named IMLCA Outstanding Assistant Coach for Division III

The fourth-year assistant coach helped lead W&L men’s lacrosse to the semifinals of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

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Head Men's Soccer Coach Lumumba Shabazz talks to the team before their first match of the year.

Lumumba Shabazz Selected as Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year

The first-year head coach has led the Generals to a 14-3-5 overall record and an ODAC championship.

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Tiffany Pins

Tiffany Pins Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year Award

The third-year coach has led the Generals to a 20-1-1 overall record and an ODAC title.

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Meet Emma Marvelli ’27

Marvelli enjoys building a community on campus as an RA and through her academic work.

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‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Gene McCabe

In this month’s episode, McCabe, head men’s lacrosse coach and assistant director of athletics for compliance, discusses how competitive sports provide those moments that feed the soul in the midst of a changing world.

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Meet Will Joseph ’26

Joseph, a captain of the men’s soccer team, chose W&L for its well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and reputable school of commerce.

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Meet Jenna Bernstein ’25

Bernstein discovered a passion for coding at W&L and has sought out every opportunity to get involved with technology on campus.

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“Washington and Lee had the perfect combination of rigorous academics and a nationally ranked athletics program.”

Danny Tran
Men’s Soccer • Major: Economics