Michael P. O'Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Facilities
Climbing
Wall
The climbing wall provides over 1,500 square feet of vertical
territory to explore including cracks, overhangs, and a bouldering
area. The wall's varied terrain will challenge novice and
experienced climbers alike. Afraid to try rock climbing?
Learn-to-climb programs and a knowledgeable and friendly student
staff will help newcomers master the skills to make it to the top
of the rock.
Aquatics Center
The aquatics program provides choices for everyone. The
50-meter and 25-yard pools host varsity swimming team training and
competitions, recreational and lap swimming, and instructional
swimming programs. There is spectator seating for over 300
and the moveable bulkhead can divide the 50-meter pool into two
25-meter pools. The aquatics center is also equipped with a
state-of-the-art heat-recovery and dehumidification unit. Both
pools are staffed with certified lifeguards from St. Mary's College
and the community during the aquatics center's daily hours of
operation.
Fitness
Center
The fitness center is comprised of three areas and is outfitted
with a variety of state-of-the-art fitness equipment including
cardiovascular machines, a comprehensive circuit of resistance
training machines, Olympic-style benches, and 6,000 pounds of free
weights. Fitness center student staff is available to assist both
athletes and recreational exercisers with the use of the
equipment. Excellent stretching and floor exercising space is
available as well. Equipment provided by Life Fitness Hammer
Strength, LeMond, Hampton Fitness, Concept II, and Schwinn.
Recreational
Courts
The Recreational Courts include two courts reserved for
recreational use. Available for use by individual members and
organized groups for recreation and club sports. Our thriving
Recreational Sports program provides opportunities for a variety of
experience, skill and competition levels in an ever-changing
selection of sports including dodge ball, indoor soccer, water
polo, men's and women's crew, tennis, and indoor rock climbing.

