UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports (IM-REC) has four recreation facilities that contain fitness rooms with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, full-court gymnasiums, racquetball and squash courts, locker rooms, multipurpose rooms with a wide assortment of group exercise classes, two indoor pools, and two indoor running tracks. Outdoor tennis courts and playing fields are also available. IM-REC offers many exciting programs for faculty members and their families, including competitive intramural sport leagues and tournaments, recreational and fitness classes for adults and youth, and outdoor recreation trips and workshops. An outdoor equipment rental center provides general camping and boating equipment as well as outdoor recreation resource materials.

Faculty and staff members who are eligible for University benefits will be able to sponsor one adult (18 years or older) who resides in the same household for a University Recreation membership. Full-time faculty and classified staff receive a membership discount as part of their benefit package.  Payroll deduction is available.

The Department of Athletics offers a wide variety of both men’s and women’s sporting activities for the University community. Admission is charged for access to most events. A limited number of reduced season-rate tickets are available to the faculty for basketball and football.