Our Mission

To engage the University of New Haven community in lifelong wellness, development, physical activity, and learning opportunities by providing inclusive and comprehensive recreational programs, 服务, 设施.

我们的价值观

• Provide an inclusive, nondiscriminatory environment for our diverse university community.
• Embrace the various recreational needs of our members and guests.
• Offer quality programs and extensive 服务.
• Maintain a clean, safe recreation facility.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to our members and guests.
• Advocate for and provide learning opportunities for our employees, members, guests.
• Collaborate with our community including all 学生, organizations, 教师, 工作人员, and campus partners.

Club Sports

Club Sports are athletic based student organizations, which compete with other universities and colleges. Each club is a University of New Haven Recognized Student Organization and a member of a regional/national governing league/association. Participation and individual dues vary by club.

Club Sports Overseen by ChargerREC for 2024-25:

• Badminton (Co-Ed)
• 棒球
• Field Hockey (Co-Ed)
• Men’s Ice Hockey
• Men’s Lacrosse
• Women’s Lacrosse
• Men’s Rugby
• Women’s Rugby
• Men’s Soccer
• Women’s Soccer
• 垒球
• Ultimate (Co-Ed)
• Men’s Volleyball
• Women’s Volleyball
• Wrestling (Co-Ed)

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports are organized sports leagues, one-day tournaments, special events, and online programs, which provide participants the opportunity to compete against and engage with their fellow 学生 and university community. We offer 20+ team and individual sport programs throughout the academic year. Access to all Intramural Sports are included in each facility membership.

GroupX Classes

GroupX Classes are 健身 classes taught and designed by certified instructors for participants of all levels. We have a diverse array of offerings each week including spinning, 冥想, 瑜伽, cardio/strength, 和更多的! Sign up ahead of time or drop in on a first come first serve basis. Access to all GroupX classes is included in each facility membership.

Special 事件 & 项目

Throughout the year, ChargerREC offers and hosts various events and programs including fundraisers, 音乐会, 健身 & wellness events, etc. organized by Recognized Student Organizations, University Departments, Capstone Classes, 和更多的.

TeamREC (Student 就业)

Student employees are empowered to manage the programs of ChargerREC and the operations of the Beckerman Recreation Center. ChargerREC is the largest student employer on-campus.

Competency Learning Experience

The Competency Learning Experience Initiative is an innovative, pedagogically based initiative that engages and develops 学生 in six targeted competencies (Communication, Leadership, 团队合作, Resilience, Critical Thinking, 和全球 & Cultural Awareness). Through a structured set of experiences, student employees build and reflect on the knowledge, 技能, and abilities that lead to personal and professional success.

大卫. Beckerman Recreation Center

The Beckerman Recreation Center is a 56,600-square-foot student recreation center that features two multi-purpose group 健身 studios; weight room & 健身 center; functional 健身 space; racquetball court; two hardwood activity courts (for basketball, 排球, and badminton); a multi-activity court (for basketball, 排球, indoor soccer, floor/roller hockey & various other activities); jogging track; juice bar; locker rooms (men’s, women’s & individual use) and lounge areas.

会员

During the academic year, the Beckerman Recreation Center membership fee for all current full-time and part-time University of New Haven 学生 is included in their student fees. University of New Haven 教师, 工作人员, and alumni are eligible to purchase memberships. All memberships provide access to the Beckerman Recreation Center and opportunities to participate in our programs.

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Other 设施

In addition to the Beckerman Recreation Center, 学生 have access to two turf fields (DellaCamera Stadium and Zolad Stadium) and the University of New Haven Tennis Courts.