Aztec Recreation

Aztec Recreation

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When will the ARC be open to lift weights?
Will Aztec Sports Center be open for Fall? My incoming freshman would love to know..
when are you opening?
When are you opening?
Will we be refunded since you guys closed?
Are the open
“I like going to the ARC to play basketball, and even though the competition is trash, the membership is cheap and on campus, so I don’t have to go far.”
Anyone interested in racquetball (or squash)? Is there a separate site or bulletin board for people looking for matches?

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Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 07/06/2023

Meet one of our Adapted Athletes: Michelle Cross!

Michelle was the first A.S. athlete when the program was created in 2018. As the first competitive, collegiate adaptive sports program on the West Coast, SDSU Adapted Athletics is focused on preparing athletes with physical disabilities for excellence in their personal, professional and athletic endeavors. Swipe to learn a little more about her!

Check out the full story using the link in our bio under - Adapted Athlete: Michelle C.

06/21/2023

Happy International Yoga Day!

Yoga is proven to help improve strength, balance, and flexibility. In addition, Yoga can provide a person with mental clarity, sharpen their concentration, and relieve chronic stress.

Within our summer group fitness schedule is an array of different yoga classes: deep stretch yoga, vinyasa yoga, meditation and breathwork, heated restorative yoga flow, yoga sculpt, heated yoga sculpt, power yoga, and hatha vinyasa yoga.

For a full list of class times, use the Group Fitness icon in the Aztec Rec app.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 05/31/2023

Congrats to all of our Intramural Season 2 Champions! Thank you all for participating this semester. Keep an eye out for when summer intramural registration opens up soon!

Basketball
Women's League - Defendin Champs
Men's A League - Glizzy Managers
Men's B League - Le WOJ Bombz
Co-Rec League - Lebrontourage
Open League - Delta Sigma Pi

Badminton
Men's League - Goodminton
Co-Rec League - Droppers
Open League - ShuttlecockSmashers

Pickleball
Women's League - C^squared
Men's League - Brockbank 49ers
Co-Rec League - TBD
Open League - Pickleticklets

Soccer
Women's League - Squad
Men's League - Ballers
Greek League - Sigma Chi
Co-Rec League - Team Name (Yes this is the team name)

Sand Volleyball
Men's League - ΑΕΠ
Open League - Patrick's Team

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 04/28/2023

As you begin to prepare for finals, remember to take a break to de-stress and get your body moving. The ARC has a quiet lounge upstairs by the ARC administrative office, perfect to get in some studying before or after your workout.
Swipe to see the facility hours during finals week.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 02/06/2023

Registration for intramural sports season 2 opens next Monday 2/13 at 8am! Sign up for Soccer, Basketball, Badminton, or Pickleball. Registration closes March 8th at 11:59pm.

Use the Aztec Recreation app and click the Intramurals tile or click the link in our bio to register online.

Don't have a team? Select 'Register as a Player' to sign up as a free agent. If there are enough free agents interested in a specific sport and league, a free-agent team may be created by the IM Office.

02/06/2023

Meet Dalia, one of our newest Group Fitness Instructors!

She received her Master’s Degree in Psychological Research with an emphasis on Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience from SDSU in May 2022. She began taking cycling classes at the ARC and discovered an outlet where she was able to simultaneously challenge herself and have fun. Dalia is passionate about working with others and cultivating a comfortable environment that allows for learning and personal growth. Cycling became her go-to Group Fitness class and she is excited to share her love for it with the SDSU community. She welcomes you to join her for a ride that will leave you feeling empowered and refreshed!

Sign up for Dalia's Group Fitness class each week in the app!

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 01/31/2023

Join us for our first event of the semester on Thursday, February 9th! 7pm - 10pm at the ARC. We will have a variety of sports and fitness fun!

Play Pickleball, Adapted Sitting Volleyball, Archery, Climbing Challenges, and fun variety of GroupFitness Classes . Also, get a free t-shirt and enter our giveaway for a chance to win a pair of Airpods! Learn about resources for healthy, fitness, sports, and wellness on campus.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 01/24/2023

Meet Jose Morales, SDSU Kinesiology Major. Last semester Jose was enrolled in ENS 122 Surfing at Mission Bay Aquatic Center. Swipe to learn more about his experience.

Registration is open for a wide variety of ENS credit classes. Check my.sdsu for open sections to fit your recreation into your schedule. Healthy body for a healthy mind!

01/18/2023

Get FREE Shake Smart with the ARC friends promotion when you activate a friend right now! 

Do you have SDSU friends who have not activated their enrolled student ARC membership? Visit the front desk at the ARC, ARC Express or Aquaplex with your friend to activate their enrolled student ARC membership! Once your friend activates their ARC membership, you each will receive a Shake Smart gift card!

Offer valid while supplies last. Free Shake Smart value of up to $7.50. New activating member must be activating their Aztec Recreation membership for the first time and referring member and new activating student must be present together to receive this offer. Aztec Recreation membership is included for SDSU students enrolled in Fall, Spring or Summer semester classes — no purchase necessary.

Activate a friend and claim your free Shake Smart today!

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 01/17/2023

Sign up your team today for intramural sports season 1 in Dodgeball, Volleyball, Kickball, and Ultimate Frisbee!

Use the Aztec Recreation app and click the Intramurals tile or click the link in our bio to register online.

Don't have a team? Select 'Register as a Player' to sign up as a free agent. If there are enough free agents interested in a specific sport and league, a free-agent team may be created by the IM Office. 

Registration closes on January 25th at 11:59 pm.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 01/12/2023

Meet Valerie Stohr, an SDSU graduate student.

Last semester Valerie was enrolled in ENS-138 Fitness Training for Women, swipe to learn more about her experience.

Registration is open for a wide variety of ENS credit classes. Check my.sdsu for open sections and fit your recreation into your schedule.

01/10/2023

Meet our newest personal trainer: Aislinn Renee.

After almost eight years of clients coming to her overtrained and underfed, Aislinn strives to make sure that her clients are eating adequately to fuel both their physical and emotional strength. She places a heavy focus on consistent healthy habits as a measurement of success, as opposed to the scale.

Aislinn is currently accepting new clients. Start your fitness journey with Aislinn today! On the Aztec Recreation app, find her bio and contact information on the Personal Training tile.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 12/19/2022

Congratulations to all of our Intramural Season 2 Champions! Thank you all for participating this semester, we look forward to seeing you all back in the spring.

Basketball
Navigamers - co-rec league
Pike - greek league
Grand Theft Rondo the Sequel - men's league
LeIntramural Basketball Team - open league
Ballers - women's league

Soccer
Team Name - co-rec league
Internazionale - grad league
Sigma Chi - greek league
Bishop Sycamore - men's league
Goal Diggers - women's league

12/08/2022

Did you know one of the ENS classes we offer is Tae Kwon Do? Tae Kwon Do helps tone muscles, increase flexibility, and improve concentration. Fit your workout into your schedule and register today on my.SDSU

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 12/06/2022

Take a deep breath when you feel nervous or overwhelmed. Even short amounts of mindful breathing can generate benefits!
Swipe to learn about box breathing technique.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 12/01/2022

Meet Ava G!

This semester she took ENS-138 Salsa dance, swipe to learn about her experience

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 11/10/2022

Meet Donato

Donato is one of our international Adaptive Athletes studying at SDSU for the semester. He recently competed at the European World Championships in Para-Powerlifting and set a world record by successfully lifting 205kg!

Swipe to learn more about Donato

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 11/09/2022

Fit your workout into your class schedule with ENS classes! Today we are featuring ENS dance class instructor John Nagel. John will be teaching the following ENS-138 classes Spring 23 Semester:

Salsa dancing Mondays 5-6:40pm
Swing dancing Monday and Wednesdays 11-11:50am
Swipe to learn more about John. Aztec Recreation is proud to partner with the SDSU Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences to provide one unit courses that promote lifelong fitness, wellness and recreational pursuits.

11/08/2022

Thank you to the 7 SDSU Beach Volleyball teams who competed against PLNU, USD, & CSUSM in the San Diego Championship Series at South Mission Beach. Special shout out to the SDSU Spiketacular Team who took 2nd place overall.

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11/07/2022

The Racquetball courts are open! Racquet, ball and goggle equipment check-out is available for free at the racquetball desk.

The courts are open Monday and Thursday 3-7pm this week. Members may stop by during open hours for open rec play or place a reservation on the app.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 11/02/2022

Congrats to all of the champions from IM Season 1!

Flag Football

All My Homies - co-rec league
Sigma Chi - greek league
Futsal

Free Agent Team - co-rec league
Phi Delt - greek league
Elmwood FC - men's league
Swagtecs - women's league
Softball

JBombs - co-rec league
Phi Delt - greek league
Nasty Techs - men's league
Volleyball

Phi Delt x Delta Gamma - co-rec league
Vertically Challenged - men's league
Queens of the Court - women's league

10/28/2022

Join Adapted Athletics in our first Lift-A-Thon on Saturday 11/19! Compete in the bench press challenge, medicine ball toss, plank challenge, sled push challenge, or ski erg challenge. Sign up today by clicking the Adapted Athletics icon in the app!

10/18/2022

Meet one of the ARC's personal trainers: Matt Dawson

Matt has been helping people improve their fitness for over 20 years by creating unique workout routines that identify and target strength deficiencies. Matt's training philosophy is to help people prevent injury, remain active, improve physical fitness, develop efficient workout routines and maximize a healthful lifestyle.

Matt is currently accepting new clients! Start your fitness journey with him today by going to the Aztec Rec app, then clicking 'Personal Training', and then click his profile to get in contact.

10/11/2022

Join us for a night full of fast-paced 3on3 basketball on Thursday October 27th starting at 7:00pm! Sign up on the Aztec Recreation app before spots fill up. The winning team members will receive a $40 Bookstore gift card and all attendees can enter to win Beats Studio Buds.

10/10/2022

Celebrate World Mental Health Day and emphasize making mental health and well-being a priority.

Many studies find that exercise and movement can greatly decrease the effects of anxiety, depression and negative moods because it improves self-esteem and cognitive function. Take some time to get your body moving. Whether that is through cardio on the indoor track, lifting in the olympic lifting zone, or playing basketball with your friends on the courts any movement is good for your body and your mind.

10/05/2022

Join us for night full of fun on Thursday, October 13th! We will have a variety of sports and fitness activities!

At this event participate in Wheelchair basketball, archery tag, climbing, special group fitness classes like blacklight cycle and heated yoga, and much more. Also enter to win AirPods or two $50 Trader Joe's gift cards!

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 09/29/2022

Happy World Heart Day! 

This day is celebrated to bring more public awareness to cardiovascular diseases, prevention, and their global impact. 

The CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity a week. A healthy heart leads a happy life. Incorporate cardio into your workout by jogging on an ARC treadmill, using the cycle bikes, or even running on the track!

Before any Group Fitness class, borrow an Accuro Heart Rate Monitor from the front desk for free. You will be able to track your fitness stats live on the TVs in the fitness studios.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 09/27/2022

Grab a friend and come to the south court every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to play pickleball or badminton. Equipment is available to borrow at the ARC front desk.

Swipe to learn more about pickleball enthusiast, Mason Melito, first year political science major

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 09/26/2022

Want to join basketball or 9v9 outdoor soccer leagues? Start forming your teams! Registration will open on the Aztec Recreation app one week from today - on October 3rd at 8:00am and will close on October 26th at 11:59pm.

Games will be played from October 31st to November 20th, and playoffs will begin on November 28th and end December 9th.

09/20/2022

Meet one of the trainers here at the ARC: Anthony Sawh

Anthony's mission is to educate and support people in becoming a healthier version of themselves by means of exercise, nutrition, and mindset. He wants to instill a positive relationship with wellness that is sustainable and enjoyable.

Interested in learning more? Go to the Aztec Recreation app, then click 'Personal Training', and then click on his profile to learn more and get in contact with him.

09/14/2022

Did you know each semester current students can choose one water sport class or rent gear for just $5 at Mission Bay Aquatic Center?
For a complete list of classes available click the 'MBAC classes' icon on the Aztec Recreation app. To reserve your spot in a class call Mission Bay Aquatic Center at (858) 488-1000.

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 08/29/2022

Registration for Fall Intramural Sports leagues are now open! This season we are offering futsal, volleyball, and flag football. Registration will be open from August 29th through September 14th.

Flag Football will play from Sept. 19th - Oct. 13th, Futsal will play from Sept. 18th - Oct. 22nd, Volleyball will play from Sept. 19th - Oct. 19th

Sign up today in the Aztec Recreation app before spots fill up!

08/24/2022

Get your weekend started early by coming to Aztec Nights Pump Up the Gym! Meet us Thursday on the ARC courts from 9:00pm-1:00am. Jump through an inflatable obstacle course, grab your friend for a jousting match, play dodgeball, take a cardio dance class, enjoy Shake Smart treats and much more!
We hope to see you there!

08/23/2022

Play slowpitch softball! Intramural Sports softball registration is open now and will close on August 31st at 11:59pm. Games will be played from September 6th through October 13th.

Sign up today using the link in our bio or click on the Intramural Sports link on the Aztec Recreation app!

08/22/2022

Along with the 6 courts, check out the Olympic Lifting North area in the renovation space. Here you will find 12 squat racks, 2 cable machines, a cable tower and much more.

08/20/2022

Welcome back Aztecs! Kick off the semester at our annual ARC 'til DARK on the ENS 700 on Sunday August 21st from 5-7pm. Get the chance to win $25 Chipotle gift cards in the Coast Credit Union games, earn a free glow t-shirt, meet sport club athletes, meet your student leaders, get the scoop about Aztec Recreation membership, and much more!

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 08/19/2022

Enjoy drop-in basketball, futsal, volleyball and badminton in the newly renovated ARC Courts! Basketball is generally available daily in courts 1-4. Volleyball is generally available daily in the North Court. In the South Court, play Futsal Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun and Badminton Tue, Thu & Sat. Sports equipment is available to borrow at the ARC front desk.

The activity schedule is subject to change based on classes, leagues and other university demands. Check the displays in the ARC for daily scheduling.

06/21/2022

Happy International Yoga Day! Yoga can help improve strength, balance and flexibility as well as manage stress and give you more energy. Check out the yoga Group Fitness classes we offer this summer, including Deep Stretch, Hatha Vinyasa, Heated Power Flow and Power Yoga. Register for in-person classes on the Aztec Recreation app. If you're out of town, join us virtually via Zoom for Mindful Meditation or Gentle Yoga classes.

03/14/2022

Calling all SDSU students! Come out to Live Well Aztecs 3v3 Speed Soccer on 3/17 from 7-9 pm and visit outreach tables to get a FREE t-shirt and enter into the opportunity drawing for $50 gift cards and Apple AirPods 3rd Generation! Any SDSU student can stop by to enter to win and check out the games!

Are you looking to play? Registration is open until 3/15! Click the link in our bio to register your team today.

Attendee acknowledges an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather

Photos from Aztec Recreation's post 03/08/2022

Live Well Late Night presents 3v3 Speed Soccer! Come to play or just for the prizes! Join us at ENS 700 on Thursday, March 17th from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Team registration closes on March 15th at 11:30 p.m. Register your team today using the link in our bio!

Calling all SDSU students! Visit outreach tables and get a FREE t-shirt and enter into the opportunity drawing for Nike gift cards, Bookstore gift cards, Starbucks and Chipotle gift cards, and Apple AirPods 3rd Generation! The drawing entry will be open from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. - any SDSU students can stop by to enter to win!

SDSU students are eligible for opportunity drawing prizes. Attendee acknowledges an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather.

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Welcome back Aztecs! Kick off the semester at our annual ARC 'til DARK on the ENS 700 on Sunday August 21st from 5-7pm. ...
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Experience a night of fitness fun! Free group exercise classes, free-t-shirts and lots of opportunity drawings to Live W...
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ARC Membership is NOW INCLUDED for enrolled SDSU students! Download the Aztec Rec app, available on the App Store or Goo...
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5301 55th Street
San Diego, CA
92182

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Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 12am
Saturday 8am - 12am
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