Fitness facilities at Penn State York are available for
students and staff with a valid ID. The facilities include the newly re-faced
gymnasium, men's and women's locker rooms, and the air-conditioned fitness
center, all located in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center. During
the school year the gym is open Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.
for intramurals and open recreation. The fitness center is open year round,
five days a week with flexible hours. It features York Barbell and Hammer
Strength weight lifting machines, free weights and cardio equipment. Located
just outside the center are the six tennis courts, two of the courts have
nighttime lighting.
Gymnasium
- Home to Penn State York's Men's and Women's Basketball and Women's
Volleyball games.
- Daily intramural events, including indoor soccer, badminton, volleyball,
softball and flag football.
- Open recreation.
Fitness Center
- Many improvements over the past two years include mirrors, power rack
and back extension machine, ballet barre and stretch corner.
- Student trainer on site to assist people who are looking for help meeting
their individual fitness goals.
- Weight lifting contest in the spring with prizes and incentives to
work hard all year.
Tennis Courts
- Home to the Penn State York tennis team, conference champions in 2001.
- Host to many USTA tennis teams for regional competition.
- Tennis for Kids training site; host to the York City County Tennis
Tournament and the 2002 Morex George B. Calaman Tennis Tournament.
