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Student Recreational Center.

Recreation & WellnessFacilities

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 4700 Powhatan Ave, Norfolk, VA 23529

Looking for Activity Courts availability for pickup games? View the Informal Recreation schedule HERE



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Rentals & Reservations

Rentals & Reservations

Event Services

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Virtual Tour

Video Tour of SRC Facilities

YouTube

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Pro Shop

SRC Equipment Checkout

Pro Shop

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Pickup Games

Activity Court Schedules

Informal Rec




SRC FACILITIES


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Student Recreation Center (SRC)

 4700 Powhatan Ave, Ste. 1207, Norfolk, VA 23529

 757-683-3384

  Features

  • Multi-level 121,000 sq. ft. fitness and wellness facility
  • Internal facilities include: elevated jogging track, multiple activity courts, a large fitness floor, four group exercise studios, heated indoor pool, rock climbing wall, Outdoor Adventure Center
  • Pro Shop for equipment checkout
  • Lactation Room upon request by calling the front desk
Student Rec Center
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J.C. Scrap Chandler Indoor Pool

  Inside the SRC (1st floor, through the locker rooms)

  Features

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Activity Courts

  Inside the SRC (1st floor)

  Features

  • 3 main courts for basketball or volleyball
  • 1 multi-activity court for indoor soccer, floor hockey, badminton, etc.
  • 3 racquetball courts that can be reserved up to 1 hour
Pickup Games Schedule (Informal Rec)
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Rock Climbing Wall

  Inside the SRC (next to the front desk)

  Features

  • 25-foot high climbing wall designed to resemble natural rock features
  • Climbers can choose routes set by staff or climb the natural features of the wall.
  • Staff can guide climbers of all skill levels to navigate the 1,125 square feet space.
Rock Climbing Events
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Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC)

  Inside the SRC (1st floor, on the right just past basketball courts)

 757-683-3389

  Features

  • Home of the Outdoor Adventure Program at ODU
  • Camping and outdoor equipment are available for members to rent
  • Bike rentals + Bicycle Learning Lab available for bike repairs.
Outdoor Adventure Program
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Fitness Floor

  Inside the SRC (downstairs and on the 2nd floor mezzanine)

  Features

Fitness Programs
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Fitness Studios

  Inside the SRC (1st floor, on the right side of the main hallway)

  Features

  • 4 fitness studios, including a 3-tiered cycling studio + a TRX suspension training zone.
  • Free group exercise classes for students and members.
  • Studio A may be available for drop-in recreation and fun, but is not available to reserve. Studio B and Studio C can be reserved through the Virtual EMS!
Class Schedule
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SRC Field

  Behind the SRC | 4700 Powhatan Ave, Norfolk, VA 23529

  Features

Recreational Sports Programs
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EXTERNAL FACILITIES


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University Fitness Center (UFC)

  4208 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA 23508

 757-683-3463

  Features

  • Satellite gym located between 42nd Street and 43rd Street on Monarch Way
  • Equipped with user-friendly cardio and weight machines
  • Private showers and daily use lockers available
  • Home to the massage therapy program
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Monarch Esports Arena (MEA)

  Webb Center, Room 2114 (2nd Floor) | 1301 W 49th St, Norfolk, VA 23529

 757-683-3384

  Features

  • Multi-purpose facility with 2,400+ sq. ft. of gaming space, home to ODU's Varsity Esports teams and more
  • 50 gaming computers, consoles, and a library of games to choose from
  • Broadcast and live production suite, streaming studio, + a console area for social gaming
Esports at ODU
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Health Promotion Office

 Webb Center, Room 1525 (1st floor near Starbucks) | 1301 W 49th St, Norfolk, VA 23529

 757-683-5927

  Features

  • Home to the Health Promotion unit area of Recreation & Wellness.
  • Free massage chair for students to relax in
  • Free contraception and other health & wellness resources for students.
Health & Wellness
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Courage Miller Partners Challenge Course

  Whitehurst Beach Park | West 48th St. Norfolk, VA 23529

  Features

  • Inclusive 13-element low-ropes challenge course consisting of hanging cables and wooden platform elements
  • Designed for participatory team building and leadership engagement experiences
  • Expertly facilitated by trained ODU students and staff members
  • Only available upon request
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Whitehurst Beach Volleyball Court

  Whitehurst Beach Park | West 48th St. Norfolk, VA 23529

  Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

  Features

  • Located two blocks from the SRC at Whitehurst Beach Park
  • Courts are first come, first serve for informal recreation
  • Organizations can reserve the courts for activities and events
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