Athletics and Recreation
From varsity competition to beginner yoga classes, our athletics and wellness programs have something for everyone's interest. With fully equipped athletics facilities on both Pitzer's and Pomona's campuses, you’ll be able to find the right activity for you – just steps from your dorm or a short walk away.
“Student-athletes are hardworking and determined in both academics and athletics, so seeing that pushes me to do my best in the classroom and on the court.”
Charlize Anadaya ’23
she/her
Mathematics and Data Science major
From baseball to water polo, the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens compete in a wide range of sports.
Gold Student Center (GSC)
The Gold Student Health and Wellness Center is your on-campus home for athletics and recreation. Located at the center of our first-year dorms, the GSC's gym, pool, and Pilates and yoga studios are just a short walk away if you’re living on campus. If you’re looking for some direction on your fitness journey, we offer group classes and personal training throughout the year.
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Pomona-Pitzer Spaces
Our athletics programs are run in conjunction with Pomona College, meaning that every Pitzer student has access to all of Pomona-Pitzer Athletics’ facilities. Want to take a run? Go on the Pomona-Pitzer home cross-country course — or, if track is more your speed, use Strehle Track, a 400-meter, all-weather facility that has welcomed Olympians and top international athletes.
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Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (CARW)
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The Center
A state-of-the-art athletics facility just a few minutes from our campus, the Pomona-Pitzer Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (CARW) provides students with nearly 100,000 square feet of space for workouts, classes, and intramural sports.
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State-of-the-Art Spaces
The CARW features modern recreation and athletic facilities for casual gymgoers and varsity student-athletes alike. The 5,877 square-foot Draper Public Fitness Area is a full-featured gym for weight training and cardio. The N&N Practice Gymnasium upstairs provides ample space to play basketball, volleyball, and badminton in pickup games or on a team.
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Fitness Classes
For a more directed approach to wellness, the CARW offers classes ranging from yoga to pickleball. And with two large studios for activities such as yoga, spinning, and Pilates, you’ll be sure to have plenty of space when taking a class.
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“One of my favorite things about Pitzer is that you don’t have to be part of a varsity team to be an athlete! With countless opportunities to play sports through free classes at the Gold Student Center, PE courses, or club sports, Pitzer is a great place to let your competitive side out.”
Natalie Honan ’17
she/her
Human Biology major
Athletic Options at Pitzer
Varsity Athletics
Our varsity athletes are some of the best in the South Coast Intercollegiate Athletics Conference, and our teams have brought home big wins — with Women’s Water Polo and Men’s Cross Country netting two separate three-peats as national champions this year alone.
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Club Sports
Interested in competing with other colleges outside of our varsity teams? Our student-run clubs are the perfect way to meet new people from across the 5Cs, practice your sport, and compete with students from across Los Angeles, California, and the country.
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Intramural Sports
If you’re looking to play team sports in a more casual environment, try intramural sports. Pomona-Pitzer Athletics hosts intramural leagues in sports from Basketball to Ping Pong. Intramural sports give you a chance to build your skills and compete with friends.
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- Director of Athletics
- Professor of Physical Education