New Year, New Fitness Goals

Recreation Department offers a wide variety of intramural sports and fitness areas

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New Year, New Fitness Goals

Kean University's Harwood Arena, where intramural athletic events take place

Sara Ridgway

Socialize, get in shape and hone in on those athletic skills with intramural sports offered by the Kean University Department of Recreation and Athletics.

All open gym intramural sports are held in the Harwood Arena Gym, unless mentioned otherwise.

The following intramural sports are offered: 

Open Gym Soccer: Monday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Open Gym Volleyball: Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Open Gym Basketball: Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Open Gym Coed Basketball: Thursday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Students do not need to sign up ahead of time. They can show up to the gym when they would like to participate, as long as they are a current Kean University student or faculty member. 

"The events will only be cancelled if there's a Kean [University] sporting event or an outside event using the arena," said Jay Sgaramella, assistant director of recreation, intramurals, facilities and event management.

During the spring 2017 semester, the Kean University Recreation and Intramural Department is offering a five-on-five basketball tournament. American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) is sponsoring the tournament. Preregistration is required, and the divisions are separated by gender. 

Special events will also be included at the tournament games, including a 3-point shoot-out and a slam dunk contest. All games will be held in the Harwood Arena Gym from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Requirements:

  • Participants must have a valid Kean University ID (no guests allowed)
  • Submit paperwork and payments to Harwood Arena room 219
  • Team players must wear same color shirts (no uniforms issued)
  • 10 players maximum per team

"When the 5 [versus] 5 basketball is being held, the intramural events will be held in [the] D'Angola small gym across from the weight room," Sgaramella said. 

For further information on the basketball tournament, call 908-737-0606, email recreation@kean.edu or visit room 219 in Harwood Arena. 

If sports are not a student's forte for staying in shape, Kean University offers a variety of fitness centers including three weight rooms and a pool. 

Fitness Center hours below are from Tuesday, January 17, 2017 to Monday, March 20, 2017.

D'Angola Fitness Center Hours:

Monday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The D'Angola Weight Room will be closed due to a physical education class at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 and Wednesday, April 5, 2017.  

Pool Hours:

Monday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

East Campus Fitness Center Hours:

Monday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Field House Weight Room Hours:

Monday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: Closed 

Sunday: Closed

Small Gym Hours:

Monday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Harwood Arena Gym Hours:

Monday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Please keep in mind that all Fitness Center hours are subject to change due to events, games and classes. 

All recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017 in observance of President's Day. 

To sign up for intramural leagues and tournaments, log on to sportifik.com

Follow the Kean University Recreation and Intramural Department on social media for updates and information relating to all Kean University recreation affairs. 

@keanrec on Instagram

@KeanRecreation Twitter

Kean University Recreation and Intramurals on Facebook

KeanRecreation on YouTube 


about the author

Sara Ridgway is double majoring in a marketing and communication with a concentration in media and film. She works as a Staff Writer for The Cougar’s Byte. Now entering her junior year at Kean University, Ridgway is currently honing her skills as she prepares for a career as a reporter upon graduation. In addition to being a well-rounded student, Ridgway has a variety of interests outside of the classroom. Ridgway plays for the Kean University women's volleyball team and also enjoys snowboarding, photography and other outdoor activities. She also has aspirations of travelling the world and working as a reporter abroad.