AU Recreation & Wellness

AU Recreation & Wellness Ashland University Sport Clubs strives to promote healthier lifestyles to the Ashland University community.

The Ashland University Rec Center offers a variety of different facilities and services for student, faculty and staff, and community members to benefit wellness, physical, and spiritual well-being. Services are including but not limited to:
-GroupX Classes
-Pool & Hot tub
- Sauna
-Mac Courts
-Climbing Wall
-Basketball Courts
-Intramurals
-Sport Clubs
-Meditation Space
and so much more!

Our fall prorated membership applications will be available on October 20th. Scan the QR code to visit the website and a...
10/08/2025

Our fall prorated membership applications will be available on October 20th. Scan the QR code to visit the website and apply.

Happy Homecoming week! See our homecoming and Fall break Hours above. πŸ‚ πŸŽƒ
10/08/2025

Happy Homecoming week! See our homecoming and Fall break Hours above. πŸ‚ πŸŽƒ

Your October Group X challenge is here! Keep attending classes this month to earn raffle tickets and a chance at the pri...
10/06/2025

Your October Group X challenge is here! Keep attending classes this month to earn raffle tickets and a chance at the prize!

10/01/2025
Sign Up for 3v3 Basketball on IMLeagues or Engage!
10/01/2025

Sign Up for 3v3 Basketball on IMLeagues or Engage!

It’s almost time for homecoming! Sign up for our annual homecoming 5K using the QR code above or un engage! πŸ‘Ÿ
09/25/2025

It’s almost time for homecoming! Sign up for our annual homecoming 5K using the QR code above or un engage! πŸ‘Ÿ

Wanting to join an Intramural? Sign up for these upcoming Intramurals on IMLeagues or Engage! πŸ¦…πŸ’›πŸ’œ
09/25/2025

Wanting to join an Intramural? Sign up for these upcoming Intramurals on IMLeagues or Engage! πŸ¦…πŸ’›πŸ’œ

Reminder that Spring Employment Applications are live! Apply on Handshake by October 20th, 2025 for the spring semester!
09/18/2025

Reminder that Spring Employment Applications are live! Apply on Handshake by October 20th, 2025 for the spring semester!

Join us for Goat Yoga next week, September 25 from 5-6 on the Quad! 🐐
09/18/2025

Join us for Goat Yoga next week, September 25 from 5-6 on the Quad! 🐐

YOUR LAST COUPLE OF CLUES!! ✝️ πŸ¦…
09/15/2025

YOUR LAST COUPLE OF CLUES!! ✝️ πŸ¦…

Registration for 7v7 Kickball is now available. Sign up on IMLeagues or Engage! πŸ’›πŸ’œπŸ¦…
09/10/2025

Registration for 7v7 Kickball is now available. Sign up on IMLeagues or Engage! πŸ’›πŸ’œπŸ¦…

Address

401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH
44805

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

Telephone

+14192895440

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Our Story

The Arthur L. and Maxine Sheets Rybolt Sport Sciences and Recreation Center opened on March 13, 2006. Over 6,000 visits were recorded in the first seven days. Approximately $19 million was spent on the facility. Because of their gracious generosity, the Health Science Complex was named for Arthur L. and Maxine Sheets Rybolt.

In the Rec Center, you will find one multi-purpose and two basketball courts, climbing and boulder walls, a golf simulator, two racquetball courts, an aerobics room, a 5,000 square foot fitness center and weight room, a game room and equipment check out area, sauna, hot tub and a juice bar. The second level offers a three lane jogging track that overlooks the gymnasium area.

The health sciences complex houses faculty offices, classrooms and an exercise physiology lab. Located in the lower level is the athletic training facility which offers a state-of-the art hydrotherapy pool for rehabilitation. In addition, the facility also houses the Messerly Natatorium, a 25m pool and diving well, which serves as a home to the intercollegiate women's and men's swimming and diving teams.

The Rec Center is home to the following departments and programs: Department of Recreational Services, Department of Health Sciences and Sport Management, Athletic Training and the Intercollegiate Women's and Men's Swimming & Diving Teams.