Housed in the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, Colby College’s recreation program develops and educates the campus community physically, ethically, and mentally through recreational activities that encourage lifelong healthy habits.
What is Collegiate Recreation
Collegiate recreation comprises the services, programs, equipment, facilities, and staff that provides recreation opportunities for the entire campus community (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association)
Component Areas
- Aquatics - Recreational swimming is available in the Aquatics Center. Lap swim, open swimming, and special aquatic programming are also made available to the campus community.
- Club Sports - These student-run organizations are established to promote and develop a common interest in a sport activity and have gained university recognition via Colby Recreation. Each club sport is student initiated, organized, managed and maintained by volunteer student leaders.
- Fitness & Wellness - Fitness classes are held in the fitness studios and are available to the campus community. Classes are offered at various times throughout the week and admittance to class will require registration. Individuals at beginner, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels are welcome to participate.
- Informal Recreation - The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center is available for “walk-in” informal recreation or self-directed programming at specified hours. Ample time is available for fitness conditioning, walking, lap and open swimming, as well as court sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor soccer.
- Intramural Sports - Intramural sports are designed to provide you an opportunity to compete and have fun in a flexible, yet structured environment. Sports are offered in either tournament or league format.
- Outdoor Recreation - Colby Recreation partners with Outdoor Education to offer positive outdoor education, recreation and adventure experiences.
Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center
Colby Recreation will offer programming in the 350,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility known as the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center.
The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center features the Boulos Family Fitness Center, the Margaret M. Crook Center, the O’Neil Atrium, the Field House and Indoor Track, Aidan's Climbing and Bouldering Wall, the O'Neil | O'Donnell Forum and the Jack Kelley Rink, the Squash Center, the Aquatics Center, and multiple Fitness Studios that will be heavily utilized by Colby Recreation.
Facility Hours of Operation
Facility Guidelines
Boulos Family Fitness Center
Level 1: Large free weights and platforms, 12’ x 75’ turf floor area (training, rehab and stretching area)
Level 2: Mix of free weights, cables and selectorized equipment
Level 3: Cardio equipment, open areas for stretching and ab work
Margaret M. Crook Center
- Three regulation length basketball/volleyball courts, with a competition court in the center
O’Neil Atrium
- Outdoor venue in the center of the facility for multi uses (small events, recreational uses)
Indoor Competition Center
- Six lane, 200-meter track
- Four regulation tennis courts
- Batting cages: two retractable
- Climbing/bouldering wall area
Aidan's Climbing & Bouldering Wall
- The climbing wall is 26'-8" wide and 42'-0" high and includes a cantilever and slope for lead climbing
- Left side servicing easier vertical terrain and the right side more articulated, offering more difficulty
Jack Kelley Rink
- Regulation ice sheet (200’ x 85’)
- Year-round ice
Squash Center
- Nine championship regulation courts
Aquatics Center
- 50-meter, nine lane pool
- (2) 3 meter- diving boards
- (2) 1- meter springboards
O'Neil Family Wellness Studios
How to Access the Facility
Check venue hours and accessibility at the Facilities Schedule page.
Facility Rules: Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center Guidelines
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Facebook: Colby Recreation
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