Athletics
and Recreation
Athletics
Whether you’re an athlete or fan of college athletics, you can get involved by showing up and teaming with Rufus to cheer on the blue and gold!
Mascot Rufus
School Colors Blue and gold
Men’s and Women’s Varsity Teams Basketball, cross country, soccer, track, volleyball, water polo
Athletics Facilities Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation and Wellness Center, Student Activities and Athletics Center, Bobcat Field, Outdoor Basketball Courts, Recreation Fields, Tennis Courts, Aquatics Center, Health and Athletics Center
recreation And Wellness
If your idea of wellness is fresh air and fun outside; an energetic place to do lifts and reps; or a chance to push, pull, run and pedal in matchups with other students, you’re in luck!
Sport clubs have included: Archery, Baseball, Bobcat Dance Team, Bobcat Martial Arts Team, Bobcat Strength, Cheer, Cycling, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Water Polo
Intramural sports teams have included: Basketball, Dodgeball, FIFA, Flag Football, NBA 2K, Rocket League, Soccer, Super Smash Brothers, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball
Fitness You’ll find state-of-the-art cardio, fitness and group exercise equipment in our recreation centers. Group fitness classes range from cycling to yoga, and personal trainers are always an option.
Outdoor Experience Program The OEP is UC Merced’s hub of all things outdoors. There are activities like Week of Wilderness, and you can even rent outdoor equipment and kayaks. Outdoor Adventure trips have included skiing and snowboarding in the Sierras, rafting the American River, kayaking in the San Francisco Bay and surfing in Santa Cruz.
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NAIA Sport Teams
