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 Affiliation National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Conference California Pacific (CalPac) Men’s and Women’s Varsity Teams Basketball, cross country, soccer, volleyball Recreation and 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 Archery, cheer, golf, martial arts, softball, tennis, water polo Intramural sports teams Basketball, dodgeball, doubles tennis, grass volleyball, outdoor soccer, ultimate Frisbee Fitness You’ll find state-of-the-art cardio, fitness and group exercise equipment in our recreation center. 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 include skiing and snowboarding in the Sierra, rafting the American River, kayaking in the San Francisco Bay and surfing in Santa Cruz.
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