Athletics and Recreation

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!

Women's Water Polo Club is the 2022 CWPA Women's Division III Club National Champion! Read more.

Lap Swimming & Diving Board Access

Learn the latest available times to lap swim and jump from the diving boards. Click here to learn more.

Intramural Sports

Create and join teams for spring leagues & tournaments with fellow Banana Slugs! Click here to learn how to register.

Operational Hours

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COVID Updates

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Boating Center Introduction

UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to participate with the University's Boating Center! As part of the Athletics & Recreation Department, students develop skills in boating, sailing, and rowing at the Santa Cruz Harbor. Learn more about the Boating Center here! Watch»

Department News

May 13, 2022NASA Astronauts meet Banana Slugs
May 2, 2022Women's Water Polo Club Wins National Championship
March 15, 2022Update to indoor masking policy

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All Campus Visitors Required to Symptom Check

UC Santa Cruz defines visitors as anyone who is not a UC Santa Cruz employee (faculty, staff and other academic appointees) or student, and who will be entering on-site at a property owned or leased by UC Santa Cruz. Continue»

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