The
mission of the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation is to support the
aims of the institution by providing physical and sports programs, facilities, and equipment
for the various levels of interest and skill in the College community. Moravian supports a
broad range of physical activities intended for participation by the entire community, from
the highly skilled, experienced athlete to the interested novice or casual spectator. The program
offers opportunities in intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational competition. Schedules
and information are available in Johnston Hall.
Intercollegiate athletics programs are offered
for those students interested in organized competition at the varsity level. Moravian is a
Division III (non-scholarship) member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the
Commonwealth Conference, the Middle Atlantic Conference, and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic
Conference. Admission to athletic events is free to students with Moravian ID cards. Varsity
competition is offered in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, baseball, lacrosse,
track and field, tennis, and golf for men; and basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, tennis,
track and field, softball, volleyball, cross-country, soccer, and cheerleading for women.
The
intramural sports program provides competition among members of campus organizations, residence
halls, and student groups. Intramural sports include volleyball, soccer, touch football, indoor
soccer, bowling, floor hockey, softball, beach volleyball, table tennis, and basketball. Tournaments
are held for tennis, golf, and horseshoes.
Johnston Hall, Breidegam Field House, and the Steel
Field gym are facilities for indoor athletics. Recreation time is set aside for the exclusive
use of students, faculty, and staff. Breidegam Field House features an indoor track and a fitness
center, as well as a dance and aerobics studio. Johnston Hall features a power weight room,
a movement room, a conference room, and a classroom. Student admission to all athletics and
recreation facilities requires a student ID card.
The Steel Field Complex includes the football/lacrosse/track
stadium: Rocco Calvo Field, Timothy Breidegam Track, Gillespie Baseball Field, Greyhound Softball
Diamond, Hoffman Tennis Courts, a field house, and the gym.
