Recreation Services

Red Barn Gym

267-468-8151

Temple University Ambler offers a variety of recreational and intramural activities for its students.

These activities are specifically designed for the Ambler campus and include: intramural leagues, informal recreation and weekly activities held throughout the year. The Red Barn Gym houses many of the indoor recreational facilities, including the gymnasium, fitness room, and locker areas.

In addition to these facilities, Ambler has three outdoor tennis courts, four outdoor basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, indoor/outdoor swimming pool and a multipurpose grass playing field. Ambler students are also welcome to participate in any Main Campus recreational activities.

Hours of Operations - Fall 2009 - August 31 - December 13

*    Scheduled programs assigned on a regular basis. Check for weekly updates.

**  Outdoor basketball/tennis courts will be lighted from August 31 to October 29 until 11 p.m. (Monday through Thursday).

All Recreational Facilities will be CLOSED on November 26 to 29 (Thanksgiving Holiday).

Exam-Break Schedule December 14 to January 19.

Spring Schedule starts January 29, 2010.    

Facilities

Basketball Courts
Temple students are welcome to use the indoor and outdoor facilities during the day or evening. First priority, of course, is always given to scheduled groups.

Fitness Center
267-468-8151
Burn calories, tighten abs, tone limbs, and stay fit in Ambler’s fully equipped Fitness Center. Aerobic equipment includes Stairmaster, stationary bicycles, cross trainers, Concept II rowers, and treadmills. Strengthening and toning machines include a full line of Life Fitness weight machines, free weights, benches, racks, and dumbbells. Lockers and showers are available (just remember to bring a lock). Entry requires a valid student I.D. card. For a current schedule for the Fitness Center, stop by the gym. A fitness room orientation program is available by appointment by calling Recreation Services.

Indoor/Outdoor Pool
267-468-8152
Dive into one of the best pools in the area! Measuring 25 yards in length, Ambler’s indoor/outdoor pool is open to all Temple students with a valid I.D. At 3 1/2 feet deep, the shallow end enables swimmers to participate in aquatic exercise. The pool staff provides a pace clock to keep track of lap times, aqua belts for water jogging, and kickboards. Lockers and showers are available (remember to bring a lock). A ramp makes the pool fully accessible to the disabled. For a current schedule, stop by the pool. 

Sand Volleyball Pit
Spike, bump, and serve in a genuine volleyball pit. Join the fun, whether it’s a match with friends or as part of an intramural team.

Multipurpose Field
Gather your friends and play softball, Frisbee, touch football, soccer, or any other sport on Temple University Ambler’s multipurpose field.

Tennis Courts
Three hard-court tennis courts are available on the Ambler campus grounds. Temple students are welcome to use these facilities from dawn to dusk. Preference is always given to tennis classes. Two of the courts are lighted during the evening from September to November and March to May.

Health and Exercise

Semester Fitness activities for staff, faculty and students

Loop Walking
Walk the 1-mile Loop Road with friends and colleagues each morning! Participants should register with Recreation Services at 267-468-8151 — there is no cost for participating. Awards are presented for participants reaching 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles.

Swim Into Shape

The “Swim Into Shape” program provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to utilize the campus pool to set fitness goals for themselves throughout the year. Participants are asked to register with Recreation Services at 267-468-8151. Awards are given to participants that swim 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles.

Fitness Room Orientation

By appointment only. Contact Recreation Services at 267-468-8151.

Weekly Activities

(Limited space available for these classes)
Recreation services and the Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs invite students to participate in health and wellness programs offered in at the Red Barn Gym, the campus swimming pool, and Temple University Fort Washington.

For information on all non-credit programs offered at Ambler and Fort Washington, click here.

Intramural Sports

Love to play sports? Join one of Temple University Ambler’s intramural teams: softball, volleyball, football, basketball, and soccer. Schedules are posted each month in the gym. Contact Recreation services to learn how to join a team or start a new one at 267-468-8151.

Intramural Schedule:

Beat the Staff Contests

Each year, Recreation Services hosts friendly competitions between the students, faculty, and staff at the Ambler campus. Who will emerge victorious? Become a part of the action or come out and cheer your team to victory to find out!

Upcoming events: