Recreational Sports

Overview

Newark Campus Recreational Sports provides free intramural, recreation and fitness opportunities for students, faculty and staff of Central Ohio Technical College. Verified alumni are eligible for membership for a minimal fee.

Contact

Phone: 740.755.7105
Email: nwk-adenagym@osu.edu
Directions to Adena Hall

To request use of the recreation center for a campus department, student club, or student-related activity, please complete this form

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Adena Recreation Center

The Adena Recreation Center includes a cardiovascular area, free weights, a multipurpose room for group classes and a gymnasium. The state-of-the-art recreation and fitness facility is free to students, faculty and staff. Alumni memberships are available for purchase. Participants must present their COTC ID for entry to the facility. One guest without a school ID is permitted per person; the guest must show state-issued identification.

Hours

Hours of operation vary depending on the time of the year and special events taking place in the gymnasium. If you have questions about specific daily hours of operation, please contact the center directly.

Autumn semester hours

Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.

Fitness Class Calendar

Download the December 2025 calendar

Open Gym Schedule

The gym is open for the following events from 5–8 p.m.:*

  • Monday: Pickleball
  • Tuesday: Soccer
  • Wednesday: Basketball
  • Thursday: Volleyball

*Open gyms may be cancelled due to events in the gymnasium. 

Facilities

Fitness center
  • Cardiovascular area with treadmills, elliptical machines, upright bikes, recumbent bikes, StairMill and an arm cycle
  • Strength area with free weights, functional trainers and selectorized machines
Multipurpose room
  • Wood floors and mirrored walls
  • Spin bikes
Gymnasium
  • 14,000 square feet of space
  • Two full-size basketball courts or two full volleyball courts
Outdoor spaces
  • Outdoor basketball court – located behind the residence halls
  • Two flag football fields – located between Warner Center and the First Baptist Church
  • Soccer field w/two full-size goals – located along the bike path, across from Warner Center
Lockers

Day-use lockers are available with locks that can be checked out at the Adena Recreation front desk with your COTC ID. All lockers are first come, first serve. All lockers are subject to staff access for maintenance or cleaning.

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Intramural Sports

Intramural sports provide an opportunity for students of all skill levels to stay active and compete weekly with other students. Participation is open to all COTC students, faculty and staff.

Sign up by completing the online registration form below.

Sign up now 

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Adena Recreation Center Alumni Membership

Working out at the Adena Recreation Center can help improve your health and keep you motivated!

Workout machines at the Adena Recreation Center

In addition to helping you to burn fat and calories, cardiovascular exercise also helps to strengthen your heart and prevent against risky medical conditions. We offer various services to help you meet your fitness goals. We can help you add variety to your routine to decrease boredom, which is one reason people quit exercising. You can also meet other people who can help keep you motivated.