Athletics & Recreation


Arizona Athletics is home to 500 student-athletes who compete in 19 sports. Over the years the UA’s student-athletes have won 18 national team championships and 37 Pac-10 conference team championships. Campus Recreation offers fitness classes, intramural sports, sports clubs, outdoor adventures and more, enhancing the health and well-being of UA students, faculty and staff.

  • Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Campus Recreation

    • Arizona Intramurals

      Men’s, women’s and co-ed teams play sports in a relaxed and friendly environment – volleyball, flag football, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee and more.

    • Campus Recreation

      Provides programs, services, educational opportunities and facilities that meet the recreational, fitness and wellness needs of UA students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees.

    • Family Programs and Camps

      Activities and adventures for kids, teens and families.

    • Sports Clubs

      Dozens of sport clubs at the UA are created, organized and run by students. Everything from cycling to soccer to ballroom dance.

  • Adaptive Athletics

    • Adaptive Athletics

      Disability resources for sports and athletics.

    • Men's Wheelchair Basketball

      Originally a member of the Southern California Conference, the team became an independent member of the NWBA in 1986 and is currently a member of the Championship Division.

    • Quad Rugby

      The co-ed sport of quad rugby started at the UA in the late 1980s and has been a popular sport here ever since.

    • Tennis

      The UA program has a long history of producing top level athletes including numerous national champions, national team members and Paralympians.

    • Track & Road Racing

      The UA track and road racing team began in the fall of 1997 and has since produced champions and Paralympians.

    • Women's Wheelchair Basketball

      The UA has had a women's wheelchair basketball team since 2000. The National Championship team plays 25-30 games a season.

    • Wildcat Spirit

      • Bear Down Shop

        Purchase Wildcat t-shirts, hats and accessories online.

      • Cheerleading & Mascots

        Cheerleaders promote school spirit through tumbling skills, stunts, dance, and interactive crowd participation. Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat are our official mascots.

      • Club Arizona

        The club that connects kids to college. K-12 students and their families are linked to all the academic enrichment, cultural and athletic opportunities at the UA.