Home to the PennWest California Vulcans, you are part of a winning tradition. We have 18 NCAA Division II women’s and men’s varsity teams participating in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). Visit our Vulcans website for schedules, media, Livestream and live stats, Fanzone, and more.
As a PennWest California student, you have exclusive rights to be a member of the Herron Recreation and Fitness Center. Keep in shape with state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical machines, rowers, stationary bikes, and other equipment in our fitness center. There's also an indoor jogging track, a swimming pool, basketball and racquetball courts, and the Vulcans Peak climbing wall. Locker rooms are equipped with lockers, individual shower stalls, and electric saunas.
Hours and days are subject to change during university maintenance or holiday schedules.
Hours and days are subject to change during university maintenance or holiday schedules.
At the Herron Recreation and Fitness Center, trained instructors can help to motivate you and support your fitness goals. Group fitness classes are open to all recreation center members, so put on some comfortable clothes, fill up your water bottle, and stop by. The schedule of group fitness classes changes each semester. Stay informed by visiting the IMLeagues website. You don't need to sign up in advance except for cycle classes—just reserve your bike up to a week in advance on the IMleagues website.
Healthy Habits offers workshops, walking groups, exercise classes, and special events to help the campus community live healthy, balanced lives.
Email and virtual programs are offered each semester—experts lead one-time workshops that can help you to make healthier life choices. Special programs may stretch over a few weeks. Information about Healthy Habits is posted at the fitness center and announced on our social media sites.
PennWest California's competitive sports clubs are started and maintained by students. The clubs compete against off-campus rivals in a wide variety of sports. The presidents of all PennWest California sports clubs meet monthly to work together on community service and fundraising projects through the Presidential Sports Club Council.
Complete this form to receive information about our current clubs.
Have an idea for a club you would want to see? Contact Roth Jamison, Director of Campus
Recreation, at roth_j@pennwest.edu or 724-938-5826 to start a new sports club.
Intramural sports offer structured contests, meets, tournaments, and leagues for members of the PennWest California community. Extramural sports are campus-sponsored tournaments that allow the champion team(s) and individual students to compete against other schools' intramural or club sports champions.
The 94-acre SAI Farm, on PennWest California's upper campus, is the place to go for
outdoor recreation.
The Student Association Inc. (SAI) owns the former farmland, which includes a disc golf course (under repair), a cross-country track, a fitness circuit course, and nature trails for hiking or simply enjoying time outdoors. SAI also has installed a covered pavilion and picnic tables; two large charcoal grills and a variety of picnic games are available to rent.
Visit, call, or email staff for information, schedules, tours of the facilities, or to register for programs. Follow us on social media for more updates!
Jaminson Roth
Director of Campus recreation
Email: roth_j@pennwest.edu
Phone: 724-938-5826
Tom Hasbrouck
Assistant Director of Campus Recreation
Email: hasbrouck_t@pennwest.edu
Phone: 724-938-5456
Angelo (AJ) Franco
Coordinator of Campus Recreation
Email: franco@pennwest.edu
Phone: 724-938-4820