Sports & recreation

In addition to our official team sports, we offer clubs and activities for the entire Bearcat community including a spacious fitness center with state-of-the art cardio and strength training equipment, intramurals, open recreation and fitness classes.

Get outside

Choose from 100+ trips offered by our Outdoor Program annually

• Backpacking at Triangulation Peak

• Climbing at Smith Rock

• Hiking at Cascade Head

• Horseback riding on the beach

• Kayaking on the Willamette River

• Skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Hood

• Snowshoeing at Crater Lake

• Whitewater rafting on the Salmon River

Be a good Sport

Participate in one or more of these club sports

Equestrian Club • eSports • Soccer Club • Nerf Club • Outdoor Program • Running Club • Ultimate Frisbee • Rugby Football Club • Wrestling Club

Focus your energies

Whether you’re into casual recreation or high-powered competition, Willamette has a place for you. Two-thirds of our students play intramural sports, nearly a quarter compete at the NCAA Division III level, and all of our students take advantage of the parks, rivers and mountains that make the Pacific Northwest so special.