Things are in constant motion at JCU. Blue Streaks compete, have fun, and stay active through varsity athletics, fitness classes, outdoor exploration, and more. 
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Blue Streaks Athletics

Part of the NCAA DIII’s North Coast Athletic Conference, JCU offers 25 varsity teams. More than 700 student-athletes compete, with hundreds more Blue Streaks cheering them on from the stands.

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Athletic, Wellness & Event Center (AWE)

Opened in September 2025, AWE is a transformative facility where Blue Streaks learn, compete, and build community. Comprising 125,000 square feet, the complex enhances the experience for student-athletes — and the entire campus community.

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JCU joins the North Coast Athletic Conference

The move to the NCAC comes at a pivotal moment and marks the beginning of a new era in Blue Streak athletics. For more than 40 years, the NCAC has been a trailblazer in college athletics, and JCU student-athletes are excited to join the 9 other outstanding liberal arts institutions that make up this conference.

Intramural & Club Sports

Between a dozen or so club sports and a range of intramural leagues, you’ll have no shortage of ways to get in a little friendly competition. Options include rugby, baseball, dodgeball, rowing, tennis, Esports and more!

Fitness & Aquatics

Get in a daily workout. Meet with a personal trainer. Take a fitness class. Rebalance with a yoga session. Participate in a group swim or do laps on your own.

Outdoors in Ohio

Cleveland Metroparks offers 25,000 acres of fun: hiking, biking, boating, fishing, rock climbing, ice skating — plus, multiple public beaches along Lake Erie. We’re a short drive from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, home to stunning waterfalls and scenic trails.

Pro Sports in Cleveland

Cleveland is a sports town through and through. When you’re not cheering on the Blue Streaks, you can attend a Browns, Cavaliers, or Guardians game. Sign up for one of our organized excursions, or plan an outing on your own.

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