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

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.

Awe Center Exterior

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.

Don Shula Stadium at Wasmer Field

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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