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STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT, AND SUCCESS

CAMPUS RECREATION

Stay active. Build community.

The Department of Campus Recreation offers a wide range of fitness programs, intramural sports, recreational activities, and state-of-the-art facilities designed to support the well-being of the entire Hofstra community. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, compete with friends, try something new, or simply stay active, Campus Recreation provides opportunities for everyone to get involved.

Committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, Campus Recreation promotes healthy lifestyles, personal growth, and meaningful connections through diverse programs and engaging experiences that support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

David S. Mack Fitness Center
235 Hofstra University

Summer 2026 Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed: June 19th and July 4th
Closed for Annual Maintainence: May 17th through May 25th

*Hours of operation are subject to change.

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About Campus Recreation

Meet the staff and get access to paperwork and forms for Campus Recreation programs.

The Department of Campus Recreation offers a wide variety of sport activities, fitness programs and recreational facilities for the entire campus community. The Department is responsible for the Fitness Center, Group Exercise Classes, Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and Spirit Support. Staff offices are located in the David S. Mack Fitness Center (North Campus, east of Colonial Square).

Oppenheimer

Mark Oppenheimer

Associate Director of Campus Recreation
206 Fitness Center
516-463-6926

Watterson

James Watterson

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation
201 Fitness Center
516-463-7628

Hidalgo

Joyce Hidalgo

Senior Assistant
205 Fitness Center
516-463-6958

Casiraghi

Isabel Casiraghi

Graduate Assistant for Club Sports

Velleca

Emma Velleca

Graduate Assistant for Spirit Support
Lolkema

Lindsey Lolkema

Graduate Assistant for Intramurals and Programming

Various opportunities are available throughout the year to work as front desk staff, club sports supervisors, intramural officials, and scorekeepers. Work schedules are flexible and are arranged around personal schedules. No experience is necessary; however, a sports background is preferred. To apply to work in the Department of Campus Recreation, please email Recreation@Hofstra.edu.

Contact Us

David S. Mack Fitness Center
235 Hofstra University
516-463-4037

For any Campus Recreation game/event request, please email recreation@hofstra.edu.

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