Note that the clubs and groups listed below in alphabetical order are in addition to law school organizations.
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Archery Club
www.student.virginia.edu/~archery
UVA student recreational club for those interested in learning or honing archery skills. Club furnishes equipment (including both compound and recurve bows), providing opportunities to keep in form for hunting season, shoot in regional tournaments, or just have fun.
North Grounds Softball League
www.ngsl.com
Open to anyone in the North Grounds of the University, the softball league is comprised mostly of Law School students, with some faculty and staff participating, and a few Darden School of Business teams. There are three leagues: a coed league, a regular league, and a "macho" league. Teams on the coed league must have at least four women players. The season takes place in fall and spring, with playoffs to determine league champions. The NGSL also hosts a national softball tournament in the spring with teams from more than 60 schools.
Virginia Club Baseball
www.student.virginia.edu/~clubball
UVA student club team plays competitively against ACC schools such as Duke, Wake Forest, and University of North Carolina, and in-state rivals such as William and Mary. Tryouts in late February. The 20-game schedule runs from mid-March to late April. Two to three weekends are spent on the road in North Carolina, and the season ends with a tournament at UNC.
Biking
Mountain Bike Club
www.cambc.org
Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club.
Charlottesville Bike Club
www.cvillebikeclub.org
Local club compiles the Guide to Road Rides in Central Virginia with maps and details of on-road bike rides.
Charlottesville Racing Club
www.cvilleracing.com
Road racing, mountain biking, and cyclocross. All ages and levels.
Monticello Velo Club
www.bluewheel.com
Road bike racing club. Check out site for information.
University of Virginia Cycling Team
club info
For graduate/law/business students, undergraduates
and alumni. The Virginia Cycling Team is a club sport at the
University of Virginia and is a member of the ACCC (Atlantic
Coast Cycling Conference) of the National Collegiate Cycling
Association (NCCA), sanctioned by the United States Cycling
Federation.
C'ville Bike & Tri
www.cvillebike.com
975-1900
629 Berkmar Circle (corner of Rio Rd. and Berkmar).
Sales, rental and repair of serious bicycles.
Outdoor Adventure Social Club of Greater
Charlottesville
www.outdoorsocial.com
The club is for grad students and local C'ville people interested in the outdoors to meet, socialize, and go on adventures together. The club's adventures include: biking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, scuba, skiing/snow tubing, backpacking, camping, skydiving, hot-air ballooning, caving/spelunking, and river clean-up.
Wintergreen Resort
www.wintergreenresort.com
804-325-2200
Offers guided mountain bike ride, rentals, races, camps, etc. Call for directions.
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports
www.brms.com
977-4400
Barracks Road Shopping Center
Advice about where to canoe and kayak. Guide books, maps, booklets, and experienced personnel.
UVA Outdoor Equipment Rental
www.virginia.edu/ims/outdoor/orc.html
924-7700
Getting there: Emmet St next to Cavalier Inn, near
corner with Ivy Road.
Students and Intramural Sports members can rent canoes , includes paddles, life vests, and a car top carrier system. Inexpensive.
James River Runners
www.jamesriver.com
286-2338
Getting there: From Exit #121 of I-64 take Rt 20 South
for 17.5 miles. Turn right on Rt 726 (James River Road) just
past "Welcome to Scottsville" sign. Turn right at
second stop sign and continue for 3 miles. Turn left on to
Rt 625 at T-junction. Go straight for 2 miles. Follow signs
for Hatton's Ferry.
Canoeing, inner tubing, kayaking and rafting. Equipment rentals, group excursions, and wilderness trips. 20 years' experience.
James River Reeling & Rafting
www.reelingandrafting.com
286-4FUN
Getting there: From Exit #121 of I-64 take Rt 20 South
18 miles to Scottsville. Turn left on Rt 6 (Main Street) at
the Citgo station just before the bridge. Turn right after
2 blocks on Ferry Street. On corner of Main and Ferry streets.
Canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing rentals and trips.
Downriver Canoe Company
www.downriver.com
(800) 338-1963
Getting there: Call for instructions. Canoeing, kayaking,
tubing, and rafting on the southern fork of the Shenandoah
River in the Shenandoah Valley.
See also Outdoor Adventure Social Club of Greater Charlottesville.
Albemarle County Parks and Rec
www.albemarle.org
296-5844
Ballroom, swing, and country line dance classes.
Charlottesville Dept. of Recreation
www.charlottesville.org
970-3592
Ballroom (regular, latin, waltz) dancing classes.
Recreational Sports
www.virginia.edu/ims
924-3791
Different dance class schedule each semester.
Swing Club UVA
www.student.virginia.edu/~swing/
Student group that organizes lessons, workshops, and dances.
USA DANCE: Charlottesville Chapter
http://monticello.avenue.org/usabda
980-8159
The local chapter of this national group offers dances and
lessons in waltz, fox trot, rumba, and other ballroom dances.
See their "dance
links" page
for information on dance groups in Charlottesville.
There are also private studios that offer dance lessons for children and adults in a variety of dance styles: Dance Today (ballroom, 296-1701), The Dancecenter (ballet, jazz, tap, 973-6599), and Studio 206 (yoga and dance, 296-6250).
Virginia Club Field Hockey
club info
A great way for people who have played hockey in high school to continue enjoying the sport. This club team plays other schools, mostly in Virginia but also in Maryland and North Carolina, and practices about three times a week, primarily in fall. Social activities with other club teams.
Fishing
Mountain River Outdoors
978-7112
Getting there: Rt. 29 North, 100 yards past Greenbrier
Dr. on right.
Owner is very friendly and knowledgeable about locations and local fish. Pole rental $15-25/day. Sells licenses and boating and marine supplies. Specializes in a wide variety of fly fishing equipment and accessories.
See the following fishing sites under
Parks:
Beaver Creek Reservoir (bass, bream, crappie, catfish, muskie)
and Chris Greene Lake (bass, bream, crappie)
James River
Getting there:
From Exit #121 of I-64 take Rt. 20 South 18 miles to Scottsville.
One of best small-mouth bass rivers east of the Mississippi. For fishing outfitters, see Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting.
Rapidan River (trout)
Getting there:
Rt. 29 North to Rt. 230 in Madison County.
Rivanna Reservoir
Getting there:
Launch from Rt. 643, off Rt. 29 North.
No gas motors, fee, or rental boats. Large-mouth and small-mouth bass, bream, crappie, muskie, walleye.
Sugar Hollow (trout)
Getting there: Take Barracks
Rd./Garth Rd. out of town northwest for half an hour to White
Hall, where the road takes a 90-degree right turn just before
a country store. Instead of following the road, go straight
on to Sugar Hollow Rd. and go to the end.
Golf
See www.virginiagolf.com
for general information about golfing in the state.
Birdwood Golf Course
www.boarsheadinn.com/activities/birdwood
293-4653
Getting there: Rt. 250 West, second left past Bellair
Market, at iron gate.
University golf course open to public. Student and faculty/staff rates. Four sets of tees, 18 holes, driving range, and restaurant.
Meadow Creek Golf Course at Pen Park
www.golfguideinc.com
977-0615
Getting there: Take 250 Bypass east to the Park St.
Exit. Left on Park St. Right at the traffic light on Pen Park
Rd. Charlottesville's nicest course. 18-holes. Tee times required.
McIntire Park
www.pasturegolf.com
977-4111
Getting there: Rt. 250 Bypass west-bound, opposite
McIntire Rd. exit.
Small city golf course. Sand greens, 9 holes. City residents $2, others $3. Bring your own golf bag. Tee times required.
Hiking
For nice hikes and walks in or closer to town, see Parks/Lakes (Ivy Creek, Meadow Creek Trails, Mint Springs, Ragged Mountain). For areas outside town to hike see Day Trips: Hiking.
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports
www.brms.com
977-4400
Barracks Road Shopping Center
The best resource in town for equipment and advice about where to hike. Guide books, maps, booklets such as Circuit Hikes in Shenandoah National Park and Hikes to Waterfalls in the Shenandoah National Park. Ask for their list of hikes close to Charlottesville and the separate directions to trailheads.
Outdoor Adventure Social Club
www.outdoorsocial.com
760-HIKE
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (Charlottesville Chapter)
www.potomacappalachian.org
293-2953, 295-2143
Local hiking club leads a hike or trail maintenance trip every Saturday. Meet at Albermarle High School at 9 am. Bring food, water, and appropriate clothing.
Other choices for hiking, which seem more popular with people under 40, are the Outdoor Adventure Social Club (fees involved) and a hiking section of meetup.com (sign up required)
Horseback Riding
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Virginia Riding Team
club info
The UVA Riding team consists of athletes of all levels and
offers a chance for interested members to compete in the Intercollegiate
Horse Shows Association.
Virginia Polo Club
club info
Virginia Polo Center, 979-0293
Getting there: 2.2 miles south of I-64, Exit 120 (5th
St), on Forest Lodge Lane.
Scrimmages five days a week, for all skill levels, in one of best collegiate polo facilities in the country. Competition with other colleges and local polo teams.
Mountaintop Ranch
www.mountaintopranch.com
Rt. 1, Box 402, Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-9542
Getting there: Rt. 29 N to Ruckersville, then 33 West.
Off Rt. 609 in Elkton.
Working quarter horse ranch with great mountain views. Open 7 days a week. Reservations required. Children welcome. Picnic and camping areas.
See also Outdoor Adventure Social Club of Greater Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Ice Park
www.icepark.com
817-1423
230 W. Main St, at the Downtown Mall
Public skating, skate rental, skating lessons, hockey leagues, UVA hockey games, and parties offered. Open 7 days a week, year round. Call for prices and hours, or see the web site. Occasional coupons in local newspapers.
Ice Hockey Club
www.uvahockey.com
UVA student club competes with universities
such as Duke and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
To join the club, show up for tryouts at the Charlottesville
Ice Park in late September (Be sure to bring the proper equipment).
Players not earning a spot on the traveling squad are still
able to practice with and be a member of the team.
Women's Club Lacrosse
club info
This UVA student club plays against other University club
teams and Division 2 and 3 varsity teams. Spring tournaments
in Maryland and Louisiana. Tryouts are held in the fall for
the year, and the team carries about 30 to 35 members.
Virginia Men's Club Lacrosse
club info
UVA student club holds practices and games
both semesters. Competes in the NCLL and plays teams such
as Maryland, Richmond, and Washington and Lee. Tournaments
each year at East Carolina, Penn State, and New Orleans. All
skill levels are welcome from beginner to ex-varsity.
UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports teaches some martial arts classes. Many private martial arts schools exist in Charlottesville. See the Yellow Pages.
Aikido Club at UVA
club info
Aikido-the way of harmony of the spirit-is a Japanese martial way. Aikido is non-competitive, stresses a harmonious training environment and provides the practitioners with a system for self defence and peaceful conflict resolution.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
club info
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club is an organization of people dedicated to learning, expanding, and sharing their knowledge of the martial art of Jiu-Jitsu.
Cavalier Judo
club info
Cavalier Judo Club promotes the practice and study of judo, a sport derived from jujutsu. The word "judo" means "the gentle way," referring to the way that judo uses an opponent's motion to throw them rather than overpowering them with force.
Jeet Kun Do
club info
The UVA Jeet Kun Do Association seeks to promote and teach the martial art of Bruce Lee.
Kumdo Club
club info
Undergraduate and graduate students at the University practice Kumdo-a Korean sword martial art. We train novice members in the basic skills and for the higher-level members, we prepare for national tournaments.
Mushin Jitsu Club
club info
The Mushin Jitsu Club is open to both beginners and advanced students and it focuses on the study of Mushin Jitsu. This discipline, which originated at the University of Virginia, incorporates techniques found in traditional Karate, Muay Thai, Boxing, Grappling, and Kali (Filipino stick fighting). The instructor and creator of the discipline holds a black belt in Myo Sim Karate and has studied a variety of martial arts.
Shorin-Ken Karatedo Club
www.student.virginia.edu/~bushin
Bushin-Kan (Hall of Martial Spirit) UVA instructors are internationally certified by DNBK (Dai Nippon Butoku Kai). Instructors provide the opportunity for all participants to achieve the optimal balance, strength, self-discipline, self-confidence, and harmony of the mind, body, and spirit through classical Japanese Shorin-Ken Karate.
Shotokan Karate Club
www.student.virginia.edu/~shotokan
Shotokan practice is divided into three parts: kihon, which are basic blocks, punches, kicks, and stances; kumite, sparring with an opponent; and kata, which are prearranged forms simulating combat. The Club practices in each area, starting with very basic techniques until these blocks and attacks become more instinctual. More intricate and difficult kata are taught at higher ranks.
Tae Kwon Do Club
www.student.virginia.edu/~uvatkd
The University's Tae Kwon Do Club (TKD Club) was created in the fall of 1992 and has been in operation ever since.
Wing Chung
club info
The Virginia Wing Chun Club teaches Lo Man Kam Wing Chun under the direction of our Sifu John Kang. A combination of snake and crane forms, Wing Chun is a martial art originally designed by a woman to overcome bigger, faster, and stronger assailants.
Wushu
Club
club info
Wushu Club members are currently training in Shaolin and Long Fist forms. Advanced members may learn animal forms, weapons, and other styles.
Virginia Rifle and Pistol Club
club info
UVA student club dedicated to increasing skill in marksmanship
through intercollegiate competition. The club has been in
existence since the 1950s, and boasts numerous former All-Americans
and National Champions.
Rock Climbing
Rocky Top Climbing Club
www.rockytoprec.com
984-1626
Getting there: Allied St., off Harris near intersection
with McIntire Rd.
Indoor rock-climbing introductory lesson. Equipment rental.
ACAC Rocks also has an indoor climbing wall; see the section on private gyms.
See also Outdoor Adventure Social Club of Greater Charlottesville.
Rowing
Rivanna Rowing Club
www.rivannarowing.org
978-2092
Central Virginia rowing club provides equipment, education, and support to rowers of all levels.
Rugby
Virginia Rugby Football Club
www.virginiarugby.org
"The oldest rugby club south of the Mason-Dixon." Established in 1961, the Virginia Rugby Club welcomes law students at practices or in the audience at matches.
Running
Ragged Mountain Running Shop
www.raggedmountainrunning.com
293-3367
Getting there: The Corner, Elliewood Ave.
Good source of information on running, local road races, and local track club. Sells a Charlottesville running trails booklet. Turn in old running shoes for discount on new pair.
Cavalier Road Runners
club info
UVA student club open to runners of all abilities within
the University community. Meets officially at 4 p.m. at the Alderman Road side of the Aquatics and Fitness Center. Connects runners, maintains an e-mail
list, and helps pay for members' races.
Charlottesville Track Club
www.charlottesvilletrackclub.org
293-6115
Local track club established in 1976, sponsors Saturday morning runs, speed workouts, fun runs, and 5K and 10k races. Student membership rate.
Sailing Association at the University
of Virginia
www.student.virginia.edu/~sailing
UVA student/faculty group for all levels. Sailing lessons for beginners. Boats available for pleasure sailing. Club races competitively, travels to regattas.
Scuba
uva scuba certification info
UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports offers scuba diving certification,
as well as the following private shops:
Charlottesville Scuba Center
www.connect2diving.com
964-9200
909 Gardens Blvd.
Getting there: Rt. 29 North, Across from Carmike on the east and Pier One on the north.
Classes, equipment, and travel packages are offered. Operates former quarry for local diving in season.
University Dive Center
www.universitydivecenter.com
296-6306
2246 Ivy Road Suite 1
Getting there: Ivy Road just past University Heights,
next to Vivace's.
Offers classes, equipment sales, service and rental, and travel packages.
Skiing & Snow
Tubing
Check the UVA
Intramural-Recreational Sports Specialty Classes for
ski trips.
Massanutten
www.massresort.com
1-800-207-MASS
Near Harrisonburg, Virginia (40 miles)
(540) 289-9441
Eight slopes, five chairlifts, accommodations across from ski area. Snow tubing park is popular with families.
Wintergreen Information/Reservations:
www.wintergreenresort.com
(804) 325-2200
Snow Report/ Ski Administration: 325-2100
Learning Vacations: 325-8147
Wintergreen, Virginia (43 miles)
12 slopes, four chairlifts, slopeside accommodations, snow tubing. Popular with law students.
Other ski resorts farther away (call
for information):
Bryce Mountain
www.bryceresort.com
Basye, Virginia (l02 miles)
(540) 856-2121Canaan Mountain
www.canaanresort.com
Davis, West Va (3.5 hours)
(304) 866-4121The Homestead
www.thehomestead.com
Hot Springs, Virginia (172 miles)
(540) 839-1766Snowshoe
www.snowshoemtn.com
Slaty Fork, West Va (82 miles)
(304) 572-1000
See also Outdoor Adventure Social Club of Greater Charlottesville.
Skydiving
Outdoor Adventure Social Club of
Greater Charlottesville
www.outdoorsocial.com
The club is for grad students and local C'ville people interested in the outdoors to meet, socialize, and go on adventures together. The club's adventures include: biking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, scuba, skiing/snow tubing, backpacking, camping, skydiving, hot-air ballooning, caving/spelunking, and river clean-up.
Soccer
Virginia Soccer League
club info
One of the largest club sports at UVA provides students a chance to play competitive soccer without the extensive time commitment that the sport usually demands. Full-size teams play full-field intraleague games on the weekends during the fall. University students of all playing abilities are welcome to join. There is usually a co-ed law school team.
Swimming
UVA has indoor pools at the Aquatic Fitness Center and Memorial Gym.
Atlantic Coast Athletic Club (ACAC) Outdoors
http://cville.acac.com
978-7529
Getting there: Four Seasons Drive off of Hydraulic
or Rio Rds.
Private club opens its Olympic-size, intermediate, & infant swimming pools May-August. You must be a member. ACAC also has a waterpark open to all for an entrance fee in summer.
City of Charlottesville indoor swimming
pools
(call for hours and rates):
Smith Recreation Center
977-1960
Getting there: Cherry Ave at Buford Middle SchoolCrow Recreation Center
977-1362
Getting there: Rose Hill Drive (250 By-Pass, Meadowbrook Exit)
City of Charlottesville outdoor pools are open from Memorial Day (last Monday in May) to Labor Day (first Monday in September). Call for rates and hours.
Meade Park,
Meade Ave.
295-7532Washington Park,
Preston Ave.
977-2607
UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports offers a summer tennis program for adults and children. See Gyms and Athletic Facilities for information on University tennis courts.
Virginia Women's Club Tennis
club info
Competitive 28-member UVA club team practices three times
a week with two coaches. Matches and tournaments in fall and
spring seasons against other university clubs. Tryouts are
held the beginning of each fall season.
Charlottesville-Albemarle Tennis League
club info
Beth Gould, 973-7997
This well-established league offers competitive play on a weekly basis. Mixed doubles are played spring, summer, and fall in eight-week sessions. Any mixed doubles pair or individuals may sign up. Indoor play during the winter.
Atlantic Coast Athletic Club (ACAC) Outdoors
www.cville.acac.com
978-7529
Getting there: Four Seasons Drive off of Hydraulic
or Rio Rds.
Tennis instruction and league teams. Eight clay tennis courts open March-Nov.
UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports offers hatha, kundilini, and mixed-style yoga classes. Some classes are conveniently located at North Grounds.
Blue Ridge Yoga Center
www.blueridgeyoga.com
971-9642
Getting there: 1726 Allied St., Suite 2-B (second floor),
off Harris Rd.
Instructors offer classes of all levels in Iyengar yoga mornings, evenings, and weekends. Director Joe Adlesic and instructor Sandra Pleasants have trained with Iyengar in India. Student discount 10 percent.
Charlottesville Bikram Yoga
www.bikramyogacville.com
220-1415
info@bikramyogacville.com
Getting there: 109 5th St. SE (Downtown Mall—on the street with the orange building)
Yoga in a 110-degree heated room. The routine is the same every time. Validates parking at the nearby garage. Offers specials to first-time customers.
Living Yoga
977-1081
Getting there: 609 E. Market St.
Instructors offer Hatha yoga classes of
all levels, including prenatal yoga. Managing Director Cynthia
Woodring does individual sessions of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy,
which combines yoga and counseling.
Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville
www.yogaville.org
1-800-858-YOGA
Getting there: Call for directions.
For serious study in a yoga community, try a workshop in yoga, meditation, or spirituality under Sri Swami Satchidananda and his students in this Integral Yoga ashram in Buckingham near Scottsville, about one hour from Charlottesville. Integral Yoga Natural Foods in Preston Plaza on Preston Ave. has program guides. Visitors are welcome to tour the Lotus Temple any day and to eat a vegetarian meal, chant, and ask questions of the master on Sat evenings. Call to make reservations.
Studio 206
www.studio206downtown.com
296-6250
Getting there: 206 W. Market St., two blocks west of
public library.
Center features yoga, dance, and other movement classes by various instructors. Student rates available. Go by to get a schedule of classes.
Photos courtesy of the Charlottesville/Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.SoVeryVirginia.com