Note that the clubs and groups listed below in alphabetical order are in addition to law school organizations.
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Baseball/Softball
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
club info
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.
Wintergreen Resort
www.wintergreenresort.com
Offers guided mountain bike ride, rentals, races, camps, etc. Call for directions.
Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting
UVA Outdoor Equipment Rental
www.virginia.edu/ims/outdoor/orc.html
Students and Intramural Sports members can rent canoes, paddles, life vests, and a car-top carrier system. Inexpensive.
Rivanna River Company
www.rivannarivercompany.com
James River Runners
www.jamesriver.com
Canoeing, inner tubing, kayaking and rafting. Equipment rentals, group excursions, and wilderness trips. 20 years' experience.
James River Reeling & Rafting
www.reelingandrafting.com
Canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing rentals and trips.
Downriver Canoe Company
www.downriver.com
Canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and rafting on the southern fork of the Shenandoah River in the Shenandoah Valley.
Dance Classes and Clubs
Albemarle County Parks and Rec.
www.albemarle.org
Ballroom, swing, and country line dance classes.
Charlottesville Dept. of Recreation
www.charlottesville.org
Ballroom (regular, latin, waltz) dancing classes.
Recreational Sports
www.recsports.virginia.edu
Different dance class schedule each semester.
Swing Club UVA
Club Info
Student group that organizes lessons, workshops, and dances.
USA DANCE: Charlottesville Chapter
www.usadancecville.org
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.
Field Hockey
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
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
One of best small-mouth bass rivers east of the Mississippi. For fishing outfitters, see Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting.
Rapidan River (trout)
Rivanna Reservoir
No gas motors, fee, or rental boats. Large-mouth and small-mouth bass, bream, crappie, muskie, walleye.
Sugar Hollow (trout)
Golf
See Virginia Golf for general information about golfing in the state.
Birdwood Golf Course
www.boarsheadresort.com/birdwood-golf
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.meadowcreekgolf.org
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.
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (Charlottesville Chapter)
www.patc.net
Local hiking club leads a hike or trail maintenance trip every Saturday. Meet at Albermarle High School at 9 a.m. Bring food, water and appropriate clothing.
Horseback Riding
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
Scrimmages five days a week for all skill levels. 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.
Ice Skating
Ice Hockey Club
www.uvahockey.com
UVA student club competes with universities such as Duke and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Lacrosse
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.
Martial Arts
UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports teaches some martial arts classes. Many private martial arts schools exist in Charlottesville. See the Yellow Pages.
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.
Kendo Club
club info
Undergraduate and graduate students at the University practice Kendo- a Japanese sword martial art. The club trains novice members in the basic skills and prepares the higher-level members for national tournaments. The club also welcomes Kumdo practitioners
Shotokan Karate Club
club info
Tae Kwon Do Club
club info
The University's Tae Kwon Do Club (TKD Club) was created in the fall of 1992 and has been in operation ever since.
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.
Rifle
Virginia Rifle and Pistol Club
club info
The Virginia Rifle and Pistol Club offers full instruction in pistol and rifle marksmanship as well as shotgun sports. All participants are given instruction in firearms safety and have the option of shooting for fun or for the competitive teams.
Rock Climbing
Rocky Top Climbing Club
www.rockytopclimbing.com
Indoor rock-climbing introductory lesson. Equipment rental.
ACAC Rocks also has an indoor climbing wall; see the section on private gyms.
Rowing
Rivanna Rowing Club
www.rivannarowing.org
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
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.
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
Sailing Association at the University of Virginia
club info
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
Classes, equipment, and travel packages are offered. Operates former quarry for local diving in season.
University Dive Center
www.universitydivecenter.com
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
Near Harrisonburg, Virginia (40 miles)
Eight slopes, five chairlifts, accommodations across from ski area. Snow tubing park is popular with families.
Wintergreen Information/Reservations:
www.wintergreenresort.com
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)Canaan Mountain
www.canaanresort.com
Davis, West Va (3.5 hours)The Homestead
www.thehomestead.com
Hot Springs, Virginia (172 miles)Snowshoe
www.snowshoemtn.com
Slaty Fork, West Va (82 miles)
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)
www.acac.com/charlottesville
Private club and gym, olympic-size, intermediate and infant swimming pools. 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
Rates and Hours
Fitness center with competitive-swim and leisure pools, water slides, lazy river and exercise programs.
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, Onesty Family Aquatic Center
Rates and HoursWashington Park Pool
Rates and Hours
Tennis
UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports offers a summer tennis program for adults and children. See Gyms and Athletic Facilities for information on University tennis courts.
Tennis Club at UVA
club info
Virginia Club Tennis brings together advanced and intermediate players at the University of Virginia who wish to play tennis actively at a competitive level. Practices are held several days per week, and the team routinely competes against other schools.
Charlottesville Tennis League
club info
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)
www.acac.com/charlottesville
Tennis instruction and league teams. Eight clay tennis courts open March-Nov.
Yoga
UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports offers hatha, kundilini, and mixed-style yoga classes. Some classes are conveniently located at North Grounds.
Hot Yoga Charlottesville
www.hotyogacville.com
Yoga in a 110-degree heated room. Validates parking at the nearby garages. Offers specials to first-time customers.
Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville
www.yogaville.org
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.
Classes focus on supporting women during their child bearing years through pre and post natal yoga
