Campus Recreation & Wellness provides a variety of recreational and educational programs, and services across three areas designed to help students, faculty, and staff be well and live their best lives. The programmatic areas are Intramural Sports Programs, Wellness Programs and Fitness Programs. Call us at 703.323.3713, or email us at CampusRec@nvcc.edu to learn more about all the ways to get active and be well.
Campus Recreation & Wellness
Esports
NOVA Esports serves as an important community through which NOVA students may engage in competitive gaming at the national level as well as casual gaming with the local community.
Intramural Sports
The Intramural Sports Program at Northern Virginia Community College provides an opportunity for every student to participate in an athletic or recreational activity on a voluntary basis.
Virtual Activities (RecOnCanvas)
RecOnCanvas is a virtual platform created by our Campus Recreation / Athletics department staff specifically for you! Click the link below to visit our Rec on Canvas location. Then spend a few minutes exploring our multiple fitness offerings which include live or recorded workout sessions, recreation activities, wellness information, weekly challenges and more. Rec On Canvas is brand new and thoughtfully created to keep all our NOVA community engaged and healthy during remote learning and beyond.
For questions, please contact: CampusRec@nvcc.edu
Fitness and Wellness
Fitness Classes/Facilities
Develop a strong mind and body. Spend time at one of NOVA's fitness facilities available at Alexandria and Annandale. Our strength equipment provides a great workout for students and faculty/staff of all fitness levels. The Fitness Center staff is always willing to assist you and they offer equipment usage orientation for those that are new to using fitness equipment. Be sure to sign up for personal training and or one of the many fitness classes.
Wellness Program
The Wellness Program at Northern Virginia Community College is to assist in improving the health, well-being and quality of life of all students and faculty/staff by empowering them to engage and promote and model positive attitudes and behaviors through a lifelong commitment to wellness. Your involvement as a participant in these programs is a great way to enhance and or development your intellectual, social, spiritual, environment, emotional and physical wellness dimensions.
Student Employment
NOVA Intramurals is continually seeking volunteers and student workers to assist with officiating Intramural Activities. Whether you have officiating experience or simply an interest in volunteering or working, we welcome you. For further details, please reach out to CampusRec@nvcc.edu.
The following sports are currently open:
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Indoor soccer
- Kickball
- 3v3 Basketball
- Volleyball
About Us
Mission:
College Recreation is to provide and create an inclusive environment that inspire, empower, and encourages healthy interaction through active and safe lifestyle opportunities that supports learning and personal growth for lifelong holistic wellbeing.
Vision:
To foster holistic student growth by delivering quality intramural, fitness, wellness, and leisure programs that connect every student.
Core Values:
- WELLBEING - Promote the holistic success, safety, and vitality of the NOVA Community
- INCLUSION - Create environments and experiences that support everyone's right to participate.
- INNOVATION - Achieve quality in collegiate recreation through new and more effective methods.
- INTEGRITY - Operate with responsibility, honesty, and transparency.
- COMMUNITY - Cultivate healthy and supportive relationships.
What are Intramural Sports?
Intramural Sports are designed to engage members of the same community in athletic competition with and against each other, separate from the intercollegiate athletic teams at NOVA.
At NOVA, intramural sports are inclusive to all students, faculty, and staff. Participants can form teams with friends, student organizations, or faculty/staff departments to compete in various organized sports or activities. Past activities have included soccer, bowling, flag football, and basketball, with opportunities for additional participation. These activities are typically structured as short seasons or tournament formats, with one team emerging as the Intramural Champion for each sport.
Do Intramurals Sports cost money to play?
Typically, Intramural Sports are free of charge. However, there may be occasional instances where a nominal fee is required for off-campus activities like golf or bowling. Rest assured; we always strive to keep costs for students as low as possible.
Who can participate in intramurals at NOVA?
All current NOVA students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate. Please ensure you bring your NOVA ID to each game to confirm eligibility to play.
How do I register a team?
Registration procedures for your team will vary depending on the activity or tournament. We will utilize both IMLeagues and Google Forms for registration purposes. Detailed instructions will be provided for each tournament on every campus.
I have created an account but when I search for NOVA the site tells me it's private. What do I do?
To create an account with IMLeagues, you must use your school email address. If you initially created an account using your Facebook information, but your Facebook account does not use your school email, you may encounter difficulty joining NOVA on the site, as it will appear as private. This privacy measure is in place to ensure that only current NOVA students, faculty, and staff are able to participate. If the platform were public, it would be challenging to verify the status of participants.
What do I do if I don't know enough people to register a team?
After creating an account to sign up with IMLeagues, you can register for an Intramural Sport as a free agent. You'll then wait for a team in need of an additional player to pick you up. Once assigned to a team, you can view their schedule on IMLeagues. If no team selects you, you will be automatically assigned to one.
Can I register for an Intramural Sport at a different campus than the campus I attend/teach classes?
Absolutely! Any current NOVA student, faculty, or staff member can register for any Intramural Sport, regardless of which campus they attend classes or work at.
Campus Recreation and Wellness
Email: CampusRec@nvcc.edu
Facebook Page: NOVA Campus Recreation
Instagram: @NovaCampusRec
Staff Contact Information
CJ Jackson
Associate Director of College Recreation and Intramurals
cecijackson@nvcc.edu
703.323.3713
Najeeb Baha
Director of Recreation and Wellness (Alexandria) / Fitness Director
nbaha@nvcc.edu
703.933.3999
Ciaran 'Mac' McAlonan
Director of Recreation and Wellness (Annandale) / Fitness Director
cmcalonan@nvcc.edu
703.323.2137
Howard Brown
Recreation Operation Specialist
Hbrown@nvcc.edu