The Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center will usher in a world of new opportunities for recreational and athletic pursuits. Current York College students, staff and faculty will now have access to multiple recreational venues including a three court field house, state of the art strength and fitness center, 12 recreational lane natatorium, elevated jogging track, two-story climbing wall, classroom space, multipurpose rooms and the new Charles Wolf Gymnasium. This fall, the center will be complimented by two artificially surfaced playing fields and an all-weather running track complete with throwing circles and jumping pits.
With the significant upgrade of our facilities, the Athletics & Recreation Department is planning for the development and expansion of many physical activities. Not only will the college's physical education classes have a new home, but club and intramural sports programs will also have the chance to grow. In addition, varsity teams will have a new space to hone their skills and compete against their rivals. Once the operation of the building hits full speed, group exercise classes will also be available for all users. Perhaps most importantly, the 160,000 square foot Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center will offer its visitors ample opportunity for informal recreation and social interaction - reinforcing the concepts of wellness and community.
The Center features the following venues:
- Charles Wolf Gymnasium:A 19,000 square foot space used primarilyfor varsity basketball, volleyball and wrestling competition as well as campus cultural activities.
- Field House: Features three separate rubberized courts ideal for basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton; primarily used for club sports, intramural sports, informal recreation and the occasional varsity competition.
- Natatorium: 12 lanes ideally suited for teaching, recreational and competitive swimming activities; 103 feet long, 75 feet, 1 inch wide swim course with 1 and 3 meter diving boards.
- Fitness Center: 7,600 square feet with over 100 different pieces of equipment including treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, free weights and stretching area.
- Indoor Rock Climbing Wall: A 32 foot high, 39 foot wide climbing wall and bouldering area designed for all skill levels.
- Elevated Walking/Jogging Track: “Mondo” or rubberized flooring; 8.5 laps equates a mile from the center lane.
- 2 Group Exercise Multi-purpose Rooms: Specialized wood flooring softens the impact for a variety of drop-in aerobic classes throughout the academic year.
- Cyber Cafe: Featuring quick and healthy food and drink options throughout the day.
- Wrestling Room: 3,000 square foot venue, complete with wall to wall padded wrestling mats, ideal for varsity wrestling practice and physical education classes.
- Racquetball Court: Regulation sized, complete with wood flooring.
- Classroom and Team Room: Group meeting and academic space.
- Locker Rooms: Spacious locker rooms with showers, lockers, and restroom facilities; Day use lockers are available for rent.
- Equipment Services: Available to all visitors with a valid York College ID or GSFC access card; General recreation equipment check-out, locker and towel service.
- Hall of Fame Area: A unique wall mounting honoring each of the inductees to the York College Athletic Hall of Fame.
- Athletic Training Center: 2,400 square foot facility built for the therapeutic and rehabilitation needs of varsity student-athletes and their opponents.
- Administrative Offices for Athletics & Recreation Department Staff
- Outdoor Complex: This fall the center will be complimented by two artificially surfaced playing fields and an all-weather running track complete with throwing circles and jumping pits.
