Athletics and Athletic Facilities

Intercollegiate Athletics
The Lebanon Valley College intercollegiate athletics program encourages each student-athlete to develop his or her athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, and institutional loyalty. A high priority is placed on integrating the educational and athletic experiences. The LVC student-athlete receives the same privileges in the areas of admission, financial aid, academic advising, course selection and scheduling, and living and dining accommodations as do all other students. All sports are given equal emphasis. 

Lebanon Valley College sponsors 23 intercollegiate sports for men and women. The intercollegiate experience at Lebanon Valley College is an important part of student life. In recent years, 30 percent of the student body participated in the College’s athletic program. Our teams compete in the Middle Atlantic conference and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level and the ACHA. The College also sponsors club sport opportunities in ice hockey, rugby, equestrian, and men’s volleyball. 

At Lebanon Valley College, principles of fair play and sportsmanship are highly valued and encouraged. Service is an important element of the student-athlete experience and all LVC intercollegiate teams are actively involved with a community service project of their choice. In recent years, our student-athletes participated in Relay for Life, Learn to Dream, the Quittie Watershed Project, and Special Olympics. They have raised monies and donated their time to various other local charities.

State-of-the-art facilities have been created for every aspect of the athletic experience. In recent years the College has built or renovated many of the athletic facilities. The LVC student-athlete benefits from having access to outstanding competition and practice venues, new athletic training room, locker rooms, fitness and training facility, and an integrated video analysis system. In 2005 Lebanon Valley College received the STMA Collegiate Athletic Complex of the Year Award. 

Lebanon Valley College Sports Center
The Lebanon Valley College Sports Center features the Arnold Sports Center and the Heilman Center. The Arnold Sports Center is a recreational facility that contains four full-length basketball courts, convertible for volleyball and tennis. A 200-meter track encircles the arena. Also included is a six-lane, 25-meter swimming pool, three racquetball courts, and two dry heat saunas. All three courts can be used for walleyball.

Adjacent to the Arnold Sports Center is the Heilman Center. Housed in the Heilman Center is a state-of-the-art fitness center, which includes Nautilus and Body Masters strength-training equipment. Cardiovascular machines are also located in the fitness center. Cardiovascular equipment includes treadmills, steppers, recumbent bikes, rowers, and elliptical trainers. In addition to the fitness center is a wellness pool, state-of-the-art classrooms, equipment and training rooms for athletics, as well as home and visiting team locker rooms.

Intramurals and Recreation
The purpose of the Intramural/Recreation Department is to provide a comprehensive program of sports activities, fitness programs, and informal recreational activities for students, faculty, and staff of Lebanon Valley College. Approximately 60 percent of our student body participates in our intramural programs.

LVC Gymnasium
The College’s 36,000 square-foot gymnasium provides an impressive arena for intercollegiate competition with seating for 1,660 spectators. The Hall of Champions has spaces to display athletic honors, team photographs, sports memorabilia, and trophies and will be home to our often-ranked men’s and women’s basketball teams and women’s volleyball team. The new gym will consolidate all student recreation and athletic facilities on the north side of campus, where the newest locker, fitness, and weight-training facilities are located.

Sports and Recreation Complex
The 75-acre athletic field complex includes practice and competitive game facilities for six intercollegiate athletic programs. On the west side of the complex there is an award-winning baseball stadium and soccer stadium and two practice soccer fields. Located in the central area of the complex is an award-winning softball stadium, an upgraded football field with a 400-meter all-weather track, a field hockey stadium, and six tennis courts. In addition there are practice spaces for football, field hockey, and track and field.