Athletics at SU
Caves Sports and Wellness Center, Owings Mills Gymnasium, Mustang Stadium, and Fitness Facilities
Stevenson's athletic facilities are among the best in Division III. To accommodate its growth and expansion, the University opened its Owings Mills campus in 2004. Two years later, it acquired the former headquarters and practice facility for both the NFL's former Baltimore Colts and two-time Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.
The Caves Athletics Complex, a 60,000 square foot modern facility, is located on the Owings Mills campus and serves the needs of more than 800 NCAA, club, and intramural student athletes as well as the general student body. On-campus facilities include the Caves Sports and Wellness Center, Owings Mills Gymnasium, Beach Volleyball Courts, Club Bermuda Grass Field, and Mustang Stadium.
The first floor of the Caves Sports and Wellness Center features a fully-equipped fitness center, racquetball court, athletic offices, and athletic training room and team rooms. The second floor is dedicated to classrooms, a commuter student lounge, and a student computer lab as well as faculty and staff offices. It also houses the Caves Wellness Center. The Owings Mills Gymnasium is located adjacent to the Caves Sports and Wellness Center on the Owings Mills campus. Designed to host NCAA Division III playoffs, the gym is 15,000 square feet, has a hardwood floor, and seats approximately 1,500 spectators.
There are four fitness centers available for student use, including three on the Owings Mills campus. The first is located in the Caves Sports and Wellness Center, the second is on the third floor of Mustang Stadium, and the third is located in Garrison North in the new Garrison Student Center. The fourth fitness center is located on the Greenspring campus on the bottom floor of the Manuszak Center. To access each fitness center, students must have their SU One card.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Stevenson University participates in NCAA Division III as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences with the exception of men's and women's ice hockey, which compete concurrently in the MAC and the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), and women's beach volleyball, which competes as an independent. The Mustangs are also affiliated with the ECAC for all sports, which provides for additional post season opportunities besides the NCAA championships.
Those interested in participating on one of Stevenson's 27 intercollegiate athletic teams should contact the head coach of that sport using the staff directory under "Inside Athletics" on GoMustangSports.com. There is also information on the paperwork required by athletic training and compliance information for transfers and first-year student athletes there as well.
Club Sports
For students who wish to keep competing in college but are not taking part in one of the University's NCAA teams, a club sports team could be an excellent choice. All club teams have a coach, have multiple structured practices each week, and compete against other colleges and universities on the weekends. Club sports are open to all Stevenson full-time undergraduate and graduate students.
Current club sports include baseball, men's basketball, cheerleading, dance team, men's ice hockey, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's volleyball. Students who are interested in joining any of these teams, or learning how to start a team, should contact Matt Grimm (Director, Campus Recreation) by e-mail at mgrimm@stevenson.edu or phone at 443-352-4280.
ESports
The newest addition to Stevenson’s Campus Recreation program is ESports. Stevenson currently offers two competitive teams in League of Legends and Overwatch that operate very similarly to a Club Sports team. Each gaming platform has a coach, multiple practices a week, and competition against other college and university teams. We also put on ESports leagues and tournaments that follow the same model as traditional Intramural Sports leagues and tournaments. Finally, we offer both a console gaming room and computer gaming room that are open to Stevenson students, faculty and staff during select hours. For questions about ESports, please contact Matt Grimm (Director, Campus Recreation) by e-mail at mgrimm@stevenson.edu or phone at 443-352-4280.
Intramural Sports
The Intramural Sports program consists of leagues and tournaments that are played against other members of the Stevenson community (students, faculty, and staff). Most sports offer three divisions: men’s, women’s, and co-ed. Games are typically in the evenings after classes, and schedules are made based on facility and team availability. All leagues and tournaments are scheduled on campus and are officiated by SU students. Stevenson currently offers twelve intramural sports including flag football, beach volleyball, 16” softball, eGaming, tennis, indoor volleyball, 5v5 basketball, 3v3 basketball, dodgeball, bowling, billiards, and outdoor soccer. For more information on which sports are being offered or how to register, please contact Kris DeJesus (Graduate Assistant) by email at kdejesus@stevenson.edu.
Fitness
The Campus Recreation program offers many services that guide participants into a healthy lifestyle by providing group fitness classes, small training classes, and fitness challenges. There are 15+ group fitness and small training classes running a week. This includes but not limited to BODYSHRED, Pop, Lock, & Hip Hop, Butts N’ Guts, Pilates, Yoga, HIIT45, BOSU Burn, Yogalates, Line Dancing, Sprint 8, TRX Circuit Training, and Women on Weights. For more information on class schedules, different fitness challenges happening, or specific questions, please contact Laura Waginger (Assistant Director, Campus Recreation) by email at lwaginger@stevenson.edu.
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures offers all-inclusive day or overnight trips and events open to both beginners and experienced participants. The trips do have a minimal cost. Interested in more information about Outdoor Adventures or have a trip idea? Contact the office of Campus Recreation at campusrec@stevenson.edu.