The Office of Student Life & Engagement offers the Laurel Ridge Recreation Program in lieu of athletics. This programming includes Intramural Sports, Wellness & Recreation Activities, and more. Contact the Office of Student Life & Engagement at engage@laurelridge.edu with questions.
Esports
The Office of Student Life & Engagement offers a competitive and recreational esports program- Lions Esports Organization (L.E.O.)!
The L.E.O.’s esports arena is in the Student Union Building and houses 12 gaming PCs, 3 Nintendo Switches with Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and Switch Sports, as well as a broadcasting/ streaming station. Games such as Rocket League, Valorant, and League of Legends will be offered. If you would like to be a part of the start-up process or start a team, join L.E.O.
L.E.O.’s Arena Hours of Operation (2024-2025)
For more information, join the Discord or contact the Office of Student Life & Engagement at esports@laurelridge.edu.
Recreation
All sports are recreational and vary in format. Students are encouraged to start a club sport for any interest that is not represented by the Office of Student Life and Engagement. You can learn about starting a club here.
Intramural sports programs are on hold until there is enough interest to support a program. If you wish to start a program, contact engage@laurelridge.edu. All participants must have a signed liability waiver before engaging in intramural sports — you may obtain waivers from the Student Life & Engagement staff.
Intramural Sports Program Policy
Middletown Campus
6V6 Dodgeball
If you are interested in starting a club league, please email engage@laurelridge.edu.
Games are rain or shine.
Teams will have 6-8 players including 1 Captain. Participants must read the Intramural Sports Program Policy, sign a waiver and read the game rules.
Glow-in-the-Dark Kickball
Kickball is available to students interested in starting a club or coordinating a one-off event. Ask the Office of Student Life & Engagement for details.
Billiards
A billiard table is available for independent use in the Student Union Building.
Games
Come check out our selection of table games and video games down at the Student Union Building. We have a Wii with Just Dance 3 and Mario Kart, as well as Switch Sports available to borrow. There are billiards, table tennis, and basketball too!
Cornhole
Cornhole is available. Those interested in playing recreationally or holding a tournament should contact the Office of Student Life & Engagement at engage@laurelridge.edu.
Fauquier Campus
4square Volleyball
4square Volleyball will be available as a recrational game and is located near The Barn.
Disc Golf
Check out the disc golf course at the Fauquier Campus!
Table Tennis
Table tennis is available for independent use in the Rose Loeb Center, Wolk Hall.
Student Life & Engagement will host tournaments this semester is partnership with the Ping Pong Club. Stay tuned for details!
Let’s play!
Games
Come by room 108 to check out a game from our collection.
Wellness
Middletown
Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs will grace our Middletown Campus every other Thursday @ 12pm during the fall and spring semesters. Check the event calendar for dates!
STI Testing
A.R.E. will be on campus providing free STI testing throughout the semester.
Look for them monthly during the fall and spring semesters.
Fauquier
Mindfulness Meditation
Join Janet most Tuesdays for Mindfulness Meditation from 2-2:30 pm. These sessions are hosted in-person at the Fauquier Campus in Hazel Hall room 210 and online. Check the event calendar for meditation sessions.
You may access a recording of a past session in the “Virtual” drop-down.
Therapy Animals
We have Duncan the Therapy Dog and Lola the Mini-horse on campus regularly for snuggle sessions. Check out our Student Event Calendar for upcoming dates!
Walking Trail
Did you know there is a beautiful trail on campus? It’s a great place to unwind between classes. Just walk to the right-hand corner of the lower parking lot and look for signage. The trail is about a half-mile out and back.
STI Testing
FAHASS will be on campus to offer free STI testing monthly. Check out the event calendar for dates/times.
Virtual
Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation is streamed via Zoom almost every Tuesday from the Fauquier Campus. Join Janet from 2-2:30pm at laurelridge.edu/meditation.
You can access this past recording anytime.
Yoga
Here are some recordings from the pandemic. Enjoy!
