Athletics & Recreation

Athletics & recreation for all

At UNH, athletics & recreation are part of everyday life. From cheering in packed arenas to taking fitness classes or participating in club sports, Wildcats find connection, balance, and school spirit together.

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NCAA Division I athletic teams

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600+

Student-athletes

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Club sports teams

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158,000

Square-foot modern, fully equipped rec center

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Athletics

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Whether you’re in the stands or on the field or rink, UNH athletics unites the community with a palpable Wildcat energy.

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CAMPUS RECREATION

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Whether you join a sports club, play on an intramural team, or sweat it out at the Hamel Recreation Center, there are fitness, wellness, and recreation options for all Wildcats.

Wildcats in action

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UNH basketball player throwing free throw

UNH field hockey player with ball in game

Resources

Hamel Recreation Center (HRC)

Mendums Pond Recreation Area

UNH Athletics in the News

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Athletics

Dream Fulfilled: Student Recounts Winter Olympic Experience

Celine Sommerová ’29 had no sooner accepted that her Olympic skiing dreams would remain just out of reach this winter when a life-changing phone call – taken, fittingly, slopeside – allowed her to tearfully un-accept that reality.

03/03/2026

A woman skier kicks up snow while making the turn around a red slalom gate

Athletics

Winter Olympic Wildcats: Current Student, Recent Graduate Compete in Italy

Two Wildcats – one current student and one recent graduate – fulfilled Olympic dreams in Italy this week, competing in the 2026 Winter Games.

02/17/2026

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