Trinity College

Trinity Recreation is dedicated to providing the community with enriching opportunities that improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Each fitness option is offered to allow our community to engage in a healthy outlet and promote an active lifestyle.

 Group Fitness Classes 

TrinRec's group fitness classes are open to all Trinity students, faculty, and staff. Classes are taught by current students, staff, and outside instructors. Each instructor provides a structured session that engages class participants.

FITNESS PROGRAMS

All Fitness classes are open first come first serve as drop-ins. Although each class has a size limit, we will do our best to accommodate all attendees. NOTE: Trincylce classes only have 16-18 bikes.

Need a yoga mat? You can now borrow one at the front desk of Mather for any fitness class we offer by providing your student ID. You will receive your ID back after you return your mat. 

 Off-Campus Fitness Options 

In addition to our on-campus fitness classes, the Recreation Office has relationships with off-campus studios and alternative fitness options.

Central Rock Gym - Glastonbury, CT
Recreation has four membership cards for students, faculty, and staff to visit the rock gym in Glastonbury. Each card can be used once per day, and interested people must fill out the request form here. The membership gives access to all classes, equipment, and the entire facility. It is first come, first serve. Emails will be sent to students who register for the pass on the day requested.

• One visitation per person per week
• Cards must be returned to the Recreation Office 12 hours or less after its use
• Contact the Rec. Offices to learn more

If you are interested in learning more about Trinity's Rock Climbing Club, please contact:

1. Ella at ella.campopiano@trincoll.edu
2. Evan at evan.eldermire@trincoll.edu
3. Elise at lauren.mcclellan@trincoll.edu

 

 Running Around Campus

One of the most popular runs is the campus loop. There are several options to lengthen or shorten this distance. Other popular runs are also listed below. All running distances are approximate, based on distances leaving and returning to the Ferris Athletic Center. 

1. Allen street loop: 1.8m
2. Vernon street loop: 1.6m
3. River Run: out and back 3.8m to the CT river passing Buckley High (options exist to extend your run up to Riverfront Recapture and beyond) 
4. Goodwin park loop: 3.9m, run down New Britain Ave to Fairfield Ave., run on the road in Goodwin Golf course and return on Broad St. 

 Trail Hiking and Running 

There are many local hiking and running trails close to campus. Below are just a select few local opportunities 10-25 minutes away from campus. Options exist to explore wooded trails, paved walkways, or cliff side vistas. 

1. Talcott Mountain State Park - Avon, Simsbury 
2. West Hartford Reservoir Trails: MDC property - Farmington, West Hartford, Avon
3. Case Mountain - Manchester  
4. Ragged Mountain loop - Southington 

 POLICIES 

The Recreation Director and Assistant reserve the right to suspend or disqualify individuals or an entire team for unsportsmanlike conduct. Additionally, violators of the Alcohol & Drug Policy and Good Sportsmanship Policy may face disciplinary action. 
 
Alcohol & Drug Policy:
Alcohol consumption will NOT be permitted during any Recreation activity, including Club Sports contests and practices, Intramural Sports contests, Outdoor Education adventure or any other recreation program run by the Recreation Office.  Violators will be asked to leave the area and offenders may be subject to disciplinary action.  
 
Hazing Policy:
Please refer to page 75 of the Trinity College Student Handbook about hazing, in all its forms.