Recreation and Fitness

Albany: Kahl Campus Center Gymnasium, 292-1967

The Sage Colleges has many opportunities for students to participate in Division III intercollegiate athletics, club and intramural sports, and fitness and recreation programming using excellent facilities on both campuses.

Athletics at Sage

Affiliations: NCAA Division III, ECAC

Conference: Skyline

Mascot: Gator

Colors: Sage Green and White

Currently Offered:

Women: Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Men: Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer

Facilities: Sage is proud to have three separate athletic and recreation facilities. The Jeanne H. Neff Athletic Center is home to several varsity programs and is located approximately one-half mile from Russell Sage College.  The Neff Center includes two gymnasiums and state-of-the art strength and conditioning rooms, complete with fitness circuit, functional trainers and cardio machines.  The stunning Robison Softball field was completed in 2008.

Sage Recreation is housed at the Ellis H. and Doris B. Robison Athletic Center and Gator Pit Fitness Center in Troy and in the newly renovated Kahl Gymnasium and The Fit Stop in Albany.   Both fitness centers have strength training circuits and Precor cardio machines.   In addition, the Recreation department offers group fitness classes such as Zumba and Karate Fitness and open gym times.   Usage of fitness centers and classes are free for Sage students and staff with IDs. 

For more information about varsity athletic schedules and directions, visit www.sagegators.com  or call (518) 244-2283. Student-athletes interested in competing for Sage athletics should contact the appropriate team's head coach or Recruiting Coordinator Lindsay Sawyer.   For more information about Sage recreation, visit http://www.sage.edu/studentlife/fitness/. 

Office of Student Activities

Albany: Student Life Offices, Kahl Campus Center 145, 292-1753

Enrichment of student life, at Sage, is achieved through blending academic experiences with co-curricular opportunities for involvement, leadership, social interaction, and community. The Kahl Campus Center houses student organization offices and meeting rooms, along with social, recreational and study areas for all Sage students. Freddies, the student lounge, is located in the basement of the Campus Center. It provides a place for students to relax by playing pool, watching a movie, going on the internet, or just a place to chill out and grab a snack. The Campus Center also has the dining facilities for the college. The Office of Student Activities coordinates programs and services that support commuter students, including commuter lounges, study rooms, lockers, and off-campus housing listings. At SCA special efforts are made to complement classroom learning with co-curricular activities. Student-led events, such as the Family Series, recognition dinners and Earth Day, provide fun and learning for the entire campus community. An elected student government functions as a legislative advisory group to address student concerns and issues. The student government allocates funds to student organizations, clubs and classes. They also coordinate social, cultural and educational programming.

Sage College of Albany Association of Campus Events offers campus activities, programs and events. This student organization plans and organizes a lively selection of campus programming throughout the year. In addition, student publications, religious organizations, special interest clubs, community service organizations and art groups thrive. Nearly all academic disciplines are hosts to clubs and societies which foster out-of-class learning.

Leadership Development

Albany: Student Life, Kahl Campus Center, First Floor, 292-1753

Everyone has the potential to develop their leadership skills. Sage offers a wide variety of leadership development opportunities both in and out-of-the classroom. The program models on how to prepare students to be effective leaders, role models, and change agents in their careers, families, and communities. Check out the complete listing of leadership opportunities described in the Co-Curricular Information section.