Campus Life

Richter Center a perfect fit at SBU

The $6.2 million state-of-the-art Sandra A. and William L. Richter Center opened in the fall of 2004 to bring a new level of fitness and recreation to St. Bonaventure University. Thousands of students visit the center each month, creating an enhanced culture of student activity that is centered on wellness.

More than 80 percent of St. Bonaventure students take part in intramurals, club sports or fitness programs annually.

The Richter Center features three basketball courts (including a multi-purpose court that can be used for floor hockey, soccer and other activities), an indoor running/walking track, an aerobics room, courts for racquetball, squash and wallyball, a weight room, 5,000 square feet of cardiovascular and weight equipment, locker rooms, a reception area, and a climbing wall.

Wellness Activities

Since the Richter Center opened in 2004, the number of monthly visits has never been fewer than 6,000. Many students and staff members take part in structured programs aimed at helping them get and keep fit.

Current programs include:

• Bona's Biggest Loser
  A free 10-week weight loss and wellness program for members of the University community.
  Bona's Biggest Loser rules and registration form

• 200-Mile Challenge
  Whether you run, bike, walk, skip or row, it all counts in this ree challenge to rack up 200 miles as you chart a path to personal fitness.
  200 Mile Challenge rules and registration form 

• Group Exercise Classes
  Don't like to exercise alone? Make fitness fun by joining a class in pilates or step aerobics, or sign up for the fast and furious Ab Lab.
  Spring 2010 Group Exercise schedule 
  
  
• Family Weekend 5K Run/Walk
  Join SBU's employee wellness program, BonaFit, in a 5K run/walk slated for Sept. 25 during Family Weekend 2010.
  5K details and registration information 

Richter Center Policies & Procedures