Uccs Campus Recreation

What Uccs Campus Recreation does

UCCS Campus Recreation is a department of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), a public state university governed by the Regents of the University of Colorado. It operates the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center, a 97,085-square-foot, LEED NC v3.0 Gold certified student-funded facility that opened in January 2016 at a cost of $16.3 million. The center is positioned as the first in the U.S. to co-host Campus Recreation, Health Services, Mental Health Services, Nutrition Services, and Wellness Promotion under one roof, integrating physical fitness, primary medical care, mental health counseling, nutrition services, and public-health outreach into a single operational unit. Approximately six full-time professional staff manage operations, supplemented by roughly 100 student employees hired annually; the facility serves more than 500 students, faculty, and staff daily and supports 16 sport clubs with over 400 student-athletes.

Core products span fitness facilities (14,900 SF fitness center, 4 basketball/volleyball courts, indoor track, 27-foot climbing wall, group fitness studios), aquatics (25-yard lap pool, leisure pool, spa, water slide), an 85,000 SF rooftop artificial turf Alpine Field, a Student Outdoor Learning Experience (SOLE) program with bike and ski workshop, and over seven miles of on-campus trails. Wellness offerings include massage therapy (Let Loose Massage Therapy), chiropractic and acupuncture (42 Klicks Chiropractic), peer health coaching, mental health counseling, nutrition counseling, cooking classes, certifications (CPR/AED, lifeguarding), and youth programs (Rec Kids summer camps, birthday parties, swim lessons). The technology platform is InnoSoft Fusion recreation management software, paired with the FusionPlay mobile app for iOS and Android supporting registration, scheduling, membership, access control, and POS.

The revenue model combines subscription-based memberships (student semester $184, faculty/staff semester $240 or annual $480, family semester $215, alumni semester $240), transaction-fee services (massage $25-$50, chiropractic $33-$52, day passes $7 adult / $3 youth, 10-visit $56, 20-visit $105), locker rentals ($40-$125), and intramural sports passes ($10-$20). Student access is funded through mandatory recreation center fees bundled into tuition, supplemented by payroll-deducted faculty/staff memberships and ancillary service revenue. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer on-site at the single Colorado Springs facility, with no geographic expansion, no external commercialization, and no independent ownership structure.

Name

Uccs Campus Recreation

Legal name

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Website

https://recwellness.uccs.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UCCS Campus Recreation operates the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center, a public university facility at UCCS integrating campus recreation, health, mental health, nutrition, and wellness services for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families via memberships and ancillary service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Campus Recreation and Wellness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Campus Recreation Centers & Fitness Facilities Operations (EDALAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE), Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services (EDALAIAH), Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Programs (Trips, Climbing, Rentals) (EDALAIAG), University/College Club Sports Programs (MPAKACAK)

Keywords

• Campus recreation services
• Student wellness programs
• University fitness facilities
• Intramural sports leagues
• Health and counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Student Memberships: Semester and summer memberships for enrolled students paying recreation center bond fees
2. Faculty and Staff Memberships: Semester, annual, and summer memberships for faculty, staff, retirees, and emeritus
3. Facility Access Passes: Single visit, 10-visit, and 20-visit passes for various eligibility categories
4. Intramural Sports Passes: Semester Sports Pass ($20), League Pass ($15), Tournament Pass ($10) for intramural sports participation
5. Locker Rentals: Half and full lockers available for semester or annual rental
6. Massage Therapy Services: 30-minute ($25) and 60-minute ($45-50) massage sessions from Let Loose Massage Therapy
7. Chiropractic and Acupuncture Services: Initial exams and adjustment sessions provided by 42 Klicks Chiropractic at discounted student rates
8. Recreation Center Facility: $16.3 million student-funded facility opened January 2016, first in nation to co-host Campus Recreation, Student Health, and Mental Health Services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UCCS Campus Recreation operates the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center, a 97,085 square-foot student-funded facility that integrates campus recreation (fitness, aquatics, intramural and club sports, outdoor adventure), primary health services, mental health counseling, nutrition services, and wellness promotion under one roof. It sells memberships, day passes, program registrations, locker rentals, massage, and chiropractic services to UCCS students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families.

Product overview

The Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center at UCCS is a unified campus wellness facility combining Campus Recreation, Health Services, Mental Health Services, Nutrition Services, and Wellness Promotion under one roof. The recreation portfolio includes fitness facilities with cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, personal training, intramural sports, sport clubs (16 clubs with 400+ student-athletes), aquatics (lap pool, leisure pool, spa), SOLE outdoor program with climbing wall and equipment rental, over 7 miles of trails, youth programs (Rec Kids camps, birthday parties), and certifications. The Wellness Center integrates medical care, mental health services, nutrition counseling, massage and chiropractic services, peer health coaching, and comprehensive wellness programming including SOS, PEAK peer educators, and Rooted in Wellbeing. Technology platforms include InnoSoft Fusion recreation management software and FusionPlay mobile app. Membership and access options serve students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Campus Recreation: Fitness and recreation facilities and programs including aquatics, sports clubs, intramural sports, fitness classes, and outdoor programs
• Wellness Center
• Rooted in Wellbeing
• CREATE Program
• PEAK Peer Health Educators
• SOS Program

Products and services

• Campus Recreation Programs Comprehensive recreation programming including fitness facilities, fitness classes, intramural sports leagues, sport clubs, aquatics, outdoor adventures, youth programs, and certifications, available to UCCS students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families.
• Wellness Center Services Integrated wellness services combining Health Services, Mental Health Services, Nutrition Services, and Wellness Promotion in one collaborative center serving UCCS students, faculty, and staff.
• Membership Options and Fees
• Facility Access Passes Day-use and multi-visit passes for facility access without full membership, available to extended semester students, guests, alumni, and the general public.
• Intramural Sports Recreational and competitive sports leagues and tournaments including basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, and spikeball, available to enrolled UCCS students with semester, league, and tournament pass options.
• Sport Clubs Student-run competitive sports clubs including dance, esports, figure skating, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and basketball, serving over 400 student-athletes across 16 clubs.
• Aquatics Center Aquatic facilities including a 25-yard lap pool, leisure pool, spa/hot tub, and water slide with swim lessons and aquatic certifications for UCCS students, faculty, staff, and youth program participants.
• Fitness Center Access and Group Fitness Fitness center access with cardio and strength equipment, plus group fitness classes available through Fitpass for members and students.
• Personal Training One-on-one personal training services for individualized fitness guidance and workout programming available to members.
• Student Outdoor Learning Experience (SOLE) Outdoor recreation program offering trips, educational clinics, equipment rental, bike and ski workshop, climbing wall access, and self-guided outdoor activities for UCCS students and members.
• Rec Kids Youth programs including summer camps, kids night out events, birthday parties, and swim lessons for children of UCCS students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Health Services Medical and primary care services including nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and psychiatric care for UCCS students, faculty, and staff.
• Mental Health Services Psychological counseling and mental health support including individual therapy, case management, and crisis intervention for UCCS students.
• Nutrition Services Free nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy with up to 3 sessions per student, cooking classes, and evidence-based nutrition education.
• Massage Therapy Licensed massage therapist offering 30 and 60-minute massage sessions in various techniques, available to UCCS students, faculty, and staff at discounted rates.
• Chiropractic and Acupuncture Services Chiropractic care and acupuncture services provided by 42 Klicks Chiropractic with student and faculty/staff pricing at the Wellness Center.
• Facility Reservations Court, pool, fitness center, and studio space reservations for UCCS clubs, organizations, departments, and non-UCCS events.
• Locker Rentals Long-term half and full locker rentals available by semester or annual basis, with day-use lockers available at no cost.
• Safety and Health Certifications Safety and health certification courses including First Aid/CPR/AED, Babysitter's Training, Lifeguarding, and instructor classes.
• Trails Program Over 7 miles of natural-surface trails for hiking, running, and biking with connections to Colorado Springs open spaces, including Lori Cohen Trail (3.1 miles), Tuckahoe Trail, and others.
• Alpine Field 85,000 square-foot artificial turf field on a parking garage rooftop accommodating flag football, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse with bleacher seating.
• Climbing Wall 27-foot climbing wall within the SOLE Center offering climbing opportunities and skill development.
• Fitness Buddies A free peer fitness support program matching participants with Fitness Buddies to provide motivation, accountability, and workout companionship.
• PEAK Peer Health Educators Certified peer educators providing evidence-based health education through tabling, workshops, and campus events with a focus on student wellbeing.
• SOS (Skills for Optimizing Student Success) Program Student support program providing free 1:1 sessions and group programming focused on social connection, study skills, sleep health, and self-care.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED Gold certification achieved with 38% water use reduction, 30% energy expenditure reduction, 89% construction waste recycled

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and community-focused center dedicated to studying trauma and developing resilience-building solutions. Offers CREATE mental wellness program, Milestone Resilience care, GRIT resilience toolkit, and First Priority Peer Support training for UCCS Faculty and Staff.
• HealthCircle at UCCScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer Health Coaching program partnership providing free health coaching for students, faculty, and staff. Includes Primary Care Clinic, Peak Nutrition Clinic, and Center for Active Living services.
• CU AdvantageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity system employee benefits program providing faculty and staff access to wellness resources, discounted tickets, and tuition benefits.
• CU Health PlanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity health plan offering wellness programs for CU employees including mental health resources and behavioral health services.
• Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState employee assistance program providing free mental health resources and limited free visits for state employees including UCCS staff.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Large commercial fitness and recreation operator offering fitness centers, group fitness, personal training, and wellness programming. Represents the off-campus commercial competition for faculty, staff, alumni, and dependents who are UCCS's secondary member base.

Others

• National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA): Professional association for collegiate recreation professionals and campus recreation programs. Provides industry benchmarking, training, and best practices relevant to UCCS Campus Recreation's programming and operations.
• InnoSoft Fusion (Recreation Center Software): Vendor of the recreation management software platform used by UCCS Campus Recreation. Adjacent peer as the underlying technology infrastructure provider for registration, POS, membership tracking, and access control across hundreds of university recreation centers.

Emerging players

• TimelyCare: Virtual mental health and wellness platform serving college students with 24/7 counseling and psychiatric care. Adjacent competitor to UCCS Mental Health Services for student mental health demand, particularly for online and remote learners.

Direct peers

• CU Boulder Recreation Services: Campus Recreation department at the University of Colorado Boulder, a sister CU System institution. Operates comparable fitness facilities, intramural sports, sport clubs, and outdoor recreation programming for a similar student demographic.
• Colorado State University Campus Recreation: Campus Recreation at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, offering student recreation center, intramural sports, sport clubs, aquatics, outdoor programs, and group fitness. Direct peer given comparable Colorado public university context and program mix.
• Ohio State University Recreation: Ohio State University Recreation operating the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) with comprehensive fitness, aquatics, sport clubs, and wellness programming. Comparable peer with similar integrated recreation model.
• University of Florida RecSports: University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports operating two major recreation facilities, intramural sports, sport clubs, aquatics, and outdoor adventures. Direct peer at a large public research university.
• Texas A&M University Recreation: Department of Recreational Sports at Texas A&M University, providing facilities, programs, and services for students, faculty, and staff. Comparable peer as a major public university recreation operation with diverse program offerings.
• University of Michigan Recreation & Wellness: Campus Recreation at the University of Michigan operating multiple recreation facilities, intramural sports, sport clubs, and aquatics. Peer at a large public university with comprehensive wellness programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UCCS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/UCCSedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityOfColoradoColoradoSprings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uccs-campus-recreation
• Instagraminstagram.com/uccs

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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