Athletics & Recreation

Athletics & Rec

Wildcats in motion

photo of UNH hockey game

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.

Athletics

Get in on the action

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

Game Day Essentials

two students playing basketball outside in the spring
CAMPUS RECREATION

Join the action

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

2 UNH sailboats on water with sail up football player running on field with ball UNH basketball player throwing free throw ski team hiking for training outside baseball player throwing pitch UNH field hockey player with ball in game

Resources

UNH Athletics in the News

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
A skier slaloms around a pole during a downhill run
Athletics
From Burnout to Breakout: Buckrell ’27 Reflects on NCAA Championship
Two years ago, Jayden Buckrell ’27 was pondering walking away from the sport he’d dedicated most of his young life to.
10/28/2025