Olin College

Sports & Recreation at Olin

Olin recognizes that there is a direct relationship between one’s well-being, learning and regular exercise. In order to support these relationships Olin has established a variety of programs and resources that are intended to promote short-term and long-term opportunities for staying physically active.

Residence Hall Gyms

There are two exercise rooms in the residence halls; one in West Hall and one in East Hall. In West Hall there is a cardio room and a separate room with sports equipment that is free for student use but which should be returned immediately after practice or a workout. East Hall has a gym with several cardio machines and a weight machine that has upper and lower body exercises. Both gyms also have several free weights.

Intramural Sports and Babson Facilities

Olin enjoys a unique relationship with Babson and Wellesley that includes access to Babson’s athletic facilities and Babson’s and Wellesley’s intramural leagues. Babson’s athletic facilities include indoor and outdoor basketball courts, an indoor swimming pool, an indoor track, an indoor ice skating rink, exercise classes, cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines and other exercise equipment.

For more information Intramurals at Babson

For more infomation about Intramurals at Wellesley

Club Sports and Competitive Teams 

Olin has two competitive sports teams, the Olin Soccer team in the fall and the Olin Ultimate team in the spring. These teams are coached with regular practices, tournaments and games. The soccer and ultimate teams field men’s, women’s and co-ed teams, depending on student interest and participation.  Olin runners regularly participate in training runs and races including the Boston Marathon.

Area Trails

The town of Wellesley currently supports a wide range of trails that are accessible from the Olin campus. See Wellesley Trails map.

Information about Needham Trails here

Information about Wellesley Trails here