Virginia & Alonzo Decker Jr. Sports & Recreation Center
Originally built in 1991 as an addition to Lillian Welsh Hall the Decker Sports and Recreation Center houses the Athletic Department offices, two gymnasiums, a cardio fitness center, weight room, Von Borries Aquatic Center, the Todd Dance Studio, racquetball court, squash court, athletic training facilities and varsity locker rooms.
The Sports and Recreation Center is open to all students, staff, and faculty members. All persons in the Sports and Recreation Center and Aquatic Center must supply Goucher I.D. or pool pass upon entering the facilities.
Goucher College students, faculty, and staff will be permitted two guests per I.D. card or pool pass in the Sports and Recreation Center and Aquatic Center. The sponsor must accompany the guest at all times. The guest fee for the SRC is $10.00 per person, per visit and $10.00 per person, per visit to the Aquatic Center. Pool passes may be purchased from the Aquatic Staff.
Hours of Operation (spring 2024):
Monday-Thursday: 11 am-8 pm
Friday: 11 am-6 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 1-5 pm
If you have any questions regarding the Sports and Recreation Center's hours, regulations, and/or additional programs, please call (410) 337-6383.
If you have any questions regarding the Eline von Borries Aquatic Center's hours, regulations, and/or additional programs, please call (410) 337-6388.
Cardio Fitness Center
The cardio area, in former classroom 211, opened in October of 2008 and has 22 pieces of cardio equipment, each with its own high definition flat screen television. Just plug in your own earphones and you are on your way. There are also 11 pieces of cardio equipment located on the lower level of the SRC, and 10 pieces of cardio equipment going onto the third floor of the Athenaeum.
Decker Sports & Recreation Center Arena (Men's/Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball)
The Sports and Recreation Center Arena is home to the Gopher men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. The 1,200 seat arena was built in 1991 as part of the expansion to the original Lillian Welsh Hall. The arena has hosted events such as the Pride of Maryland Tournament which features nine Division III men's basketball teams in a three-day, 12-game tournament. The arena also serves as the rain site for Goucher College's spring commencement.
Beldon Field (Field Hockey, M/W Lacrosse, M/W Soccer)
This 105,000 square foot infill synthetic turf field with lights officially opened when Goucher hosted its first intercollegiate contest on September 1, 2009. Beldon Field is able to have five teams to play and practice: men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and field hockey. Club sport and intramural programming also are able to use the facility because of the lights and access to a field after dark.
Gopher Stadium (Track and Field)
Gopher Stadium opened in the fall of 2000, and it serves as the home facility for Goucher's track & field teams. The stadium has hosted two Landmark Championships and one Capital Athletic Conference Championship, and the Gophers also hold their annual Goucher Track & Field Classic each spring. Stadium records at the facility are among the best seen at a Division III institution on the east coast.
The track was recently resurfaced in the summer of 2014. Please contact the Athletic Department for further information about using the track.
Evelyn Dyke Schroedl '62 Tennis Center (Men's/Women's Tennis)
Evelyn Dyke Schroedl '62 Tennis Center Groundbreaking (March 1, 2019)
With ground breaking in the spring of 2019, the Evelyn Dyke Schroedl '62 Tennis Center opened for competition in the spring of 2021. Funded by a generous gift from former Goucher registrar Evelyn Dyke Schroedl '62, the facility features a total of 12 courts, allowing for men's and women's tennis matches to occur simultaneously. Four courts are lighted allowing for nighttime play. The courts are also in close proximity to the Decker Sports and Recreation Center.
For information on renting the courts, please contact Bryan Laut, Assistant Athletic Director, at bryan.laut@goucher.edu.
Eagle's Nes Country Club (Men's/Women's Golf)
12801 Stone Hill Road
Phoenix, MD 21131
Located just 10 minutes from the Goucher campus, Eagle's Nest Country Club became the new home of Goucher men's and women's golf in 2022-23.
The Eagle’s Nest golf course opened in 1971 under the direction of designer Geoffrey Cornish. It’s a championship course with family-friendly appeal, offering multiple sets of tees for men, ladies, juniors and family play.
Friday Noon to 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Subject to Physical Education and Athletic Department use