Physical Conditioning

Athletic Facilities

The Schreiner athletic facilities are open to the entire student body. The objective of the University is to involve all students in the athletic program and in the use of athletic facilities. The Edington Sports Complex has a weight room, two handball-racquetball courts, and facilities for basketball and volleyball. Additional facilities for varsity and junior varsity basketball and volleyball are provided in the Rex Kelly Pavilion.

For students interested in staying in shape or relieving stress, the Cailloux fitness area is available for use. Included in the center are several pieces of new anaerobic and aerobic exercise equipment, exercise mats, inclines and free weights. Outdoor facilities include baseball fields, lighted softball field, swimming pool, golf driving range and eight tennis courts. In addition to campus facilities, golf, water-skiing, canoeing, biking and hiking are available in the area.

The Greystone athletic program requires each student to participate in the Schreiner sports after class either at the Varsity/Junior Varsity level or at the Intramural level. Through sports and other outdoor recreational activities, students develop a keen sense of competition and teamwork, which are essential building blocks for an effective leader. Additionally, participation in such activities increases strength, endurance and coordination which contribute to a students overall level of physical conditioning and maturity.

Varsity Sports

As a Greystone student, you are eligible to compete in the varsity/junior varsity sports program at Schreiner. The varsity sports program is an integral part of the Schreiner whole person development program. The objective is to provide both men and women opportunity for participation in well-organized athletic competition.

In compliance with Title IX regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services specifying that schools and colleges must offer equal opportunities for women to participate in athletics, the University fields intercollegiate teams for men in basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, tennis and soccer ; and for women in basketball, volleyball, cross-country softball, golf, soccer and tennis .

The college competes in the American Southwest Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in Division III.

Schedules for each team are posted throughout the season(s) and Schreiner University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend at no cost.

Intramural Sports

Intramural sports participation encourages students to get involved in competitive athletic programs at the recreational level for groups and individuals. Intramurals are scheduled for men and women throughout the academic year by the Campus Recreation staff and include basketball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, softball, ping-pong and tennis.

Campus Outdoor Recreation

Kerrville and the surrounding Hill Country provide a wide-open playground for outdoor activities . The office provides students, staff and faculty with opportunities to enhance their college experience through participation in recreational sporting events, outdoor adventure and overall healthy living activities. The Campus Recreation program offers weekend trips like rock climbing, horseback riding, kayaking and the annual winter ski trip to Colorado. The Campus Recreation office schedules individual and group outings for biking, canoeing, rafting, camping, hiking and other special programs.