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Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center

The Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center (AA&CC) is a 135,000 square-foot center that honors the winning traditions of the men’s and women’s Rattler teams. Since its official dedication on Nov. 27, 2000, it has provided comprehensive on-campus wellness and intramural activities for the entire student body.

The center also enables the University to build on its Marianist traditions of community and caring by bringing together all members of the St. Mary’s family along with members of the broader San Antonio community for special celebrations, major speakers, concerts and performances, among other events.



  • Included in the Facility

    • Bill Greehey Arena, a 3,800-seat capacity basketball arena
    • Two other basketball/volleyball courts for practice and intramural activity
    • Natatorium (indoor pool)
    • Adequate locker rooms for all users
    • Fitness rooms with cardio, free weights, pin select, TRX, kettle balls and more
    • A training room
    • Racquetball courts
    • Six outdoor tournament-quality tennis courts
    • An indoor running track
    • Aerobic and dance studio
    • Additional classroom space
    • Cardiovascular conditioning equipment
    • Forty-foot indoor climbing wall
    • Athletics, Campus Recreation and Exercise and Sports Science department offices

Indoor Pool

The indoor pool is a 25-yard, six-lane pool with depths from 3.5 to 7 feet. The pool is equipped with a handicapped chair lift and has a variety of aqua exercise equipment available for use. Water basketball, volleyball and paddle boarding events are held during each semester.

people swimming in the indoor pool at St. Mary's University

Fitness Center

The AA&CC includes a fitness room with cardio, free weights, ellipticals, treadmills, kettlebells and more. Locker rooms are also available for students and AA&CC members.

Students work out in the campus fitness center

Rock Climbing Wall

A 40-foot indoor rock climbing wall supervised by trained climbing wall staff.

Student climbing the rock wall in the Fitness Center

Additional Facilities

The center also houses many additional areas such as racquetball courts, an auxiliary court, an aerobic and dance studio and an indoor track.

Students playing volleyball.

Students use the gym on campus.

Fitness and Aquatics Classes

Campus Recreation offers fitness classes and challenges in the fall and spring semesters. Contact Campus Recreation for the schedule.

Current students, staff or faculty can visit Gateway for more information.


  • Learn More

    For more information, contact Campus Recreation.

    Campus Recreation

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