As of January 26, 2022, the Student Recreation Center has been serving the CSUN community for 10 years and we’re excited to mark this momentous milestone with SRC@10. Join us during this special celebration, where we’ll shine a spotlight on each SRC department and highlight our continued commitment to lifelong health and wellness for all Matadors.

SRC@10 Celebration

Wednesday, Feb. 23
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Student Recreation Center

Come join us to learn about the various departments and programs offered through the SRC & Oasis Wellness Center. We will be raffling off a $50 gift card at the top of every hour when you visit a booth. Winners do not need to be present at the time of the announcement and are only eligible for one gift card during the event.

• Facilities/Membership: 10 – 11 a.m.
• Sport Clubs/Outdoor Adventures/Rock Wall: 11 a.m. - Noon
• Oasis/Aquatics: Noon – 1 p.m.
• Group Exercise/ Fitness/Ops: 1 – 2 p.m.
• Boxing/Personal Training: 2 – 3 p.m.
• Intramural Sports/Games Room/Sunny Days Camp: 3 – 4 p.m.

Participate in these select programs and be entered to win a $50 gift card each week. Plus, have the chance to win a $250 gift card when you attend at least 5 of these programs during the semester! Winners will be contacted no later than May 27.

SRC@10 Events

Join us for these special events throughout the Spring semester:

History of the SRC

Check out these exciting milestones from the past decade!

2007

• Students passed a referendum to build a recreation center at CSUN

2009

• Construction broke ground
• Given the Design Excellence award from the American Institute of Architects, San Fernando Valley Chapter

2011

• Construction project was completed

2012

• Facility opened to the CSUN community
• Facility achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council
• Given the Design Excellence award from the American Institute of Architects, San Fernando Chapter
• Given the Facility of Merit award by Athletic Business
• Hosted special master classes with Richard Simmons and Michael Blanks
• Sunny Days Camp began using the SRC for summer programming

2013

• Given the Outstanding Sports Facility award by the National Intramural and Sports Association (NIRSA)
• Hosted first fitness challenge, I Work Out, with over 500 registered participants
• The SRC Turf Field opened to all members

2014

• The SRC launched a new online booking software powered by MINDBODY for group exercise and personal training programs
• The Zumbathon event raised $2,458 towards the Susan G. Komen^® foundation for breast cancer
• Given the Award of Excellence from Los Angeles Business Council for outstanding architecture and design that significantly enhances the Los Angeles community’s urban environment
• Given the Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture for a New Building from The Society for College and University Planning and the American Institute of Architects’ Committee on Architecture for Education

2015

• Upgraded over 300 pieces of cardio equipment
• Renovated the existing University Student Union recreation/wellness spaces and opened the Oasis Wellness Center

2017

• Renovated the Top Level Training Zone to serve students’ need for a functional open training space
• Upgraded over 50 pieces of strength accessories and plate-loaded equipment
• Added a booth at the SRC Turf Field for access control and equipment checkout
• Partnered with the CSUN Office of Institutional Research to conduct research on the association between exercise and persistence toward graduation

2018

• Upgraded over 180 pieces of cardio and selectorized strength equipment
• Renovated the underutilized Matty's Kids Club into the new Intramural Sports office

2019

• SRC management began oversight of the USU Games Room

2020

• Converted in-person programs to virtual in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

2021

• The SRC reopened its doors after 15 months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Updated entrance turnstiles and launched the SRC mobile app
• Updated locker room benches and flooring
• Opened an esports space in the USU Games Room in collaboration with Associated Students and the CSUN Esports Club