Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation
Friendly competitions and places to hang out with your friends
Campus Recreation offers a wide range of opportunities for students to stay active, compete, and connect throughout the year. Programs include intramural sports designed to accommodate a variety of interests and skill levels, with activities ranging from basketball and flag football to table tennis, billiards, and esports competitions.
In addition to organized intramural events, students can relax and socialize in The Foxes Den, a dedicated hangout space designed for casual gaming, downtime, and community building. The space features a classic arcade machine, air hockey, pool tables, snack machines, and live television—making it a go-to spot to unwind and connect with friends between classes or after a long day.
Campus Recreation also offers a variety of recreational equipment for student use, including pool cues and balls, table tennis paddles, racquets, footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, and softball/baseball equipment. All equipment may be checked out from The Foxes Den’s Information Desk.
To participate in an intramural sport, please print and complete the form below.
The UC - Smith University Center
The Smith University Center (UC) is the heart of campus life at Francis Marion University, home to Student Life, Campus Recreation, and a key part of FMU Athletics. The UC provides spaces for students, faculty, and staff to gather, stay active, and participate in a wide range of recreational and social activities.
Facilities include a 3,000-seat varsity gymnasium with two practice basketball courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and a newly renovated, state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with free weights, exercise machines, and cardio equipment—free to all students, faculty, and staff. Flexible meeting and event spaces are also available for student organizations, campus events, and group activities.
Beyond academics, the UC serves as a central hub where students can relax, connect, and engage with campus life. From intramural sports and recreational activities to social events and student organization meetings, the University Center helps make the Patriot Experience vibrant and engaging.
The Foxes Den
The Foxes Den is the ultimate hangout spot on campus, located on the second floor of the University Center. Students can unwind, socialize, and have fun with billiards, ping pong, a classic arcade machine, air hockey, snack machines, and live television. Whether you’re taking a break between classes or meeting up with friends, The Foxes Den is the place to relax and connect with the FMU community.
