The Michael P. O'Brien Athletics & Recreation Center (MPOARC) contains 110,000 square feet of first-class athletic competition and health & fitness activities space. The MPOARC features 1,500 square feet of climbing wall, an Aquatics Center with a 50-meter and a 25-yard swimming pool, three areas outfitted with a variety of state-of-the-art fitness and weight training equipment, two recreational courts, and an Arena.
Winter Break Hours of Operation
December 19, 2025– January 18, 2026
Building Hours
Friday 12/19 6am-3pm
Monday 12/22-Tue 12/23 4pm-8pm
Wed 12/24-Thu 1/1 CLOSED
Friday 1/2 4pm-8pm
Mon 1/5-Fri 1/9 4pm-8pm
Mon 1/12-Friday 1/16 4pm-8pm
Aquatic Center: CLOSED
Climbing Wall:
Friday 12/19 CLOSED
Monday 12/22-Tue 12/23 CLOSED
Wed 12/24-Thu 1/1 CLOSED
Friday 1/2 CLOSED
Mon 1/5-Fri 1/9 CLOSED
Mon 1/12-Friday 1/16 CLOSED
For more information on the MPOARC and its facilities, click here.
| Academic Year 2025-26 MPOARC Hours of Operation (Starting September 1st) |
| BUILDING HOURS |
| Monday-Friday |
6 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Saturday- Sunday |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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| FITNESS CENTER (FREE WEIGHTS AND RACKS) |
| Varsity Athletics Team Workouts |
| Monday |
6 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
3:30- 7:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
6 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
2:30- 6:30 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
6 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
6 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
3:00- 7:30 p.m. |
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| Friday |
6 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
1:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
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| Campus and Community Access |
| Monday |
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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| Friday |
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
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| Saturday-Sunday |
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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| AQUATIC CENTER |
| Monday-Friday |
12 - 2 p.m. |
| Monday-Friday |
6 - 9 p.m. |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| CLIMBING WALL |
| Monday, Wednesday-Friday |
12-9 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
3-9 p.m. |
| Saturday |
3 - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday |
1 - 4 p.m. |
INCLEMENT WEATHER
(Effective when St. Mary's College is closed due to inclement weather) |
| Monday-Friday |
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Saturday-Sunday |
12 - 3:30 p.m. |
| All areas within the building will follow their normal hours of operation for that day within these hours. |
| NOTE: The hours of operation for the MPOARC and its facilities are subject to change. Call the MPOARC Welcome Desk at 240-895-2136 for the latest updates. |
Jamie L. Roberts Stadium Track
Open Track Hours of Operation |
| Monday-Friday |
1 p.m.- 3 p.m. |
Group Fitness Schedule –Classes start September 1, 2025. (Classes will be In-Person and Live Streamed)
| Zumba |
Monday
Wednesday |
5:30-6:30pm |
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Yoga (Szymkowiak)
(Virtual & In Person)
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Monday
Thursday
Monday
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10:30am-11:30pm
4:30-5:30pm
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| Kickboxing |
Monday
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8:00-9:00pm |
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Pilates
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Monday
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1:10-2:00pm |
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| Martial Arts |
Monday
Thursday |
6:30-8:00pm
5:30-7:00pm |
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Seahawk Pump
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Tuesday |
9:00-10:00am |
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| Meditation |
Tuesday |
12:00-1:00pm |
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Yoga
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Wednesday |
12:00-1:00pm |
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| Barre(Hybrid) |
Friday |
1:10-2:00pm |
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GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
All users participate at their own risk.
Group Fitness Classes are free of charge, offered every month, and taught by certified instructors. Class offerings include:
- Cuong Nhu Martial Arts - Cuong Nhu (Vietnamese for "Hard - Soft") is a martial arts system that is heavily influenced by Vovinam, Shotokan Karate, Judo, Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Wing Chun, and Western Boxing. In this 1.5 hour class, you will learn the basic techniques and principles of Cuong Nhu, such as stances, blocks, punches, kicks, throws, and joint locks. We will cover forms or "kata" as well as practical self-defense sets. The class is open to all fitness levels. No martial arts experience required.
- Yoga: This class integrates classical yoga postures and mindfulness to build flexibility and strength, reduce stress, and gain mental focus. Emphasis is placed on self-care, and synchronizing the breath with movement. Classes include modifications appropriate for all levels of fitness and experience. Beginners are welcome!
For more information or questions, contact Elaine at efszymkowiak@smcm.edu
- Zumba: Zumba is an exercise fitness program founded on various styles of Latin American dance. Zumba features styles such as salsa, merengue, reggaeton, cumbia, and hip-hop, and it is open for everyone and for all levels-no previous dance experience is required!
- Barre: Barre class fuses the best of Pilates, yoga, and strength training. Barre class works to improve balance, core awareness, muscle control, strength, and tone. No previous dance experience is necessary. All levels of fitness and experience are welcome! Classes include modifications for any fitness level so you can feel successful while achieving a workout that will lengthen, strengthen, and tone your body.
- Meditation: Guided group meditation is designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or have years of experience, this welcoming space offers an opportunity to relax your mind, release stress, and build focus. Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded and refreshed.
- GENERAL BUILDING POLICIES
- ARC members are required to present a valid SMCM ID upon entering the building. Guests must provide a valid photo ID and pay the $5 admission fee.
- Members and guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
- No one under the age of 18 is permitted to be inside or use any piece of equipment in the Fitness Center.
- Day passes are available at the Welcome Desk at $5.00 per visit for each individual.
- All guests are welcome to participate in Group Fitness classes. Any patron who is not a member but wishes to participate in the Group Fitness classes may do so by purchasing a guest pass at the Welcome Desk and presenting the receipt to the Group Fitness instructor.
- Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any area of the ARC.
- The use of the ARC while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in immediate termination of facility privileges.
- Proper non-marking athletic shoes and full shirts are required in all areas of the ARC outside of the Aquatics Center.
- The use of bicycles, skates, scooters, and skateboards is not permitted inside the facility.
- General access to the facility may be gained through the main entrance or south entrance only. The south entrance will be locked every evening at 5pm; the main entrance will remain open for the rest of the open facility hours.
- Aside from scheduled team practice times and events, no person is permitted to use the Arena at any time.
- It is against facility policy to prop open emergency doors or open exits to allow unauthorized persons access to the facility. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary action.
- All photography and/or videography in any facility space must first be approved by the ARC Director. This includes photography using all technology with built-in camera devices i.e. cell phones, PDA's cameras, etc.
- ARC members are expected to respect the facility and the rights of other individuals. Any user who engages in disorderly conduct, including but not limited to, verbal or physical abuse of an employee or any other guest, is subject to immediate removal from the facility, possible loss of membership privileges without refund, and campus/community judicial processes.
