Campus Life
Student Life
Fitness/Athletics Facilities
Chambers Gymnasium
Chambers Gym houses Stanford Arena, a 2800-seat facility that hosts basketball and volleyball events, as well as locker rooms and practice/recreation facilities. The gym has open recreation hours (contingent upon class and varsity sports schedules) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on weekends.
Harrell Pool
Teddy Guyer – Aquatics Director, Swim Coach
Harrell Pool, located adjacent to Chambers Gym, was renovated in 2002.
Pool Hours – Spring 2013
Monday and Wednesday: 6-8:15pm
Tuesday and Thursday:11am-12:30pm
Please call 689-1187 for updates and pool hours or 689-1595 to talk to the aquatics director. Hours are subject to change please call 828-689-1187 for the most updated hours.
Taylor Fitness Center
Well stocked with free weights, workout machines and stationary bikes, Taylor Fitness Center, located in the lower level of Wren College Union, is available to all students, faculty, and staff.
Hart Tennis Complex
This hardcourt facility, located on the corner of Athletic Street and NC 213, is the site of all home men’s and women’s tennis matches.
Henderson Field
Henderson Field hosts all home Mountain Lion baseball games.
Meares Stadium/Jud & Jo Ellen Ammons Family Athletic Center
The Ammons Athletic Center and Meares Stadium, with capacity for 5000 screaming Mars Hill Mountain Lions fans, hosts football, soccer, and lacrosse games.
Ponder Park
Completed in March 2002, Ponder Park is the home of the Lady Lions softball team. It has seating for 150 plus standing room.