The Russell Sage College Recreation & Fitness Department promotes lifelong health and wellness through diverse and comprehensive programs, while fostering a sense of identity for those in the Sage community. Through the FitStop, the McKinstry Fitness Center, group fitness classes, club sports, intramural sports, outdoor education, employee wellness program and various partnerships throughout Russell Sage College and surrounding areas, the Recreation & Fitness Department provides many options to meet the needs and desires of all participants.

Facilities

FitStop Fitness CenterThe Armory at SageAlbany518-292-1955
Kahl GymnasiumKahl Campus CenterAlbany 
McKinstry Fitness CenterMcKinstry Student CenterTroy518-244-3171
Meyer GymnasiumRobison CenterTroy 
Robison GymRobison CenterTroy 
Open gym times may be affected by college events, such as games, intramurals, class dinners, and Admission events. An accurate weekly schedule will be posted on the door each Monday.

Mckinstry Fitness Center & Albany FitStop Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Intramural Sports

The Recreation Department offers a variety of intramurals on both the Albany and Troy campuses. Intramurals provide participants with an opportunity to participate in various recreational activities without requiring a long-time commitment or a need for a high level of playing ability.

Intramurals are open to all Russell Sage College students, faculty, administrators and staff. Intramurals allow us to compete against one another, as well as other members of the University Heights Association for specific sports, in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

Intramurals are offered in both team and individual sports throughout the academic year. They include such activities as flag football, 4-on-4 basketball, floor hockey, 5-on-5 indoor futsal soccer, personal fitness challenge, and ultimate frisbee. Intramural competitions are offered during both the spring and fall semesters

Recreation & Fitness Department Policies

Open Gym

During Open Gym hours a campus gymnasium is open for use but is not staffed. These hours will only occur when Sage is open for regular business hours. Users of open gyms must:

  • Be a current Sage student or staff member.
    All users must have their Sage ID them when using an open gym, and they must present their ID card when asked by any college official, including but not limited to Public Safety Officers, College employees and Recreation and Fitness Staff.
  • Follow the buddy system.
    There needs to be at least two Sage users present at all times.
  • Provide your own equipment.
    All storage closets will remain locked during open gyms, and users must provide their own equipment. Public safety will not unlock a storage closet for anyone during this time.
  • Follow proper sign-in procedures.
    Prior to entering the open gym, users must sign in at the front desk in Kahl 145. When leaving users must also sign out. If Kahl 145 if not open, the gym is not open for use.

Any violation of this policy will result in the individual’s Open Gym privileges being revoked.

Open Rec

OpenRec hours are staffed by the Recreation & Fitness Department, and students may check out available equipment. To participate in Open Rec hours, users must:

  • Be a current Sage student or staff member.
    All users must have their Sage ID them when participating in Open Rec, and they must present their ID card when asked by any college official, including but not limited to Public Safety Officers, College employees and Recreation and Fitness Staff.
  • Follow proper sign-in procedures
    Users must sign in with the student worker at the desk in the gymnasium. If a student does not sign in with their Sage ID, they will not be allowed to enter Open Rec.

Any violation of this policy will result in the individual’s Open Rec privileges being revoked.

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Recreation & Fitness
Joe Michaud IV

Director of Recreation & Fitness
518-244-2416
[email protected]

Recreation & Fitness
Joe Michaud IV

Director of Recreation & Fitness
518-244-2416
[email protected]

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