This page offers information on the facilities found within The John F. Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recration, and Fitness. For information on the athletic competition venues, please click here.
Contact Information
Phone: 717-337-6428 (Jaeger Center Front Desk)
Address: West Lincoln Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325
The John F. Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness
The John F. Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness, located west of the Bream Wright Hauser Athletic Complex, broke ground in June 2008 and opened its doors in the fall of 2009. Inside the 55,000 square-foot facility are an array of athletic and fitness areas available to all Gettysburg students and staff, including The Robert '79 and Angela Ortenzio Fitness Center, a student lounge known as “The Dive,” a multi-purpose room where classes will be held, a bouldering wall, a climbing wall, and a large lobby area. The complex also includes a natatorium with eight competition lanes, a five-lane warm-up pool, and a large spectator gallery.
On May 4, 2012, the Center was officially named in honor of Trustee John F. Jaeger '65. Jaeger's lead gift of $1.2 million helped launch the $25-million dollar project and his recent commitment of $5 million to the College marked the largest gift to the general endowment in the school's history.
During the academic year (late August through early May), the building is typically open during the following times:
| Monday-Thursday |
6:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Saturday-Sunday |
6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Times may vary during academic breaks and holidays.
The Robert '79 and Angela Ortenzio Fitness Center
The Ortenzio Fitness Room offers visitors a range of cardio and strength training equipment. The upper section includes treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, rowing machines, and other devices suited to meet your cardio needs. The lower area features an assortment of free weights, benches, and racks to develop muscles for strength and endurance. Both upper and lower levels include a number of resistance machines for added versatility to your workouts.
The fitness center is typically open when the building is open and the front desk is staffed. Please view the facility calendar for the current
hours of operation.
Bullets Pool
Opened in 2010, the Bullets Pool offers ample space for intercollegiate competition and recreational use. The 30,000-square-foot natatorium features an eight-lane, 25-yard competition pool along with a five-lane warm-up area. Above the pool deck is a seated gallery for nearly 400 spectators. In addition, the natatorium includes locker rooms open for use by patrons of the pool and the nearby Ortenzio Fitness Center.
During the academic year (late August through early May), the pool is typically open during the following times:
| Monday |
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday-Thursday |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
| Sunday |
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
There is no swimming allowed when lifeguards are unavailable. Please view the facility calendar for the current
hours of operation.
Multi-purpose Room
The multi-purpose room hosts an array of student and employee fitness classes, including yoga, cardio, spinning, HIIT, aerobics, meditation, and more. The room includes dozens of spin bikes and an assortment of exercise equipment and free weights. Fitness classes are open to students, employees, and persons presenting a valid College ID at the front desk. Availability contingent on
fitness class schedule.
The Den
The Den includes a bouldering wall modeled after one of the iconic areas of the Gettysburg Battlefield, Devil's Den, and the vertical Jaeger Tower, housed within the glass tower that marks the entrance to the athletics center. Patrons looking to utilize the bouldering wall must complete an orientation and a waiver form found at the front desk. The climbing tower can only be used when supervised by certified staff and includes a more extensive orientation and belay training session.
Please check in with the Jaeger Center front desk for more information on hours of operation.
The Dive
Located next to the Ortenzio Fitness Center and the Bullets Pool, The Dive offers healthy food and drink options for students on the go. The area features multiple tables for visitors to gather and relax between workouts or classes, while the Dive offers made-to-order smoothies courtesy of the Gettysburg Smoothie Co.
Hours of Operation
The Robert '79 and Angela Ortenzio Lobby
Visitors to the Jaeger Center will encounter the spacious Ortenzio Lobby upon entry. The area includes seating for coaches to meet with aspiring student-athlete recruits and their families and can be used as a welcoming space for receptions during major campus events. Adorning the walls of the lobby are tributes to the individuals and teams who have captured
national collegiate championships. The lobby also features several TVs for easy viewing of campus athletic competitions and sports updates from around the world.
