Sport & Adventure Complex [SAC]

The Sport and Adventure Complex (SAC), which is located on the corner of Gourrier Lane and River Road, houses three multi-purpose sport fields, a 24-foot portable climbing wall, and a challenge course. The fields will primarily be utilized by Sport Clubs for practice and competition, but drop in opportunities are available to our patrons. The complex also serves as headquarters for Adventure Recreation and will provide a wide range of programs to include equipment rental and leadership training. Located within the SAC building is a retail store to meet the needs of our Adventure Recreation and Sport Club participants. The complex is available for special event reservations.

Challenge Course

The most recent addition to University Recreation is a challenge course. Through a variety of elements and team-building activities, this course provides participants with fun, exciting challenges. Comprised of both a low and high course, participants utilize their physical and emotional strength to reach individual and group goals.

DETAILS
• The Challenge course is set on half an acre of land.

• Utilizes a variety of elements and obstacles in a ropes course setting that includes: thirteen low elements and eight high elements reaching 20 - 35 feet above the ground

• “Bridging the Gap Between Adventure & Education,” this type of experiential program explores the intricacies of communication, cooperation, and trust within a safe, structured environment. Participants utilize their physical and emotional strength to reach individual and group goals.

• The Challenge program is available to groups of LSU students, faculty, staff, and community. Programs are designed for any size group, with a minimum of six.

LOW ELEMENTS
Mobi Deck, T.P. Shuffle, Trolley, Mountain Tops, All Aboard, Nitro Crossing, A-Frame, Mohawk Walk, Triangle Tension Traverse, Wild Woozy, Spider Web, The Wall, Trust Fall

HIGH ELEMENTS
High Y, Dangling Duo, Cat Walk, Power Pole, Burma’s Bridge, Heebie Jeebie, Incline Log, Commando Crawl, Flying Squirrel

FACILITY HOURS

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RENTAL CENTER

Camping Equipment, Canoes and Kayaks are available for rent. Equipment rentals can be made at the SRC equipment desk during hours of operation. Canoes and Kayaks are available for rental Monday & Friday, 3:30 - 6:30 PM, at the equipment desk or by appointment. To reserve equipment in advance, e-mail mkluem1@lsu.edu regarding your request. 

BIKE RENTALS

Bike rentals may be checked out at the Student Recreation Complex Equipment Desk.

PLAYING FIELDS

The SAC is home to 3 championship quality playing fields equipped with score boards and lights. These fields are home to Sport Clubs. They are available for use by appointment only. 

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE! Sport & Adventure Complex Gala

PHOTO GALLERY | PRESS RELEASE (LSU NEWSWIRE)

On April 21 - 23, 2006, University Recreation celebrated the opening of our newest facility, the Sport & Adventure Complex. The Sport & Adventure Complex, also known as the SAC, is home to a new high and low ropes course, an adventure education and rental center, pro shop, and several championship quality playing fields. The SAC and programming held at the SAC allows University Recreation to fit the diverse recreational interest of the LSU community and will help LSU become a leader in student development. Adventure Recreation, Sport Clubs