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Over the years, our facilities have undergone many changes to better serve the SCU community. Explore the timeline below to see how the Pat Malley Fitness and Recreation Center (Malley Center) has evolved and grown.

Prior to the Malley Center or Leavey Center being constructed, students used the Seifert Gymnasium as their recreation facility. In the late '70s, the tennis courts were located where the current Pat Malley Fitness and Recreation Center is today. Bellomy field had not been built yet.

In 1990, students and athletes shared the Leavey Center as their recreation and athletics headquarters until the Pat Malley Fitness & Recreation Center was built

In 1999, the Malley Center construction began, and the tennis courts found their new home next to the Leavey Center. Campus Recreation and Varsity Athletics now have separate buildings but both programs still share Bellomy Field. 

In 2007, SCU installed solar panels on the Malley Center. It is estimated that the 338-panel array reduces carbon dioxide by up to 5,880 metric tons per year. 

In August 2008, we launched CSI software to manage our point of sale, locker room and memberships. In addition, in December we updated the weight room flooring. We changed the carpet to carpet tiles, and the heavy side to Mondo Sport.

In 2010 we resurfaced the basketball courts to include the Bronco text and logo on Court 2. Additionally, we added an industrial laundry unit to the Front Desk Staff’s Laundry Room for the towel service and IM penny washing.

In 2011, we added water bottle refilling stations to one of the water fountains in each activity area. Later in 2019, we received a refilling station in the Weight Room from winning the Hyundai Fill it Forward challenge.

In Spring of 2012, we added two Woodway Curve treadmills (Powered by Sweat). Then in Summer of 2012, we added eight AMT machines to increase the number of cardio equipment available. Additionally, we decided to move the Weight Room desk to the front of the Weight Room to open up more space in the back for stretching.

In December of 2013, we changed out the shower tiles and men’s locker room cedar sauna boards.

Also in December of 2013, once the Wellness Center found its new home on Market Street, we changed the office space into the Training Room during the academic school year for club sports teams, and the Bronco Kids All Sports Camp Office during the summer.

In Summer of 2016, we changed Office 116 into a new coordinator office. Before this renovation, coordinators shared two offices (Club Sports Office and Intramural Sports Office).

In September of 2017, we received the E.L. Wiegand Foundation Grant that allowed us to replace various weight room pieces, like the addition of our multi-use towers.

In December of 2022, we sanded the courts down again, updated the logo that is on the center court, and changed the text at the end zones (no more large burgundy border).

In Spring of 2023, we replaced our old floor mats at the lobby and pool entrance, with bigger and better ones that have our updated logo. In August of 2023, we transformed our courts with newly designed divider curtains with logos facing Courts 1 and 3.

In December of 2023, we rearranged the Weight Room by removing fourteen pieces of cardio to make more room for strength training, removed three plate loaded pieces to make more room for stretching, and relocated the bench presses to the carpet side.

The Summer of 2024, we removed the carpeted benches that are on Courts 1 and 3, and turned them into 3-tier metal bleachers. 

The Sullivan Aquatic Center has gone through many changes through the years, adapting to meet the recreational and competitive needs of the Santa Clara University community. Follow the timeline below to discover how this space has developed from its original design into the dynamic aquatic facility it is today.

Prior to its major renovation, the Sullivan Aquatic Center was covered by an inflatable bubble similar to the Leavey Center. Concrete seating lined both sides of the pool, and patrons could only access the facility through the Leavey Center.

Before 2008, the pool primarily served as a recreational space where students could swim laps and relax between classes. At the time, there were no diving boards, starting blocks, or dedicated lifeguard office space.

In 2008, the Sullivan Aquatic Center underwent a major expansion and complete renovation. The bubble structure was removed, significantly modernizing the facility and improving accessibility.

When renovations were completed in October 2008, the pool reopened as a 52-meter by 25-yard aquatic center. The redesign included reconfiguring the pool layout by flipping the shallow and deep ends, installing new diving blocks on the opposite side, and adding an extra two meters to accommodate the potential future installation of a bulkhead.

In 2009, the lifeguard office was reconstructed and added directly to the pool deck, creating a dedicated workspace for aquatic staff and improving operational efficiency.

Today, the Sullivan Aquatic Center regularly offers seven lap lanes for open recreation swimming, along with one shallow lane designated for water walking.

In 2014, new dive blocks were added to further support the growing needs of the club swim team and enhance competitive training opportunities.

Bellomy Field has undergone several major transformations over the years, continually evolving to support the recreational and athletic needs of the SCU community. Explore the timeline below to see how this important outdoor space has grown and adapted over time.

In 1985, Bellomy Field opened as SCU’s newly constructed intramural playing field. At the time, the facility was smaller than it is today, but it would gradually expand and eventually take over additional surrounding space, including areas previously occupied by nearby factory buildings.

In 2004, Bellomy Field was slightly reduced in size when a portion of the space was repurposed for the Facilities parking lot.

In 2012, Bellomy Field underwent one of its most significant upgrades when 4.7 acres of natural grass were replaced with synthetic turf. This renovation also included the installation of new field lighting, allowing for extended evening and nighttime use, and the relocation of perimeter fencing to exclusively surround the field itself, making the running track more consistently accessible.

In 2013, Bellomy Field lost an additional portion of its footprint to accommodate the construction of the new softball stadium, further reshaping the surrounding recreational landscape.