# Athletics

- Link: https://www.ctsfw.edu/admission/campus-life/athletics/
- Published: 2025-09-09T10:24:39-04:00
- Author: Stephen Bornheimer

#  Athletics

## Physical Wellbeing

Health and recreation are important, even when you’re a busy seminary student. Whether
you want to participate in intramural sports, work out in a well-equipped weight
room, or put on a jersey and compete against other teams, you’ll be able to stay
active at CTSFW.

#### Wambsganss Gymnasium

The newly renovated Wambsganss Gymnasium offers an upgraded space for recreation
and community use. Improvements include:

 * Refinished hardwood basketball court
 * Enhanced lighting and fresh paint
 * Updated basketball equipment
 * New rubberized flooring in the weight room

These updates create a welcoming environment for competitive play, intramurals, 
family recreation, and fellowship events, supporting CTSFW’s commitment to comprehensive
student development. 

#### Programming and Facilities

The King’s Men sports program enhances student life at CTSFW by offering seminarians
a chance to engage in athletics while continuing their theological formation. 

**Sponsored Sports**

CTSFW currently supports three organized King’s Men teams that compete both regionally
and in inter-seminary rivalries:

 * Baseball
 * Soccer
 * Basketball

These teams regularly compete against Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, fostering
fraternity and friendly competition between the two LCMS seminaries. Additional 
games against nearby colleges and institutions further expand opportunities for 
camaraderie and community engagement. 

Our athletic department and Student Government Association host six intramural sports
each year:

 * 3 v. 3 basketball
 * Flag football
 * Pickleball
 * Disc golf 
 * Futsal
 * Ultimate frisbee

The CTSFW weight room supports the seminary’s holistic formation mission—intellectual,
spiritual, and physical. Located on the second floor of Wambsganss Gymnasium, the
facility is open to students, faculty, staff, and their families. 

Personal trainers are available to assist with training plans or technique guidance
as needed.

##### Hours

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Sunday

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12:00–10:00 p.m.

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Monday–Saturday

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6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

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The CTSFW disc golf course winds through wooded areas and open fields, offering 
a relaxing yet engaging outdoor experience. The course welcomes students seeking
a study break, faculty looking for fresh air, and guests visiting campus.

No matter your skill level, the course provides a fun and scenic way to enjoy God’s
creation and build community. Bring your own discs and play a round today!

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#### Community Events

CTSFW welcomes the Fort Wayne community to utilize its athletic facilities for Christ-
centered fellowship and fun. We proudly host:

 * St. Joe Soccer
 * Fairplay Sports
 * Lutheran Basketball Association of America (LBAA) opening ceremony (up to 2,300
   attendees)
 * Lutheran Schools Athletic Association (LSAA) events
 * Homeschool sports days
 * Church tournaments
 * Youth leagues and recreational meetups

Our renovated gym, outdoor fields, and disc golf course offer versatile settings
for a wide range of activities. 

#### Contact Athletics

Interested in knowing more about CTSFW Athletics or in using CTSFW’s facilities 
for your group or event? Get in touch with our Athletic Director.

![Mr. Cody Groves](https://www.ctsfw.edu/facstaff-photos/Groves_Cody.jpg)

## 󠀁[Mr. Cody Groves](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/directory/p/groves-cody/)󠁿

 * Athletic Director

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  [(260) 452-3490](https://www.ctsfw.edu/admission/campus-life/athletics/2604523490)

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