Alva Sports Complex
In an effort to provide the finest sports facilities to the people in the Alva area, voters recently passed a sales tax increase to build and maintain a multi-million dollar sports complex. It includes softball, baseball and soccer fields along with a gymnasium with two basketball courts. For more info contact the Alva Rec Center at (580) 327-6111.

Sports at Northwestern
The sports program offers a variety of intercollegiate activities including men's and women's basketball, football, baseball, team rodeo, women's cross-country, softball and soccer.

The Ranger football team continues to carry on a proud tradition of competing for top national titles and has produced numerous professional athletes. The team won the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Football Championship in December 1999.

NWOSU basketball programs are some of the finest in the nation with repeated invitations to the NAIA Championship tournaments.

All students have the opportunity to participate in intramural sports throughout the year.

Wellness center
Fitness and body conditioning also are available through the newly constructed J.R. Holder Wellness Center on the NWOSU campus. The center offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, walking/running track, aerobics area, racquetball courts and a strength training area.

For more information call (580) 327-1700.

Bowling
Cookie's Alva Bowl is a modern 12-lane center with automatic scoring, pro-shop and cafe. Leagues are available for men, women and couples. A variety of tournaments are scheduled throughout the year. In preparation for the new millennium, state-of-the-art cosmic glow-bowl technology was installed to enhance your bowling experience. For more information, call (580) 327-0461.

Swimming
The City of Alva provides the surrounding community with a large public swimming pool, located next to Hatfield Park on the northwest side of town. An individual season pass can be purchased for a nominal amount. The facility also may be rented for private or company parties. It is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call (580) 327-1333 for more information.

Fishing
Area sport fishing species include bluegill and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, trout and saugeye. Fish regulations can be obtained in the Oklahoma Fishing Guide published annually by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and Parks. A serious angler can find his dream lunker largemouth or the whole family can find success with fresh pan fish that abound in surrounding ponds and lakes.

Hunting
The Alva area and surrounding counties offer some of the richest hunting opportunities in the state. Hunting opportunities in the area include quail, pheasant, duck, geese, turkey and deer for hunting enthusiasts. Additional hunting seasons include squirrel, rabbit, coyote, raccoon and dove. Each December, Oklahoma State Representative Elmer Maddux and other prominent area business people provide a unique hunting opportunity to all of the state's legislators. Hunting regulations and licenses are available through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. Call the Alva Area Chamber of Commerce for additional information at (580) 327-1647.

Gymnastics, Dance & Tennis
Alva also offers gymnastics, dance and tennis. Local gymnastics offerings include preschool movement education, recreational and competitive gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling, trampoline and wrestling. Local dance instruction includes tap, jazz, and ballet, Tennis courts are available at both Alva High and NWOSU.