National REC Day

Recreational Sports & Fitness Day is on February 22nd, and we are planning to celebrate it by having the best recreational sports activities ever.

Recreational Sports & Fitness Day was created by NIRSA (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association) to mark the association’s founding and celebrate “the positive benefits of recreational sports, fitness, and wellness.”

Recreational sports are physical activities played to have fun, encourage social interaction, and build physical and mental fitness. Recreational sports are a key part of intramural sports, organized within universities or geographic areas.

National REC & Sports Day 2024

To mark this occasion, we invite you to join us Thursday, 2/22/24, in a variety of Recreation programming!

Thursday Schedule:

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
6AM - 10:45PM	Fitness Center	175 Alumni Arena
6AM - 10:45PM	Indoor Jogging Track	2nd Floor Alumni Arena
6AM - 10:45PM	Racquetball	146-149 Alumni Arena
6AM - 8AM	Basketball	76 Alumni Arena
7AM - 8:30AM	Swimming	86 Alumni Arena
8AM - 9:45PM	Badminton	206 Clark Hall
8AM - 9:45PM	Basketball	204 Clark Hall
8AM - 9:45PM	Fitness Center	203 Clark Hall
8AM - 9:45PM	Racquetball/Squash	Clark Hall Basement
8AM - 4PM	Outdoor Jogging Track	Kunz Stadium Track
8AM - 4PM	Kunz Field	Kunz Stadium Field
9AM - 11AM	FREE HEALTHY SNACKS	Outside 175 Alumni Arena
9AM - 9:50AM	Spinning	145 Alumni Arena
12PM - 1:30PM	Swimming	86 Alumni Arena
12PM - 1:30PM	Swimming	108 Clark Hall
12PM - 1PM	Spinning	145 Alumni Arena
3PM - 9PM	Meditation	144 Alumni Arena
3PM - 3:50PM	Power Yoga	75 Alumni Arena
4PM - 6PM	PRIZE WHEEL	Outside 175 Alumni Arena
5PM - 9:30PM	Swimming	86 Alumni Arena
5PM - 7:30PM	Swimming	108 Clark Hall
5PM - 7PM	Basketball	76 Alumni Arena
6PM - 6:50PM	Zumba	75 Alumni Arena

FYI:

From 9 AM to 11 AM, we'll be outside the Alumni Arena Fitness Center, offering complimentary healthy snacks.

From 4 PM to 6 PM, swing by to spin our Prize Wheel and score some fantastic prizes!

We're grateful and thrilled to keep offering recreational and sports activities for our vibrant Recreation community!

Why We Love Recreational Sports & Fitness Day

Recreational sports offer enjoyable relaxation, social interaction, and health benefits. Playing with friends and neighbors promotes fun, reduces depression and anxiety, and boosts self-esteem.

Additionally, they contribute to heart health, personal development, and learning, creating diverse social connections and inclusivity.