Welcome Weekend

During Welcome Weekend, come experience what UB Recreation has to offer! We have Open REC: Basketball, Volleyball, Unplug & Play, and more...

exterior of Alumni Arena front doors.

Our Welcome Weekend programming will take place Friday, August 23rd, 2024 through Sunday, August 25th, 2024 at Alumni Arena. With a variety of offerings, UB Recreation aims to give you a taste of what services and programs we have to offer. We create the opportunity for connection in a competitive or relaxed environment.

Friday, August 23rd, 2024

OPEN REC: SPORTS | 6 AM - 7:45 PM

Join our "Open REC: Sports" for inclusive and laid-back activities welcoming individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. These activities prioritize enjoyment and physical activity over fierce competition.

Open REC: Sports Schedule:

Open REC: Sport Time Location
Basketball 6am - 8am
5pm - 7pm
76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Fitness Center 6am - 7:45pm 175 Alumni Arena
Fitness Center
Indoor Jogging Track 6am - 7:45pm
2nd Floor Alumni Arena
Indoor Jogging Track
Kunz Field Sunrise - Sunset Kunz Stadium
Outdoor Jogging Track Sunrise - Sunset Kunz Stadium
Racquetball 6am - 7:45pm
146-149 Alumni Arena
Racquetball Courts
Swimming 7am - 8:30am
12pm - 1:30pm
5pm - 7:30pm
86 Alumni Arena
Pool
Tennis Sunrise - Sunset Ellicott Tennis Courts

Don't forget your UB ID! We can't wait to see you there.

Questions?

alumni arena.

Recreation Member Services

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2286

Email: ub-recreation@buffalo.edu

Ed Wright Practice Facility, 76 Alumni Arena.

Ed Wright Practice Facility, 76 Alumni Arena

Open REC: Fitness Center in 175 Alumni Arena.

Open REC: Fitness Center in 175 Alumni Arena

BULLS TEAM SHOP | 4 PM - 7:45 PM

Get ready to show your support for the University at Buffalo Division 1 athletic teams with our exciting collection of sports gear and apparel. Discover a wide range of stylish and top-notch merchandise that will fuel your passion for sports at the Bulls Team Shop!

Gear up, show your Buffalo pride, and let's cheer the Bulls to victory! Go Bulls!

And here's the cherry on top: an incredible 20% OFF on everything you grab from 1 PM to 4 PM! Yes, you read that right – it's a limited-time offer that you won't want to miss.

Questions?

bulls team shop exterior.

Bulls Team Shop

The Official Team Store of UB Athletics

Recreation

130 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-6816

Email: bullsteamshop@buffalo.edu

inside of Bulls Team Shop.

Bulls Team Shop, located at 130 Alumni Arena

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

OPEN REC: SPORTS | 12 PM - 4:45 PM

Join our "Open REC: Sports" for inclusive and laid-back activities welcoming individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. These activities prioritize enjoyment and physical activity over fierce competition.

Open REC: Sports Schedule:

Open REC: Sport Time Location
Basketball 12pm - 4:45pm 76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Fitness Center 12pm - 4:45pm 175 Alumni Arena
Fitness Center
Indoor Jogging Track 12pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Alumni Arena
Indoor Jogging Track
Kunz Field Sunrise - Sunset Kunz Stadium
Outdoor Jogging Track Sunrise - Sunset Kunz Stadium
Racquetball 12pm - 4:45pm
146-149 Alumni Arena
Racquetball Courts
Swimming 12pm - 4:30pm 86 Alumni Arena
Pool
Tennis Sunrise - Sunset Ellicott Tennis Courts

Don't forget your UB ID! We can't wait to see you there.

Questions?

alumni arena.

Recreation Member Services

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2286

Email: ub-recreation@buffalo.edu

basketballs.

Open REC: Basketball in 76 Alumni Arena

Pool, 86 Alumni Arena.

Pool, 86 Alumni Arena

RECESS & INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE* | 12 PM - 4:45 PM

Recess provides students with the opportunity to exert energy in a healthy way. Students are encouraged to be physically active and engaged with their peers in activities of their choice.

Location:  Grass space behind Alumni Arena

Activities Could Include: Teqball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Frisbee, Football, and more!

*weather permitting.

Questions?

Headshot of Jenifer Kern.

Jenifer Kern

Assistant Director for Marketing, Media, Retail, and Programs

Recreation

153 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2976

Email: jckern@buffalo.edu

Teqball table with two students blurred in the background.

Teqball @ Recess

pop up soccer net and soccer ball.

Soccer @ Recess

BULLS TEAM SHOP | 12 PM - 4 PM

Get ready to show your support for the University at Buffalo Division 1 athletic teams with our exciting collection of sports gear and apparel. Discover a wide range of stylish and top-notch merchandise that will fuel your passion for sports at the Bulls Team Shop!

Gear up, show your Buffalo pride, and let's cheer the Bulls to victory! Go Bulls!

And here's the cherry on top: an incredible 20% OFF on everything you grab from 12 PM to 4 PM! Yes, you read that right – it's a limited-time offer that you won't want to miss.

Questions?

bulls team shop exterior.

Bulls Team Shop

The Official Team Store of UB Athletics

Recreation

130 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-6816

Email: bullsteamshop@buffalo.edu

inside of Bulls Team Shop.

Bulls Team Shop, located at 130 Alumni Arena

UNPLUG & PLAY | 1 PM - 4 PM

Discover a refreshing and technology-free approach to fun at UB Recreation! Our Unplug & Play program offers a diverse selection of inclusive, low-stress activities, featuring giant, life-size games like Jenga, Corn Hole, and Connect-4. These games do not require specific sports skills, making them accessible to all.

Experience a perfect blend of classic and giant, life-size games like chess, checkers, ping-pong, and Yahtzee. We also offer creative activities like coloring pages, ensuring everyone has a well-rounded and enjoyable time... not to mention, FREE popcorn!

Questions?

Headshot of Jenifer Kern.

Jenifer Kern

Assistant Director for Marketing, Media, Retail, and Programs

Recreation

153 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2976

Email: jckern@buffalo.edu

students playing checkers at Unplug and Play programming.

Giant checkers and chess @ Unplug & Play

student playing Putterball at Unplug & Play.

Putterball @ Unplug & Play

ALUMNI ARENA TOURS | 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, & 3:30 PM

Come explore and discover Recreation at Alumni Arena. Take one of our guided tours to get aclimated with the building and ammenities of the facility. Finding your fit just got easier with a personal tour guide to locate the hidden gems of Recreation inside Alumni Arena!

Location: Tours will start outside 175 Alumni Arena, Recreation Member Services.

Questions?

alumni arena.

Recreation Member Services

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2286

Email: ub-recreation@buffalo.edu

Recreation Member Services, 175 Alumni Arena.

Recreation Member Services,
175 Alumni Arena

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

OPEN REC: SPORTS | 12 PM - 4:45 PM

Join our "Open REC: Sports" for inclusive and laid-back activities welcoming individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. These activities prioritize enjoyment and physical activity over fierce competition.

Open REC: Sports Schedule:

Open REC: Sport Time Location
Basketball 12pm - 4:45pm 76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Fitness Center 12pm - 4:45pm 175 Alumni Arena
Fitness Center
Indoor Jogging Track 12pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Alumni Arena
Indoor Jogging Track
Kunz Field Sunrise - Sunset Kunz Stadium
Outdoor Jogging Track Sunrise - Sunset Kunz Stadium
Racquetball 12pm - 4:45pm
146-149 Alumni Arena
Racquetball Courts
Swimming 12pm - 4:30pm 86 Alumni Arena
Pool
Tennis Sunrise - Sunset Ellicott Tennis Courts

Questions?

alumni arena.

Recreation Member Services

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2286

Email: ub-recreation@buffalo.edu

Cardio Deck, 175 Alumni Arena.

Cardio Deck, 175 Alumni Arena

Open REC: Racquetball in Alumni Arena.

Open REC: Racquetball in Alumni Arena

INTRAMURAL SPORTS DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT | 12 PM - 4 PM

Dodgeball is a team sport in which players on two teams try to throw balls and hit opponents, while avoiding being hit themselves. 

Our Dodgeball Tournament is hosted in 76 Alumni Arena, the Ed Wright Practice Facility (Triple Gym,) and is open to UB Students.

  • Registration from 12 PM - 12:30 PM
  • First come, First served
  • 6 Players per Team

Questions?

headshot of avatar.

Roz Dominico

Assistant Director for Intramural Sports and Club Sports

Recreation

156 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-6149

Email: dominico@buffalo.edu

people playing dodgeball.

Dodgeball @ 76 Alumni Arena, Ed Wright Practice Facility

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