Mission, Vision, Values & Reports
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Rec Sports Student Staff
The Rec Sports Department
Vision
A thriving community enjoying active and healthy lives
Mission
The Rec Sports Department enhances the UW-La Crosse experience by offering diverse programs, innovative services, growth opportunities and welcoming facilities.
Core Values
Fun, Wellness, Inclusion, Integrity, Collaboration, Customer Service and Leadership Development
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Everyone deserves a chance to play and belong. We recognize that significant disparities exist for historically marginalized people in every aspect of society, including within our facilities, programs and services. This is why we are dedicated to creating a space that celebrates, supports, and affirms, everyone from all backgrounds, abilities, and fitness levels. We are focused on eliminating barriers that prevent the full participation of historically excluded populations. We believe in treating everyone with respect and strive to provide recreational facilities, programs and services which are welcoming, accessible and equitable.
Programs
The department consists of 10 programs: 1) indoor climbing; 2) sport clubs; 3) fitness programs; 4) informal recreation; 5) instructional programs; 6) intramural sports; 7) Outdoor Connection gear rental and trips; 8) special events and 9) Fitness Center & personal training; 10) EZONE Esports & Gaming. We are one of the most popular programs on campus and consistently have over 86% of the student body participate in one or more of our program areas yearly. We are also one of the largest student employers on campus with over 200 employees serving in a variety of positions including customer service representatives, intramural sports supervisors, promotions, events supervisors, building managers, climbing wall staff, outdoor connection staff, lifeguards, intramural officials and intramural score keepers.
Annual Reports
2024-2025
2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022
Professional Association Memberships
NIRSA, the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, is the leading resource for professional and student development, education, and research in collegiate recreational sports.
AORE , the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education is an organization developed by and for outdoor recreation and education professionals and students.
Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25: 8am-8pm
August 26: 8am-8pm
August 27: 8am-10pm
August 28: 8am-12pm, 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 8am-10pm
August 31: 8am-11pm
September 1: 8am-11pm
Facility Schedule
View the facility schedule to see what is going on at the REC.
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25-29: By appointment only
August 30: 10am-6pm
August 31: 11am-6pm
September 1: 12pm-6pm
Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu
Fitness Center Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25: 8am-8pm
August 26: 12pm-8pm
August 27: 12pm-10pm
August 28: 8am-12pm, 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 8am-10pm
August 31: 8am-11pm
September 1: 8am-11pm
Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Climbing Gym Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturday: 3pm-6pm
Sunday: 5pm-8pm
Bouldering Only
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-27: CLOSED
August 28: 5pm-9pm
August 29: 5pm-9pm
August 30: 3pm-6pm
August 31: 5pm-8pm
September 1: 4pm-9pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm
Friday: 3-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-26: CLOSED
August 27: 6pm-10pm
August 28: 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 12pm-10pm
August 31: 12pm-11pm
September 1: 3pm-11pm
Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu
Mitchell Hall Pool Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Tuesday: 8pm-10:30pm
Wednesday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Thursday: 8pm-10:30pm
Friday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-3pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-September 1: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Hetzel Fieldhouse Hours
Access to the Hetzel Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).
Regular Open Rec Hours (Academic year hours for Hetzel Fieldhouse will begin on Sunday, September 7)
Sunday: 6pm-10pm
Monday: 6pm-10pm
Adjusted Open Rec Hours
August 18-September 6: CLOSED
Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu