Hetzel Fieldhouse
A page within Rec Sports
The Hetzel Fieldhouse, operated by Athletics, allows students, faculty and staff the opportunity to stay active year-round. The fieldhouse is a multi-use facility that is home to Exercise & Sport Science classes/programs, Athletic practices and events, and Recreational Sports programming. Within the facility, there is a competition track on the main level, a walking/running track on the second level, multi-surface courts for a variety of activities, team meeting and locker rooms, and an athletic training room. Rec Sports utilizes the Hetzel Fieldhouse for intramural sports leagues, sport club practices, and open recreation. Hours are available during the academic year for the campus community to use the facility to stay active.
Second Floor Track Hours: Managed by Athletics
Access
Access is limited to UWL students, faculty, staff & emeriti (this does not include alumni or guests). To access the Hetzel Fieldhouse during Second Floor Track Hours, you must show your UWL Eagle/Emeriti ID. Only the walking/running track on the second level and general use locker rooms are available for use during this time.
Need an Emeriti ID? Go to the Campus Card Office, first floor, Student Union.
Open Rec Hours: Managed by Rec Sports
Access
To access the Hetzel Fieldhouse during Open Rec Hours, you must have a membership to the REC and use your Eagle ID or the UWL Rec Sports App to verify eligibility. If you do not have a membership, you can purchase a guest pass online or by visiting the Recreational Eagle Center to purchase a pass in-person.
During open rec hours, users may access the competition track on the main level, a walking/running track on the second level, the cardio equipment on the second level above the lobby, multi-surface courts for a variety of activities and the general use locker rooms.
Equipment
Rec Sports staff will have equipment set up for a variety of activities to participate in during open rec hours. Below is a list of equipment that can be checked out from the front desk in the fieldhouse.
- Footballs
- Frisbees
- Tennis Equipment
- Pickleball Equipment
- Soccer balls
Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs Access: Managed by Rec Sports
Access
The Hetzel Fieldhouse is open select hours for Sport Club practices/events and Intramural Sports. To access the fieldhouse during these hours, you must have a membership to the REC and use your Eagle ID or the UWL Rec Sports App to verify eligibility. If you do not have a membership, you can purchase a guest pass online or by visiting the Recreational Eagle Center to purchase a pass in-person.
During these hours, users may access the competition track on the main level, the multi-surface courts and the general use locker rooms.
Second Floor Track Hours, Facility Reservations & General Questions
- Athletics Operations
- Athl Facilities Assistant Director
- 130 Mitchell Hall
- csprouse@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.5178
Rec Sports Contact
- Recreation Eagle Center
- Associate Director-Operations
- 130D Recreational Eagle Center
- nostlund@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8698
Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours
December 18-January 2: Closed
Winter Term Hours January 3-23
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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
Thursday, December 18 -January 2: CLOSED
Winter Term Hours January 3-23
Monday-Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu
Fitness Center Hours
December 18-January 2: Closed
Winter Term Hours January 3-23
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Climbing Gym Hours
December 17-January 25: Closed
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours
December 17-January 23: Closed
Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu
Mitchell Hall Pool Hours
December 16-January 25: Closed
The pool will be closed for open swim the following days due to varsity swim meets:
January 31
February 7
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).
December 11-January 24: Closed
Second Floor Track Hours
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Managed by the Athletic Department. Each fall semester, January term, and spring semester when classes are in session.
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu