Hetzel Fieldhouse

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

Rec Sports Contact

Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours

Regular Hours

Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  6am-10pm
Friday, December 12:  6am-10pm
Saturday, December 13:  8am-10pm
Sunday, December 14:  8am-10pm
Monday, December 15: 6am-10pm
Tuesday, December 16: 6am-10pm
Wednesday, December 17: 6am-6pm

December 18-January 1: 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

Regular Hours

Monday-Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  12pm-6pm
Friday, December 12:  12pm-6pm
Saturday, December 13:  10am-6pm
Sunday, December 14:  11am-6pm
Monday, December 15: 12pm-6pm
Tuesday, December 16: 12pm-6pm

December 17-January 1: Closed

Contact Us

608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu

Fitness Center Hours

Regular Hours

Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

December 18-January 1: Closed

Live Facility Counts

Contact Us

608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Climbing Gym Hours

Regular Hours

Monday-Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturday: 3pm-6pm
Sunday: 5pm-8pm

Bouldering Only
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  4pm-9pm
Friday, December 12:  4pm-9pm
Saturday, December 13:  3pm-6pm
Sunday, December 14:  5pm-8pm
Monday, December 15: 4pm-9pm
Tuesday, December 16: 11:30am-1pm, 4pm-9pm

December 17-January 1: Closed

Contact Us

608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours

Regular Hours

Monday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm
Friday: 3-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-11pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  3pm-10pm
Friday, December 12:  3pm-10pm
Saturday, December 13:  12pm-10pm
Sunday, December 14:  12pm-10pm
Monday, December 15: 3pm-10pm
Tuesday, December 16: 3pm-10pm

December 17-January 1: Closed

Contact Us

608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu

Mitchell Hall Pool Hours

Regular Hours

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

The pool will be closed for open swim the following days due to varsity swim meets:

January 31
February 7

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  8pm-10pm
Friday, December 12:  12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm
Saturday, December 13:  12pm-3pm
Sunday, December 14:  1pm-4pm
Monday, December 15: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm

December 16-January 1: Closed

Contact Us

608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu