REC Memberships
Memberships
The recreation membership is your ticket to achieve or maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Take advantage of UWL's exceptional recreational facilities by purchasing a membership for the semester, academic year, calendar year, or now on a monthly basis. Membership includes:
- access to the Fitness Center, track-side cardiovascular and strength equipment, 200 meter track, courts, climbing wall, racquetball courts, multipurpose room, conditioning room, and multi-activity court
- access to the Mitchell Hall pool
- reduced rental and trip rates at the Outdoor Connection
- ability to sponsor guests (up to 3 per visit) for appropriate guest fee
- eligibility to play intramural sports
- ability to participate in family weekends
- Purchase your membership today!
Students do not need to purchase a membership to use the REC. This service is included in your student fees, if enrolled in classes and paying the student fee for the Rec for the current semester.
REC Membership Information
Students who are enrolled in the current semester do not need to purchase a membership to use the REC if enrolled for current term and paying the student fee for the REC.
Student memberships to the REC are included in your student fees and are based on term(s) of enrollment. You must be enrolled in a minimum of 1 (one) credit to gain access (exception: summer and winter session).
Students who are not enrolled in the fall or spring semester are ineligible to purchase a semester membership. Daily guest passes can be purchased for $8 and require a current UWL student sponsor.
Students not enrolled in summer or winter session are eligible to purchase a short-term membership if enrolled in the semester just prior to or immediately following that term. Daily guest passes can be purchased for $4.
Former students who do not meet these eligibility requirements must pay an $8 guest fee and be accompanied throughout the visit by a current UWL student sponsor.
The Rec Sports Department extends membership privileges for a fee to the spouse/partner of current students, faculty, staff, retiree and emeriti, UWL affiliate must possess an active recreation membership before a spouse/partner is permitted to purchase a membership.
Verification of eligibility:
- UWL faculty, staff, retiree and emeriti: official University identification card
- Spouse/domestic partner: marriage certificate or domestic partner affidavit presented at time of purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Student memberships to the REC are included in student fees and are based on term(s) of enrollment. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 1 (one) credit to gain access (exception: summer and J-term).
Yes, students attending college at a different institution can use the REC according to the following requirements:
- Fall or spring semester: purchase $4 daily guest pass and be sponsored by current UWL student throughout visit; institutional ID required
- Summer or winter session: purchase membership plus $5 card fee; institutional ID and proof of enrollment in the semester just prior to or immediately following the term required
Membership includes access to the REC Fitness Center, track-side cardiovascular and strength equipment, 200 meter track, climbing wall, racquetball courts, multipurpose room, and conditioning room. Programs and services may require an additional fee.
Students who are not enrolled in the fall or spring semester are ineligible to purchase a semester membership. Daily guest passes can be purchased for $8 and require a current UWL student sponsor.
Students not enrolled in summer or winter session are eligible to purchase a short-term membership if enrolled in the semester just prior to or immediately following that term. Daily guest passes can be purchased for $4.
Students who are enrolled in summer school or winter session pay a segregated fee. Therefore, in fairness to all, it was determined that students not enrolled in these sessions should pay a comparable amount to use the REC (approved by the UWL Student Association, Spring 2014).
Students must be enrolled in the semester just prior to or immediately following the term (summer or winter session) of purchase.
Summer 2019: $65 entire summer or $30/month
Winter Session 2019-2020: $22
The fee is based on the operational costs of the REC.
Summer: expires Aug. 17, 2019
Winter Session: Dec. 26th, 2019 - Jan. 25th, 2020
Yes, the Outdoor Connection has special rental and trip rates for currently enrolled students and REC members. Non-members will pay higher rates.
Yes for $4 if you were enrolled for the semester just prior to or immediately following summer/winter session. Current UWL ID is required.
NEW -Alumni Association Rec Memberships - Only 50 memberships will be sold
Alumni Association Memberships are now available for purchase. Must be a current Alumni Association member to qualify. Bring your current association membership card to the rec to sign up. Cost is $40/month or $325/annual.
Guest Passes
Yes, UWL alums are able to purchase a daily guest pass to use the REC according to the following requirements:
- Be a current member of the Alumni Association
- Present current Alumni Association membership card upon each visit
- Pay daily guest fee of $4 and sign waiver
Alumni members who meet the above requirements are able to sponsor up to 3 guests. Guests must pay the appropriate daily fee based on status. Minimum age for using the REC is 16 (exception: climbing wall has no minimum age requirement).
Eligibility
All UWL faculty, staff, retirees and emeriti are eligible to purchase a recreation membership and must have an official University identification card. The Rec Sports Department extends membership privileges for a fee to the spouse/partner of current students, faculty, staff, retiree and emeriti (UWL affiliate must possess an active recreation membership before a spouse/partner is permitted to purchase a membership.
Verification of eligibility:
- UWL faculty, staff, retiree and emeriti: official University identification card
- Spouse/domestic partner: marriage certificate or domestic partner affidavit presented at time of purchase
Purchasing a Membership
Current UWL faculty and staff may purchase a membership online with a credit card payment (payroll deduction not available online).
Payroll deduction, retirees, emeriti and spouse/partner memberships (spouse/partner eligibility verification required) must be purchased in person at the REC Information Counter. Payment options at the REC include cash, check, credit and debit.
Rates
| Rate | Term (see term dates below) | |
| Annual | $310 | 1 year from date of purchase |
| Academic Year | $246 | Fall & Spring Semesters (includes winter session) |
| Semester | $123 | Fall or Spring Semester (18 weeks) |
| Summer | $65 | Summer Only (or $30/month for summer) |
| Winter Session | $22 | Winter Session Only |
| Month | $40 | 1 month from date of purchase |
Terms
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Annual | date of purchase | 1 year from date of purchase |
| Academic Year | August 26, 2019 | May 23, 2020 |
| Fall Semester | August 26, 2019 | December 21, 2019 |
| Winter Session | December 26, 2019 | January 25, 2020 |
| Spring Semester | January 21, 2020 | May 23, 2020 |
| Summer | May 20, 2019 | August 17, 2019 |
| Month | date of purchase | 1 month from date of purchase |
Limited to 50 memberships
Benefits
Membership allows same benefits and privileges as students/other members
- Can use all spaces during all open hours
- Can sponsor guests (same rules apply of up to 3 guests)
- Can purchase group fitness membership & rent lockers
- Will receive reduced rates for Outdoor Connection rentals (student/member rate)
- Have access to Mitchell Hall pool during lap swim hours (must bring card to pool)
Alumni must have an Alumni Association membership and present current card to be able to purchase a Rec membership.
Alumni memberships must be purchased in person at the REC Information Counter. Payment options at the REC include cash, check, credit and debit.
Rates
| Rate | Term | |
| Annual | $325 | 1 year from date of purchase |
| Month | $40 | 1 month from date of purchase |
Parking
Must follow University parking rules, policies and procedures.
Guest Pass
Alums are able to purchase a daily guest pass to use the REC according to the following requirements:
- Be a current member of the Alumni Association
- Present current Alumni Association membership card upon each visit
- Pay daily guest fee of $4 and sign waiver
Alumni members who meet the above requirements are able to sponsor up to 3 guests. Guests must pay the appropriate daily fee based on status. Minimum age for using the REC is 16 (exception: climbing wall has no minimum age requirement).
FREE CLASSES FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Space is limited, first come first serve
Group fitness classes are a great way for people of all fitness levels to get an effective and fun workout. The group atmosphere provides motivation and encouragement to work harder and get the most out of your workout.
$40 Semester Unlimited Membership (14 weeks/$2.85 per week )
$15 New Monthly Unlimited Membership (4 weeks/$3.75 per week)
Membership fees can now be placed on your student bill. Register at the REC info counter to take advantage of this service.
*Please note there are no refunds for the unlimited group fitness membership
Receive unlimited access to every class offered.
Choose from over 45 classes per week (cardio, cycling, strength training, dance, LaXFit (new) ) with the Unlimited Group Fitness Membership.
Daily Drop In - $3 per class, availability dependent on class size, purchase pass at REC front desk
If you have any questions, please contact Nick Berg at nberg@uwlax.edu.
| MON | TUE | WED | THR | FRI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45am | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | |
| 12:05pm | Tabata (35 min) | Insanity (35 min) | Cardio Sculpt Fusion | ||
| 12:15pm | Cycle & Core | ||||
| 2:15pm | Cardio kickbox | Cardio kickbox | |||
| 3:30pm | Barre, Bells & Body Sculpt | Barre, Bells & Body Sculpt | |||
| 4:00pm | Cycle / Core | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | |
| 4:30pm | Power Yoga | Zumba & Core | Power Yoga | Zumba & Core | |
| 5:00pm | Cycle / Core | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | |
| 5:30pm | Beginning Yoga | Pilates | Beginning Yoga | Pilates | |
| 6:00pm | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | Cycle & Core | |
| 6:30pm | Strength & Tone | Tabata | Strength & Tone | Insanity | |
| 7:30pm | Zumba & Core | Strength & Tone | Zumba & Core | Strength & Tone | |
| 8:30pm | Kettlebell Conditioning | Kettlebell Conditioning |
SATURDAY
11:00 am Bootcamp
12:00 pm Cycle & Core
Class Descriptions |
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Barre’ Bells and Body Sculpting |
| Beginning Yoga Discover yoga at a beginner’s pace. This introductory class will teach you the basic foundations of yoga, building strength stamina and flexibility. Chill out and decompress from your busy day. |
| Bootcamp An all-around physically challenging workout that helps develop strength, improves cardio health and drives metabolism through the roof. This workout will get you results! |
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Cardio Kickbox |
| Cardio Sculpt Fusion Pouring the best of the best into one workout! HIIT, Kickboxing, Zumba, Barre sculpting and a fabulous core workout to finish. Start you weekend off with this electrifying class that has been called one of the toughest and most exhilarating workouts at the Rec. |
| Cycle & Core Not into dance based workouts? Then this workout is for you! Motivating instructors will coach you through a ride that includes climbs, hills and sprints performed to pulsing beats. Followed by 5 minutes of core work off the bike. This class is for all levels. |
| Insanity® This life-changing, incredible body fitness workout is the number one workout in the planet! A mixture of high-intensity athletic drills and total body conditioning exercises that get you fast results. |
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Kettlebell Conditioning |
| Pilates Pilates focuses on core strength while you tighten and tone your whole body. Traditional Pilates with a mix of total body strengthening exercises improves your posture, creates muscle balance, and improves your range of motion. |
| Power Yoga An energetic vinyasa flow class that heats you up from the inside out! Dynamic sun salutations interwoven with poses to improve your strength, stamina and flexibility. Peel back the layers of stress and make that mind, body, spirit connection. |
| Strength & Tone Develop long lean muscles and strong core by attending this class that incorporates handheld weights, resistance bands and core strengthening exercises. |
| Tabata® A high-intensity interval workout that incorporates 20 seconds of high-intensity microburst exercises followed by 10 seconds of rest. This high-intensity interval training is a total body conditioning workout that scorches calories and can burn 5X more calories post-workout giving you results. |
| Zumba® & Core Dance, groove and sweat to pulsing beats. Zumba is known for toning & sculpting the entire body. This sizzling cardio workout will finish with a 5-minute cores session and cool down. |
Locker Rentals
Full and half lockers are available for rental in the locker rooms and include a towel service. Lockers must be purchased in person at the REC Information Counter and require a $10 deposit for lock and towel. Rates, including tax (plus $10 deposit):
Prices
| Full Locker | Half Locker | |
| Annual | $70 | $60 |
| Academic Year | $65 | $55 |
| Semester | $32 | $27 |
| Summer | $27 | $22 |
| Month | $14 |
$9 |
| Winter Session | $12 |
$8 |
Rental Dates
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Annual | date of purchase | 1 year from date of purchase |
| Academic Year | August 26, 2019 | May 23, 2020 |
| Fall Semester | August 26, 2019 | December 21, 2019 |
| Winter Session | December 26, 2019 | January 25, 2020 |
| Spring Semester | January 21, 2020 | May 23, 2020 |
| Summer | May 20, 2019 | August 17, 2019 |
| Month | date of purchase | 1 month from date of purchase |
Deposits:
Deposits are refunded if requested. Please request the refund at the info counter and return your towel and lock. A check will be mailed.