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 31, 2020 | May 21, 2021 |
| Fall Semester | August 31, 2020 | December 23, 2020 |
| Winter Session | December 28, 2020 | January 24, 2021 |
| Spring Semester | January 19, 2021 | May 22, 2021 |
| Summer | Currently Closed | TBD |
| 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).
More than ever we need exercise to keep ourselves healthy, reduce stress and help keep normalcy in our lives. Since we can’t be together in person for class, we thought we’d bring our Group Fitness classes to you. Starting Monday, March 23rd, Tammy Zee our Group Fitness Manager & master instructor will be leading fitness classes online via UWL Rec Sports Facebook LIVE. We hope you can join us LIVE for Group Fitness next week! Health & Happiness to all. More details coming soon.
| MON | TUE | WED | THR | FRI | |
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| 12:00pm | HITT | Yoga | Cardio Sculpt Fusion | ||
| 3:00pm | Pilates | ||||
| 4:00pm | Sculpt | Meditation 101 |
Class Descriptions |
| MEDITATION 101 Feeling stressed or anxious? Learn how to meditate, utilizing various techniques to help you relax and calm your mind and frazzled nerves.
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HITT IT This is a high-intensity interval training – total body conditioning workout. Combining cardio, plyometrics, and strength training at various intervals to keep your body guessing, helping you get you RESULTS!! |
| Yoga This gentle flow yoga class is designed to help reduce stress and help improve one’s flexibility, posture, tone muscles and find inner peace. |
| Sculpt This total body toning class will tweak and prune your muscles like never before. Combining group strength, Pilates, and Barre exercises that will challenge you and go deep into your muscles helping you to feel and see results. |
| 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. |
| Cardio Fusion Sculpt 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. |
| 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 core 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 31, 2020 | May 22, 2021 |
| Fall Semester | August 31, 2020 | December 23, 2020 |
| Winter Session | December 28, 2020 | January 24, 2021 |
| Spring Semester | January 19, 2021 | May 22, 2021 |
| Summer | Currently Closed | TBD |
| 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.