The University Recreation Center will kick off the semester with this fitness-focused event that promises to engage all who attend! Back to School with URec will take place on August 30th at University Recreation from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be music, food, prizes, fitness challenges, and so much more!
Whether you’re a freshman navigating campus for the first time, or a returning fitness champ member, Back to School with URec has a few tricks up its sleeve to show how you can make the most of your workout.
Here are five things you won’t want to miss on August 30:
- Free Throw Contest win a free t-shirt
Meet URec on the court, grab a basketball and start shooting! The person with the quickest time to score a free throw will win a free t-shirt at the end of the night.
- Reach the top of the GOLDEN Route and ring that bell!
Be a part of the tradition! Head over to the climbing wall and change into your complimentary climbing shoes. Challenge your friends or complete the mission solo. As your reach for each Green hold–remind yourself of the values that UAB will instill in you to become a stronger version of yourself every day.
Through honor, integrity, diversity, innovation, service and scholarship, you are destined to leave a lasting mark on this university that will never be undone. Those who ring the bell will win a carabiner!
- Have what it takes? Join an Intramural team!
Soccer, kickball, basketball, tennis, volleyball and more! Explore a variety of Intramural teams that give every Blazer the opportunity for competition and fun! UAB Intramurals offers a great opportunity to engage in competition while getting to know other students, faculty, and staff outside of the academic setting.
- Club Sports
Represent UAB in figure skating, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, swimming, soccer and more! Each club establishes its own organizational structure, leadership and performance level. Don’t see a club sport you want to participate in? Talk to a URec member about starting your own.
- Yoga, dance class demos and more
Did you know the rec center hosts over 40 UFit classes each week? Explore demos of their most popular classes and look at the schedule for the fall 2023 semester. Just wear your tennis shoes and get ready for a fun time.
For more information, event updates, and more follow @UABURec on social media. To request disability accommodations, email Allison Martin at amarti32@uab.edu.