Year: 2026

Rec Well is getting a whole lot bigger!

Say hello to the Camp Randall Fitness Center (CRFC) — our newest indoor facility, inside the Kellner Family Athletic Center at 1436 Monroe Street. Doors open Tuesday, September 22. This new satellite facility is here to help you crush your fitness goals on the southwest side of campus. With 11,000 square feet of fitness space …

New Assumption of Risk Requirement Effective July 28

Beginning July 28, 2026, all Rec Well members and program participants must complete a one-time Assumption of Risk form through the Rec Well Member Portal. This requirement applies to all UW–Madison students, affiliate members, community members, skate pass holders, Nielsen Tennis Stadium members, and program participants. Why is this change happening? The Assumption of Risk …

Temporary Mirror Replacement Work at the Nick (May 18–22)

Beginning the week of May 18, the Nicholas Recreation Center will undergo a project to replace more than 30 mirrors throughout the building. Work will take place daily from approximately 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and is expected to continue through May 22. While the Nick will remain open, members may experience temporary impacts in …

A Guide to 2026 Summer Staff Intramural Sports!

Hello Active Badgers! I’m Parker Goss, the Coordinator of Intramural Sports here at Rec Well. We’re happy to announce that we’ll be offering Staff Intramural Sports again this summer! For those unfamiliar, in the summer, UW–Madison employees can participate in dedicated staff leagues/divisions across all our sport offerings. We have a lot coming up this …

Crafting the Perfect Spring Rec Well Bucket List

  As the semester comes to a close, and finals start to gear up, it is important to take advantage of the nice weather and focus on wellbeing. Here at Rec Well, we have lots of opportunities to get outside, soak up the sun, and to focus on wellbeing. Whether it’s outside playing, inside climbing, …

Your Zodiac Sign, Your Group Fitness Class

What are Zodiac signs? The Zodiac is a belt of 12 constellations mapped around the sky. Each constellation covers around a 30-day period, and is associated with a corresponding sign that map personality traits based on birth dates, and are divided into four easy-to-understand elements: fire, earth, air, and water. Astrology is not supported by …

Around The Rec is BACK!

What is Around the Rec? Around the Rec is a challenge that encourages you to explore different Rec Well spaces, try new activities, and rack up points along the way. Running now through Active Badger Day on March 5, getting started is easy: register for the challenge, complete activities (Flexes), and collect at least three …