University of Wisconsin–Madison

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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 …

Big Ten We Give Blood Drive Competition Through October 14

Help support the Badgers in winning this lifesaving competition! In addition to blood donation centers around Madison, there are several drives upcoming on campus: The Red Cross hosts two drives every week from 10am to 3pm, typically at Memorial Union or Union South. Sign-up for drives can be found here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive Red Cross Homecoming Drive: October …

Protected: New Process for FY26 Travel & Professional Development Requests

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Reminder: Membership Pricing Updates are Just Around the Corner

Back in March, we shared some important updates about our upcoming membership pricing adjustments. As we get closer to the implementation dates, we want to provide a quick reminder of what’s changing and what you need to know. What’s Changing? Campus Affiliate Membership: $50/month (previously $45) Community Membership: $70/month (previously $60) Day Pass: $20 (previously …

Changes to Our Membership Rates

Our mission is to move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. Whether you come to lift, swim, run, meditate, or simply unwind, we’re committed to offering top-tier facilities, equipment, and services that support your health and wellbeing. To continue enhancing your experience, we’re making slight adjustments to our membership rates, effective May …

Rec Well is a partner of The No Fees Project

No student should sit on the sidelines and watch others play. That’s why we are proud to be an anchor partner on the  Office of Student Financial Aid‘s No Fees Project. This project seeks to remove campus Cost of Experience (CoE) fees for all Federal Pell Grant-eligible and UW Promise Program students. As part of …

WIAA Renews Tournaments at Nielsen Tennis Stadium

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has reached an agreement on a five-year extension of its contract with University of Wisconsin Recreation & Wellbeing to have Nielsen Tennis Stadium serve as the site of the State Boys & Girls Individual and Team Tournaments through 2031. # WIAA  #

Construction Starts on Near East Fields on May 28

Near East Fields is the fourth and final project of the Rec Well master plan and the second of two turf field projects. Rec Well will begin construction on Near East Fields, located on the Lakeshore side of campus next to Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center and in front of Dejope Residence Hall, on Tuesday, …

NEW THIS SUMMER: No Registration Needed for Group Fitness Classes

Starting May 20, all group fitness classes will be a first-come, first-serve. Reservations will no longer be available for some classes such as Group Cycling, Train360, Strike360, or Cardio360. Once this change goes into effect, we recommend coming to your class 10 minutes prior to the start to secure your spot. In addition, there will …