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Free Wellness Coaching Offers Support for Students

Our wellness coaching program is free to all UW–Madison students and is available at locations across campus. This program allows students to go after their wellness goals and talk about wellbeing in a structured, safe, and welcoming environment. Wellness coaching is offered in group and one-on-one formats and can offer accountability for healthy habits and …

Upcoming closures at the Nick

On Friday, October 29, we are hosting an event to thank generous Badgers who helped make the Nicholas Recreation Center and other significant campus improvements possible. In order to accommodate this event, the following spaces will be closed October 27 – 30: Courts 3 – 8 and Spark Studio will be closed Wednesday, October 27 …

Changes to our mask policies

Due to today’s announcement from campus, masks will be required while inside at the Nick, Shell, and Nielsen Tennis Stadium starting Thursday, August 5. Masks are not required in outdoor spaces at this time. Aside from the return of masks, there are no further changes to our facilities, programs, or services. Please remember to stay home if you feel sick and …

Changes to COVID-19 policies start June 2

On June 2, the following changes will go into effect at all Recreation & Wellbeing facilities, as outlined in the University’s recent announcement:  Masks will no longer be required for those who are fully vaccinated (at least two weeks after final dose). Non-vaccinated people should still wear a mask indoors at all times. Masks are …

Apply to be a hydration specialist, personal motivator, or equipment caddy

Happy April Fools’ Day! We aren’t hiring hydration specialists, personal motivators, or equipment caddies at this time, but we hope this made you laugh! If you’re looking for a job with us, please visit this page.

Upcoming changes to operations and memberships

Update as of Wednesday, January 20: Campus has changed the Badger Badge start date from January 25 to February 1. The article below has been updated with this new date. Update as of Friday, January 8: Campus has determined that Emeritus and Retired members will not have access to the Safer Badgers app and therefore will …

Limited in-person group fitness schedule to begin October 26

We’re excited to announce that starting Monday, October 26, we’ll begin to offer a few in-person group fitness classes at the Nicholas Recreation Center. These classes are already on the group fitness schedule, but starting October 26, they will only be offered in-person, not virtually: Yoga, Mondays at 8am Powerflow, Mondays at 12:05pm Powerflow, Wednesdays at 8am …

A guide to wearing a mask while exercising

After nearly six months of virtual workout classes, at-home workouts, and narrowly avoiding cabin fever, you’re probably itching to get back into the gym. As you get back into your in-person workout routine, it’s important to remember that we’re still in the middle of a pandemic and safety measures are in place to decrease the …

Nicholas Recreation Center, Shell, NTS to open September 28

This Monday, September 28, the Nicholas Recreation Center will open and the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium will reopen. Here’s what you need to know. At all facilities:  Building capacity is limited to 25% and masks are required at all times. We are regularly cleaning equipment and all high-touch surfaces. At the Nicholas Recreation Center:  Reservations are not …

Shell, Nielsen Tennis Stadium to close for two weeks

Update on September 10, 2020: Given Chancellor Blank’s announcement on September 9 that instruction will move online through September 25, the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium are expected to open on Monday, September 28. —– Original post: Due to today’s announcement from Chancellor Blank calling on students to limit in-person interaction and restrict movement for essential activities only, the Shell …