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The five commandments of dodgeball will forever be dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge, but we’ve restructured the way intramural dodgeball is played and scored this season. These changes are designed to make the game more fun, competitive, fair, and convenient. Less arguing. In the past, players were asked to call the game themselves, sometimes …
Looking to ice skate like a true Wisconsinite this fall? You’re covered with Open Hockey, Stick & Puck, and Open Skate at the Shell. All skill levels are welcome at each offering, but here’s some information to help decide which session is best for you: Open Hockey Open Hockey is your chance to play pick-up …
We are proud to be home to more than 40 student-run Sport Clubs on campus. From baseball to water skiing, there are so many clubs to explore. Pack your perfect gym bag and we will help you narrow down your choices to the club we believe you should join this year. First of all, …
Every year we ask our members to tell us what they think of our programs, services, and facilities. With a thousand survey results this year, 90% of respondents said that Rec Sports has improved their quality of life on campus, 95% said they’d recommend Rec Sports to a friend, and 88% said Rec Sports has …
Without a doubt, summer is one of the best times to work out and stay active. Gorgeous weather, beautiful views, and (hopefully) more free time inspires all of us at Rec Sports to take advantage of what Madison has to offer. The following list will give you different options to PLAY HARD. GET FIT. LIVE …
32 teams. 64 matches. 31 days. In just two days, millions of people will turn on their television to watch the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world: the FIFA World Cup. Since 1930, countries from around the world have competed to win the title of the Best Soccer Team in the World. This year, for …
You’ve probably noticed by now that (spoiler alert) the SERF is gone. Hopefully you’ve also noticed that construction on the new Nicholas Recreation Center (with four times more fitness space, an Olympic length pool, and twice as many courts) is underway. That tall column you’re seeing in front of the Kohl Center? Yep, you guessed …
When you think of wrestling, it might be easy to think of it as only a man’s sport. In 2009, 44 males competed in high school wrestling for every 1 female. Despite this, popularity in women’s wrestling is growing, with a 240% increase in participation since 2009. Still at almost a 17 to 1 ratio, …
Officiating sports is so much more than black and white striped jerseys and whistles. For Abby Van Note, officiating has meant traveling around the world, landing on TV next to soccer star Alex Morgan, and gaining valuable life skills that come into play on and off the field. We sat down with Abby to find …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison had a rich history of boxing since the early 1930s until it was banned in 1960. However, since Boxing’s introduction to the Sport Club program in 2013, 150 members have been able to continue the tradition of competitive boxing in Madison. Home to beginner, intermediate, and advanced boxers, Club Boxing is …