University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Play Hard

Sport Club of the Month: Women’s Ultimate

Women’s Ultimate at UW-Madison can be described in just three letters: BDL. BDL, short for “Bella Donna Love,” is a phrase that describes the love of ultimate frisbee and the love of the team. And there is no shortage of that here at UW-Madison. Our Sport Club program has two Women’s Ultimate teams, a Premiere …

Sport Club of the Month: Baseball

For many students, fall marks the beginning of a new school year filled with fresh goals, an updated schedule, and a renewed sense of self (thanks to a summer by the terrace, of course!). But for other students, fall means one thing in particular: baseball. Since 1999, UW-Madison’s Club Baseball team has grown into two …

No excuses: 10 ways to PLAY HARD. GET FIT. LIVE WELL. without the SERF

As you made your way back to campus last week, you may have noticed a few changes: Witte Residence Hall is taller, the new Memorial Union and Alumni park are nearly completed, and the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) looks a little… empty. The lack of activity isn’t because students are protesting the treck up to …

Congratulations #ActiveBadger Grads

Graduation is quickly approaching and another class of students will be set out into the real world. Whether it’s a full time position, grad school or traveling the world, the new UW grad’s health can often be put on the back burner. Studies have shown that post graduation weight gain is more common and prevalent …

Pickleball, It's Kind of a Big Dill

Pickleball has been a sport for 52 years and already has more than 2 million players in the US! It combines the speed of tennis with elements of ping pong and badminton, making it a fun and competitive game for players of all ages. With its unique name and immense popularity, it’s easy to see …

Everything You Need to Know About the IM Pass

Today’s the day, #ActiveBadgers. Can you smell it? Registration is now open for Spring Intramurals! To mark this special occasion, we’ve invited Ashley Lax, Assistant Director of Competitive Sports, to the blog to tell us more about the first step in preparing for glory (or a coveted championship t-shirt): the IM Pass. As the Assistant …

Get Your Run On – Madison Race Guide

Looking to participate in a race in Madison this summer? Whether it’s your first or hundredth race, there is something for everyone in the Madison community! Madison Music Mile & 5K – 5/14/2016 Run in this fundraiser for Girls Rock Camp!  GRC’s mission is to support a culture of positive self-esteem and collaboration among girls …

Guide to Naming Your Intramural Team

We’ve all been there. Group chats at 11:50 PM right before the 11:59 PM Intramural deadline. You’re a group of smart, witty, fun college students. Who thought coming up with a team name could be this hard? Well, now it doesn’t have to be. Follow this simple flow chart to help you decide on a …