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June 16, 2021
Spring Intramurals Champs announced
Intramurals is excited to celebrate our spring term champions! This spring we hosted nine intramural activities which consisted of seven in-person sport tournaments, a UW Trivia League, and a PAC-12 Trivia Night. Over 250 students participated in intramural activities this quarter! Congrats again to our Spring Intramural Champions! Champ and additional event photos can be…
May 24, 2021
Congratulations to the 2021 senior class!
We applaud all of our 2021 graduates and couldn’t be more happy for you! As a small measure of gratitude, we wanted to take a moment to thank those senior student employees who have helped UW Recreation to reopen and thrive in the last several months. Read on for a virtual yearbook celebrating this…
Exploring green spaces
Enjoy the sun – or even the PNW mizzle – at one of the many outdoor spaces the city of Seattle, Rec, and the UW campus offer! Intrepid Creative Team student photography lead Kaitlyn Confer went exploring over the past several weeks; here are some of her photos and reasons for visiting each location. Gas…
May 12, 2021
Join UW Rec for an overview on the IMA Locker Rooms and Pool Renovation Project
IMA Locker Rooms & Pool Renovation Project Students, UW employees, and members of the general public are invited to a Zoom discussion about the upcoming Intramural Activities Building (IMA) remodeling project scheduled to begin this summer. The meeting will include an introduction by Recreation Director Matt Newman, which will include information on the project goals…
April 28, 2021
Paddling construction guidance
Thinking of renting a boat from the Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)? Please do! We want you to get out on the water safely, and with that in mind, we ask that you take a look at this short video on YouTube put together by the WSDOT. The video explains your role in keeping everyone well…
April 19, 2021
Masking up while working out
By Jeffrey Palmer, Rec fitness manager Let’s just admit it up front: it’s hard wearing a mask during exercise sometimes. However, as a result of research on coronavirus transmission at fitness facilities conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Governor Inslee’s mask mandate, the IMA has adopted a policy that members are…
March 17, 2021
Winter Intramurals highlights announced
During the winter quarter our Intramurals program offered a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities for students and staff members. Learn more about these challenges and the champs who participated in them below! Scavenger Hunt League Ten teams participated in the Scavenger Hunt League which took place on the UW Campus. Teams were given two…
February 12, 2021
10 tips for staying motivated during the pandemic
By Recreation fitness manager Jeff Palmer Not motivated to exercise as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on? You’re not alone! Most of us are having trouble sticking with healthy habits right now. There’s less structure in our lives as in-person classes, work, and social events are cancelled or move online. And many of us are facing…
December 7, 2020
Fall 2020 Intramurals results
Congratulations to all our fall 2020 Intramurals participants! This quarter we had 128 teams (!) participate in both in-person and virtual Intramurals. Offerings included the Active Huskies 300 Minute Movement Challenge, Badminton League, Cornhole League, Home Run Derby, Self-Directed Duathlon, Soccer Skills Challenge, Step Counting Competition and Tennis League. Though some options ended early due…
November 24, 2020
IMA Building, courts, and fields closed
The IMA Building and its nearby courts and fields – including Crags Indoor Climbing Center, IMA Pool, and outdoor Field # 1, Sand Volleyball Courts, and South Tennis Courts – will remain closed through the end of the year. This decision was made after clarification on Governor Inslee’s latest guidance. Please continue to check UW Recreation’s website for…
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